Current Affairs — 16 October 2024
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Wed, 16 Oct 2024
EAM Jaishankar represents India at 23rd SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting in Islamabad
On 16 October 2024, in Islamabad, Pakistan, External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar delivered India's National Statement at the 23rd Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government.
Cabinet raises MSP for Rabi crops for Marketing Season 2025-26; wheat at ₹2,425 per quintal
On 16 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved higher Minimum Support Prices for all mandated Rabi crops for Marketing Season 2025-26.
President Murmu makes first-ever visit by an Indian President to Mauritania; four MoUs signed
On 16 October 2024, in Mauritania, President Droupadi Murmu held talks with President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, in the first visit by an Indian President to the country; four MoUs were signed.
Omar Abdullah sworn in as first Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir
On 16 October 2024, at SKICC, Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Omar Abdullah took oath as the first Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir; Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha administered the oath.
India's total exports for April-September 2024 estimated at USD 393.22 billion
On 16 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry estimated India's total exports (merchandise and services) for April-September 2024 at USD 393.22 billion, up 4.86%.
Cabinet approves Varanasi-Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya multitracking with new rail-cum-road bridge over Ganga
On 16 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved the ₹2,642 crore Varanasi-Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction multitracking project in Uttar Pradesh, including a new rail-cum-road bridge across the Ganga.
Curtain raiser for Seventh Session of International Solar Alliance Assembly held in New Delhi
On 16 October 2024, in New Delhi, MNRE hosted the curtain raiser for the Seventh Session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly, to be held at Bharat Mandapam from 3 to 6 November 2024.
Cabinet approves 3% additional DA and DR instalment for Central Government employees and pensioners
On 16 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief of 3% over the existing 50% of basic pay/pension, with effect from 1 July 2024.
Samarth textile skilling scheme extended till March 2026 with ₹495 crore
On 16 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Textiles said the Samarth scheme (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector) has been extended for two years till March 2026 with ₹495 crore to train 3 lakh persons.
INS Shardul concludes Dubai port call; holds Maritime Partnership Exercise with UAE Navy
On 16 October 2024, at Port Rashid, Dubai (UAE), INS Shardul concluded its visit as part of a long range training deployment and held a Maritime Partnership Exercise with UAE Naval ship Al Quwaisat on departure.
SECL becomes first coal company to operate four AMRIT pharmacies
On 16 October 2024, in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, South Eastern Coalfields Limited said it had inaugurated the country's 216th AMRIT pharmacy, becoming the first coal company to operate four AMRIT pharmacies.
Vice-President lays foundation stone of Meghalaya Skill and Innovation Hub in Shillong
On 16 October 2024, in Shillong, Meghalaya, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Meghalaya Skill and Innovation Hub.
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron completes Manama visit; MPX with Royal Bahrain Navy
On 16 October 2024, in Manama, Bahrain, the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron - INS Tir and ICGS Veera - completed its long range training deployment visit, ending with an MPX with RBNS Al Farooq.