Current Affairs — 03 October 2024
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Thu, 03 Oct 2024
Cabinet approves conferring status of Classical Language to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali languages
On 3 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved conferring the status of Classical Language to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali languages.
6th India-US Commercial Dialogue in Washington; MoU on critical minerals supply chains
On 3 October 2024, in Washington, D.C., USA, Piyush Goyal and US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo co-chaired the 6th India-US Commercial Dialogue and signed an MoU to expand and diversify critical minerals supply chains.
Cabinet approves Chennai Metro Rail Phase II with three corridors
On 3 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase II, with three corridors totalling 118.9 km and 128 stations at a cost of Rs 63,246 crore.
IIFT to open its first overseas campus in Dubai; MoU signed
On 3 October 2024, in the UAE, the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) signed an MoU to open its first overseas campus at the India Pavilion in Expo City Dubai.
13,822 Jan Aushadhi Kendras set up; record Rs 200 crore sales in September 2024
On 3 October 2024, in India, the government said 13,822 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been established across the country, with record monthly sales of Rs 200 crore in September 2024.
CDSCO becomes Affiliate Member of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum
On 3 October 2024, in India, the Health Ministry announced that the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has become an Affiliate Member of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF).
Cabinet approves National Mission on Edible Oils - Oilseeds with Rs 10,103 crore outlay
On 3 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved the National Mission on Edible Oils - Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) for 2024-25 to 2030-31 with an outlay of Rs 10,103 crore.
Cabinet approves India joining the International Energy Efficiency Hub
On 3 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved India joining the International Energy Efficiency Hub by signing the Letter of Intent.
Cabinet approves PM-RKVY and Krishonnati Yojana with Rs 1,01,321.61 crore outlay
On 3 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved rationalising all centrally sponsored agriculture schemes into two umbrella schemes, PM-RKVY and Krishonnati Yojana, with a proposed expenditure of Rs 1,01,321.61 crore.
Amit Shah inaugurates Ahmedabad Police Commissioner's Office and Rs 919 crore projects
On 3 October 2024, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a new Police Commissioner's Office built at Rs 140 crore and launched projects worth Rs 919 crore including Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation works.
NICDC's Logistics Data Bank crosses 75 million containers tracked
On 3 October 2024, in India, NICDC said its Logistics Data Bank (LDB) has achieved the milestone of tracking 75 million containers.
President graces 32nd convocation of Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur
On 3 October 2024, in Udaipur, Rajasthan, President Droupadi Murmu graced the 32nd convocation of Mohanlal Sukhadia University.
Navy's 25T Bollard Pull tug Ashva launched in Kolkata
On 3 October 2024, at Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd, Kolkata, West Bengal, the Indian Navy's 25T Bollard Pull tug Ashva (Yard 337) was launched by Cmde Ajay Yadav, NOIC (WB).
Cabinet approves 78-day Productivity Linked Bonus for railway employees
On 3 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved a Productivity Linked Bonus of 78 days, worth Rs 2,028.57 crore, for 11,72,240 railway employees.
Cabinet approves modified Productivity Linked Reward scheme for major ports
On 3 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved a modified Productivity Linked Reward (PLR) scheme for Major Port Authorities and Dock Labour Board employees for 2020-21 to 2025-26.