India, Maldives Aim for Comprehensive Economic Partnership

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu met to strengthen the already close relationship between India and the Maldives. Their discussions resulted in a plan to create a Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership that focuses on ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

New Research Reveals Spatial Grammar of Gene Expression

Sascha Duttke’s research is focused on understanding how different cells use the same genetic material in unique ways. This study could help discover new biological principles, especially related to how genes are turned on or off and the role of ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Bihar Gets Approval for Second Tiger Reserve in Kaimur

The central government has given temporary approval to create Bihar’s second tiger reserve in Kaimur district. This decision came after a proposal from the Bihar state government and is aimed at improving wildlife protection in the area. Proposal and Approval ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs

ISRO’s PSLV C-37 Upper Stage Re-enters Earth’s Atmosphere

On October 6, 2024, the upper stage of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle C-37 (PSLV-C37) successfully re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere. This mission, which launched on February 15, 2017, was a major achievement for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), as ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Assam Launches Nijut Moina Scheme

The Assam government has started an important program called the ‘Nijut Moina’ scheme to fight against child marriage. This initiative aims to encourage girls to continue their education, especially since child marriage has been a serious problem in the state. ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs

Sanjeev Kumar Singla Appointed India’s Ambassador to France

Sanjeev Kumar Singla has been appointed as India’s new Ambassador to France, taking over from his previous role as Ambassador to Israel. This change comes during a sensitive time due to the ongoing Israel-Palestine crisis. His new position reflects India’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Rajnath Singh Launches Aditi 2.0 and DISC 12 Initiatives

India’s Defence Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh, launched two key initiatives—ADITI 2.0 and DISC 12—at DefConnect 4.0 in Delhi. These initiatives aim to strengthen India’s defence technology ecosystem by encouraging innovation and providing financial support for new ideas. What is ADITI ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

India Joins 44th Codex Committee Meeting on Nutrition and Special Diets

India took part in the 44th session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU) held in Dresden, Germany, from October 2-6, 2024. At this meeting, India shared important insights on food safety, nutrition, and ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences