National News
1. What themes did the Prime Minister of India touch on in the 115th Episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’? Answer: Unity, cultural heritage, self-reliance, technological advancements
2. What gift did PM Modi present to Russian President Vladimir Putin at the BRICS Summit? Answer: Sohrai paintings
3. When will the Central government commence the long-awaited census exercise? Answer: 2025
4. What initiative did the Railway Protection Force unveil on October 25, 2024? Answer: Digital Memorial of Valour
International News
5. Which countries collaborated on the Digital Infrastructure Growth Initiative for India (DiGi Framework)? Answer: US, Japan, South Korea
6. Which Chinese espionage group allegedly targeted the phone data of Donald Trump and JD Vance in the 2024 U.S. election? Answer: Salt Typhoon
Banking News
7. Which bank was named Best Bank in India for 2024 by Global Finance Magazine? Answer: State Bank of India (SBI)
8. Which bank received RBI approval for foreign exchange services? Answer: Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
Business News
9. Which company partnered with SBI for solar project financing? Answer: Solex Energy
Economy News
10. What was India’s foreign exchange reserves total for the week ending October 18, 2024? Answer: $688.267 billion
Important Days News
11. When is International Animation Day celebrated? Answer: October 28
12. What is celebrated on October 29 to honor caregivers? Answer: International Day of Care and Support
13. What is the initiative by the Central Vigilance Commission to combat corruption in India called? Answer: Vigilance Awareness Week
14. When is Indian Army Infantry Day celebrated? Answer: October 27
Ranks & Reports News
15. What is India’s rank in the World Justice Project’s Rule of Law Index 2023? Answer: 79th
Appointments News
16. Who was appointed as the Managing Director of NAFED? Answer: Deepak Agarwal
Awards News
17. Who won the IUCN’s Top Conservation Leadership Award? Answer: Bibhab Talukdar
18. Which city’s public transport system was recognized at UMI 2024? Answer: Bhubaneswar
19. Who earned an A+ in the Central Bank Report Card 2024? Answer: Shaktikanta Das
Daily current affairs 28 October 2024
National News
- 115th Episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’: The Prime Minister emphasized unity, cultural heritage, self-reliance, and technological advancements.
- Gifts at BRICS Summit: PM Modi presented handcrafted artifacts, including Sohrai paintings, to various leaders.
- 2025 Census: The government will begin the census in 2025, aiming for completion by 2026, followed by a delimitation exercise for Lok Sabha seats.
- RPF Digital Memorial: The Railway Protection Force unveiled the ‘Digital Memorial of Valour’ in New Delhi to honor its brave personnel.
International News
- DiGi Framework: The US, Japan, and South Korea launched the Digital Infrastructure Growth Initiative for India.
- Chinese Espionage: The Salt Typhoon hacking group allegedly targeted phone data of Donald Trump, JD Vance, and Democratic figures during the 2024 U.S. election.
Banking News
- SBI Award: State Bank of India was named Best Bank in India for 2024 by Global Finance Magazine.
- Ujjivan Small Finance Bank: Received RBI approval for foreign exchange services.
Business News
- Solex Energy and SBI: Partnered for solar project financing, offering loans up to ₹10 crore through the Surya Shakti Solar Finance Scheme.
Economy News
- Foreign Exchange Reserves: India’s reserves decreased to $688.267 billion for the week ending October 18, 2024.
Important Days News
- International Animation Day: Celebrated on October 28 to honor the origins of animation.
- International Day of Care and Support: Observed on October 29 to honor caregivers.
- Vigilance Awareness Week: An initiative to combat corruption in India, aligning with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary on October 31.
- Indian Army Infantry Day: Celebrated on October 27 to commemorate the role of the infantry in protecting India’s sovereignty.
Ranks & Reports News
- Rule of Law Index: India ranks 79th in the World Justice Project’s Rule of Law Index 2023.
Appointments News
- NAFED MD: Deepak Agarwal appointed as Managing Director of NAFED.
Awards News
- IUCN Leadership Award: Bibhab Talukdar won the IUCN’s Top Conservation Leadership Award.
- UMI 2024 Recognition: Bhubaneswar’s public transport system was recognized at the 17th Urban Mobility India Conference.
- Central Bank Report Card: Shaktikanta Das earned an A+ grade.
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