Page-6 of Current Affairs - October, 2024

Paddy Procurement Crisis in Punjab

October 26, 2024

On October 2024, paddy harvesting in Punjab has slowed. Despite favourable weather, about 90% of the procured crop remains stuck in mandis (grain markets). Private rice millers are refusing to store government paddy, exacerbating the situation. Without immediate intervention, conditions ..

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Asiatic Golden Cat Rediscovered in Manas National Park

October 26, 2024

The Asiatic golden cat has been spotted in Assam’s Manas National Park. This is an important conservation milestone. The last sighting was in 2007, casting doubt on the cat’s presence in the park. Its return is a positive sign for ..

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India Hosts First International Esports Championship in 2025

October 26, 2024

India is emerging as an important player in the Esports arena. On October 26, 2024, the Skillhub Online Games Federation (SOGF) and the International Esports Federation (IESF) announced a partnership to host the first international Esports championship in India. This ..

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India’s First Writers’ Village

October 26, 2024

Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, will inaugurate a unique initiative called ‘Writers’ Village’ (Lekhak Gaon) near Dehradun. This event marks an important cultural milestone in India, aiming to celebrate literature and creativity. Location and Significance The Writers’ ..

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Leadership Summit 2024

October 26, 2024

The Leadership Summit 2024 was held at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. The event focused on Grooming Young Talents. Nearly 50 delegates from top companies attended. The aim was to bridge the gap between academia and industry. Event Overview ..

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SIMBEX 2024

October 26, 2024

The 31st edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) is taking place from 23 to 29 October 2024 in Visakhapatnam. The Republic of Singapore Navy Ship RSS Tenacious arrived on 23 October to participate in this event. History of ..

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Urban Mobility India Conference 2024

October 26, 2024

The 17th Urban Mobility India Conference and Exhibition commenced today in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The event is for urban transport discussions in India. It is inaugurated by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Organizers and Participants The conference is organized by the ..

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Rare Indian Skimmers Spotted at Lower Manair Dam

October 26, 2024

An important event occurred at Lower Manair Dam (LMD) in Telangana. Around 150 to 200 rare Indian Skimmer birds were spotted. This is the first recorded sighting of these birds in Telangana. Typically, they migrate to Kakinada port in Andhra ..

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