National News
Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park Set to Achieve India’s First IGBC Certification
1. Which zoo is set to become the first in India to receive IGBC certification? Answer: Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park
2. In which area is the Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park located? Answer: Bankhandi, Kangra’s Dehra assembly constituency
International News
Typhoon Kong-rey Unleashes Fury on Taiwan with Strong Winds
3. When did Typhoon Kong-rey make landfall in Taiwan? Answer: October 31, 2024
4. What measures were taken by authorities in Taiwan during Typhoon Kong-rey? Answer: Schools, offices, and financial markets were closed, and thousands of residents were evacuated
State News
Gujarat’s Ekta Nagar Receives ₹284 Crore Boost as PM Unveils Key Projects
5. How much funding did Ekta Nagar receive for key projects? Answer: ₹284 crore
6. Which iconic monument is located in the Narmada district where PM Modi inaugurated projects? Answer: Statue of Unity
Banking News
RBI’s Diwali’s Plan Transporting 102 Tonnes from England
7. How much gold did the RBI transport from the Bank of England? Answer: 102 tonnes
8. On which festival did the RBI announce the transportation of gold from England? Answer: Dhanteras
Sports News
Ravindra Jadeja Climbs to 5th Spot in India’s Test Wicket List
9. Which milestone did Ravindra Jadeja achieve in Test cricket? Answer: Fifth-highest wicket-taker for India
10. Against which team did Jadeja surpass Ishant Sharma’s wicket tally? Answer: New Zealand
Schemes News
‘One District One Product’ Promoted by Piyush Goyal During Riyadh Visit
11. Which initiative did Piyush Goyal promote during his visit to Riyadh? Answer: One District One Product (ODOP)
12. Where was the ODOP Wall inaugurated? Answer: Indian Embassy in Riyadh
Important Days
National Unity Day 2024: A Tribute to the Iron Man
13. Whose birth anniversary is celebrated as National Unity Day in India? Answer: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
14. What was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s significant role in India? Answer: Uniting the princely states into a single, independent nation
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists 2024
15. When is the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists observed? Answer: November 2
16. What is the theme of this year’s International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists? Answer: Safety of Journalists in Crises and Emergencies
Obituaries News
Bibek Debroy, Chairman of PM’s Economic Advisory Council, Dies at 69
17. Who was Bibek Debroy? Answer: Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council
18. At what age did Bibek Debroy pass away? Answer: 69
Miscellaneous News
Guinness Records Set in Ayodhya with Over 2.5 Million Diyas on Deepotsav 2024
19. During which festival did Ayodhya set Guinness World Records? Answer: Deepotsav 2024
20. How many diyas were lit in Ayodhya to set the Guinness World Records? Answer: Over 2.5 million
Daily Current Affairs 01st November 2024
National News
Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park Set to Achieve India’s First IGBC Certification
On October 30th, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that the Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park in the Bankhandi area of Kangra’s Dehra assembly constituency is set to become the first zoo in India to receive certification from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). This certification will recognize the zoo’s dedication to sustainable and eco-friendly infrastructure, marking a significant milestone in conservation efforts in India.
International News
Typhoon Kong-rey Unleashes Fury on Taiwan with Strong Winds
Typhoon Kong-rey struck Taiwan on October 31, 2024, prompting swift action from authorities to ensure public safety. With schools, offices, and financial markets closed, and thousands of residents evacuated from high-risk areas, Taiwan braced for the impact of the powerful typhoon.
State News
Gujarat’s Ekta Nagar Receives ₹284 Crore Boost as PM Unveils Key Projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off his two-day visit to Gujarat on October 30, 2024, starting in Ekta Nagar, approximately 200 km from Ahmedabad. During his visit, he laid the foundation stone and inaugurated projects worth over ₹284 crore in the Narmada district, home to the iconic Statue of Unity.
Banking News
RBI’s Diwali’s Plan Transporting 102 Tonnes from England
On Dhanteras, October 29, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the successful transportation of 102 tonnes of gold from the Bank of England to secure storage facilities in India. This move, planned meticulously to coincide with the festive spirit of the occasion, reinforces India’s gold reserves.
Sports News
Ravindra Jadeja Climbs to 5th Spot in India’s Test Wicket List
Ravindra Jadeja reached a significant milestone by becoming the fifth-highest wicket-taker for India in Test cricket. This achievement was marked on the first day of the third Test match against New Zealand in Mumbai, surpassing Ishant Sharma’s wicket tally.
Top Indian Wicket-Takers
- Anil Kumble
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Kapil Dev
- Harbhajan Singh
Schemes News
‘One District One Product’ Promoted by Piyush Goyal During Riyadh Visit
Union Minister Piyush Goyal, during his two-day visit to Saudi Arabia, inaugurated the “One District One Product” (ODOP) Wall at the Indian Embassy in Riyadh on October 31. This initiative aims to highlight and promote local products from various districts of India on international platforms, supporting the “Made in India” movement.
Important Days
National Unity Day 2024: A Tribute to the Iron Man
On October 31st, India celebrated National Unity Day to honor the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a pivotal figure in India’s independence movement and its first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister. Known as the “Iron Man of India,” Patel played a crucial role in uniting the diverse princely states into a single, independent nation.
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists 2024
Observed annually on November 2, the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI) draws global attention to the need to protect journalists and address the widespread impunity for crimes against them. This year’s theme, “Safety of Journalists in Crises and Emergencies,” focuses on safeguarding journalists in conflict zones and crisis situations.
Obituaries News
Bibek Debroy, Chairman of PM’s Economic Advisory Council, Dies at 69
Bibek Debroy, an esteemed economist and chairman of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC-PM), passed away at the age of 69. Following his recent admission to AIIMS for treatment, his death was met with tributes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, acknowledging Debroy’s significant contributions to economics.
Miscellaneous News
Guinness Records Set in Ayodhya with Over 2.5 Million Diyas on Deepotsav 2024
During Deepotsav 2024, Ayodhya achieved two Guinness World Records by lighting over 2.5 million diyas along the Saryu River and having the most people simultaneously perform diya rotations. The festival, celebrating Lord Ram’s return, featured decorated ghats, laser and light shows, drone displays, and fireworks. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led a chariot procession symbolizing Ram’s return, emphasizing Ayodhya’s spiritual revival. A new tourism app was launched, along with a book by Ayodhya’s Mayor, enhancing cultural documentation and drawing global attention to the event.
