National News
1. What is the growth target for India’s textiles sector by 2030? Answer: $350 billion
2. How much year-on-year growth did Ready-Made Garments (RMG) of all textiles exports achieve in August 2024? Answer: 11%
3. Which district in Bihar has been approved for a second tiger reserve? Answer: Kaimur
International News
4. Who is the youngest person to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks? Answer: Nima Rinji Sherpa
5. Where was the 44th session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses held? Answer: Dresden, Germany
6. How many new members were elected to the Human Rights Council for the 2025-2027 term? Answer: 18
7. Which African nations will President Droupadi Murmu visit from October 13 to 19, 2024? Answer: Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi
Business News
8. What is the goal of the partnership between DigiLocker and the UMANG app? Answer: Enhance access to various government services
9. By what percentage did UPI transaction volumes rise year-on-year in the first half of 2024? Answer: 52%
Summits and Conferences
10. In which city did the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits take place? Answer: Vientiane, Laos
Defence News
11. Where is the Army Commanders’ Conference being held in October 2024? Answer: Gangtok, Sikkim
12. Which company has partnered with the Indian Navy to provide insurance coverage for Naval Civilians? Answer: Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
Sports News
13. Which state will host the 38th National Games in 2025? Answer: Uttarakhand
Science and Technology News
14. Where was the Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory inaugurated? Answer: Hanle, Ladakh
Important Days
15. When is World Migratory Bird Day observed in 2024? Answer: May 11 and October 12
16. What is the theme for World Migratory Bird Day 2024? Answer: Insects for Birds
17. When is the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction observed? Answer: October 13
Miscellaneous News
18. Who was honored with a special cover by the Bihar Postal Circle? Answer: Ratan Tata
Daily current affairs 11 October 2024
National News
- India’s Textiles Sector: The textiles sector in India aims to grow to USD 350 billion by 2030, with a year-on-year growth of 11% in Ready-Made Garments (RMG) exports.
- Kaimur Tiger Reserve: The central government has approved Bihar’s second tiger reserve in Kaimur district, following a proposal from the state government.
International News
- Young Sherpa’s Achievement: 18-year-old Nepali mountaineer Nima Rinji Sherpa became the youngest person to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks.
- Codex Nutrition Committee: India participated in the 44th session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses in Dresden, Germany.
- UN Human Rights Council: The UN General Assembly elected 18 new members to the Human Rights Council for the 2025-2027 term.
- President Murmu’s African Visit: President Droupadi Murmu is set to visit Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi from October 13 to 19, 2024, to strengthen ties with these African nations.
Business News
- DigiLocker and UMANG App: DigiLocker has partnered with the UMANG app to enhance access to government services, simplifying citizen interactions.
- UPI Transactions Surge: UPI transaction volumes rose by 52% year-on-year to 78.97 billion in the first half of 2024.
Summits and Conferences
- ASEAN Summits: The 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits commenced in Vientiane, Laos, focusing on enhancing connectivity and resilience.
Defence News
- Army Commanders’ Conference: The conference began in Gangtok, Sikkim, to address border security and other national security issues.
- Indian Navy and Bajaj Allianz Partnership: The Indian Navy signed an MoU with Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance for insurance coverage of Naval Civilians.
Sports News
- National Games: Uttarakhand will host the 38th National Games from January 28 to February 14, 2025.
Science and Technology News
- Cherenkov Telescope: The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory, the world’s highest-imaging Cherenkov telescope, was inaugurated in Ladakh.
Important Days
- World Migratory Bird Day: Observed on May 11 and October 12, 2024, with the theme “Insects for Birds”.
- International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction: Observed on October 13 to emphasize disaster risk mitigation.
Miscellaneous News
- Ratan Tata Tribute: Bihar Postal Circle released a special cover to honor Ratan Tata’s contributions to industry and philanthropy.
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