Current Affairs One - Liner : 4th October 2024

National: The Ministry of Power (MoP) has launched the CSIRT–POWER facility to protect India’s power sector from cyber threats. This facility will coordinate incident responses, enhance cybersecurity measures, and share …

Union Cabinet Merges Central Agriculture Schemes into Two New Programs

Current Context: The Union Cabinet recently decided to merge all centrally sponsored schemes in the agriculture sector into two new umbrella schemes: Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and Krishonnat…

Govt. launched the Prime Minister’s Internship scheme to provide 1.25 lakh internships

Current Context: The government has indeed launched the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme. This initiative aims to provide 1.25 lakh internships in the top 500 companies during the fiscal year 2024-25. The scheme is par…

MoHFW and ADB host the Climate & Health Solutions India Conclave

Current Context: The Climate & Health Solutions India Conclave was held on September 25-26, 2024, in New Delhi. The event was jointly organized by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of Ind…

Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka signs MOU for Wildlife protection and Forest Management

Current Context: On September 27, 2024, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Vijayawada to enhance wildlife protection and forest management. The agreement aims to address human-elep…

World Animal Day: 04 October

Current Context: World Animal Day is celebrated annually on October 4th to raise awareness about animal rights and welfare across the globe. This day unites the animal welfare movement, mobilizing it into a global force t…

India’s Maritime Decarbonization Conference concluded in New Delhi

Current Context: The Conference on Maritime Decarbonization recently concluded on October 3, 2024, at Le Meridien in New Delhi. Organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) in collaboration with t…

Current Affairs One - Liner : 2nd & 3rd October 2024

National: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ‘Jamaica Marg’ in New Delhi, highlighting the strong cultural and historical ties between India and Jamaica. The event was attended by Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Hol…

BharatGen project launched by India for generative AI in local languages

Current Context: The BharatGen project is a significant initiative launched by India to develop generative AI systems in various Indian languages. Here are the key points relevant for the UPSC examination: Objective: To c…

MMRDA Secures ₹31,673.79 Crore Loan from PFC to Fast-Track 9 Mumbai Infrastructure Projects

Current Context: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has secured a significant loan of Rs 31,673.79 crore from the Power Finance Corporation (PFC) to fast-track nine crucial infrastructure proje…

New framework to curb excessive speculation in stock market has been announced by SEBI

Current Context: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) announced a new framework to curb excessive speculation in the stock market on October 1, 2024. Here are the key measures introduced: Increased Minimum In…

Telangana becomes the first state to get NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform chapter

Current Context: Telangana became the first state to launch a chapter of NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) on October 1, 2024. Objective:  The WEP Telangana chapter aims to support women entrepreneurs by …