Page-20 of Current Affairs - October, 2024

S Paramesh, New Chief of Indian Coast Guard

October 15, 2024

The Indian Coast Guard has appointed S Paramesh as its new Director General after the unfortunate passing of Rakesh Pal. This appointment is important as the organization aims to maintain strong leadership in maritime security. Background of S Paramesh Experience: ..

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SAMARTHAK- The First Ship of Multi-Purpose Vessel

October 15, 2024

India’s first Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) project ship, built by L&T Shipyard for the Indian Navy, has been launched at L&T Kattupalli. This is a significant achievement for Indian shipbuilding, with Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, the Chief of Naval Staff, leading ..

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19th International Conference of Drug Regulatory Authorities (ICDRA)

October 15, 2024

For the first time, India is hosting the 19th International Conference of Drug Regulatory Authorities (ICDRA) from 14th to 18th October 2024. This important event brings together health officials and regulatory bodies from over 194 WHO member countries. The conference ..

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WHO Receives $700 Million Pledges for 2025-2028 Budget

October 15, 2024

During an event in Berlin, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced it has received $700 million in new funding pledges for its 2025-2028 budget. This is in addition to the $300 million already promised by both the European Union and ..

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India Unveils National Electricity Plan For 500 GW Renewable Goal

October 15, 2024

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has started an ambitious National Electricity Plan (Transmission). This plan aims to increase India’s renewable energy capacity significantly. It sets a target of 500 GW (gigawatts) of renewable energy by 2030 and more than 600 ..

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PM Modi Inaugurates India Mobile Congress 2024 and ITU-WTSA

October 15, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officially open two major events at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi: the International Telecommunication Union – World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (ITU-WTSA) and the 8th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC). This is a ..

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Delhi-NCR Implements Stage I of Graded Response Action Plan

October 15, 2024

The air quality in Delhi and the surrounding areas (NCR) has worsened, leading to the activation of Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) by the Centre’s air pollution control panel. The Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 234, ..

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What is Snooping Scandal?

October 15, 2024

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is caught up in a major scandal involving illegal access to private bank accounts. A bank clerk at Banca Intesa Sanpaolo is accused of unlawfully viewing the personal financial information of thousands of people, including ..

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