Current Affairs — 18 October 2024
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Fri, 18 Oct 2024
President Murmu holds talks with Malawi President Chakwera in Lilongwe; MoUs signed
On 18 October 2024, in Lilongwe, Malawi, President Droupadi Murmu held talks with Malawi's President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera and witnessed the signing of MoUs on arts and culture, youth matters, sports and pharmaceutical cooperation.
Sea Phase of MALABAR 2024 concludes at Visakhapatnam
On 18 October 2024, at Visakhapatnam, the Sea Phase of exercise MALABAR 2024 concluded with a closing ceremony.
Three green hydrogen pilot projects in steel sanctioned under National Green Hydrogen Mission
On 18 October 2024, in India, the Government said the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy had sanctioned three pilot projects for using hydrogen in steel production under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
NHRC marks 31st Foundation Day with national conference on rights of older persons
On 18 October 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, the National Human Rights Commission celebrated its 31st Foundation Day with a national conference on the rights of older persons; Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar was chief guest.
Indian Navy and Royal Navy of Oman conclude exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr off Goa
On 18 October 2024, off Goa, the India-Oman bilateral naval exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr (13-18 October) concluded, with INS Trikand, a Dornier aircraft and Royal Navy of Oman Vessel Al Seeb taking part.
Department of Legal Affairs invites comments on draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024
On 18 October 2024, in India, the Department of Legal Affairs invited public comments on the draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aimed at boosting institutional arbitration and reducing court intervention.
DAY-NRLM signs MoUs with ten banks for individual financing of women entrepreneurs
On 18 October 2024, in India, the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) signed MoUs with nine public sector banks and one private bank to finance individual women entrepreneurs.
Bhutan's Energy Minister meets Manohar Lal on hydropower cooperation
On 18 October 2024, in New Delhi, Bhutan's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Lyonpo Gem Tshering met Union Power Minister Manohar Lal to strengthen India-Bhutan hydropower cooperation, including on the Puna-1 HEP project.
Civil Aviation Ministry unveils 'Aviation Park' showcasing India's aviation heritage
On 18 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Civil Aviation under Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu unveiled an 'Aviation Park' within the Ministry's premises showcasing the evolution of India's aviation.
Indian Navy flags off 'Northeast Odyssey' motorcycle expedition from Shillong
On 18 October 2024, in Shillong, Meghalaya, Eastern Naval Command chief Vice Adm Rajesh Pendharkar flagged off the Indian Navy's motorcycle expedition 'Northeast Odyssey' across Meghalaya, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
MSME Ministry holds National SC-ST Hub conclave at Moga, Punjab
On 18 October 2024, in Moga, Punjab, the Ministry of MSME organised a National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) conclave to promote entrepreneurship among SC-ST entrepreneurs.