Page-9 of Current Affairs - October, 2024

Amaravati Drone Summit 2024

October 24, 2024

The Amaravati Drone Summit 2024 is taking place today in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh. This two-day event is an important national-level gathering focused on drone technology. Prominent figures such as Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister for Civil Aviation ..

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14th All India Civil Defence and Home Guards Conference

October 24, 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is inaugurating the 14th All India Civil Defence and Home Guards conference at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. This event marks the first conference of its kind in 19 years. Amit Shah is also attending ..

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Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2024

October 24, 2024

The Chanakya Defence Dialogue is an important international seminar hosted by the Indian Army. The second edition will take place on October 24 and 25, 2024, at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. This year’s theme is “Drivers in Nation ..

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India, Pakistan Renew Kartarpur Corridor Agreement

October 24, 2024

India and Pakistan agreed to extend the Kartarpur Corridor agreement for another five years. This corridor allows Indian pilgrims to visit the Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara in Pakistan. The initial agreement was signed on October 24, 2019, during Imran Khan’s tenure ..

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India Launches Fourth Nuclear Submarine, S4

October 24, 2024

India launched its fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), designated S4, at the Ship Building Centre in Visakhapatnam. This submarine is more advanced than its predecessor, INS Arihant (S2). The launch marks an important step in India’s naval capabilities. India’s ..

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COP16 Aims for Global Deal on Genetic Information Use

October 24, 2024

At the U.N. COP16 nature summit in October 2024, countries are set to negotiate a deal on the use and compensation for genetic information from nature. This data, known as “digital sequence information” (DSI), is crucial for research and commercial ..

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Supreme Court Upholds Assam Citizenship Act Validity

October 24, 2024

The Supreme Court of India upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, of 1955. This ruling was delivered by a Constitution Bench with a 4:1 majority. Justice Surya Kant authored the majority opinion, while Justice Pardiwala dissented. ..

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Bihar Inaugurates First Dry Port to Boost Exports

October 24, 2024

Bihar’s Industry Minister Nitish Mishra inaugurated the state’s first dry port in Bihar, near Patna. This initiative aims to enhance exports of goods produced in Bihar, in partnership with a private company. The dry port is an important step towards ..

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