International News
1. Who has been appointed as Hezbollah’s new secretary-general? Answer: Sheikh Naim Qassem
Banking News
2. Which bank was recognized as one of the ‘Best Companies for Women in India’ for the ninth consecutive year? Answer: DBS Bank India
Schemes News
3. What is the name of the mobile application launched for hassle-free birth and death registration? Answer: Civil Registration System (CRS) mobile application
Ranks & Reports News
4. Which city was declared the most polluted city in the world recently? Answer: Lahore
Awards News
5. Which award did the All India Football Federation (AIFF) receive for grassroots football? Answer: AFC President’s Recognition Award for Grassroots Football (Silver)
6. Who is set to receive the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award? Answer: Francis Ford Coppola
Sports News
7. Who was named the new chair for the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit? Answer: Sumathi Dharmawardena
Obituaries News
8. Who was the key figure in the landmark right to privacy case that recently passed away? Answer: Justice K.S. Puttaswamy
Daily current affairs 31 October 2024
International News
- Hezbollah’s New Chief: Sheikh Naim Qassem appointed as Hezbollah’s new secretary-general following Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination.
Banking News
- DBS Bank India’s Recognition: DBS Bank India named one of the ‘Best Companies for Women in India’ for the ninth consecutive year, highlighting its commitment to gender equity and diversity.
Schemes News
- CRS Mobile App: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Civil Registration System mobile application to streamline birth and death registrations.
Ranks & Reports News
- Most Polluted City: Lahore declared the most polluted city in the world, with AQI levels reaching 708.
Awards News
- AIFF Award: The All India Football Federation received the AFC President’s Recognition Award for Grassroots Football (Silver).
- AFI Life Achievement Award: Francis Ford Coppola to receive the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award.
Sports News
- ICC Anti-Corruption Unit Chair: Sumathi Dharmawardena appointed as the new independent chair for the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit.
Obituaries News
- Justice KS Puttaswamy: Key figure in the right to privacy case, Justice K.S. Puttaswamy, passed away at the age of 98.