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National News
Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Agreement
- India and Pakistan have agreed to extend the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Agreement for another five years.
Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Agreement
| Signed on October 24, 2019, it allows Indian pilgrims to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, Pakistan. |
International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System
- Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched the International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System, developed by the Department of Communications and Telecom Services, in New Delhi, to detect and block international spoofed calls targeting Indian telecom users.
International Spoofed Calls
| Calls appear to be originating within India but are actually being made from abroad by manipulating the calling line identity (CLI) or commonly known as phone number. |
New Logo of BSNL
- Union Minister for Communication Jyotiraditya Scindia unveiled the new logo and seven services of BSNL in New Delhi.
About BSNL
| Estb: 15th September 2000 | HQ: New Delhi |
Amazon Future Engineer Program
- The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) launched the third phase of the ‘Amazon Future Engineer Program’ in 50 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, and Tripura.
Eklavya Model Residential Schools
| Scheme was introduced in 1997-98. | Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Tribal Affairs |
Economy and Banking
GDP Growth Predictions
- Reserve bank of India has predicted real GDP growth at 7.2% for the Financial Year 2024-25.
- The IMF has retained India's growth forecast at 7% for FY25.
What is GDP?
| Gross domestic product is a monetary measure of the market value of all the final goods and services produced in a specific time period by a country. |
Post of CGM
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman approved the creation of Chief General Manager (CGM) posts in five nationalised banks: Bank of Maharashtra, Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab and Sind Bank, and UCO Bank.
Additional Info: Nationalisation of Banks
| Nationalisation of Banks (1969): 14 Banks | Second Nationalisation of Banks (1980): 6 Banks |
Science and Tech
Egypt: Declared malaria-free by WHO
- Egypt was officially declared malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). It became the second country after Cabo Verde to receive this status in 2024 and the fifth African nation to achieve WHO malaria-free certification.
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Mpox Virus in Germany
- Germany announced that a new, more infectious variant of the mpox virus has been detected in Germany for the first time.
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Moonlight Programme of ESA
- The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched the Moonlight programme, an ambitious project to establish a dedicated satellite constellation for telecommunication and navigation services on the Moon.
- The Moonlight constellation will consist of five satellites – one for high-data-rate communications and four for navigation.
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Environment and Biodiversity
New Species of Snake
- Scientists have discovered a new species of snake in the Western Himalayas, whom they have named after Hollywood star Leonardo Di Caprio as “dicaprioi”, for his contributions to the field of wildlife conservation.
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Tenkana
- A team of arachnologists has discovered a new genus of jumping spiders, 'Tenkana,' found across southern India, including two previously known species. They also introduced a new species, Tenkana jayamangali, from Karnataka.
Sports
2026 Commonwealth Games
- The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland (July 23 - August 2) will exclude major sports like hockey, badminton, wrestling, cricket, squash, and shooting across four venues.
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24th National Para Swimming Championships
- Karnataka claimed the overall team championship at the 24th National Para Swimming Championships.
| 24th National Para-Swimming Championship was held in Goa. |
Awards and Honours
SHRM HR Excellence Award
- Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) won SHRM HR Excellence Awards for ‘Excellence in Inclusion, Equity & Diversity’ and ‘Excellence in Managing the Distributed Workforce’ at the SHRM India Annual Conference 2024 in New Delhi.
About SAIL
| Founded: 24 January 1973 | HQ: New Delhi | Chairman: Amarendu Prakash |
Knighthood of Sweden
- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and former NATO secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg will be knighted in Sweden for their role in enabling the Scandinavian country to join the world’s largest military alliance.
About Sweden
| Capital: Stockholm | Currency: Swedish krona (SEK) | PM: Mr. Ulf Kristersson |
Person in News
Ashfaqulla Khan
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to freedom fighter Ashfaqulla Khan on his birth anniversary, on 22nd October.
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Justice Yahya Afridi
- A special parliamentary committee in Pakistan selected Justice Yahya Afridi as the next chief justice of Pakistan.
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Important Days
International Snow Leopard Day
- International Snow Leopard Day is celebrated on October 23rd each year to raise awareness about the conservation of snow leopards and their endangered status.
| Theme: “Safeguarding Snow Leopard Habitats for Future Generations.” |
Miscellaneous
Hurricane Oscar
● Hurricane Oscar made landfall in the southeastern Bahamas and is now heading toward Cuba.
Name of Cyclones in Different Regions
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