Delhi Current Affairs — All time
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Thu, 17 Oct 2024
PM addresses International Abhidhamma Divas and celebration of Pali's recognition as a classical language
On 17 October 2024, at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the International Abhidhamma Divas ceremony, which also celebrated the recognition of Pali as a classical language.
CJI inaugurates AROHA-2024, AIIA's first international conference on Ayurveda
On 17 October 2024, in New Delhi, Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud inaugurated AROHA-2024, the first-ever international conference of the All India Institute of Ayurveda, on its 8th foundation day.
ETAI Framework and Guidelines for trustworthy AI in the armed forces launched
On 17 October 2024, in New Delhi, CDS General Anil Chauhan and DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat launched the Evaluating Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (ETAI) Framework and Guidelines for the Armed Forces.
Government and Meta launch 'Scam se Bacho' campaign against online scams
On 17 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Government and Meta launched 'Scam se Bacho', a national user awareness campaign to tackle rising online scams.
Wed, 16 Oct 2024
Tue, 15 Oct 2024
PM inaugurates ITU World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly 2024 and 8th India Mobile Congress
On 15 October 2024, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ITU World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) 2024 and the 8th edition of the India Mobile Congress.
Three AI Centres of Excellence in healthcare, agriculture and sustainable cities announced; ₹990 crore approved
On 15 October 2024, in New Delhi, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced three AI Centres of Excellence focused on healthcare, agriculture and sustainable cities, for which the government approved ₹990 crore.
Mon, 14 Oct 2024
Manohar Lal launches National Electricity Plan (Transmission) to evacuate 500 GW RE by 2030
On 14 October 2024, in New Delhi, Power Minister Manohar Lal launched the National Electricity Plan (Transmission) prepared by the CEA, at a CEA brainstorming conclave (14-15 October).
CAQM invokes Stage-I of GRAP across NCR as Delhi's AQI hits 'Poor' (234)
On 14 October 2024, in Delhi, the CAQM Sub-Committee invoked all 27 actions of Stage-I of GRAP across the NCR after Delhi's daily average AQI reached 234.
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
PM Modi visits Anubhuti Kendra at Bharat Mandapam as PM GatiShakti completes three years
On 13 October 2024, in New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi visited the Anubhuti Kendra at Bharat Mandapam on completion of three years of PM GatiShakti.
Jitendra Singh hosts J&K students on Bharat Darshan tour in Delhi; cites Purple Revolution
On 13 October 2024, in Delhi, Union Minister Jitendra Singh hosted a luncheon interaction with students from Jammu and Kashmir on a Bharat Darshan tour.
Sat, 12 Oct 2024
Fri, 11 Oct 2024
NIELIT and Maharashtra sign MoU for Centres of Excellence in AI, robotics, IoT and Industry 4.0
On 11 October 2024, in New Delhi, NIELIT and the Government of Maharashtra, through the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education, signed an MoU to set up Centres of Excellence in emerging technologies.
Navy announces Swavlamban 2024, third NIIO seminar, at Bharat Mandapam on 28-29 October
On 11 October 2024, the Indian Navy announced that Swavlamban 2024, the third edition of its Naval Innovation and Indigenisation seminar, will be held at Bharat Mandapam on 28-29 October 2024.
Wed, 09 Oct 2024
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.
President presents 70th National Film Awards; Mithun Chakraborty gets Dadasaheb Phalke Award
On 8 October 2024, in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu presented the 70th National Film Awards and conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for 2022 on Mithun Chakraborty.
Nitin Gadkari launches 'Humsafar Policy' for wayside amenities on National Highways
On 8 October 2024, in New Delhi, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launched the 'Humsafar Policy' for onboarding service providers of wayside amenities along National Highways.
Mon, 07 Oct 2024
Amit Shah reviews Left Wing Extremism with CMs; target to end Naxalism by 2026
On 7 October 2024, in New Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a review meeting on Left Wing Extremism and said Naxalism will be completely eliminated by 2026.
DefConnect 4.0: Rajnath Singh launches ADITI 2.0 challenges and DISC 12
On 7 October 2024, at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh launched ADITI 2.0 challenges and the 12th Defence India Start-up Challenges (DISC 12) during DefConnect 4.0.
Sat, 05 Oct 2024
Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2024 concludes in New Delhi
On 5 October 2024, in New Delhi, the three-day Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2024, the Indian Navy's annual apex-level strategic dialogue, concluded.
Northeast is the heart and soul of Bharat, says Vice-President at Pratidin Conclave
On 5 October 2024, in New Delhi, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, delivering the keynote at 'The Conclave 2024' organised by Pratidin Media Network, called the Northeast the heart and soul of Bharat.
Fri, 04 Oct 2024
PM addresses third Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi
On 4 October 2024, in New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi addressed the third edition of the Kautilya Economic Conclave, organised by the Institute of Economic Growth with the Ministry of Finance.
NCGG concludes 6th training programme for Cambodian civil servants
On 4 October 2024, in New Delhi, the National Centre for Good Governance concluded its 6th Training Programme on Public Policy and Governance for 39 civil servants of Cambodia.