Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying launched the Pandemic Fund Project on “Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response”.
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Z-Morh tunnel
Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on October 24 asked security agencies to “secure vital infrastructure projects” across the Union Territory.
Commemorative Stamp to mark 200 Years of Kittur Vijayotsava
On the 200th anniversary of Kittur Vijayotsava a commemorative Postage stamp was released at the historic Kittur Rani Channamma Stage, Kittur Fort Premises on 23rd October, 2024. Rani Chennamma
5th National Water Awards, 2023
President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, conferred the 5th National Water Awards, 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. 38 winners, including joint winners across 09 categories were awarded for their exemplary work in the field of water conservation and Read More …
India’s fourth nuclear submarine launched into water in Visakhapatnam
India’s 4th nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), referred to as S4, was launched into water at the Ship Building Centre in Visakhapatnam on 16 October, 2024.
Supreme Court (SC) upholds States’ power to regulate industrial alcohol
A Constitution Bench of nine judges, in an 8:1 majority judgment, upheld the States’ right to regulate industrial alcohol. Background Supreme Court’s recent judgement
People’s Right to Information museum
The foundation stone for a people’s Right to Information museum was recently laid at Beawar in Rajsthan. It is the birthplace of the RTI movement.
2nd Indian Lighthouse Festival
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal dedicated key maritime projects to the nation during the 2nd Indian Lighthouse Festival in Puri, Odisha. Key points
Namo Bharat Trains
To mark the completion of one year of Namo Bharat operations, the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister took a ride on the Namo Bharat train and visited key stations along the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor.
Suspected diphtheria death in Punjab
In October 2024, a three-year-old girl died of suspected diphtheria in Punjab’s Faridkot. Authorities said the child was not vaccinated against the preventable disease.
Supreme Court Upholds Constitutional Validity of Section 6A of Citizenship Act
The Supreme Court on October 17 upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act related to the grant of Indian citizenship to immigrants in Assam by a majority verdict of 4:1.
International Abhidhamma Divas 2024
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed the ceremony in celebration of International Abhidhamma Divas and recognition of Pali as a classical language at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on 17 October 2024. About Abhidhamma Divas Pali as a classical Read More …
Pavana Chitra-Indoor air quality monitor
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, unveiled the country’s first self-powered indoor air quality monitor, Pavana Chitra, at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
AROHA-2024
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud inaugurated the international conference Advancements of Research and Global Opportunities for Holistic Ayurveda (AROHA-2024) in New Delhi on 17 October.
Supreme Court unveils new Lady Justice statue
The Supreme Court has unveiled a new statue of “Lady Justice”, which is installed in the judges’ library. History