Current Affairs — 31 October 2024
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Thu, 31 Oct 2024
Diwali 2024: PM celebrates with BSF, Army, Navy and Air Force personnel at Lakki Nala, Sir Creek, Kutch
On 31 October 2024, Diwali, PM Narendra Modi celebrated the festival with BSF, Army, Navy and Air Force personnel at Lakki Nala in the Sir Creek area of Kutch, Gujarat, near the India-Pakistan border.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2024: PM at the Statue of Unity as Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary year begins
On 31 October 2024, PM Narendra Modi paid homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat, administered the Ekta Diwas pledge and witnessed the Ekta Diwas Parade; he said Patel's 150th birth anniversary year, starting that day, would be celebrated for the next two years.
Rajnath Singh dedicates 'Desh ka Vallabh' statue and Major Bob Khathing 'Museum of Valour' at Tawang
On 31 October 2024, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually dedicated the 'Desh ka Vallabh' statue of Sardar Patel and the Major Ralengnao 'Bob' Khathing 'Museum of Valour' at Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, from 4 Corps Headquarters in Tezpur, Assam.
Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2024 awarded to 463 personnel
On 31 October 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced the 'Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak' for 2024 for 463 personnel of States, UTs, CAPFs and CPOs.
Amit Shah inaugurates 1,100-room Yatri Bhawan at Salangpur's Kashtabhanjan Dev Hanumanji Temple
On 31 October 2024, Union Home Minister Amit Shah offered prayers at the Shri Kashtabhanjan Dev Hanumanji Temple in Salangpur, Gujarat, and inaugurated a Yatri Bhawan with 1,100 rooms built at a cost of ₹200 crore.
South African Navy delegation ends visit to Headquarters Sea Training, Southern Naval Command
A nine-member South African Navy delegation led by RAdm (JG) Nevielie Kurt Howell visited Headquarters Sea Training at the Southern Naval Command from 21 to 31 October 2024 to enhance naval training cooperation.
BPL Group founder T P Gopalan Nambiar passes away
On 31 October 2024, BPL Group founder T P Gopalan (TPG) Nambiar died at his home in Bengaluru; PM Narendra Modi called him a pioneering innovator and industrialist.
Ministry of Steel holds day-long Chintan Shivir for Steel CPSEs at Vigyan Bhawan
On 31 October 2024, the Ministry of Steel held a day-long Chintan Shivir at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, where Steel CPSEs discussed technology upgradation, AI/ML, faster project execution and overseas asset acquisition.
Jitendra Singh inaugurates Mata Saraswati Auditorium at Gandhi Memorial Camp College, Jammu
On 31 October 2024, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 'Mata Saraswati Auditorium' at Gandhi Memorial Camp College in Jammu and said a StartUp exhibition would be held in Srinagar soon.
Sonowal leads Ekta Diwas pledge as all MoPSW organisations join virtually
On 31 October 2024, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal read out the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas pledge, which all organisations of the ministry took virtually.