Current Affairs — 13 October 2024
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sun, 13 Oct 2024
President's Rule in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir revoked ahead of new government
On 13 October 2024, in New Delhi, the MHA notified a Presidential Order revoking the Order of 31 October 2019 (President's Rule) in J&K, effective immediately before the appointment of the Chief Minister.
Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Australia beat India by nine runs in Sharjah, qualify for semi-finals
On 13 October 2024, in Sharjah, Australia beat India by nine runs in a Group A match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 to become the first team to qualify for the semi-finals.
Maharashtra CM Shinde opens Thane Creek Bridge 3 north channel; lays foundation for seven creek bridges on Rewas-Redi coastal highway
On 13 October 2024, in Maharashtra, CM Eknath Shinde inaugurated the Mumbai-Pune (north) channel of Thane Creek Bridge 3 on the Sion-Panvel Highway and laid the foundation for seven creek bridges on the Rewas-Redi coastal highway.
CCPA directs Ola to let consumers choose refund mode and issue invoices for Auto rides
On 13 October 2024, in India, the Central Consumer Protection Authority said it had directed Ola to let consumers choose a bank-account refund or a coupon, and to issue invoices for all Auto rides.
Tele MANAS completes two years, handles over 14.7 lakh calls
On 13 October 2024, in India, the Government said Tele MANAS (National Tele Mental Health Programme), launched on 10 October 2022, has handled over 14.7 lakh calls in two years.
PM Modi visits Anubhuti Kendra at Bharat Mandapam as PM GatiShakti completes three years
On 13 October 2024, in New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi visited the Anubhuti Kendra at Bharat Mandapam on completion of three years of PM GatiShakti.
Jitendra Singh inaugurates India's first Demonstration Facility for Biopolymers at Jejuri, Pune
On 13 October 2024, Union Minister Jitendra Singh virtually inaugurated India's first Demonstration Facility for Biopolymers at Jejuri in Pune, Maharashtra, built by Praj Industries.
Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin reviews Chennai command centre ahead of heavy rain; helpline 1913
On 13 October 2024, in Chennai, Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin inspected the Integrated Command and Control Centre as the Met department forecast about 20 cm rain; helpline 1913 is staffed by 150 personnel.
Jitendra Singh hosts J&K students on Bharat Darshan tour in Delhi; cites Purple Revolution
On 13 October 2024, in Delhi, Union Minister Jitendra Singh hosted a luncheon interaction with students from Jammu and Kashmir on a Bharat Darshan tour.
President Murmu arrives in Algiers, addresses Indian community at start of three-nation State Visits
On 13 October 2024, in Algiers, President Droupadi Murmu arrived on the first leg of her State Visits to Algeria, Mauritania and Malawi and addressed the Indian community.