Current Affairs — 28 October 2024
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Mon, 28 Oct 2024
Modi and Pedro Sanchez inaugurate TATA Aircraft Complex for C-295 in Vadodara
On 28 October 2024, PM Narendra Modi and Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez jointly inaugurated the TATA Aircraft Complex for manufacturing C-295 aircraft at the Tata Advanced Systems Limited campus in Vadodara, Gujarat — the country's first private-sector Final Assembly Line for military aircraft.
India-Spain: 2026 to be Year of Culture, Tourism and AI; consulates in Bengaluru and Barcelona
On 28 October 2024, during Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez's visit to India (28–29 October), the two sides announced 2026 as the India-Spain Year of Culture, Tourism and AI and a Spanish Consulate in Bengaluru.
NDMA's 20th Formation Day: Home Secretary launches Yuva Apada Mitra Scheme
On 28 October 2024 (Monday), Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan addressed NDMA's 20th Formation Day in New Delhi and launched the Yuva Apada Mitra Scheme to create 2,37,326 young volunteers in 315 districts of 28 states.
PM lays foundation and inaugurates projects worth over ₹4,900 crore in Amreli, Gujarat
On 28 October 2024, PM Narendra Modi laid foundation stones and inaugurated rail, road, water and tourism projects worth over ₹4,900 crore in Amreli, Gujarat, and inaugurated the Bharat Mata Sarovar.
Jitendra Singh inaugurates new complex of BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute, Mohali
On 28 October 2024, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the new complex of India's first biomanufacturing institute, the BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute, at Mohali and launched a BioNest incubation centre.
Piyush Goyal to visit Saudi Arabia for the 8th Future Investment Initiative
On 28 October 2024, the Commerce Ministry said Piyush Goyal would visit Saudi Arabia on 29–30 October 2024 to take part in the 8th Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh.
Sonowal reviews Northeast's first ship repair facility at Pandu Port Complex
On 28 October 2024, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal visited the Pandu Port Complex in Assam to review the Northeast's first ship repair facility and an elevated road corridor, part of projects on National Waterway 2 (Brahmaputra).
Coast Guard launches FPVs 'Adamya' and 'Akshar' built by Goa Shipyard
On 28 October 2024, the Indian Coast Guard simultaneously launched two Fast Patrol Vessels, 'Adamya' and 'Akshar', with over 60% indigenous content, built by Goa Shipyard Ltd.
Pralhad Joshi launches FCI Grievance Redressal System app for rice millers
On 28 October 2024, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the mobile application of the FCI Grievance Redressal System (FCI GRS) for rice millers in New Delhi.
Rashtrapati Bhawan and other landmarks lit in red for 'Act4Dyslexia'
On 28 October 2024, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities said Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House, North and South Blocks and India Gate had been illuminated in red under the 'Act4Dyslexia' campaign, and its Secretary flagged off 'Walk4Dyslexia'.