MPSC (Maharashtra) Current Affairs — All time
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Wed, 09 Oct 2024
PM inaugurates Indian Institute of Skills, Mumbai, to train 5,000 students a year in Industry 4.0 skills
On 9 October 2024, PM Narendra Modi, via video conference, inaugurated the Indian Institute of Skills (IIS), Mumbai, set up through a PPP between the Skill Development Ministry and Tata IIS.
PM lays foundation of Maharashtra projects worth over ₹7,600 crore; inaugurates 10 Government Medical Colleges
On 9 October 2024, PM Narendra Modi, via video conference, laid the foundation stone for projects worth over ₹7,600 crore in Maharashtra and inaugurated 10 Government Medical Colleges in the state.
Tue, 08 Oct 2024
WHO certifies India for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem
On 8 October 2024, in New Delhi, WHO certified that India has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making it the third country in the WHO South-East Asia Region to do so.
Nobel Prize in Physics 2024: John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton for machine learning with neural networks
On 8 October 2024, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 2024 to John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton for foundational work enabling machine learning with artificial neural networks.
MNRE notifies guidelines for ₹500 crore 'Innovative Projects' component of PM-Surya Ghar
On 8 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy notified Scheme Guidelines for the ₹500 crore 'Innovative Projects' component of PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
Atal Pension Yojana gross enrolments cross 7 crore
On 8 October 2024, in India, the Finance Ministry said gross enrolments under the Atal Pension Yojana have crossed 7 crore, with over 56 lakh in FY 2024-25.
Rajnath Singh and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius discuss defence industrial collaboration
On 8 October 2024, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with German Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius on strengthening defence industrial collaboration and supply chain resilience.
Mon, 07 Oct 2024
Muizzu's state visit: India and Maldives adopt Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership vision
On 7 October 2024, in India, PM Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu adopted a vision for a Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership and launched RuPay card in Maldives during Muizzu's 6-10 October state visit.
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2024 to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for discovery of microRNA
On 7 October 2024, the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine jointly to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for the discovery of microRNA.
Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana support for TB patients doubled to Rs 1,000 a month
On 7 October 2024, in India, Union Health Minister J P Nadda announced that nutrition support under Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana has been raised from Rs 500 to Rs 1,000 per month per TB patient.
12th India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments meets in Mumbai
On 7 October 2024, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, the 12th meeting of the India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments was co-chaired by Piyush Goyal and Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of ADIA.
CBDT forms internal committee to comprehensively review Income-tax Act, 1961
On 7 October 2024, in India, the Finance Ministry said the CBDT has formed an internal committee for a comprehensive review of the Income-tax Act, 1961, and invited public suggestions on the e-filing portal.
NSDC signs MoU with BMC for skill centre in Kandivali, Mumbai
On 7 October 2024, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, the National Skill Development Corporation signed an MoU with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation for a skill centre in Kandivali, in the presence of Piyush Goyal.
Textiles Ministry celebrates World Cotton Day 2024; MoUs to promote Kasturi Cotton brand
On 7 October 2024, in India, Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh attended the Ministry's World Cotton Day 2024 celebration, where industry signed MoUs to promote the Indian Kasturi Cotton brand.
Sun, 06 Oct 2024
Rs 1,000 crore earmarked for venture fund for space start-ups: Jitendra Singh
On 6 October 2024, in India, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said Rs 1,000 crore has been earmarked for a Venture Fund for space start-ups, and that the sector now has over 200 start-ups.
Women's T20 World Cup: India beat Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai
On 6 October 2024, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE, India beat Pakistan by six wickets in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup for their first win of the tournament.
SAI signs MoU with Maharashtra for National Centre of Sports Excellence in Kandivali, Mumbai
On 6 October 2024, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, the Sports Authority of India's MoU with the Maharashtra Government for a National Centre of Sports Excellence on 37 acres in Kandivali was announced, signed in the presence of Piyush Goyal.
World Cerebral Palsy Day 2024: theme '#UniquelyCP'
On 6 October 2024, in India, World Cerebral Palsy Day was marked with the theme '#UniquelyCP', with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities leading nationwide awareness campaigns.
Navy's First Training Squadron at Muscat; FOCINC South begins Oman visit
On 6 October 2024, Vice Admiral V Srinivas, FOCINC Southern Naval Command, began an official visit to Oman (6-9 October), coinciding with the First Training Squadron's port call at Muscat.
Vice-President felicitates Dr Karan Singh on 75 years in public life
On 6 October 2024, in India, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed a ceremony felicitating Dr Karan Singh on completing 75 years in public life.
Sat, 05 Oct 2024
PM in Washim releases 18th PM-KISAN instalment, launches agri and animal husbandry initiatives worth Rs 23,300 crore
On 5 October 2024, in Washim, Maharashtra, PM Narendra Modi disbursed the 18th instalment of PM-KISAN worth about Rs 20,000 crore and launched agriculture and animal husbandry initiatives worth around Rs 23,300 crore.
PM inaugurates and lays foundation of projects worth over Rs 32,800 crore in Thane
On 5 October 2024, in Thane, Maharashtra, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of projects worth over Rs 32,800 crore, focused on urban mobility.
PM inaugurates Aarey JVLR-BKC section of Mumbai Metro Line 3
On 5 October 2024, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Aarey JVLR to BKC section of Mumbai Metro Line 3 Phase-1, worth around Rs 14,120 crore, and took a metro ride.
PM inaugurates Banjara Virasat Museum at Poharadevi, Washim
On 5 October 2024, at Poharadevi in Washim, Maharashtra, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Banjara Virasat Museum celebrating the culture and heritage of the Banjara community.
Sarbananda Sonowal announces Indian Maritime Heritage Conclave for December 2024
On 5 October 2024, in India, Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal met archaeologists, museologists and historians and announced an Indian Maritime Heritage Conclave for mid-December 2024.
Fri, 04 Oct 2024
PFC secures USD 1.265 billion, the largest-ever foreign currency term loan by an Indian PSU
On 4 October 2024, in India, Power Finance Corporation announced it had closed a USD 1.265 billion foreign currency term loan, the largest-ever by an Indian PSU, through banks based in IFSC GIFT City.
DoT system blocking 45 lakh spoofed international calls daily; central system soon
On 4 October 2024, in India, the Department of Telecommunications said its system with telecom operators is blocking about 45 lakh spoofed international calls with Indian numbers daily, and a central system will be commissioned shortly.
Ashwini Vaishnaw attends RPF's 40th Raising Day Parade at Nashik
On 4 October 2024, at the RPF Zonal Training Centre, Nashik, Maharashtra, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw graced the 40th Raising Day Parade of the Railway Protection Force and announced Rs 35 crore for training centres.
Navy receives LSAM 21, seventh Ammunition cum Torpedo cum Missile Barge
On 4 October 2024, at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, Maharashtra, LSAM 21 (Yard 131), the 7th of 11 Ammunition cum Torpedo cum Missile Barges built by MSME shipyard Suryadipta Projects, Thane, was delivered to the Indian Navy.
Department of Posts and Amazon sign MoU to deepen logistics collaboration
On 4 October 2024, in India, the Department of Posts and Amazon Seller Services signed an MoU to deepen their logistics collaboration, building on a partnership since 2013.