Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, unveiled the country’s first self-powered indoor air quality monitor, Pavana Chitra, at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
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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
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2024
The 2024 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report was jointly published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI). Key points
Mera Hou Chongba Festival 2024
The festival to strengthen the cordial bond between the indigenous communities living in the hills and the valley people of Manipur, the Mera Hou Chongba Festival 2024, was observed in Imphal.
Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum 2024
The Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum 2024 was held in Rome during the World Food Forum.
India extends its first-ever Rupee denominated Line of Credit under IDEAS
India has extended a new Line of Credit for INR 487.60 Crores to the Government of Mauritius for financing of a water pipeline replacement project.
Bushveld Igneous Complex
Researchers have discovered pockets of living microbes within a sealed fracture of a 2-billion-year-old rock from the Bushveld Igneous Complex in South Africa, an area known for its rich ore deposits.
First ASEAN-India Track 1 Cyber Policy Dialogue
The First ASEAN-India Track 1 Cyber Policy Dialogue was held on 16 October 2024 in Singapore.
Centre announces setting up of three centres of excellence (CoE) in artificial intelligence
The Centre on October 15, 2024 announced setting up of three centres of excellence (CoE) in artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, agriculture and sustainable cities.
Tele MANAS: Revolutionizing Mental Health Care in India
The National Tele Mental Health Programme (NTMHP), launched by the Government of India on October 10, 2022, marks two years of significant contributions to the nation’s mental healthcare system.
Samarthak: Multi Purpose Vessel project
The first ship of the two Multi Purpose Vessel project, being built by L&T, Shipyard for the Indian Navy, was launched on 14 Oct 24 at L&T, Kattupalli.
India, Colombia sign audio-visual co-production agreement
India and Columbia have signed the audio-visual co-production agreement. The agreement will enable Indian and Colombian film producers to utilise a platform for collaboration on various facets of film-making, according to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.
Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Greenwashing
Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Greenwashing and Misleading Environmental Claims to address the issue of greenwashing and misleading environmental claims.
23rd Meeting of SCO Council of Heads of Government
The 23rd Meeting of SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) was held on 16 October 2024 in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Pakistan. Shanghai Cooperation Organization