Weekly Current Affairs (13th October to 19th October 2024)

Weekly Current Affairs (13th October to 19th October 2024)

Weekly Current Affairs   /   Weekly Current Affairs (13th October to 19th October 2024)

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Category : National Published on: October 20 2024

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  • The stage is set for Omar Abdullah's government after the revocation of President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The IMA organized a nationwide hunger strike on 15th October 2024 in support of Kolkata doctors protesting at RG Kar.
  • The government has allocated ₹500 crore for innovative rooftop solar projects under the PM-Surya Ghar Yojana.
  • Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has been upgraded to the 14th Maharatna CPSE, granting it greater autonomy in financial and strategic matters.
  • The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has partnered with Meta to develop an AI chatbot for the Skill India Mission.
  • JP Nadda inaugurated the 19th International Conference of Drug Regulatory Authorities.
  • S Jaishankar and Mr Sharif exchanged courtesy greetings at the official dinner for SCO leaders.
  • Ravi Jain, Business Head of Krutrim AI, has resigned after the company unveiled new AI products.
  • The Union Cabinet approved a 3% hike in dearness allowance for central government employees and dearness relief for pensioners.
  • Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the International 6G Symposium, highlighting the potential of 6G in driving economic growth.
  • UGRO Capital partnered with US International Development Finance Corporation to enhance financial inclusion in India's MSME sector.
  • Rashmika Mandanna has been appointed as the National Ambassador for Cyber Safety to raise awareness about cyber threats.
  • A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Ministry of Rural Development and LEAD at Krea University to leverage knowledge for the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission.
  • The Minister of State for Communications inaugurated the International Conference of Telecom Regulators, where a MoU was signed between TRAI and CST of Saudi Arabia.
  • SECL is the first coal company to open four AMRIT pharmacies, offering subsidized generic and life-saving drugs.
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