Current affairs OCT 2024

 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine

 Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024
 Best Heritage Tourism Village Award 2024
 BCCI as the new chairman of its Anti-
Corruption Unit
 Won the Irani Cup title
 Dadasaheb Phalke Award
 Dharti Aba Tribal Village Development
Campaign
 world’s largest naval defence
‘EURONAVAL 2024’
 World Heart Day Observed
 Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun awarded the 2024
Nobel Prize in Medicine
• The 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun. He was honored for
the discovery of microRNA (miRNA) and its role in
post-transcriptional gene regulation.
Rank of India in the ‘Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024’

• India ranked 39th among 133 global economies in the

Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024. It is also 1st among
10 economies in Central and Southern Asia and 1st
among lower-middle-income economies. India ranks
4th in the World Intellectual Property Organization
(WIPO) Science & Technology Cluster Ranking.
Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai are in the
World’s Top 100 S&T clusters. India is 7th globally in
intangible asset intensity, up from 81st in 2015. GII
 Shigeru Ishiba has been chosen as the next Prime
Minister of
• Former Japanese Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba has
been chosen as the next Prime Minister of Japan. He is
set to take the oath next week. Notably, the ruling
coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party currently
controls the parliament.
 Andro, recently bagged ‘Best Heritage Tourism Village
Award 2024’
• Andro Village in Manipur won the Best Tourism Village
award in the Heritage category at the 2024 Best
Tourism Villages Competition. The award was given by
the Ministry of Tourism during World Tourism Day
celebrations in New Delhi. The village’s rich cultural
heritage and unique traditions, including centuries-old
fire worship, contributed to its selection. Andro
Village’s cultural heritage and historical temple attract
tourists from around the world.
 Actor has been selected for the Dadasaheb Phalke
Award (year 2022)
• Mithun Chakraborty
• The Dadasaheb Phalke Award will be given to Mithun
Chakraborty this year.
• This award will be for the year 2022 and will be
presented at the 70th National Film Award Ceremony
on October 8.
• Recently these stars got Dada Saheb Phalke Award
• Year – Name – Film Industry
• 2022 – Mithun Chakraborty (will get it in the year 2024)
• 2021 – Waheeda Rehman (received in the year 2023)
• 2020 – Asha Parekh (received in the year 2022)
 Scheme launched by central government to enhance
youth employability in India
• The Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme was recently
launched to improve youth employability in India by
giving practical experience in business environments.
It aims to offer internships to one crore youth in the
top 500 companies over five years. The Ministry of
Corporate Affairs will oversee the pilot project via an
online portal. Interns will receive a ₹4,500 monthly
stipend from the government, plus ₹500 from
companies through CSR. A one-time grant of ₹6,000
 Languages were recently granted classical language
status in the latest Union Cabinet decision
• The Union Cabinet recently approved classical
language status for five languages: Marathi, Bengali,
Pali, Prakrit, and Assamese. This addition increases
the total number of classical languages in India to 11.
Classical languages hold significant cultural and
historical importance, and the recognition brings them
special status for preservation and promotion.
 Mexico’s first female president

• Claudia Sheinbaum made history as Mexico’s first

female president, succeeding outgoing president
Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Her rise to leadership
is a significant milestone, reflecting Mexico’s progress
in gender equality in politics. Previously serving as the
first female mayor of Mexico City, Sheinbaum’s
presidency continues the progressive agenda of the
Morena party, emphasizing social justice and political
reform.
 State government recently launched the ‘Nijut Moina’
scheme for girl students
• The Assam state government has recently launched a
scholarship scheme ‘Nijut Moina’ for girl students.
Under this, monthly scholarship is being provided to
girl students from class 11 to post-graduation. The
first instalment of ₹1,000 for higher secondary, ₹1,250
for degree and ₹2,500 for postgraduate students was
distributed at a statewide programme.
 Launched the logo, website and app of the upcoming
Mahakumbh Mela 2025
• Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched
the logo, website and app of Maha Kumbh Upcoming
2025 during Sharadiya Navratri. This logo depicts
‘Amrit Kalash’, a symbol of religious and economic
prosperity, which is associated with the mythological
story of Samudra Manthan.
 State government gave the status of 'Rajyamata-
Gomata' to the indigenous cow in October 2024
• The Maharashtra government has granted the
indigenous cow the status of 'Rajamata-Gomata.'

• Maharashtra is the first state in the country to do so.

• Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stated that

indigenous cows are a boon for our farmers.

• The government mentioned that this decision was

taken due to concerns over their declining numbers.
 PM Modi inaugurate the Banjara Heritage Museum

• PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Banjara Heritage

Museum at Pohardevi in Washim, Maharashtra, which
showcases the rich heritage of the Banjara community.
He paid tribute to spiritual gurus Sant Sewalal Maharaj
and Sant Ramrao Maharaj. Let us tell you that Sant
Sewalal and Sant Ramrao Maharaj are the spiritual
gurus of Banjara community.

• Maharashtra Chief Minister: Eknath Shinde

• Governor: C.P. Radhakrishnan
 BCCI as the new chairman of its Anti-Corruption Unit

• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has

appointed former IPS officer Sharad Kumar as the new
chairman of its Anti-Corruption Unit. Before this,
Sharad Kumar has also been the head of National
Investigation Agency (NIA). His tenure started from
October 1, he will remain in this post for 3 years
Three countries signed a trilateral power trade deal for
electricity exports
• India, Nepal, and Bangladesh have signed a trilateral
power trade agreement that allows Nepal to export 40
MW of electricity to Bangladesh via India’s grid,
utilizing the Dhalkebar-Muzaffarpur transmission line.
The agreement not only facilitates the export of
electricity but also involves plans for the Sunkoshi-3
hydropower project and a study for developing a new
cross-border transmission line, further strengthening
regional energy cooperation.
 Won the Irani Cup title after a 27-year gap

• Mumbai has clinched the Irani Cup title after a 27-year

wait, marking a significant achievement for the team.
Led by Ajinkya Rahane, the reigning Ranji champions
drew the match against the Rest of India after taking a
first-innings lead. Despite early challenges in their
innings, a remarkable double century from Sarfaraz
Khan helped Mumbai to a total of 537 runs. In
response, the Rest of India scored 416 runs, with
Abhimanyu Easwaran’s impressive knock of 191. The
 Country will External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
visit to attend the SCO Heads of Government meeting
on October 15-16, 2024
• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will lead India’s
delegation to Pakistan for the SCO Heads of
Government meeting, marking the first visit by an
Indian EAM since 2015. The visit is focused on
regional cooperation, with no bilateral meetings
planned. This meeting is significant as it comes at a
tense time in India-Pakistan relations, which have been
strained since 2019. The SCO meeting provides a
platform for regional cooperation, and India’s
 Mohamed Muizzu, is on a state visit to India to
strengthen bilateral relations
• Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s state visit to
India aims to strengthen bilateral ties between the two
nations, building on their traditionally significant
relationship. This visit is significant as it follows an
official invitation from Indian President Droupadi
Murmu and marks President Muizzu’s first bilateral
visit to India with the Maldivian First Lady. The
relationship between India and Maldives is crucial due
to their geographical proximity and shared cultural,
• Maldives
• Capital: Malé
• Currency: Maldivian Rufiyaa
• President: Mohamed Muizzu
 Appointed as the new Director General of the Sports
Authority of India (SAI)
• Sujata Chaturvedi has taken over as the Director
General of the Sports Authority of India (SAI),
succeeding Sandip Pradhan who completed his five-
year tenure on September 30, 2024. Chaturvedi,
serving as the sports secretary of the sports ministry,
assumed her new role on October 1, 2024. Notably, she
has previously chaired key meetings, including the
Finance Committee of SAI and the Departmental
Project Approval Committee for the Khelo India
 World Green Economy Forum inaugurated recently

• Dubai

• World Green Economy Forum launched in Dubai. It is

organised to bring together global leaders and experts
to tackle serious environmental challenges. Its theme
is “Empowering global action: unlocking opportunities
and driving progress”.
PM Modi launch ‘Dharti Aba Tribal Village Development
Campaign’
• The occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Dharti
Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) from
Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. The total outlay of this
scheme with central and state cooperation is Rs
79,156 crore. The central government is giving a grant
of Rs 56,333 crore and the state government is giving
a grant of Rs 22,823 crore.
 Country will host the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup in
2025
• India has been chosen to host the inaugural Kho Kho
World Cup in 2025, marking a significant milestone for
the indigenous Indian sport. The event will feature 24
countries from 6 continents, competing in both men’s
and women’s categories. The Kho Kho Federation of
India will also launch a grassroots initiative, promoting
the sport in 200 schools across 10 cities and aiming to
register 50 lakh players. By hosting the World Cup,
India aims to elevate the global profile of Kho Kho,
 “Ayush Medical Value Travel Summit 2024”
inaugurated
• The Ayush Medical Value Travel Summit 2024 was
inaugurated in Mumbai with the theme ‘Global Synergy
in Ayush: Transforming Health and Wellness through
Medical Value Travel.’ Organized by the Ministry of
Ayush, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism,
Maharashtra Government, and key partners. The
summit focuses on integrating Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani,
Siddha, and Homeopathy (Ayush) with modern
healthcare. Officials from Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat,
Country hosts world’s largest naval defence exhibition
‘EURONAVAL 2024’
• France

• EURONAVAL 2024, the world’s leading naval defence

exhibition, will be held from November 4-7, 2024, in
Paris. Around 500 exhibitors are expected, across five
continents. Thirteen countries, including Brazil, the
US, the UK, and Germany, will organize their own
national pavilions. India is among 104 countries
invited to attend this major naval defence trade show.
 Additional charge of Governor of Mizoram

• Indra Sena Reddy Nallu

• The Governor of Tripura, Indra Sena Reddy Nallu, was
given additional charge as the Governor of Mizoram on
September 26.
• He will take on the responsibilities of the current
Governor of Mizoram, Hari Babu Kambhampati, during
his absence.
• Kambhampati is on leave due to health issues.
Mizoram:
• Capital: Aizawl
• Chief Minister: Lalduhoma
 Awarded the prestigious 2024 SASTRA Ramanujan
Prize
• Alexander Dunn won the 2024 SASTRA Ramanujan
Prize. The prize was instituted in 2005 by SASTRA
University in Tamil Nadu.

• It is awarded annually on Ramanujan’s birth

anniversary, December 22, to mathematicians under
32. The age limit honors Ramanujan’s achievements
during his short life. The award includes a citation and
a cash prize of $10,000. The prize has gained
 After 'Lapat Ladies', Hindi film got official entry in
Oscar-2025
• "Laapataa Ladies" has been officially selected as
India's entry for the Oscars.

• Now, "Santosh" has also joined the race. It was given

an official entry by the United Kingdom. BAFTA
(British Academy of Film and Television Arts) selected
this film, which determines the UK's entry for the
Academy Awards.

• The film "Santosh" was also showcased at the Cannes

Central government has increased the minimum wage
rate
• The central government announced an increase in the
minimum wage rate for workers in the unorganized
sector on September 27.

• Minimum Wage Increases Announced by the Central

Government:
• Unskilled Workers: ₹783 per day, which amounts to
₹20,358 per month.
• Semi-Skilled Workers: ₹868 per day, totaling ₹22,568
per month.
• Skilled, Clerical, and Unarmed Watch and Ward: ₹954
per day, equating to ₹24,804 per month.
First edition of ‘Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav’ inaugurated

• President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 8th

Bhartiya Kala Mahotsav on 28 September 2024 in
Secunderabad, Telangana, focusing on the North-
Eastern states. The festival runs from 29 September to
6 October 2024, showcasing the art, culture, crafts,
and culinary diversity of the North-East. Over 300
artists and artisans from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam,
Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and
Tripura are participating. It is organized by the Ministry
 Recently launched the Param Rudra Supercomputer

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated three Param

Rudra (PARAM Rudra) supercomputers to the nation,
with a total cost of around ₹130 crore. These
supercomputers, developed under the National
Supercomputing Mission (NSM), have been installed in
Pune, Delhi, and Kolkata.
 India’s rank in the World Talent Ranking 2024

• In the IMD World Talent Ranking 2024, India is ranked

58th globally, with a talent score of 40.47 out of the 67
economies surveyed. The ranking assesses the
competitiveness of economies based on their ability to
attract, develop, and retain talent. Switzerland leads
the 2024 list, followed by Singapore, reflecting their
strong talent management systems. India’s drop in
rank highlights the challenges it faces in improving its
global competitiveness and talent development
 World Heart Day Observed

• 29 September

• Theme of the year 2024: Use Heart for Action

 World Animal Day annually commemorated

• World Animal Day is observed globally on October 4th

every year, coinciding with the feast day of St. Francis
of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.

• Theme : “The World Is Their Home Too”

 National Wildlife Week 2024 observed

• National Wildlife Week 2024 in India was celebrated

from October 2 to 8

• Theme “Safeguarding Our Natural Heritage.”