History of 15th October
- 1542: Mughal ruler Akbar was born.
- 1961: Suryakant Tripathi Nirala, a poet, novelist, critic, and short story writer, died.
- 1949: Tripura state merged with India.
- 1686: Mughal ruler Aurangzeb signed a peace treaty with Bijapur.
- 1932: Tata Company started the country’s first airline called Tata Sons Limited.
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Current Affairs Related to 15th October 2024
Stay updated with the latest developments and key events from 15 October 2024 in our daily current affairs roundup. From historic milestones to important government decisions and global recognitions, we bring you a comprehensive overview of the most significant happenings. This edition covers a range of topics including the integration of Umang App, updates on educational reforms, Nobel Prize announcements, and much more. Read on to stay informed and enhance your knowledge for competitive exams or general awareness.
Integration of Umang App with DigiLocker
The integration of Umang App with DigiLocker has been announced by the National e-Governance Division. This has been done to provide seamless access to a wide range of government services to citizens. This collaboration will allow users to manage multiple services through a single platform. The Umang app is accessible to all Android users. The services of the Umang app can be accessed through the DigiLocker app. It aims to provide secure cloud-based storage of documents.
Research Scheme for Full-Time Faculty Members
Full-time faculty members teaching economics or finance at any UGC or AICTE recognized university or college in India can apply under this scheme for short-term research. The scheme covers monetary and financial economics, banking, real sector concerns, and other subjects related to RBI. The scheme aims to increase awareness about RBI activities among faculty and students, as well as provide information about various operational areas of RBI.
Union Cabinet Approves National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal
The Union Cabinet approved the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal in Gujarat. This major project will be implemented in two phases, aimed at preserving and showcasing India’s 4500-year-old maritime heritage. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the museum to be built in Lothal will be the largest maritime heritage complex in the world. The Cabinet has approved the implementation of Phase 1B and Phase 2 under the master plan. Funds for these phases will be raised through voluntary contributions.
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Mithun Chakraborty Receives Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award
Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2022.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry is awarded jointly to David Baker, Denis Hassabis, and John Jumper.
NCERT and Amazon Seller Services Tie-Up
The National Council of Educational Research and Training has tied up with Amazon Seller Services Private Limited to make NCERT’s original textbooks available at printed price. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced that these books will be available across the country. NCERT will triple the publication of books and publish 15 crore books during the academic year 2025-2026. This alliance will also help NCERT to get customer reviews and feedback to improve the quality of its textbooks.
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Union Cabinet Extends Fortified Rice Scheme
The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the supply of fortified rice under all government schemes. These schemes include Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana and other welfare initiatives. This decision extends the program from July 2024 to December 2028. The fortified rice initiative will continue to be a central sector scheme. It will be fully funded by the Government of India under the food subsidy program of PMGKAY. Fortified rice started being distributed across the country after the decision taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs in April 2022.
India Launches Study in India Campaign
India has officially launched its Study in India campaign at the 20th International Education Show in Sharjah. The campaign is organized by EdCIL, a Miniratna company under the Ministry of Education. It aims to establish India as a leading global education hub. Ahmed Mohammed Obaid Al Naboodah of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Yatin Patil, Deputy Consul General of India in Dubai inaugurated the India Pavilion at Expo Centre Sharjah.
Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Nihon Hidankyo
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize to the Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, also known as hibakusha.
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