National News
1. Who inaugurated India’s first ‘Writer’s Village’ in Dehradun? Answer: Former President Ram Nath Kovind
International News
2. Which country has opted out of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)? Answer: Brazil
Business News
3. Which companies signed an MoU to develop agricultural residue-based compressed biogas (CBG) projects in India? Answer: GAIL and VERBIO India
Banking News
4. Who has been recommended as the next MD and CEO of Punjab National Bank (PNB) by FSIB? Answer: Ashok Chandra
5. Which fintech firm merged with North East Small Finance Bank? Answer: Slice
6. Which banks are addressing the trade finance gap in African countries? Answer: State Bank of India (SBI) and India Exim Bank
Appointments News
7. Who has taken charge as the Chairman of the Airports Authority of India (AAI)? Answer: Vipin Kumar
8. Who has been appointed as the new MD and CEO of Bharti Airtel effective January 1, 2026? Answer: Shashwat Sharma
Awards News
9. Who won the Men’s Ballon d’Or 2024? Answer: Rodri
10. Who honored Chiranjeevi with the ANR Award 2024? Answer: Amitabh Bachchan
11. Which sports league won the ‘Best Sports League of the Year’ at the CII Sports Business Awards 2024? Answer: Pro Kabaddi League
12. Who was honored with Fiji’s highest civilian award? Answer: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Schemes News
13. When was the Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana (PMVKY) launched? Answer: October 28, 2014
14. What initiative was launched to engage volunteers during Diwali? Answer: ‘This Diwali with MY Bharat’
15. Which state government launched the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) 2024? Answer: Rajasthan
Sports News
16. Which Australian cricketer retired from international cricket after a 13-year career? Answer: Matthew Wade
17. Who won gold for India at the U23 World Wrestling Championships? Answer: Chirag Chikkara
Important Days
18. When is Ayurveda Day celebrated in 2024? Answer: October 29
19. When is World Cities Day celebrated annually? Answer: October 31
Daily current affairs 29 October 2024
National News
- India’s First Writer’s Village: Inaugurated in Dehradun by former President Ram Nath Kovind, along with Uttarakhand Governor and Chief Minister, to foster creativity and support writers.
International News
- Brazil Opts Out of BRI: Brazil chose not to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative, following India’s lead.
Business News
- GAIL and VERBIO Partnership: Signed an MoU to develop agricultural residue-based compressed biogas (CBG) projects.
- FSIB Recommendation: Ashok Chandra recommended as the next MD and CEO of Punjab National Bank (PNB).
- Slice Merger: Fintech firm Slice merged with North East Small Finance Bank.
- SBI and India Exim Bank: Addressing trade finance gaps in African countries.
Banking News
- New Chairman of AAI: Vipin Kumar took charge as Chairman of the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
- Bharti Airtel’s New CEO: Shashwat Sharma appointed as MD and CEO effective January 1, 2026.
Awards News
- Ballon d’Or 2024: Rodri won the Men’s Ballon d’Or.
- ANR Award: Amitabh Bachchan honored Chiranjeevi with the ANR Award 2024.
- Best Sports League Award: Pro Kabaddi League won ‘Best Sports League of the Year’ at the CII Sports Business Awards 2024.
- Fiji’s Highest Civilian Award: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar honored with the “Honourary Officer of the Order of Fiji”.
Schemes News
- Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana: Launched on October 28, 2014, targeting the upliftment of India’s tribal communities.
- Volunteering Initiative: ‘This Diwali with MY Bharat’ was launched to engage volunteers during Diwali.
- Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) 2024: Launched by Rajasthan government to attract private investments.
Sports News
- Matthew Wade’s Retirement: Australian wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade retired from international cricket.
- Chirag Chikkara’s Gold: Won gold for India at the U23 World Wrestling Championships.
Important Days
- Ayurveda Day 2024: Celebrated on October 29, focusing on the theme “Ayurveda Innovations for Global Health”.
- World Cities Day: Celebrated annually on October 31 to discuss sustainable urban development.
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