International Workshop on Modern Technologies in Survey-Resurvey

• Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the International Workshop on Modern Technologies in Survey-Resurvey for Urban Land Records in New Delhi.

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15th ITU Kaleidoscope Academic Conference

• The 15th ITU (International Telecommunications Union) Kaleidoscope Academic Conference began in New Delhi, focusing on innovation in 5G, AI, IoT, and quantum communications for a sustainable world.
• Theme: Innovation and Digital Transformation for a Sustainable World.

About ITU

Medicine Update BJMFCON 2024

• Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda inaugurated the "Medicine Update BJMFCON 2024" organised by the Bihar & Jharkhand Medical Forum, releasing the ‘Souvenir and BJMF Directory’ as the chief guest. 

State Special

Mission Basundhara 3.0

• Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched Mission Basundhara 3.0 in Guwahati to provide land rights to indigenous people.
• Mission Basundhara was started in 2021.

About Assam

Government Schemes

eShram-One Stop Solution

• Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launched the ‘eShram-One Stop Solution’ platform in New Delhi, to ensure that unorganised workers have easy access to government schemes.

e-Shram portal 

RCS-UDAN

• The Regional Connectivity Scheme – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN) completed eight years of its launch on October 21.

About RCS-UDAN Scheme

Economy and Banking

UPI in Maldives

• President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced the introduction of India’s Unified Payment Interface in the Maldives.

About UPI

Science and Tech

“INDIAB” Study

• Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh released Jammu data from the world's largest survey, the ICMR-India Diabetes 'INDIAB' Study, assessing diabetes prevalence in India, including Jammu & Kashmir.

About Diabetes

Defence

Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr

• INS Trikand and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft participated in the Indo-Oman naval exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr with Oman’s vessel Al Seeb off Goa from October 13 to 18, 2024.

Other Defence Exercises between India and Oman

Sports

ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2024

• In the ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2024, New Zealand  clinched their maiden Women’s T20 World Cup title after beating South Africa at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Award Winners

27th All India Forest Sports Meet

• The 27th All India Forest Sports Meet concluded in Raipur, with Chhattisgarh ranked 1st with 174 medals, while Kerala placed second with 103 medals, and Madhya Pradesh third with 88 medals. 

Person in News

Prabowo Subianto

• Prabowo Subianto took over as 8th president of Indonesia.

Indonesia

Important Days

World Iodine Deficiency Day

• World Iodine Deficiency Day, also known as Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day, observed on October 21, raises awareness about iodine's importance for health and the risks of deficiency. 

Miscellaneous

Cyclone Dana

• Odisha is preparing for potential disasters from the severe cyclonic storm ‘Dana,’forming in Bay of Bengal expected to make landfall on 24th October.
• Cyclone “Dana" means a beautiful, precious pearl in Arabic, a name given by Qatar. 

Name of Cyclones in Different Regions