- PM Modi celebrates 10 years of Swachh Bharat Mission with major sanitation projects worth Rs 9,600 crore.
- A K Saxena takes on the additional role of CMD at RINL.
- SEBI introduces a new asset class and liberalized MF Lite framework.
- India’s current account deficit rises to $9.7 billion in April-June 2024.
- IBBI celebrates its 8th Annual Day on 1st October 2024.
- Mithun Chakraborty to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 70th National Film Awards.
- Ayush Medical Value Travel Summit 2024 was inaugurated by Prataprao Jadhav.
- India-Kazakhstan joint military exercise KAZIND-2024 starts in Uttarakhand.
- Indian Army hosts Army Sports Conclave as India eyes 2036 Olympics.
- The government highlights achievements in the first 100 days in office.
- Ishpreet Singh Chadha reaches semi-finals in Pro circuit snooker.
- Virat Kohli becomes the fastest cricketer to reach 27,000 international runs.
- International Day of Older Persons focuses on “Ageing with Dignity”.
- International Day of Non-Violence commemorates Gandhi’s legacy.
- International Coffee Day celebrates global coffee culture.
- World Vegetarian Day promotes a meat-free lifestyle for health and sustainability.
10 Years of Swachh Bharat Mission: Celebrating a Decade of Cleanliness
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1. On which date will Prime Minister Narendra Modi participate in the Swachh Bharat Diwas 2024? Answer: 2nd October
2. Where will the Swachh Bharat Diwas 2024 be held? Answer: Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
3. How much is the total worth of the projects related to sanitation and cleanliness that will be inaugurated? Answer: Over Rs 9,600 crore
4. Under which mission will Rs 6,800 crore be allocated for urban water and sewage systems? Answer: AMRUT and AMRUT 2.0
5. How much funding is allocated for water quality and waste management in Ganga basin areas? Answer: Rs 1,550 crore
6. How many Compressed Biogas (CBG) Plant projects are included under the GOBARdhan Scheme? Answer: 15 projects
Appointments News
1. Who has taken on the additional role of CMD at RINL? Answer: Shri AK Saxena
2. What is Shri AK Saxena’s original position? Answer: CMD of MOIL (Manganese Ore India Limited)
Banking News
1. What new asset class has SEBI introduced to enhance the investment landscape in India? Answer: SEBI has not been specified in the provided text.
2. What framework has SEBI liberalized to enhance the investment landscape? Answer: Mutual Funds Lite (MF Lite) framework
3. During which meeting was this decision made? Answer: SEBI board meeting
Economy News
1. What was India’s current account deficit (CAD) in the April-June 2024 quarter? Answer: $9.7 billion
2. What percentage of GDP does this deficit represent? Answer: 1.1%
3. How much was the CAD in Q1 FY2024? Answer: $8.9 billion
4. What was the merchandise trade deficit in the April-June 2024 quarter? Answer: $65.1 billion
5. What was the CAD surplus in the previous January-March quarter? Answer: $4.6 billion
6. On which date will the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) celebrate its Eighth Annual Day? Answer: 1st October 2024
Awards News
1. Who will be honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 70th National Film Awards ceremony? Answer: Mithun Chakraborty
2. At what age will Mithun Chakraborty receive this award? Answer: 74
3. When is the 70th National Film Awards ceremony? Answer: October 8, 2024
Summits and Conferences News
1. Which minister inaugurated the Ayush Medical Value Travel Summit 2024? Answer: Shri Prataprao Jadhav
2. Where was the Ayush Medical Value Travel Summit 2024 held? Answer: Mumbai
Defence News
1. What is the name of the joint military exercise between India and Kazakhstan that commenced in Uttarakhand? Answer: KAZIND 2024
2. Where in Uttarakhand is the KAZIND 2024 exercise taking place? Answer: Surya Foreign Training Node, Auli
3. When will the KAZIND 2024 exercise end? Answer: 13th October
4. Which event highlights the role of the Indian Army in India’s sporting ecosystem? Answer: Army Sports Conclave
5. What year is India aiming to host the Olympics? Answer: 2036
Schemes News
1. In the first 100 days of the new government, which areas saw significant strides in enhancing the ease of living? Answer: Housing and water management
2. Who addressed the press about the government’s achievements in the first 100 days? Answer: Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal
Sports News
1. Who reached the semi-finals in Pro circuit snooker, becoming the first Indian to do so in a decade? Answer: Ishpreet Singh Chadha
2. Which four-time world champion did Ishpreet Singh Chadha beat to reach the semi-finals? Answer: Mark Selby
3. Who did Virat Kohli surpass to become the fastest cricketer to reach 27,000 international runs? Answer: Sachin Tendulkar
4. Against which team did Virat Kohli achieve this milestone? Answer: Bangladesh
5. Where was the test match held in which Virat Kohli reached the 27,000 runs milestone? Answer: Kanpur
Important Days
1. When is the International Day of Older Persons observed? Answer: October 1st
2. What is the theme for the International Day of Older Persons 2024? Answer: “Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide”
3. When is the International Day of Non-Violence observed? Answer: October 2nd
4. Whose birthday coincides with the International Day of Non-Violence? Answer: Mahatma Gandhi
5. When was the International Day of Non-Violence established by the General Assembly? Answer: June 15, 2007
6. How many co-sponsors supported the resolution for the International Day of Non-Violence? Answer: 140
7. When is International Coffee Day observed? Answer: October 1st
8. What is the theme for International Coffee Day 2024? Answer: “Coffee, Your Daily Ritual, Our Shared Journey”
9. What does World Vegetarian Day promote? Answer: A meat-free lifestyle for health, animal rights, and environmental sustainability
10. When is World Vegetarian Day observed? Answer: October 1st
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10 Years of Swachh Bharat Mission: Celebrating a Decade of Cleanliness
Marking the completion of a decade of the Swachh Bharat Mission, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Swachh Bharat Diwas 2024 on 2nd October, Gandhi Jayanti, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. He will inaugurate and lay the foundation for several projects worth over Rs 9,600 crore related to sanitation and cleanliness. This includes Rs 6,800 crore for urban water and sewage systems under AMRUT and AMRUT 2.0, Rs 1,550 crore for water quality and waste management in Ganga basin areas under the National Mission for Clean Ganga, and Rs 1,332 crore for 15 Compressed Biogas (CBG) Plant projects under the GOBARdhan Scheme.
Appointments News
A K Saxena Assumes Additional Charge as CMD in RINL
Shri AK Saxena, CMD (Chairman and Managing Director) of MOIL (Manganese Ore India Limited), has taken on the additional role of CMD (Chief Managing Director) at RINL (Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited), the corporate entity of the Visakhapatnam steel plant.
Banking News
SEBI Introduces New Asset Class and Liberalizes MF Lite Framework
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a new asset class and a liberalized Mutual Funds Lite (MF Lite) framework to enhance the investment landscape in India. This decision was made during the SEBI board meeting, which was notably the first after recent allegations against SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch.
Economy News
Current Account Deficit Widens to $9.7 Billion in April-June Quarter
In the April-June 2024 quarter, India’s current account deficit (CAD) increased to $9.7 billion, or 1.1% of GDP, up from $8.9 billion (1% of GDP) in Q1 FY2024, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This marginal widening is attributed to a rise in the merchandise trade deficit, which expanded to $65.1 billion from $56.7 billion in the previous year. The CAD had recorded a surplus of $4.6 billion (0.5% of GDP) in the previous January-March quarter.
IBBI to Celebrate Its 8th Annual Day on 1st October
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) will celebrate its Eighth Annual Day on 1st October 2024. Senior officers of the Government and regulatory bodies will grace the occasion. Over the past eight years, the IBC has significantly accelerated the resolution of insolvency cases.
Awards News
Mithun Chakraborty to Receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty, known for his versatile contributions to Indian cinema, will be honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 70th National Film Awards ceremony on October 8, 2024. At 74, Mithun Chakraborty expressed his overwhelming joy, dedicating the honor to his family and fans. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw congratulated him on his achievement, highlighting his enduring legacy in Indian cinema.
Summits and Conferences News
2024 AYUSH Medical Value Travel Summit Inaugurated
Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush, and Union Minister of State, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, inaugurated the Ayush Medical Value Travel Summit 2024. The event took place in Mumbai.
Defence News
KAZIND 2024 Exercise Commences in Uttarakhand
The 8th India-Kazakhstan joint military exercise KAZIND-2024 started at Surya Foreign Training Node, Auli, Uttarakhand. An annual affair, the exercise will end on 13th October. The exercise aims to improve joint military capability and undertake counter-terrorism operations in a sub-conventional scenario.
Army Sports Conclave Hosted By Indian Army
The Indian Army hosted the much-anticipated “Army Sports Conclave” today, highlighting the role of the Indian Army in India’s sporting ecosystem. As India sets its sight on hosting the 2036 Olympics, the Army Sports Conclave serves as a crucial platform to align efforts and contribute to this national mission.
Schemes News
Achievements in the First 100 Days of the New Government
In the first 100 days of the new government, significant strides have been made in enhancing the ease of living for citizens and providing a dignified way of life. Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal addressed the press, highlighting the government’s commitment to fulfilling basic necessities, particularly housing and water management.
Sports News
Ishpreet Enters Semi-Final & First Indian After a Decade
Ishpreet Singh Chadha beat the four-time world champion Mark Selby in the Pro circuit snooker to make it to the semi-final of that tournament. He became the first player from his country to make the semi-finals of a ranking tournament since Aditya Mehta reached the last four of the 2013 Indian Open.
India’s Great Virat Kohli Achieves Fastest 27000 Runs Milestone
Virat Kohli completed 27000 international runs and became the fastest cricketer to reach that milestone, breaking the record of Sachin Tendulkar who earlier held the record. Virat achieved this feat against Bangladesh in the 2nd test match in Kanpur.
Important Days
International Day of Older Persons 2024: Ageing with Dignity
The 34th commemoration of the United Nations International Day of Older Persons, observed annually on October 1st, brings into focus the critical issue of population ageing and its profound impact on societies worldwide. This year’s theme, “Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide,” underscores the urgent need to address the challenges and opportunities presented by this demographic shift.
International Day of Non-Violence 2024: Commemorating Gandhi’s Legacy of Peace
The United Nations observes the International Day of Non-Violence annually on October 2nd, coinciding with the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the revered leader of India’s independence movement and a pioneering figure in the philosophy of non-violent resistance. This observance was established through the General Assembly resolution A/RES/61/271 on June 15, 2007, with the support of an impressive 140 co-sponsors.
International Coffee Day 2024: Celebrating the Global Coffee Culture
International Coffee Day, observed annually on October 1st, serves as a global celebration for coffee enthusiasts worldwide to honor their beloved caffeinated beverage. The 2024 commemoration carries the meaningful theme “Coffee, Your Daily Ritual, Our Shared Journey,” emphasizing the significance of sustainable and ethical coffee practices while highlighting the crucial need to support coffee farmers who devotedly nurture their crops.
World Vegetarian Day 2024: Cultivating a Greener, Healthier Future
World Vegetarian Day, observed annually on October 1st, stands as a global testament to the power of conscious eating choices. This significant day champions a meat-free lifestyle while advocating for multiple interconnected causes: animal rights, environmental sustainability, and human health. As the world grapples with various ecological and health challenges, this celebration serves as a pivotal moment to reflect on and promote the numerous benefits of plant-based diets.
