WBPSC WBCS Current Affairs — All time
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Tue, 15 Oct 2024
Mon, 14 Oct 2024
India expels six Canadian diplomats and decides to withdraw its High Commissioner from Canada
On 14 October 2024, in New Delhi, the MEA announced the expulsion of six Canadian diplomats, including Acting High Commissioner Stewart Ross Wheeler, and India's decision to withdraw its High Commissioner, Sanjay Kumar Verma, and other targeted officials.
President Droupadi Murmu holds talks with Algerian President Tebboune in Algiers; first visit by an Indian President to Algeria
On 14 October 2024, in Algiers, President Droupadi Murmu met Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune at El Mouradia Palace, on the first visit by an Indian President to Algeria.
CPI retail inflation at 5.49% in September 2024; food inflation 9.24%
On 14 October 2024, in India, MoSPI released CPI data: all-India year-on-year inflation of 5.49% for September 2024.
NPPA raises ceiling prices of 11 formulations of 8 essential drugs by 50% to ensure availability
On 14 October 2024, in India, the NPPA announced a 50% increase in ceiling prices of 11 scheduled formulations of 8 drugs, invoking extraordinary powers under Para 19 of DPCO, 2013.
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi begins visit to Japan (14-17 October 2024)
On 14 October 2024, General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, departed on a visit to Japan from 14 to 17 October 2024.
PLI Scheme for White Goods: 38 applicants commit ₹4,121 crore in third round
On 14 October 2024, in India, the Commerce Ministry said the third round of the PLI Scheme for White Goods (ACs and LED lights) drew 38 applications with committed investment of ₹4,121 crore.
WPI inflation at 1.84% (provisional) for September 2024
On 14 October 2024, in India, the Commerce Ministry released WPI data: annual inflation of 1.84% (provisional) for September 2024.
ANRF launches its first two initiatives: PM Early Career Research Grant and MAHA-EV Mission
On 14 October 2024, in India, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation launched the Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG) and the MAHA-EV Mission.
MSDE partners with Meta for an AI Assistant on Skill India Digital and 5 VR/MR Centres of Excellence at NSTIs
On 14 October 2024, in India, the Skill Development Ministry announced a partnership with Meta for a Llama-based AI Assistant for the Skill India Mission and 5 VR/MR Centres of Excellence at NSTIs.
Surgeon Vice Admiral Kavita Sahai assumes charge as Director General Medical Services (Navy)
On 14 October 2024, in India, Surgeon Vice Admiral Kavita Sahai assumed charge as Director General Medical Services (Navy).
NCGG begins first Mid-Career Training Programme for BIMSTEC civil servants, with 34th programme for Maldives
On 14 October 2024, in India, the National Centre for Good Governance began its first Mid-Career Training Programme for BIMSTEC civil servants, held 14-25 October in Mussoorie and New Delhi.
Sun, 13 Oct 2024
Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Australia beat India by nine runs in Sharjah, qualify for semi-finals
On 13 October 2024, in Sharjah, Australia beat India by nine runs in a Group A match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 to become the first team to qualify for the semi-finals.
CCPA directs Ola to let consumers choose refund mode and issue invoices for Auto rides
On 13 October 2024, in India, the Central Consumer Protection Authority said it had directed Ola to let consumers choose a bank-account refund or a coupon, and to issue invoices for all Auto rides.
Tele MANAS completes two years, handles over 14.7 lakh calls
On 13 October 2024, in India, the Government said Tele MANAS (National Tele Mental Health Programme), launched on 10 October 2022, has handled over 14.7 lakh calls in two years.
President Murmu arrives in Algiers, addresses Indian community at start of three-nation State Visits
On 13 October 2024, in Algiers, President Droupadi Murmu arrived on the first leg of her State Visits to Algeria, Mauritania and Malawi and addressed the Indian community.
Sat, 12 Oct 2024
Rajnath Singh dedicates 75 BRO projects worth ₹2,236 crore across 11 States/UTs
On 12 October 2024, from Sukna, West Bengal, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually dedicated 75 Border Roads Organisation projects worth ₹2,236 crore across 11 States/UTs.
PM Internship Scheme: applications open on the PM Internship Portal from 12 October 2024
On 12 October 2024, in India, applications opened on the PM Internship Portal for the pilot of the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme, which was launched on 3 October 2024.
Jitendra Singh presents Indo-US Science and Technology Endowment Fund awards to 17 Indo-US teams
On 12 October 2024, in India, Union Minister Jitendra Singh presented the USISTEF awards, giving 17 Indo-US teams the opportunity to work together mainly on AI-enabled and quantum technologies.
Rajnath Singh performs Shastra Pooja with troops at Sukna Military Station on Dussehra
On 12 October 2024, at Sukna Military Station, West Bengal, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performed the traditional Shastra Pooja with troops on Dussehra.
Fri, 11 Oct 2024
India and Laos exchange defence, broadcasting and customs pacts and three Ramayana-linked QIPs
On 11 October 2024, in Vientiane, PM Narendra Modi held talks with Lao PM Sonexay Siphandone; pacts on defence, broadcasting and customs and three Quick Impact Projects were exchanged.
PM Modi attends 19th East Asia Summit in Vientiane, invites EAS countries to a Nalanda conclave
On 11 October 2024, in Vientiane, Lao PDR, PM Narendra Modi attended the 19th East Asia Summit and invited EAS countries to a Heads of Higher Education Conclave at Nalanda University.
Nobel Peace Prize 2024 awarded to Japan's Nihon Hidankyo
On 11 October 2024, in Oslo, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2024 to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
IIP contracts 0.1% in August 2024; mining and electricity decline
On 11 October 2024, in India, the Quick Estimate of the Index of Industrial Production for August 2024 showed growth of (-)0.1%, against 4.7% in July 2024.
India's vaccine regulator declared 'functional' against WHO Global Benchmarking Tool VI
On 11 October 2024, in India, the Health Ministry said CDSCO and the National Regulatory Authority of India meet WHO indicators for a functional vaccine regulatory system.
PM Modi holds first meeting with Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Vientiane
On 11 October 2024, in Vientiane, PM Narendra Modi met Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit, their first meeting.
WCD Ministry concludes 10-day International Day of the Girl Child celebration under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
On 11 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Women and Child Development concluded a 10-day nationwide celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child (2-11 October) under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.
Thu, 10 Oct 2024
Centre releases ₹1,78,173 crore tax devolution to States, including an advance instalment
On 10 October 2024, in India, the Union Government released tax devolution of ₹1,78,173 crore to State Governments, including one advance instalment of ₹89,086.50 crore.
Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 awarded to South Korean author Han Kang
On 10 October 2024, the Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 was awarded to South Korean author Han Kang 'for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life'.
India's renewable energy capacity crosses 200 GW, at 201.45 GW as of 10 October 2024
As of 10 October 2024, in India, total renewable energy capacity crossed 200 GW, reaching 201.45 GW according to the Central Electricity Authority, as announced by MNRE on 14 October.