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Thu, 10 Oct 2024
Animal Quarantine & Certification Service inaugurated at Cochin International Airport
On 10 October 2024, in Kochi, Kerala, Union MoS George Kurian inaugurated the newly established Animal Quarantine & Certification Service at Cochin International Airport to facilitate import of pet dogs and cats.
Navy's sixth Missile cum Ammunition Barge, LSAM 12, launched at Mira Bhayandar
On 10 October 2024, at Mira Bhayandar, Maharashtra, the Indian Navy's Missile cum Ammunition Barge LSAM 12 (Yard 80), the sixth of eight, built by MSME shipyard SECON Engineering Projects, was launched.
Wed, 09 Oct 2024
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024: David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper for work on proteins
On 9 October 2024, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 half to David Baker for computational protein design and half jointly to Demis Hassabis and John Jumper for protein structure prediction.
Cabinet approves continuation of free fortified rice under PMGKAY and other schemes till December 2028
On 9 October 2024, in India, the Union Cabinet approved continuing the universal supply of free fortified rice under PMGKAY and other welfare schemes from July 2024 to December 2028.
Cabinet approves development of National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal, Gujarat
On 9 October 2024, in India, the Union Cabinet approved development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat, in two phases.
Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, passes away at 86
On 9 October 2024, in Mumbai, Ratan Naval Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons and Padma Vibhushan recipient, passed away in hospital at the age of 86.
Cabinet approves 2,280 km of roads in border areas of Rajasthan and Punjab at ₹4,406 crore
On 9 October 2024, in India, the Union Cabinet approved construction of 2,280 km of roads in border areas of Rajasthan and Punjab at an investment of ₹4,406 crore.
India Post releases commemorative stamps for 150th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union
On 9 October 2024, World Post Day, at Meghdoot Bhawan, New Delhi, the Department of Posts released commemorative stamps marking the 150th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union.
UNFPA honours India for maternal health and family planning; lauds 70% cut in MMR
On 9 October 2024, in India, the Health Ministry said UNFPA Executive Director Dr Natalia Kanem felicitated Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava, recognising India's progress in maternal health and family planning.
CAMS 2022-23: 96.9% of youth aged 15-24 literate and numerate; mean schooling 8.4 years
On 9 October 2024, in India, MoSPI released results of the Comprehensive Annual Modular Survey (July 2022-June 2023), part of the 79th round of the National Sample Survey.
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.
Opening ceremony of MALABAR 2024 held onboard INS Satpura at Visakhapatnam
On 9 October 2024, at Visakhapatnam, the opening ceremony of the 28th edition of the multinational maritime exercise MALABAR 2024 was held onboard INS Satpura under the Eastern Naval Command.
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.
Haryana Assembly election results 2024: BJP 48, Congress 37, INLD 2, Independents 3
On 8 October 2024, in Haryana, results for all 90 Assembly seats were declared; per ECI, the BJP won 48, the Congress 37, INLD 2 and Independents 3.
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.
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.
Jammu & Kashmir Assembly election results 2024: National Conference 42, BJP 29, Congress 6
On 8 October 2024, in Jammu and Kashmir, results for all 90 Assembly seats were declared; per ECI, the JKNC won 42, the BJP 29 and the Congress 6.
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.
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.
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.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches Awas Sakhi app under PMAY at Bhairunda, MP; kuccha-house survey begins
On 8 October 2024, at Bhairunda, Madhya Pradesh, Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the Awas Sakhi mobile app under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and inaugurated 100 Community Managed Training Centres in 18 states.
IAF marks 92nd anniversary at Air Force Station Tambaram, Chennai
On 8 October 2024, at Air Force Station Tambaram in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, the Indian Air Force celebrated its 92nd anniversary with a ceremonial parade reviewed by Air Chief Marshal AP Singh.
GRSE delivers Nirdeshak, second Survey Vessel (Large), to the Indian Navy
On 8 October 2024, Nirdeshak (Yard 3026), the second of four Survey Vessel (Large) ships built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata, was delivered to the Indian Navy.
Vayu Veer Vijeta car rally from Thoise to Tawang flagged off
On 8 October 2024, at Thoise in Ladakh, MoS Harsh Malhotra formally flagged off the 'Vayu Veer Vijeta' car rally to Tawang, marking the IAF's 92nd anniversary and 25 years of the Kargil victory.
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.
Three advocates appointed Judges of the Gujarat High Court
On 8 October 2024, in India, the President, after consulting the Chief Justice of India, appointed three advocates as Judges of the Gujarat High Court under Article 217(1).
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.
Darjeeling zoo's red panda programme a finalist for 2024 WAZA Conservation Award
On 7 October 2024, the Environment Ministry said the Red Panda Conservation Breeding and Augmentation Programme of Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling, West Bengal, is among the top three finalists for a 2024 WAZA award.