Economic Freedom of the World: 2024 Annual Report: The Economic Freedom of the World: 2024 Annual Report evaluates the extent to which individuals in 165 jurisdictions can make their own economic choices. According to the latest data from 2022, the top three most economically free regions are Hong Kong (1st), Singapore (2nd), and Switzerland (3rd). […]
Month: October 2024
Chennai Metro Rail to Launch Trial Run of Driverless Train for Phase II Project
Chennai Metro Rail to Launch Trial Run of Driverless Train for Phase II Project: Chennai is set to witness a significant advancement in its public transportation system with the upcoming trial run of the first three-coach driverless train for the Phase II project of the Chennai Metro Rail. This ambitious initiative, part of a larger […]
Indonesia’s Largest-Ever Cabinet
Indonesia’s Largest-Ever Cabinet: Newly inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto has unveiled Indonesia’s largest-ever Cabinet, comprising 109 members. Named the “Red and White Cabinet” after Indonesia’s flag, this lineup reflects his vision of a strong, unified government. Subianto, who was sworn in on Sunday, seeks to unite the nation’s multicultural fabric and diverse political interests. Analysts, however, […]
Liu Yukun, Yang Ji-in Shine as ISSF Athletes of the Year
Liu Yukun, Yang Ji-in Shine as ISSF Athletes of the Year: China’s Liu Yukun, the reigning Olympic champion in the Paris 2024 Olympics, was honored as the athlete of the year by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF). Also, Korea’s Yang Ji-in, was named the female athlete of the year, recognizing her remarkable achievements in […]
World Iodine Deficiency Day 2024
World Iodine Deficiency Day 2024: World Iodine Deficiency Day, also known as Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day, is observed annually on 21st October. The primary goal of this observance is to raise awareness about the importance of iodine in maintaining good health and to emphasize the adverse consequences of iodine deficiency, which remains a […]
New Zealand Wins ICC Women’s T20 World Cup After 23 Years
New Zealand Wins ICC Women’s T20 World Cup After 23 Years: New Zealand Women’s Team Lift the ICC T20 World Cup After 23 Years at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. They defeated the South African team with 32 runs. South Africa won the toss and opted to Bowl first. The New Zealand Team set the […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 18th October 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 18th October 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
SAMARTH Scheme : Extended
SAMARTH Scheme: Extended Central government has been extended the Samarth Scheme for two years (FY 2024-25 and 2025-26) with a budget of Rs. 495 Crore to train 3 lakh persons in textile-related skills. The Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector (SAMARTH) is a demand-drivenand placement-oriented umbrella skilling programme. It aims to incentivize and supplementthe […]
Kaziranga National Park : India’s Second Largest Butterfly Diversity Hub
Kaziranga National Park : India’s Second Largest Butterfly Diversity Hub More than 446 butterfly species have been recorded in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park (KNP), making it a habitat with the second highest concentration in the country after the Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh. Kaziranga National Park is situated in the north-eastern part of the […]
Drugs Technical Advisory Board
Drugs Technical Advisory Board: The Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) has recommended the inclusion of all antibiotics in the definition of new drugs in the New Drugs and Clinical Trial (NDCT) Rules, 2019. Drugs Technical Advisory Board is the highest statutory decision-making body on technical matters related to drugs in India. It is established […]
