Daily current affairs 2 october 2024

By jitendra sahoo

November 1, 2024

National News

Swachh Bharat Mission Completes 10 Years Since Its Implementation

1. On what date was the Swachh Bharat Mission launched? Answer: 2nd October 2014

2. Who launched the Swachh Bharat Mission? Answer: Shri Narendra Modi

3. Where was the Swachh Bharat Mission launched? Answer: Rajpath, New Delhi

International News

Italy Hosts G7 Call to Address Middle East Crisis

1. On what date did the Italian Prime Minister convene a call of G7 leaders? Answer: 2nd October 2024

2. Who is the Italian Prime Minister who hosted the G7 call? Answer: Giorgia Meloni

3. What was the primary focus of the G7 call convened by Italy? Answer: Escalating crisis in the Middle East

UN Chief Guterres Banned to Enter in Israel

1. Who announced the decision to ban U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres from entering Israel? Answer: Foreign Minister of Israel Katz

2. Why was U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres banned from entering Israel? Answer: For “failing” to condemn Iran’s missile attacks on Israel

Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile Systems From US Arrived in Taiwan

1. How many land-based Harpoon anti-ship missile systems were ordered from the United States? Answer: 100

2. Where in Taiwan did the first shipment of Harpoon anti-ship missile systems arrive? Answer: Kaohsiung

3. On what date was the equipment unloaded at Kaohsiung Port? Answer: September 27

State News

Women Entrepreneurship Platform in Telangana Launched By NITI Aayog

1. Which organization launched the first State chapter of Women Entrepreneurship Platform in Telangana? Answer: NITI Aayog

2. What is the name of the nodal organization for the Women Entrepreneurship Platform in Telangana? Answer: WE Hub

Projects Worth Rs 83,700 Crore Unveiled By PM in Jharkhand

1. How much worth of developmental projects did Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveil in Jharkhand? Answer: Rs. 83,700 crore

2. What is the name of the project launched for tribal development in Jharkhand? Answer: Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan

3. On what occasion was the project for tribal development launched? Answer: Gandhi Jayanti

Appointments News

MV Shreyams Kumar New President of Indian Newspaper Society

1. Who has been announced as the new President of the Indian Newspaper Society? Answer: MV Shreyams Kumar

Banking News

RBI Monetary Policy Committee Reshuffling: A Comprehensive Analysis

1. How many new external members were appointed to the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee? Answer: Three

2. Name the new external member who is the Director of the Delhi School of Economics. Answer: Ram Singh

3. Who among the new external members is known for their expertise in monetary policy? Answer: Saugata Bhattacharya

4. Name the new external member who is the Director and Chief Executive of the Institute for Studies in Industrial Development. Answer: Dr. Nagesh Kumar

5. How many veteran economists were replaced by the new appointments? Answer: Three

6. Who among the outgoing members was a professor at IIM-Ahmedabad? Answer: Jayanth Varma

Economy News

Finance Ministry Introduces New Norms for Handling Delayed Tax Refund Claims

1. Which ministry released guidelines to streamline delayed tax refund claims? Answer: Ministry of Finance

GST Collections in September 2024: Slowest Growth in 40 Months

1. What was the growth rate of India’s Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in September 2024? Answer: 6.5%

2. What was the total GST collection in September 2024? Answer: ₹1.73 lakh crore

3. By what percentage did net GST receipts rise in September 2024? Answer: 3.9%

4. By what percentage did GST refunds surge in September 2024 compared to August? Answer: 31%

Defence News

On October 1st The Military Nursing Service (MNS) Marked Its 99th Raising Day

1. On which date did the Military Nursing Service (MNS) mark its 99th Raising Day? Answer: October 1, 2024

2. Who laid a wreath at the National War Memorial on the 99th Raising Day of MNS? Answer: Maj Gen Ignatius Delos Flora

Summits and Conferences News

Italy Hosts G7 Call to Address Middle East Crisis

1. What role did Italy hold during the G7 call on October 2, 2024? Answer: Rotating presidency of the G7

Schemes News

Launch of PM E-DRIVE Scheme: A New Milestone in India’s Electric Mobility

1. On what date was the PM E-DRIVE Scheme launched? Answer: 11th September 2024

2. Where was the PM E-DRIVE Scheme launched? Answer: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

3. What is the financial outlay of the PM E-DRIVE Scheme for two years? Answer: ₹10,900 crore

Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan Scheme Launched by PM

1. What is the total outlay of the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) scheme? Answer: Rs. 79,156 crores

2. How much is the contribution from the Central Government for DAJGUA? Answer: Rs. 56,333 crore

3. How much is the contribution from the State Government for DAJGUA? Answer: Rs. 22,823 crore

4. From which location was the DAJGUA scheme launched? Answer: Hazaribagh, Jharkhand

5. On what occasion was the DAJGUA scheme launched? Answer: Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

Sports News

India to Host Historic First-Ever Kho Kho World Cup in 2025

1. Which organization in collaboration with the International Kho Kho Federation revealed plans to organize the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup? Answer: Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI)

2. When is the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup scheduled to be held? Answer: 2025

An Unbeaten Run Helps To Win SAFF Men’s U-17 Championship 2024

1. Which team won the SAFF Men’s U-17 Championship 2024? Answer: Indian Men’s Football U-17

2. Which team did the Indian Men’s Football U-17 team defeat in the final game of the tournament? Answer: Bangladesh

3. Where was the final game of the SAFF Men’s U-17 Championship played? Answer: Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan