National News
1. Who launched the retail phase of Bharat Chana Dal Phase II? Answer: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
Banking News
2. Which company earned dual accolades for its commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)? Answer: HDFC Life
Important Days News
3. When is World Polio Day observed? Answer: October 24
4. What is celebrated on October 24 to honor the role of diplomats? Answer: International Day of Diplomats
5. Whose 150th birth anniversary will be celebrated with a nationwide program? Answer: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
State News
6. Which city topped Skyscanner’s “Travel Trends Report” for Indian travellers in 2025? Answer: Shillong
7. What initiative did the Delhi government approve for people with disabilities? Answer: Establishment of special courts
Defence News
8. When is the ITBP Raising Day celebrated? Answer: October 24
9. Where is the new missile testing range approved by the CCS located? Answer: Nagayalanka, Andhra Pradesh
Appointments News
10. Who has been appointed as Google’s Chief Technologist? Answer: Prabhakar Raghavan
11. Who is the new CEO of JP Morgan Chase India? Answer: Pranav Chawda
Awards News
12. Which Indian actor won the Mahatma Gandhi Leadership Award in the UK? Answer: Darasing Khurana
13. Who received the Global Anti-Racism Championship Award 2024? Answer: Urmila Chaudhary
Science and Technology News
14. What is the name of the new snake species discovered in the Western Himalayas? Answer: Anguiculus dicaprioi
Summits and Conferences News
15. Where is the 2024 BRICS Summit being held? Answer: Kazan, Russia
16. Which country is the “Country of Focus” at IFFI 2024? Answer: Australia
Sports News
17. Who became the fastest bowler to reach 300 Test wickets by balls bowled? Answer: Kagiso Rabada
18. Which cricket team set a record for the highest T20I total? Answer: Zimbabwe
Daily current affairs 24 October 2024
National News
- Bharat Chana Dal Phase II Launched: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the retail phase of Bharat Chana Dal Phase II in Delhi-NCR, aiming to provide essential food items at affordable prices.
Banking News
- HDFC Life’s DEI Commitment: HDFC Life received dual recognition for its commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Avtar and Seramount.
Important Days News
- World Polio Day: Observed on October 24 to raise awareness about poliomyelitis.
- International Day of Diplomats: Celebrated on October 24 to honor the role of diplomats.
- Sardar Patel’s 150th Birth Anniversary: Nationwide program announced to celebrate from 2024 to 2026.
State News
- Shillong Tops Travel Destinations: Shillong emerged as the most popular destination for Indian travelers in 2025 according to Skyscanner’s “Travel Trends Report.”
- Special Courts for People with Disabilities: Delhi government approved the establishment of special courts for people with disabilities.
Defence News
- ITBP Raising Day: Celebrated on October 24 to honor the Indo-Tibetan Border Police.
- New Missile Testing Range: Approved in Nagayalanka, Andhra Pradesh by the Cabinet Committee on Security.
Appointments News
- Google’s Chief Technologist: Prabhakar Raghavan appointed as Google’s Chief Technologist.
- JP Morgan Chase India’s CEO: Pranav Chawda appointed as the new CEO of JP Morgan Chase India.
Awards News
- Mahatma Gandhi Leadership Award: Actor Darasing Khurana won the award in the UK for his work in mental health awareness.
- Global Anti-Racism Championship Award: Urmila Chaudhary received the award for her social campaigning in Nepal.
Science and Technology News
- New Snake Species Named: A new snake species discovered in the Western Himalayas was named Anguiculus dicaprioi in honor of Leonardo DiCaprio.
Summits and Conferences News
- 2024 BRICS Summit: Held in Kazan, Russia, with Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE joining BRICS.
- IFFI 2024: Australia named “Country of Focus” for the International Film Festival of India.
- Pravasi Parichay 2024: Inaugurated in Riyadh to celebrate India’s linguistic heritage.
Sports News
- Kagiso Rabada’s Milestone: Became the fastest bowler to reach 300 Test wickets by balls bowled.
- Zimbabwe’s Record: Set the highest T20I total of 344/4 in a match against Gambia.
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