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04 August, 2025
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Tue 29 Oct, 2024
National News
Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme
- Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan launched the Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme in New Delhi, aiming to train over 2.37 lakh volunteers from NCC, NYKS, NSS, and Bharat Scouts and Guides.
About Aapda Mitra Programme
| Launched: May 2016 | Central Sector Scheme | Implementing Agency: NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) |
This Diwali with MY Bharat
- Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, has unveiled a nationwide volunteering initiative titled ‘This Diwali with MY Bharat - Ye Diwali MY Bharat Ke Saath’.
Diwali
Swachh Diwali Shubh Diwali Campaign
- Union Housing Minister Manohar Lal launched the Swachh Diwali Shubh Diwali campaign to clean public places during Diwali, running until 3rd November.
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India's first 'Writer's Village
- India's first 'Writer's village' located in Thano village, about 24 km from Dehradun, was jointly inaugurated by former President Ram Nath Kovind, Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh (retd) and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.
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State Special
Rajya Vishisht Yojana
- Haryana has implemented Rajya Vishisht Yojana to curb the incidents of stubble burning.
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International News
Nepal will provide free cancer treatment to Children
- The Nepal government will provide cancer treatment to children under 14 free of cost in the designated public hospitals.
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Economy and Banking
FCI GRS Mobile App
- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the Food Corporation of India (FCI) Grievance Redressal System (FCI GRS) mobile app for rice millers in New Delhi.
About FCI
| Estb: 14 January 1965 | HQ: New Delhi | CMD: Ashok Kumar Meena |
World's highest green hydrogen refuelling station
- The world's highest green hydrogen refuelling station has been completed in Leh with the cooperation of NTPC.
About NTPC
| Established: 1975 | HQ: New Delhi | Under Ministry of Power |
Science and Tech
GRASSROOT
- The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, has launched GRASSROOT (Gravity Stent Retriever System for Reperfusion of Large Vessel Occlusion Trial) clinical trial in New Delhi, to assess the safety and efficacy of an advanced stent retriever.
| An Act of Parliament in 1956 established the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) as an autonomous institution. |
Defence
Swavlamban 2024
- Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi inaugurated Indian Navy’s third Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar, Swavlamban 2024, in New Delhi.
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Adamya and Akshar
- Indian Coast Guard (ICG) simultaneously launched two Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) ‘Adamya’ and ‘Akshar’, with over 60% indigenous content, built by Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL).
About ICG
| Estb: 1977 | HQ: New Delhi | Motto: “Vayam Rakshamah” |
Sports
Mexico City Grand Prix
- Carlos Sainz Jr. claims victory at the Mexico City Grand Prix, marking his second win of the season.
U23 World Wrestling Championships 2024
- The Indian wrestling contingent finished the U23 World Wrestling Championships 2024 with a total of 9 medals, including 1 gold, 1 silver, and 7 bronze medals.
U23 World Wrestling Championships 2024
| Championships were held from October 21-27 in Tirana, Albania. | Chirag secured Gold medal in the men’s 57 kg category, becoming only the third Indian to achieve the top spot. |
Awards and Honours
Men's Ballon d'Or 2024
- Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri was awarded the men's Ballon d'Or after winning a fourth consecutive Premier League title and Euro 2024.
About Ballon d'Or
| First awarded: 18 December 1956 | Most Awards: Lionel Messi; (8 awards) |
ANR National Award
- Amitabh Bachchan felicitated veteran actor Chiranjeevi with the ANR National Award in Hyderabad.
About ANR National Award
| The Akkineni International Foundation established the award in 2005 to recognise artists for their outstanding contributions to Indian cinema. |
Important Days
9th Ayurveda Day
- The Ministry of Ayush has observed Ayurveda Day every year on 29th October, on Dhanawantari Jayanti (Dhanteras) since 2016.
| Theme: “Ayurveda innovation for Global Health” |
Person in News
Ashok Chandra
- The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended Ashok Chandra, currently Executive Director of Canara Bank, for the role of MD & CEO of Punjab National Bank.
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Vipin Kumar
- Vipin Kumar appointed as chairman of Airports Authority of India.
Justice K S Puttaswamy
- Justice K S Puttaswamy, former Karnataka High Court judge and the lead petitioner in the seminal ‘right to privacy case’, passed away on Monday, at the age of 98.