History of 14th October
- 1953: The Supply Duty Act came into force in India.
- 1997: Queen Elizabeth II of Britain and Prince Philip conferred the title of martyrdom on the martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar.
- 1956: Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar accepted Buddhism at Kochanda along with his 3,85,000 followers and advised his followers to follow 22 Buddhist principles.
Current Affairs Related to 14th October 2024
Daily Current Affairs 14 October 2024 brings you the latest updates and significant events from around the world, keeping you informed about key developments. Whether it’s national policies, international collaborations, scientific advancements, or sports achievements, staying updated with daily current affairs is crucial for students, professionals, and competitive exam aspirants. In this edition, we cover essential news that shapes our understanding of political changes, economic trends, and social progress for October 12, 2024.
National Sports Policy 2024 Released
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports released the draft National Sports Policy 2024 for public consultation. Its main objective is to promote sustainable development in India’s sports ecosystem and national development. The National Sports Policy 2024 aims to make India a global sports superpower through collaboration between the government, sports federations, private sector, and public sector. NSP 2024 aims to support previous initiatives such as NSP 2001 Khelo India Scheme and Target Olympic Podium Scheme.
BJP Secures Majority in Haryana Assembly
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a majority in the 90-member Haryana Assembly. The National Conference and Congress alliance is set to form the next government in Jammu and Kashmir. The BJP has won 48 seats out of the 90-member assembly. The BJP has won 48 assembly seats in Haryana. Congress has won 37 seats. The Indian National Lok Dal has got two seats.
Inauguration of Asia’s Largest Imaging Cherenkov Observatory
The Department of Atomic Energy inaugurated Asia’s largest and world’s highest imaging Cherenkov observatory, MACE, at Hanle, Ladakh. MACE is Asia’s largest imaging Cherenkov telescope. Located at an altitude of 4300 m, it is also the highest telescope of its kind in the world. The telescope has been indigenously built by BARC in collaboration with ECIL and other Indian industry partners. The inauguration of the MACE observatory was part of the Platinum Jubilee Year celebrations of the Department of Atomic Energy.
2024 Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded
John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics. The award carries a cash prize of 11 million Swedish kronor. Both Nobel laureates developed methods using tools from physics that are the foundation of today’s powerful machine learning. John Hopfield created an associative memory that can store and reconstruct images and other types of patterns in data.
Asian Development Bank Approves $162 Million Loan
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $162 million loan to support tourism development in Himachal Pradesh. The loan amount will help unleash the state’s tourism potential through the promotion of cultural and heritage sites. It will help in building new infrastructure to boost the tourism sector.
Policy Launched to Improve Travel on National Highways
This policy has been launched to improve travel on national highways and promote wayside amenities. This policy will enhance travel comfort on national highways. It will accelerate the development of wayside amenities. Shri Gadkari said that this initiative will benefit the local marginalised sections of the society. He also emphasized how this scheme will help people to travel easily, safely, and enjoyably. Shri Gadkari emphasized that this strategy will be environment-friendly as it is designed keeping in mind cleanliness and ecology.
India Eliminates Trachoma as a Public Health Problem
According to the World Health Organisation, India has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma is a bacterial infection that affects the eyes. It is caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis. It is contagious and spreads through contact with secretions from the eyes, eyelids, nose, or throat of infected people. The World Health Organisation has classified trachoma as a neglected tropical disease. It is mainly prevalent in disadvantaged communities living in poor environmental conditions.
Red Panda Programme of Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park Finalist for Conservation Award
The red panda programme of the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling has been selected as a finalist for the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums Conservation Awards 2024. In collaboration with various institutions and the Government of India, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park has taken up new habitat restoration initiatives. Nine captive bred red pandas, seven females and two males, will be released at the Singalila National Park in West Bengal between 2022 and 2024.
Disclaimer:
All news sources referenced in this article are derived from reputable publications, including The Hindu, Times of India, India Today, and Press Information Bureau (PIB). The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only.
Additionally, all images included in this article are AI-generated and are intended for visualization purposes only. They do not represent real events or individuals.
Latest Web Stories
Leave a Reply