Page-13 of Current Affairs - October, 2024
Study Reveals Brain Network Changes Linked to Depression
A new study published in Nature reveals that depression alters brain communication patterns, even when symptoms are absent. Using fMRI technology, researchers identified changes in a key brain network related to motivation and attention. This remapping can predict future depression ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
14th Biennial Lake Conference
The 14th biennial lake conference took place in Moodbidri from October 17 to 20, 2024. It focused on the theme ‘Lake 2024 – wetlands for human wellbeing’. Organized by the Wetlands Research Group at the Indian Institute of Science and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Summits and Conferences
Rome Declaration Addresses Water Scarcity in Agriculture
On October 17, 2024, member countries of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) adopted the Rome Declaration on Water Scarcity in Agriculture. This initiative aims to tackle water scarcity, worsened by climate change, particularly in agriculture. The declaration was a ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr
The Indian Navy conducted an important bilateral naval exercise named Naseem-Al-Bahr with the Royal Navy of Oman. The exercise took place off the coast of Goa from 13 to 18 October. INS Trikand and a Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft represented ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Assam Launches Mission Basundhara 3.0 for Land Rights
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
Egypt Achieves Historic Malaria-Free Certification
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. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
EPFO Sees 18.53 Lakh New Members in August 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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
ISRO Receives Satellites for SPADEX Docking Mission
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs