National News
1. What significant milestone is the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) celebrating on Vijayadashami? Answer: 100th year
2. Which ministry approved the installation of an X-band radar in Wayanad, Kerala? Answer: Union Ministry of Earth Sciences
International News
3. Which country recently cut diplomatic ties with Israel? Answer: Nicaragua
4. Where were the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits held? Answer: Vientiane, Laos
Appointments News
5. Who was appointed chairman of Tata Trusts following the death of Ratan Tata? Answer: Noel Tata
6. Who is the new additional CEO of the Government e Marketplace (GeM)? Answer: L Satya Srinivas
States News
7. Which district in Kerala will have an X-band radar installed for disaster preparedness? Answer: Wayanad
Summits and Conferences News
8. Where was the India Digital Agri Conference 2024 held? Answer: New Delhi
Business News
9. Which company was recently upgraded to Maharatna status? Answer: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
10. What did the WHO recognize about India’s vaccine regulatory system? Answer: Functional and meeting global standards
Schemes News
11. When was the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan launched? Answer: October 13, 2021
Ranks and Reports News
12. By what percentage did the average monthly income of rural households in India increase over the past five years, according to NABARD? Answer: 57.6%
Sports News
13. Which country hosted the Asian Table Tennis Championships 2024? Answer: Kazakhstan
Important Days
14. When is the International Day of Rural Women celebrated? Answer: October 15
15. What is the theme for Breast Cancer Awareness Day 2024? Answer: No one should face breast cancer alone
16. When is World Standards Day celebrated? Answer: October 14
Obituaries News
17. At what age did Indranand Singh Jha pass away? Answer: 77
18. For which radio station was Indranand Singh Jha a celebrated presenter? Answer: Akashvani Darbhanga
Daily current affairs 14 October 2024
National News
- RSS Marks 100 Years: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) celebrates its 100th year on Vijayadashami, having grown significantly since its founding in 1925.
- Wayanad X-Band Radar: The Union Ministry of Earth Sciences approved the installation of an X-band radar in Wayanad, Kerala, to bolster disaster preparedness following devastating floods and landslides.
International News
- Nicaragua Cuts Ties with Israel: Nicaragua has severed diplomatic relations with Israel, condemning its actions in the Gaza conflict.
- ASEAN Summit: The 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits in Vientiane, Laos, focused on resilience and connectivity, adopting nearly 90 documents to strengthen ASEAN’s role in the Indo-Pacific.
Appointments News
- Noel Tata: Noel Tata has been appointed chairman of Tata Trusts, following the death of his half-brother, Ratan Tata.
- L Satya Srinivas: L Satya Srinivas has been appointed as the additional CEO of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM).
States News
- Wayanad X-Band Radar: The Union Ministry of Earth Sciences approved the installation of an X-band radar in Wayanad, Kerala, to bolster disaster preparedness following devastating floods and landslides.
Summits and Conferences News
- India Digital Agri Conference 2024: The conference focused on leveraging digital technologies to address challenges in Indian agriculture, such as climate change and food security.
Business News
- HAL Becomes Maharatna: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been upgraded to Maharatna status, enhancing its operational autonomy and financial capabilities.
- India’s Vaccine Regulatory System: The WHO has recognized India’s vaccine regulatory system as “functional,” meeting global standards for vaccine safety, quality, and efficacy.
Schemes News
- PM GatiShakti: The PM GatiShakti National Master Plan marks three years of transformative achievements in India’s infrastructure landscape, improving project execution and reducing logistics costs.
Ranks and Reports News
- NABARD Survey: A NABARD survey reports a 57.6% increase in the average monthly income of rural households over the past five years.
Sports News
- Asian Table Tennis Championships 2024: The Indian men’s and women’s table tennis teams secured bronze medals at the championships held in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Important Days
- International Day of Rural Women: Celebrated on October 15, recognizing the critical role of rural women in agriculture, rural development, and poverty eradication.
- Breast Cancer Awareness Day: Observed in October, with a focus on raising awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection.
- World Standards Day: Celebrated on October 14, honoring the contributions of individuals and organizations involved in the development and implementation of international standards.
Obituaries News
- Indranand Singh Jha: The celebrated former radio presenter of Akashvani Darbhanga passed away at the age of 77, leaving a lasting impact on the radio community.
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