National News
1. Who inaugurated the first-ever coal gallery at the National Science Centre in New Delhi? Answer: Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey
2. Which airports were inaugurated by PM Modi under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – UDAN? Answer: Rewa (Madhya Pradesh), Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh), and Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh)
International News
3. Who announced Indonesia’s largest-ever Cabinet? Answer: President Prabowo Subianto
4. How much has India increased its grant for upgrading schools in Sri Lanka’s plantation areas? Answer: Rs. 600 million (INR 172.25 million)
State News
5. Which state became the first to implement sub-quotas for the Dalit community? Answer: Haryana
6. What initiative has Madhya Pradesh introduced for enhanced women’s safety at Datia Hospital? Answer: ‘Pink alarms’
Schemes News
7. For how many more years will the UDAN scheme be extended? Answer: 10 more years
8. What is the aim of the Karmayogi Saptah initiative launched by PM Modi? Answer: To foster continuous skill enhancement among civil servants
Appointments News
9. Who has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW)? Answer: Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar
10. Who is the new president of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC)? Answer: Abhyuday Jindal
Defence News
11. What is the name of the exercise conducted by the Indian Army’s Sudarshan Chakra Corps? Answer: ‘Exercise SWAVLAMBAN SHAKTI’
12. Which countries participated in the joint naval drill ‘Naseem Al Bahr’? Answer: India and Oman
Important Days News
13. When is World Iodine Deficiency Day observed? Answer: October 21
Ranks & Reports News
14. Which regions are the top three most economically free according to the 2024 Annual Report? Answer: Hong Kong, Singapore, and Switzerland
Sports News
15. Who were honored as ISSF Athletes of the Year? Answer: Liu Yukun and Yang Ji-in
16. Who became the first Indian woman to score 50 international goals? Answer: Ngangom Bala Devi
Books and Authors News
17. Who is the author of the book “Mountain Mammals of the World”? Answer: M.K. Ranjitsinh
Business News
18. Who acquired a 50% stake in Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions? Answer: Adar Poonawalla
Science and Technology News
19. Which institution is set to launch an international research centre in Dubai by 2025? Answer: IIT Madras
Daily current affairs 21 October 2024
National News
- First-Ever Coal Gallery Inaugurated: Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey inaugurated the first-ever coal gallery at the National Science Centre in New Delhi. The exhibition, titled “Black Diamond – Unveiling the Depths,” educates visitors on coal extraction, mining technologies, and sustainable energy practices.
- Airports Launched by PM Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three new airports in Rewa (Madhya Pradesh), Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh), and Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – UDAN.
International News
- Indonesia’s Largest-Ever Cabinet: President Prabowo Subianto announced Indonesia’s largest-ever Cabinet, named the “Red and White Cabinet,” comprising 109 members.
- India Doubles Grant for Sri Lanka’s Education Sector: India increased its grant for upgrading schools in Sri Lanka’s plantation areas to Rs. 600 million.
State News
- Haryana Implements Dalit Sub-Quotas: Haryana became the first state to implement sub-quotas for the Dalit community by subclassifying the Scheduled Castes (SCs).
- Madhya Pradesh Introduces ‘Pink Alarms’: Madhya Pradesh installed ‘pink alarms’ for enhanced women’s safety at Datia Hospital.
Schemes News
- Extension of UDAN Scheme: Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu announced that the UDAN scheme will be extended for 10 more years to enhance regional air connectivity.
- Karmayogi Saptah Launched: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Karmayogi Saptah initiative to foster continuous skill enhancement among civil servants.
Appointments News
- New Chairperson of NCW: Smt. Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar was appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW).
- New President of ICC: Abhyuday Jindal was named the new president of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
Defence News
- Exercise ‘Swavlamban Shakti’: The Indian Army’s Sudarshan Chakra Corps conducted the ‘Exercise SWAVLAMBAN SHAKTI’ at Babina Field Firing Ranges.
- Joint Naval Drill ‘Naseem Al Bahr’: India and Oman conducted the joint naval drill ‘Naseem Al Bahr’ off the coast of Goa.
Important Days News
- World Iodine Deficiency Day: World Iodine Deficiency Day is observed annually on October 21 to raise awareness about the importance of iodine.
Ranks & Reports News
- Economic Freedom Report: The Economic Freedom of the World: 2024 Annual Report ranked Hong Kong, Singapore, and Switzerland as the top three most economically free regions.
Sports News
- ISSF Athletes of the Year: China’s Liu Yukun and Korea’s Yang Ji-in were honored as ISSF Athletes of the Year.
- Bala Devi’s Milestone: Ngangom Bala Devi became the first Indian woman to score 50 international goals.
Books and Authors News
- New Book by M.K. Ranjitsinh: Conservationist M.K. Ranjitsinh published a book titled “Mountain Mammals of the World.”
Business News
- Adar Poonawalla’s Acquisition: Adar Poonawalla acquired a 50% stake in Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions.
Science and Technology News
- IIT Madras Research Centre: IIT Madras is set to launch an international research center in Dubai by 2025.
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