16th BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Russia from October 22-23 to attend the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin. This will be Modi’s second trip to Russia in 2023, following a previous ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

Tamil Nadu Finalises Oil Spill Contingency Plan for Coastline

In January 2024, after an oil spill in Ennore, Thiruvallur district, the Tamil Nadu government introduced a detailed plan to handle future oil spills. This plan focuses on four coastal districts that are at high risk of oil spills and ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs

Exercise Swavlamban Shakti

The Indian Army’s Sudarshan Chakra Corps is conducting a major exercise called “Exercise SWAVLAMBAN SHAKTI” at the Babina Field Firing Ranges near Jhansi. This exercise, which runs until October 22, aims to improve the Army’s combat abilities by using new ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

New Road Safety Sensor Prototype Developed by Researchers

Researchers at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) have created a special road safety sensor to improve safety at dangerous road curves where accidents often happen. This new sensor is made from a unique material that can ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

What is the Moonlight programme?

The European Space Agency (ESA) has introduced a new programme called the Moonlight Lunar Communications and Navigation Services (LCNS). It was announced at the International Astronautical Congress and is focused on building important infrastructure for future missions to the Moon ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Karnataka Launches AI Tool Shiksha Copilot for Teachers

Karnataka’s School Education and Literacy Minister, Madhu Bangarappa, launched “Shiksha Copilot,” a digital tool powered by artificial intelligence (AI). This tool aims to improve the education system in government schools, helping both teachers and students perform better academically. It was ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 19, 2024

1. Bushveld Igneous Complex (BIC), which was seen in the news, is located in which country? [A] South Africa[B] Australia[C] New Zealand[D] Russia Show Answer Correct Answer: A [South Africa] Notes:Researchers discovered living microbes in 2-billion-year-old rock from the Bushveld ..

Hong Kong Regains Title of World’s Freest Economy

Hong Kong has regained its title as the freest economy in the world, surpassing Singapore, according to the Fraser Institute’s Economic Freedom of the World report. This ranking is important, especially since earlier reports showed a decline in Hong Kong’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs