Current Affairs — 09 October 2024
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 09 Oct 2024
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024: David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper for work on proteins
On 9 October 2024, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 half to David Baker for computational protein design and half jointly to Demis Hassabis and John Jumper for protein structure prediction.
Cabinet approves continuation of free fortified rice under PMGKAY and other schemes till December 2028
On 9 October 2024, in India, the Union Cabinet approved continuing the universal supply of free fortified rice under PMGKAY and other welfare schemes from July 2024 to December 2028.
Cabinet approves development of National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal, Gujarat
On 9 October 2024, in India, the Union Cabinet approved development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat, in two phases.
Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, passes away at 86
On 9 October 2024, in Mumbai, Ratan Naval Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons and Padma Vibhushan recipient, passed away in hospital at the age of 86.
Cabinet approves 2,280 km of roads in border areas of Rajasthan and Punjab at ₹4,406 crore
On 9 October 2024, in India, the Union Cabinet approved construction of 2,280 km of roads in border areas of Rajasthan and Punjab at an investment of ₹4,406 crore.
India Post releases commemorative stamps for 150th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union
On 9 October 2024, World Post Day, at Meghdoot Bhawan, New Delhi, the Department of Posts released commemorative stamps marking the 150th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union.
UNFPA honours India for maternal health and family planning; lauds 70% cut in MMR
On 9 October 2024, in India, the Health Ministry said UNFPA Executive Director Dr Natalia Kanem felicitated Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava, recognising India's progress in maternal health and family planning.
CAMS 2022-23: 96.9% of youth aged 15-24 literate and numerate; mean schooling 8.4 years
On 9 October 2024, in India, MoSPI released results of the Comprehensive Annual Modular Survey (July 2022-June 2023), part of the 79th round of the National Sample Survey.
PM inaugurates Indian Institute of Skills, Mumbai, to train 5,000 students a year in Industry 4.0 skills
On 9 October 2024, PM Narendra Modi, via video conference, inaugurated the Indian Institute of Skills (IIS), Mumbai, set up through a PPP between the Skill Development Ministry and Tata IIS.
PM lays foundation of Maharashtra projects worth over ₹7,600 crore; inaugurates 10 Government Medical Colleges
On 9 October 2024, PM Narendra Modi, via video conference, laid the foundation stone for projects worth over ₹7,600 crore in Maharashtra and inaugurated 10 Government Medical Colleges in the state.
Opening ceremony of MALABAR 2024 held onboard INS Satpura at Visakhapatnam
On 9 October 2024, at Visakhapatnam, the opening ceremony of the 28th edition of the multinational maritime exercise MALABAR 2024 was held onboard INS Satpura under the Eastern Naval Command.