Current Affairs — 19 October 2024
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Sat, 19 Oct 2024
Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar appointed 9th Chairperson of the National Commission for Women
On 19 October 2024, in India, Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar was appointed Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW); she will be its 9th Chairperson.
India wins leadership positions in all 10 ITU-T Study Groups at WTSA-2024
On 19 October 2024, at WTSA-2024 in Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India's candidates were elected to leadership positions in all 10 Study Groups of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T), raising India's positions from 7 to 11.
PM launches 'Karmayogi Saptah' - National Learning Week
On 19 October 2024, at Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi launched 'Karmayogi Saptah' - National Learning Week for civil servants.
India Chem 2024 concludes in Mumbai; Nadda projects chemical sector at $300 billion by 2028
On 19 October 2024, in Mumbai, the three-day 'India Chem-2024' concluded, with Union Minister J.P. Nadda saying India's chemical and petrochemical industry is projected to surpass $300 billion by 2028 and reach $1 trillion by 2040.
CIC reports 100% RTI disposal rate in first six months of the financial year
On 19 October 2024, in India, Chief Information Commissioner Heeralal Samariya told Minister Dr Jitendra Singh that the Central Information Commission achieved a 100% disposal rate of RTIs in the first six months of the current financial year.
Dr Virendra Kumar inaugurates 21st Divya Kala Mela in Jabalpur
On 19 October 2024, in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, Union Social Justice Minister Dr Virendra Kumar inaugurated the 21st Divya Kala Mela, being held from 17 to 27 October 2024 for the economic empowerment of persons with disabilities.
MOIL signs draft JV agreement with MP State Mining Corporation for manganese mining
On 19 October 2024, in Bhopal, MOIL signed a draft joint venture agreement with Madhya Pradesh State Mining Corporation Limited (MPSMCL) at MP Mining Conclave'24 to advance manganese ore mining and value addition in Madhya Pradesh.
2nd National Lighthouse Festival begins with Lighthouse Tourism Conclave 2024 in Puri
On 19 October 2024, in Puri, Odisha, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways hosted the Lighthouse Tourism Conclave 2024 on day one of the 2nd National Lighthouse Festival.
Dharmendra Pradhan to visit Singapore and Australia (20-26 October) to strengthen education ties
On 19 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Education announced that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan would visit Singapore and Australia from 20 to 26 October 2024 to strengthen education cooperation.
20 Indian school students to take part in Sakura Programme 2024 in Japan
On 19 October 2024, in India, the Department of School Education & Literacy said it is sending 20 school students and 2 supervisors to Japan for the Sakura Programme 2024 (20-26 October), along with 5 other countries.