Current Affairs — 25 October 2024
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Fri, 25 Oct 2024
21st Livestock Census launched; to cover over 30 crore households
On 25 October 2024, in New Delhi, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the 21st Livestock Census, which will cover over 30 crore households and capture data on gender roles in the livestock sector.
PM Modi and Chancellor Scholz co-chair 7th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations
On 25 October 2024, in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz co-chaired the 7th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations under the motto 'Growing Together with Innovation, Mobility and Sustainability'.
Severe Cyclonic Storm Dana crosses north Odisha coast near Bhitarkanika and Dhamara
On 25 October 2024, Severe Cyclonic Storm Dana crossed the north Odisha coast close to Habalikhati Nature Camp (Bhitarkanika) and Dhamara between 0130 and 0330 hours IST, with winds of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph, according to IMD.
Mudra loan limit raised to ₹20 lakh with new 'Tarun Plus' category
On 25 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Finance said the loan limit under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana had been raised from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh, with a new 'Tarun Plus' category, as announced in the Union Budget 2024-25.
PM Modi condoles the passing of scientist Rohini Godbole
On 25 October 2024, in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the passing of Rohini Godbole, calling her a pioneering scientist and innovator and a strong votary of more women in science.
'Abhay', seventh Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft of GRSE project, launched
On 25 October 2024, at L&T, Kattupalli, 'Abhay', the seventh Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft being built by GRSE for the Indian Navy, was launched.
Second edition of Indian Army's Chanakya Defence Dialogue concludes in New Delhi
On 25 October 2024, at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi, the second edition of the Indian Army's flagship international seminar, the Chanakya Defence Dialogue, concluded.
JP Nadda launches five DHR-ICMR research initiatives including the 'First in the World' Challenge
On 25 October 2024, in India, Union Health Minister JP Nadda launched five DHR-ICMR health research initiatives planned under the 100-days agenda, including the 'First in the World' Challenge inspired by the success of Chandrayaan-3.
NTPC and Indian Army to set up solar-hydrogen microgrid at Chushul, Ladakh
On 25 October 2024, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid, by video conferencing, the foundation stone of a 200 kW solar-hydrogen microgrid that NTPC is setting up with the Indian Army at Chushul, Ladakh.
$25 million G20 Pandemic Fund project on animal health security launched
On 25 October 2024, in New Delhi, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the $25 million Pandemic Fund project on 'Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response', funded by the G20 Pandemic Fund.
RPF launches 'Digital Memorial of Valour' website to honour its martyrs
On 25 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Railway Protection Force launched the 'Digital Memorial of Valour', a website where citizens can pay tribute to its martyrs by digitally adorning their photos with a wreath and candle.
SECL Ki Dhadkan: free heart surgeries for 20 children completed at Raipur
On 25 October 2024, at Shri Satya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital, Raipur, a 'Gift of Life' programme marked the discharge of 20 children who received free congenital heart surgeries under SECL's CSR initiative 'SECL Ki Dhadkan'.
NCGG concludes its first Mid-Career Training Programme for BIMSTEC civil servants
On 25 October 2024, at the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG), India's first Mid-Career Training Programme for civil servants from BIMSTEC nations, held from 14 October, concluded with 36 participants.
Two-day DRDO Directors' Conclave 2024 begins at ARDE, Pune
On 25 October 2024, at the Armament Research & Development Establishment in Pune, DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat inaugurated the two-day DRDO Directors' Conclave 2024 on the theme 'Transforming DRDO for Redefined Defence R&D'.