National News
1. Who is set to launch the 21st Livestock Census operation? Answer: Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh
State News
2. How much has Bihar CM Nitish Kumar allocated for panchayat development projects? Answer: Rs 7,160 crore
3. Which organization approved a $434 million loan for a solar plant in Assam? Answer: Asian Development Bank (ADB)
4. Where will the International Gita Mahotsav 2024 be celebrated? Answer: Kurukshetra, Haryana
Business News
5. Which companies partnered to build AI infrastructure in India? Answer: Reliance and Nvidia
6. Which company joined the International Copper Association (ICA) as its newest member? Answer: Hindalco Industries Ltd.
7. Which institute collaborated with SIDBI to foster Northeast entrepreneurship? Answer: IIM Shillong
Appointments News
8. Who has been appointed as India’s Ambassador to Sweden? Answer: Dr. Neena Malhotra
9. Who has been appointed as the 51st Chief Justice of India? Answer: Justice Sanjiv Khanna
Defence News
10. Which countries participated in the Maritime Partnership Exercise in the Indian Ocean? Answer: India and Germany
11. Where is the SIMBEX 2024 exercise being conducted? Answer: Eastern Naval Command (ENC) in Visakhapatnam
Important Days News
12. When is International Dwarfism Awareness Day celebrated? Answer: October 25
Sports News
13. What is India’s rank in the latest FIFA rankings? Answer: 125th
14. Who was inducted into the 2025 Tennis Hall of Fame Class? Answer: Maria Sharapova and Bryan Brothers
15. Which Indian women’s hockey legend announced her retirement? Answer: Rani Rampal
16. Who surpassed Nathan Lyon as the highest wicket-taker in the ICC World Test Championship? Answer: Ravichandran Ashwin
Obituaries News
17. Who was the iconic TV actor known for his portrayal of Tarzan who recently passed away? Answer: Ron Ely
Daily current affairs 26 october 2024
National News
- 21st Livestock Census Launch: Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh will inaugurate the 21st Livestock Census on October 25, 2024, in New Delhi.
State News
- Bihar Panchayat Development: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar unveiled Rs 7,160 crore for various panchayat development projects.
- ADB Loan for Solar Plant in Assam: The Asian Development Bank approved a $434 million loan for a 500 MW solar plant in Assam.
- International Gita Mahotsav 2024: The event will be celebrated from November 28 to December 15, 2024, in Kurukshetra, Haryana.
Business News
- Reliance and Nvidia Partnership: Reliance and Nvidia have partnered to build AI infrastructure in India.
- Hindalco Joins ICA: Hindalco Industries Ltd. joined the International Copper Association.
- IIM Shillong and SIDBI Collaboration: IIM Shillong partnered with SIDBI to foster entrepreneurship in Northeast India.
Appointments News
- India’s Ambassador to Sweden: Dr. Neena Malhotra appointed as India’s Ambassador to Sweden.
- 51st Chief Justice of India: Justice Sanjiv Khanna appointed as the 51st Chief Justice of India.
Defence News
- India-Germany Maritime Partnership Exercise: The Indian Navy and German Navy conducted a joint Maritime Partnership Exercise in the Indian Ocean.
- SIMBEX 2024: The 31st Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise is being conducted at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam.
Important Days News
- International Dwarfism Awareness Day: Celebrated annually on October 25.
Sports News
- Indian Football Team’s FIFA Ranking: The Indian football team moved up to 125th in the FIFA rankings.
- Tennis Hall of Fame Inductees: Maria Sharapova and the Bryan Brothers will be inducted into the 2025 Tennis Hall of Fame Class.
- Rani Rampal’s Retirement: Indian women’s hockey legend Rani Rampal announced her retirement.
- Ashwin Surpasses Lyon: Ravichandran Ashwin became the highest wicket-taker in the ICC World Test Championship.
Obituaries News
- Ron Ely Passes Away: Iconic TV actor Ron Ely, known for his portrayal of Tarzan, passed away at 86.
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