National News
Union Cabinet Approved the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal, Gujarat
1. What is the purpose of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat? Answer: To preserve and showcase India’s rich maritime heritage.
2. Who chaired the Union Cabinet that approved the NMHC project? Answer: Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
3. How many phases will the NMHC project unfold in? Answer: Two phases.
4. What are the expected benefits of the NMHC? Answer: Boost tourism, create jobs, and promote India’s cultural and maritime legacy.
PM Modi Inaugurates Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) Mumbai
5. Where is the Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) located? Answer: Mumbai.
6. What is the focus of the Indian Institute of Skills (IIS)? Answer: Enhancing youth employability and creating an industry-ready workforce for Industry 4.0.
7. On what campus is the IIS built? Answer: National Skill Training Institute.
8. What technologies does the IIS focus on? Answer: Factory automation, AI, data analytics, and additive manufacturing.
Govt to set up 10 new ESIC medical colleges, extend unemployment allowance
9. Who announced the establishment of 10 new ESIC medical colleges? Answer: Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
10. Until when is the unemployment allowance scheme under the Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna extended? Answer: June 2026.
11. How many medical seats did the Prime Minister promise to add in the next five years? Answer: 75,000 medical seats.
International News
Tunisia’s President Kais Saied Secured Second Five-Year Term
12. Who secured a second five-year term as Tunisia’s President? Answer: President Kais Saied.
13. What percentage of votes did Kais Saied win in the election? Answer: 90.7 percent.
China’s ‘Anaconda Strategy’ Tightens Grip on Taiwan
14. What is the name of the strategy China is using to pressure Taiwan? Answer: Anaconda Strategy.
15. What activities are increasing near Taiwan as part of this strategy? Answer: Air and naval incursions.
Appointment News
Manish Tiwary Appointed as Managing Director of Nestlé India Limited
16. Who has been appointed as the Managing Director of Nestlé India Limited? Answer: Manish Tiwary.
17. When will Manish Tiwary’s tenure as Managing Director begin? Answer: 1st August 2025.
18. Who is the current Chairman and Managing Director of Nestlé India Limited? Answer: Suresh Narayanan.
Scheme News
Atal Pension Yojana Crosses 7 Crore Enrollments Milestone
19. How many enrollments has the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) surpassed? Answer: 7 crore enrollments.
20. When was the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) launched? Answer: 2015.
Humsafar Policy: Transforming India’s Highway Infrastructure
21. Who unveiled the Humsafar Policy? Answer: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
Science and Technology News
WHO Certifies India’s Triumph Over Trachoma Elimination
22. Which organization validated India’s elimination of trachoma as a public health problem? Answer: World Health Organization (WHO).
23. What bacterium causes trachoma? Answer: Chlamydia trachomatis.
India’s Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (Lupex) Approved
24. What is the name of India’s fifth lunar mission? Answer: Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (Lupex).
25. Which organizations are collaborating on the Lupex mission? Answer: India’s ISRO and Japan’s JAXA.
Marburg Virus Outbreak in Rwanda: A Public Health Crisis
26. How many cases of Marburg virus were confirmed in Rwanda as of late September 2024? Answer: 26 cases.
27. What is the case fatality rate range for the Marburg virus? Answer: 24% to 88%.
State News
Himachal Pradesh Launches Groundbreaking Social and Environmental Initiatives
28. What is the name of the initiative unveiled by Himachal Pradesh’s Chief Minister? Answer: Sankalp.
29. Who is the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh? Answer: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.
Books and Authors
A New Book “War” By Veteran Investigative Journalist Bob Woodward
30. What is the title of Bob Woodward’s latest book? Answer: War.
31. Which three leaders does the book “War” focus on? Answer: Former U.S. President Donald Trump, current President Joe Biden, and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Important Days
International Day of the Girl Child, Empowering the Next Generation
32. When is the International Day of the Girl Child commemorated? Answer: October 11th.
33. What is the theme for the 2024 International Day of the Girl Child? Answer: Girls’ Vision for the Future.
National Postal Day 2024, Celebrating India’s Postal Heritage
34. When is National Postal Day celebrated in India? Answer: October 10th.
Obituaries News
Tata Sons Chairman Ratan Tata Passes Away At 86
35. When did Ratan Tata pass away? Answer: 9 October 2024.
36. At what age did Ratan Tata pass away? Answer: 86.
Passing of P. Venugopal: A Pioneer in Cardiac Surgery
37. Who was P. Venugopal? Answer: Former Director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and a celebrated cardiac surgeon.
38. When did P. Venugopal pass away? Answer: 8 October 2024.
39. What was P. Venugopal renowned for? Answer: Conducting India’s first heart transplant and performing over 50,000 heart surgeries.
Daily current affairs 10 October 2024
National News
- National Maritime Heritage Complex: The Union Cabinet has approved the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat, to preserve India’s maritime heritage, boost tourism, create jobs, and promote cultural legacy. Read more
- Indian Institute of Skills (IIS): Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the IIS in Mumbai to enhance youth employability and prepare an industry-ready workforce.
- ESIC Medical Colleges: The government announced 10 new ESIC medical colleges and extended the unemployment allowance scheme until June 2026.
International News
- Tunisia’s President: Kais Saied secured a second five-year term with 90.7% of the vote.
- China’s Strategy on Taiwan: China is employing the “Anaconda Strategy” to increase pressure on Taiwan.
Appointment News
- Nestlé India MD: Manish Tiwary has been appointed as the Managing Director of Nestlé India, effective August 1, 2025.
Scheme News
- Atal Pension Yojana: The scheme has surpassed 7 crore enrollments since its launch in 2015.
- Humsafar Policy: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launched the Humsafar Policy to improve India’s national highway infrastructure.
Science and Technology News
- Trachoma Elimination: The WHO recognized India’s elimination of trachoma as a public health problem.
- Lunar Polar Exploration Mission: The Lupex mission, a collaboration between India’s ISRO and Japan’s JAXA, has been approved to explore the Moon’s polar regions.
- Marburg Virus in Rwanda: Rwanda reported an outbreak of the Marburg virus with 26 cases and 12 fatalities.
State News
- Sankalp Initiative: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced the ‘Sankalp’ initiative to combat drug trafficking and addiction.
Books and Authors
- “War” by Bob Woodward: Investigative journalist Bob Woodward’s new book “War” will focus on the dynamics of power between Trump, Biden, and Putin.
Important Days
- International Day of the Girl Child: Observed on October 11th with the theme “Girls’ Vision for the Future.”
- National Postal Day: Celebrated on October 10th to honor India’s postal heritage.
Obituaries News
- Ratan Tata: Tata Sons Chairman Ratan Tata passed away on October 9, 2024, at the age of 86.
- P. Venugopal: Renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. P. Venugopal passed away on October 8, 2024, at the age of 82.
For more detailed insights, visit the World Health Organization (WHO) website.
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