Current Affairs — 10 October 2024
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Thu, 10 Oct 2024
Centre releases ₹1,78,173 crore tax devolution to States, including an advance instalment
On 10 October 2024, in India, the Union Government released tax devolution of ₹1,78,173 crore to State Governments, including one advance instalment of ₹89,086.50 crore.
Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 awarded to South Korean author Han Kang
On 10 October 2024, the Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 was awarded to South Korean author Han Kang 'for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life'.
India's renewable energy capacity crosses 200 GW, at 201.45 GW as of 10 October 2024
As of 10 October 2024, in India, total renewable energy capacity crossed 200 GW, reaching 201.45 GW according to the Central Electricity Authority, as announced by MNRE on 14 October.
21st ASEAN-India Summit in Vientiane: PM Modi announces 10-point plan, 2025 as ASEAN-India Year of Tourism
On 10 October 2024, in Vientiane, Lao PDR, PM Narendra Modi attended the 21st ASEAN-India Summit, his 11th, and announced a 10-point plan including 2025 as ASEAN-India Year of Tourism.
Sports Ministry puts Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024 out for public comments
On 10 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports put the Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024 in the public domain for comments as part of pre-legislative consultation.
PM Modi holds first meeting with New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon; welcomes NZ joining ISA
On 10 October 2024, in Vientiane, PM Narendra Modi met New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for the first time and welcomed New Zealand's decision to join the International Solar Alliance.
PM Modi meets newly appointed Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba in Laos
On 10 October 2024, in Laos, PM Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Japan's newly appointed Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit.
Ministry of Education opens registrations for Yuva Sangam Phase V
On 10 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Education launched the registration portal for Phase V of Yuva Sangam under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, with registrations open till 21 October 2024.
81st Network Planning Group meeting under PM GatiShakti evaluates five road and aviation projects
On 10 October 2024, in India, the 81st meeting of the Network Planning Group under PM GatiShakti evaluated five infrastructure projects, including the Vrindavan Bypass in UP and a new terminal at Srinagar Airport.
BSIP study finds significant shale gas potential in eastern South Karanpura coalfield, Jharkhand
On 10 October 2024, in India, DST said a Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences study indicates significant hydrocarbon (shale gas) potential in the eastern South Karanpura coalfield in Ramgarh district, Jharkhand.
Sahibganj-Howrah Intercity Express flagged off; Tejas Rajdhani gets Sahibganj halt
On 10 October 2024, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the daily Sahibganj-Howrah Intercity Express through video conferencing, enhancing rail connectivity in Jharkhand.
Second Army Commanders' Conference of 2024 begins at a forward location in Gangtok
On 10 October 2024, at a forward location in Gangtok, Sikkim, the second Army Commanders' Conference of 2024 commenced in a hybrid format.
Animal Quarantine & Certification Service inaugurated at Cochin International Airport
On 10 October 2024, in Kochi, Kerala, Union MoS George Kurian inaugurated the newly established Animal Quarantine & Certification Service at Cochin International Airport to facilitate import of pet dogs and cats.
Navy's sixth Missile cum Ammunition Barge, LSAM 12, launched at Mira Bhayandar
On 10 October 2024, at Mira Bhayandar, Maharashtra, the Indian Navy's Missile cum Ammunition Barge LSAM 12 (Yard 80), the sixth of eight, built by MSME shipyard SECON Engineering Projects, was launched.