Historical Events on 12th October
- 1901: US President Theodore Roosevelt changed the name of Rashtrapati Bhawan from Executive Mansion to White House.
- 1967: Indian freedom fighter Dr. Ram Manohar MLA passed away.
- 1908: Famous scientist Atmaram was born.
Current Affairs Related to 12th October 2024
Stay updated with the Daily Current Affairs of 12 October 2024 to enhance your knowledge for competitive exams and general awareness. This comprehensive overview covers key national and international events, important government announcements, and significant developments across various sectors. Whether you’re preparing for exams like UPSC, SSC, or banking, these current affairs will help you stay informed and ahead of the competition.
Bihar Unveils Logo and Mascot for 2024 Women’s Asian Champions Trophy
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar unveiled the logo and mascot doll of the 2024 Women’s Asian Champions Trophy. The tournament is scheduled to be held in Rajgir from November 11 to 20. The mascot doll is inspired by the state bird of Bihar, the Goria. And its unveiling is an important step towards creating a vibrant atmosphere for the upcoming championship. The competition is for women hockey players, so the doll mascot has been chosen as a symbol of Bihar government’s priority for women empowerment and the scooter to compete.
Maharashtra Signs MoU for Sports Infrastructure
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Maharashtra government and the Sports Authority of India. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal was present during the signing of the MoU. Union Minister Piyush Goyal said that the National Centre of Excellence will definitely play a key role in Olympics 2036. On the 37-acre land leased to SAI for 30 years at a fee of Rs 1 per year, SAI wants to build state-of-the-art sports infrastructure meeting international standards. According to SAI, the proposed Centre of Excellence will include modern athlete host buildings and a central kitchen for the athletes.
Assam CM Launches Nijut Moina Scheme for College Girls
Assam CM launched the Nijut Moina scheme for college girls. He handed over the first installment of monthly stipend to hundreds of girl students from class 11 to post-graduation. The state government’s scheme Nijut Moina, announced in this year’s budget, proposes to give Rs. 1000 per month to all girls studying at higher secondary level. The fee will be Rs. 1250 for degree holders and Rs. 2500 for post-graduation students. Mr. Sarma stressed the dual objective of promoting women’s education and preventing child marriage through this scheme. He said the government is running various schemes like free admission and other incentives to promote women’s education.
Defence Minister Inaugurates DefConnect 4.0
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated DefConnect 4.0. It is being organised by Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO), a centre for innovation excellence under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi Cantonment. It will bring together policymakers, innovators from the armed forces and defence PSUs to discuss ways to promote indigenous innovation. Apart from interactive interactions with key players from the defence industry and industry executives, DefConnect 4.0 will include launches and announcements by the Defence Minister.
DRDO Successfully Tests 4th Generation Air Defence System
DRDO successfully conducted three flight tests of the 4th generation technologically advanced Small Size Very Short Range Air Defence System at Pokhran Field Firing Range, Rajasthan. These tests were conducted against high speed targets demonstrating the critical parameters of interception at maximum range and maximum altitude. These developmental trials demonstrated the repeatability of the weapon system’s hit to kill capability in various target engagement scenarios including approaching, retreating and crossing modes.
Scientists Discover Oceans in Earth’s Mantle
Scientists at Northwestern University have revealed that oceans exist in the Earth’s mantle. This discovery supports the theory that oceans originated from the Earth’s interior and not from comet impacts. This is no ordinary ocean, the water molecules in this ocean are trapped within the ringwoodite crystal structure. In this way a large amount of water can be stored in a compact space.
RBI and SAARC Banks Enter Currency Swap Agreement
The Reserve Bank of India and the SAARC Currency Swap Banks have entered into a currency swap agreement for 2024-2027 under the SAARC Currency Swap Agreement. The swap agreement received under this act is up to US$ 400 million under the US Dollar/Euro Swap PDF and up to Rs 30 billion under the Indian Rupee.
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