Page-24 of Current Affairs - October, 2024
Saudi Arabia Denied Seat on UN Human Rights Council
Recently, Saudi Arabia tried to win a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) but was unsuccessful, finishing in sixth place. This outcome sheds light on how the world views Saudi Arabia’s human rights record and shows the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
World Bank Establishes Fund to Support Ukraine’s Recovery
The World Bank has created a special Financial Intermediary Fund (FIF) to help Ukraine as it continues to face challenges from the ongoing war with Russia. Countries like the United States, Canada, and Japan are expected to contribute money to ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Three scientists have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking work on proteins. Demis Hassabis and John M Jumper from Google DeepMind are recognized for using artificial intelligence (AI) to predict the 3D structures of nearly ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Ratan Tata, Renowned Business Tycoon, Passes Away at 86
Ratan Tata, a well-known Indian business icon and leader of the Tata Group, passed away at the age of 86 in Mumbai. The Tata family’s conglomerate is one of India’s most successful and respected business empires, known for both its ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission Aims to Discover Alien Life
On October 10, NASA will launch the Europa Clipper mission, which aims to explore Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons, for signs of extraterrestrial life. This mission is a major milestone in space exploration, involving NASA’s largest spacecraft ever built. Mission ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
IIT Indore Launches Affordable Device for Early Breast Cancer Detection
IIT Indore has introduced a new device for the early detection of breast cancer, specifically designed to help women in rural and remote areas. This device, created by Prof. Srivathsan Vasudevan, is an important step in making cancer screening more ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Government Approves Rs 4,406 Crore Road Project In Border Areas
The Indian government has approved the construction of 2,280 km of roads in Rajasthan and Punjab, with an investment of Rs 4,406 crore. The main focus is to improve infrastructure in areas near the Pakistan border, making these regions more ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Cabinet Approves National Maritime Heritage Complex Development
The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Lothal, Gujarat. This project will celebrate India’s long and rich maritime history. Project Overview The NMHC project is being ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs