Page-11 of Current Affairs - October, 2024

Assam Launches Mission Basundhara 3.0 for Land Rights

October 21, 2024

Assam’s Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, launched Mission Basundhara 3.0 in Guwahati. This initiative aims to provide land rights to indigenous communities in Assam. It follows previous phases of the mission, initiated to address land rights after 75 years of ..

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Egypt Achieves Historic Malaria-Free Certification

October 21, 2024

Egypt was officially certified as malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). This achievement is described as “truly historic.” It marks the end of a long battle against malaria in a country where the disease has existed since ancient times. ..

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EPFO Sees 18.53 Lakh New Members in August 2024

October 21, 2024

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reported an important growth in its subscriber base. In August 2024 alone, there was a net addition of 18.53 lakh members. This reflects a 9.07% increase compared to August 2023. The Union Labour Ministry ..

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ISRO Receives Satellites for SPADEX Docking Mission

October 21, 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently acquired two 400kg satellites for an important mission called SPADEX, or Space Docking Experiment. This mission aims to demonstrate the ability of two satellites to dock in space, marking a key step ..

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Google’s Nuclear Energy Deal for AI Power

October 21, 2024

Google announced a groundbreaking agreement to purchase nuclear energy from small modular reactors (SMRs) developed by Kairos Power. This marks the first corporate deal of its kind. The initial SMR is expected to be operational by 2030, contributing 500 MW ..

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Koalas Face Extinction: Causes and Conservation Efforts

October 21, 2024

Koalas, iconic Australian marsupials, face imminent extinction. Their populations have plummeted to between 95,000 and 524,000. In 2022, the government classified East Coast koalas as ‘endangered’. Various factors contribute to their decline, including habitat loss and disease. Factors Contributing to ..

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Government Launches eShram-One Stop Solution for Workers

October 21, 2024

The Government of India launched the ‘eShram-One Stop Solution’. This initiative aims to improve access to government schemes for unorganized workers. Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will oversee the launch. This initiative follows a recent Budget announcement aimed at enhancing ..

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Pakistan Approves Controversial 26th Constitutional Amendment

October 21, 2024

On October 21, 2024, Pakistan’s federal cabinet approved the draft of the 26th Constitutional Amendment. This decision followed multiple delays due to political disputes. The amendment aims to reform the judicial system and alter the balance of power between the ..

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NASA’s Artemis Accords Promote Global Space Cooperation

October 21, 2024

On October 21, 2024, NASA’s Artemis programme is making headlines as it prepares to return humans to the Moon by 2026. This comes nearly two years after the successful uncrewed Artemis 1 mission. NASA’s pledge, “We go together,” emphasises the ..

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Generative AI Revolutionizes India’s Workforce Efficiency

October 21, 2024

Generative AI is changing the landscape of India’s workforce. It boosts productivity and automates routine tasks, allowing employees to focus on higher-value work. A recent study indicates that generative AI could save up to 1.8 million hours weekly in operational ..

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