Page-4 of GKToday Archives: October, 2024

Modi Inaugurates C-295 Aircraft Plant in Vadodara

October 29, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new plant in Vadodara. This facility will manufacture the C-295 aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez attended the event, marking an important milestone in India’s military aviation capabilities. ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 29, 2024

October 29, 2024

1. Which country developed the Dong Feng-26 Missile? [A] China[B] Russia[C] Israel[D] Iran Show Answer Correct Answer: A [China] Notes:China’s stockpile of DF-26 Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missiles (IRBMs) has grown, with nearly 60 new launchers observed at a major production site. ..

Deepak Agarwal Appointed Regular MD of NAFED

October 28, 2024

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) appointed Deepak Agarwal as the regular Managing Director (MD) of the National Agriculture Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED). This decision came shortly after assigning the role temporarily to an official from ..

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Saudi Arabia Begins Construction of World’s Largest Building

October 28, 2024

Saudi Arabia has commenced construction on the Mukaab, aiming to become the largest building globally. This monumental project is located in Riyadh and represents a $50 billion investment. It is part of a broader vision to modernize the city and ..

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8th Uttarakhand Bird Festival

October 28, 2024

The 8th Uttarakhand Bird Festival took place from October 18 to 20, 2024, at Benog Wildlife Sanctuary, near Mussoorie. This event showcased the rich avian diversity of the region. A total of 95 bird species and 22 butterfly species were ..

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Saudi Arabia and Iran Conduct Joint Naval Exercises

October 28, 2024

Saudi Arabia recently conducted military exercises with Iran in the Sea of Oman. This event marks an important shift in relations between the two countries. Historically, Saudi Arabia and Iran have been rivals, often supporting opposing factions in regional conflicts. ..

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India Launches $25 Million Pandemic Fund for Animal Health

October 28, 2024

Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the Pandemic Fund Project in New Delhi. This initiative focuses on enhancing animal health security in India. It aims to improve pandemic preparedness and response in the livestock sector. The project is backed ..

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Launch of Abhay: New ASW Craft for Indian Navy

October 28, 2024

The Indian Navy launched ‘Abhay’, its seventh Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC). The launch took place at L&T in Kattupalli, with Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar presiding over the ceremony. Mrs Sandhya Pendharkar, President of the Navy Wives Welfare ..

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