Current Affairs — 06 October 2024
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sun, 06 Oct 2024
Rs 1,000 crore earmarked for venture fund for space start-ups: Jitendra Singh
On 6 October 2024, in India, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said Rs 1,000 crore has been earmarked for a Venture Fund for space start-ups, and that the sector now has over 200 start-ups.
India beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in first T20I at Gwalior
On 6 October 2024, at the newly built Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in the first T20I.
IAF air show at Marina Beach, Chennai, ahead of 92nd anniversary
On 6 October 2024, at Marina Beach in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, the Indian Air Force held an air show for its 92nd anniversary with Chief Minister MK Stalin as chief guest.
Women's T20 World Cup: India beat Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai
On 6 October 2024, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE, India beat Pakistan by six wickets in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup for their first win of the tournament.
SAI signs MoU with Maharashtra for National Centre of Sports Excellence in Kandivali, Mumbai
On 6 October 2024, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, the Sports Authority of India's MoU with the Maharashtra Government for a National Centre of Sports Excellence on 37 acres in Kandivali was announced, signed in the presence of Piyush Goyal.
World Cerebral Palsy Day 2024: theme '#UniquelyCP'
On 6 October 2024, in India, World Cerebral Palsy Day was marked with the theme '#UniquelyCP', with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities leading nationwide awareness campaigns.
Navy's First Training Squadron at Muscat; FOCINC South begins Oman visit
On 6 October 2024, Vice Admiral V Srinivas, FOCINC Southern Naval Command, began an official visit to Oman (6-9 October), coinciding with the First Training Squadron's port call at Muscat.
Satish Chandra Dubey felicitates winners of CMPDI's coal gasification hackathon in Ranchi
On 6 October 2024, the Coal Ministry said MoS Satish Chandra Dubey felicitated winners of the 'Coal Gasification' hackathon organised by CMPDI during his visit to CMPDI, Ranchi, Jharkhand.
Vice-President felicitates Dr Karan Singh on 75 years in public life
On 6 October 2024, in India, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed a ceremony felicitating Dr Karan Singh on completing 75 years in public life.