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Act4Dyslexia Campaign Launch
Key government buildings in India, including the Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament, were illuminated in red. This event was part of the ‘Act4Dyslexia’ campaign. The aim was to raise awareness about dyslexia and other learning disabilities affecting 20% of India’s population, ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Mount Fuji Records Latest Snowless Date in History
Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji has yet to receive its first snowfall of the season. This is unprecedented, marking the latest date without snow since records began in 1894. The previous record was October 26, noted in 1955 and 2016. This ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Center Launched CRS Mobile App for Births and Deaths
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Civil Registration System (CRS) mobile application. This initiative aims to integrate technology with governance. The app facilitates the registration of births and deaths, making the process seamless and hassle-free. Citizens can register at ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Aandhi Village’s Journey to Zero-Waste Transformation
Aandhi, a small village in Jaipur district, is adopting a zero-waste model. This initiative is driven by green technology. The village aims to convert various types of waste into valuable resources. This includes food waste, agricultural waste, wastewater, and hospital ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
Protected Planet Report 2024
The Protected Planet Report 2024 was released during COP16. This report tracks progress since the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) was adopted at COP15 in 2022. A key goal of this framework is the 30×30 target, which aims to protect ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
India Releases Standard Veterinary Treatment Guidelines for Animals
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) in India released the Standard Veterinary Treatment Guidelines (SVTGs) for livestock and poultry. This initiative is a collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and supported by the United States Agency ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Ayurveda Day and Dhanteras Health Initiatives Launched
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched health initiatives worth nearly Rs 12,850 crore. This event coincided with the ninth Ayurveda Day and the festival of Dhanteras. Ayurveda Day is observed annually on Dhanvantri Jayanti, marking the birth anniversary of Lord Dhanvantri, ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Swavlamban 2024: Indian Navy’s Innovation Seminar Begins
The Indian Navy’s Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar, Swavlamban – 2024, began on October 29, 2024, in New Delhi. This is the third edition of the seminar. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, inaugurated the event at ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs