Current Affairs — 20 October 2024
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
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PM Modi launches airport projects worth over ₹6,100 crore and other projects in Varanasi
On 20 October 2024, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, PM Narendra Modi laid foundation stones and inaugurated multiple development projects, including airport projects worth over ₹6,100 crore.
NCC announces first-ever sailing expedition of 1,200 km on Ganga and Hooghly
On 20 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Defence announced that 528 NCC Naval Wing cadets would undertake the NCC's first-ever special sailing expedition of about 1,200 km along the Ganges and Hooghly, from Kanpur (21 October) to Kolkata (20 December 2024).
PM inaugurates Rewa, Ambikapur and Saharanpur airports under RCS-UDAN
On 20 October 2024, from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated three airports developed under RCS-UDAN: Rewa (Madhya Pradesh), Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh) and Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh).
EPFO adds 18.53 lakh net members in August 2024
On 20 October 2024, in India, EPFO's provisional payroll data showed a net addition of 18.53 lakh members in August 2024, with about 9.30 lakh new members enrolled.
Sonowal announces new lighthouses at Chaumuck and Dhamra at 2nd Indian Lighthouse Festival
On 20 October 2024, at the valedictory session of the 2nd Indian Lighthouse Festival, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced two new lighthouses on Odisha's coastline, at Chaumuck and Dhamra, and dedicated the New Kalwan Lighthouse in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
ICMR-INDIAB data: diabetes prevalence of 18.9% in Jammu region
On 20 October 2024, in Jammu, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh released the Jammu-related data of the ICMR-India Diabetes (INDIAB) study, showing an overall diabetes burden of 18.9% in the region's 10 districts.
Mandaviya inaugurates upgraded SAI Golf Course at Kowdiar and girls' hostel at SAI LNCPE
On 20 October 2024, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the upgraded SAI Golf Course at Kowdiar and a 300-bedded girls' hostel at SAI RC LNCPE.
J.P. Nadda inaugurates BJMFCON 2024; cites Ayushman Arogya Mandir figures for Bihar and Jharkhand
On 20 October 2024, in India, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurated 'Medicine Update BJMFCON 2024' organised by the Bihar & Jharkhand Medical Forum, and said PMCH Patna is being redeveloped into Asia's second-largest hospital.
PM Modi inaugurates RJ Sankara Eye Hospital in Varanasi
On 20 October 2024, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the RJ Sankara Eye Hospital and listed five pillars of India's health strategy.
PM condoles loss of lives in Dholpur road accident; announces PMNRF ex-gratia
On 20 October 2024, PM Narendra Modi condoled the loss of lives, including children, in a road accident in Dholpur, Rajasthan, and announced ex-gratia from PMNRF.