GPSC (Gujarat) Current Affairs — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Fri, 01 Nov 2024
India's coal production rises 7.48% to 84.45 MT in October 2024
On 1 November 2024, the Ministry of Coal said overall coal production in October 2024 reached 84.45 million tonnes, 7.48% higher than 78.57 MT a year earlier.
Coal India steps into its 50th year
On 1 November 2024, Coal India Limited stepped into its 50th year; it came into being on 1 November 1975 and produced 773.6 MT in FY 2024.
G20 DRR Working Group ministerial in Belem adopts first declaration on disaster risk reduction
On 1 November 2024, the G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group Ministerial Meeting in Belem, Brazil (30 October–1 November) concluded with consensus on the first Ministerial declaration on Disaster Risk Reduction.
9th India–Indonesia Special Forces exercise Garud Shakti 24 begins
An Indian Army Special Forces contingent left for Cijantung, Jakarta, for the 9th India–Indonesia joint exercise Garud Shakti 24, held from 1 to 12 November 2024.
Army contingent departs for 15th India–US Special Forces exercise Vajra Prahar
On 1 November 2024, an Indian Army contingent departed for the 15th edition of the India–US joint Special Forces exercise Vajra Prahar, scheduled for 2–22 November at the Orchard Combat Training Centre, Idaho.
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.
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.
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.
Wed, 30 Oct 2024
India releases updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan at CBD COP16 in Cali
On 30 October 2024, in Cali, Colombia, MoS Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh released India's updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) at COP16 of the Convention on Biological Diversity, setting 23 national biodiversity targets aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Eight core industries grow 2.0% in September 2024
On 30 October 2024, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said the combined Index of Eight Core Industries rose 2.0% (provisional) in September 2024 over September 2023.
DoPPW notifies 3% additional DA/DR, taking central pensioners' Dearness Relief to 53%
On 30 October 2024, the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare issued an OM raising Dearness Relief for central government pensioners and family pensioners from 50% to 53% with effect from 1 July 2024.
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan to visit Algeria as Guest of Honour at revolution anniversary parade
On 30 October 2024, the Ministry of Defence said CDS Gen Anil Chauhan would visit Algeria from 31 October to 4 November 2024, attending as Guest of Honour the military parade for the 70th anniversary of Algeria's revolution of 1 November 1954.
Tue, 29 Oct 2024
NPPA directs MRP cut on three anti-cancer drugs after customs exemption and GST cut
On 29 October 2024, the Department of Pharmaceuticals said NPPA, by an OM dated 28 October 2024, had directed manufacturers to reduce the MRP of three anti-cancer drugs — Trastuzumab, Osimertinib and Durvalumab.
Indian Railways renews technical cooperation MoU with Switzerland's DETEC
On 29 October 2024, Indian Railways signed, via videoconference, a renewed MoU with Switzerland's Federal Department of the Environment, Transport and Communications (DETEC) on technical cooperation, track maintenance and infrastructure modernisation.
At CBD COP16 in Cali, India's national statement highlights Ramsar growth, IBCA and Namami Gange
On 29 October 2024, in Cali, Colombia, MoS Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh delivered India's national statement in the High Level Segment of COP16 to the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Rozgar Mela: PM distributes over 51,000 appointment letters
On 29 October 2024, PM Narendra Modi addressed the Rozgar Mela by videoconference and distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to youth newly appointed in government departments and organisations.
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.
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.
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.
Sun, 27 Oct 2024
Mann Ki Baat 115th episode: digital arrest fraud, animation, Sardar and Birsa Munda 150
On 27 October 2024, in the 115th episode of Mann Ki Baat, PM Narendra Modi warned about 'digital arrest' fraud, said Bhagwan Birsa Munda's 150th birth anniversary year would begin on 15 November, and announced that this year's Run for Unity would be held on 29 October because of Deepawali.
Rural Development Ministry rebuts report on MGNREGS dip; cites 2,923 crore person-days since 2014-15
On 27 October 2024, the Ministry of Rural Development responded to media reports of a 16% dip in MGNREGS employment, saying 2,923 crore person-days were generated from FY 2014-15 to FY 2024-25 against 1,660 crore in FY 2006-07 to FY 2013-14.
Railways and WCD Ministry launch revised SOP to protect vulnerable children on railway premises
On 27 October 2024, the Railway Protection Force and the Ministry of Women and Child Development launched a revised Standard Operating Procedure for protecting vulnerable children found on railway premises.
PM congratulates Arjun Erigaisi on crossing 2800 in live chess ratings
On 27 October 2024, PM Narendra Modi congratulated Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi on crossing the 2800 mark in live chess ratings.
INS Talwar arrives at La Réunion to strengthen India-France maritime partnership
On 27 October 2024, Indian Navy stealth frigate INS Talwar arrived at La Réunion (France) as part of her ongoing deployment in the Indian Ocean Region.
UMI 2024: Bhubaneswar wins best public transport; Gurugram to host UMI 2025
On 27 October 2024, at the close of the 17th Urban Mobility India Conference & Exhibition at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Bhubaneswar won 'City with the Best Public Transport System' and Srinagar 'City with the Best Non-Motorized Transport System'; Gurugram was named host of UMI 2025.
Infantry Day: PM salutes all ranks and veterans of the Infantry
On 27 October 2024, Infantry Day, PM Narendra Modi saluted the indomitable spirit and courage of all ranks and veterans of the Infantry.