History of 26th October
- 1934: All India Village Industries Association was established under the patronage of Mahatma Gandhi.
- 1947: Raja Hari Singh approved the merger of farmers of Jammu and Kashmir with India.
- 1775: Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor of India, was born.
- 1969: Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin, the first astronauts to set foot on the moon, came to Mumbai.
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Current Affairs Related to 26th October 2024
Largest Marine Protected Area Approved in North Atlantic:
The creation of the largest protected marine area in the North Atlantic was approved by the regional assembly of Portugal’s Azores Islands. As a result, the archipelago is now at the forefront of a worldwide ocean conservation movement that seeks to meet the UN’s 2030 goal of protecting 30% of the planet’s land and water. Nearly 3 million square kilometres will be covered by the network. Underwater mountain ranges and delicate marine ecosystems such as deep-sea corals, hydrothermal vents and sea creatures will be protected.
Increase in Financial Assistance under Jharkhand Maiya Samman Yojana
Under the Jharkhand Maiya Samman Yojana, financial assistance has been increased from 1000 per month to 2500 per month. It will be provided to 50 lakh beneficiaries of the scheme from December 2024. This scheme will put an additional burden of Rs 9000 crore on the state budget. The government aims to help women from economically weaker sections through this initiative. Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren launched the Chief Minister Maiya Samman Yojana in August 2024.
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Extension of SAMARTH Scheme by Ministry of Textiles
SAMARTH is a demand driven and employment oriented macro skilling programme of the Ministry of Textiles. SAMARTH scheme has been extended for another two years with a budget of Rs. 495 crore to train 3 lakh people in textile related skills. The scheme aims to encourage and support the industry in employment generation in the organised textile and related sectors. It covers the entire value chain of textiles except spinning and weaving. The training programmes and curriculum have been rationalised to meet the emerging technology and market needs.
India and Colombia Sign Audio-Visual Co-Production Agreement
India and Colombia have signed an Audio-Visual Co-production Agreement aimed at promoting cooperation between film companies of the two countries. The agreement was signed by India’s Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan and Colombia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Jorge Enrique Rojas Rodriguez.
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Approval for Chief General Manager Posts in Five More Nationalized Banks
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman approved the creation of Chief General Manager posts in five more nationalized banks. These banks include Bank of Maharashtra, Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab and Sind Bank and UCO Bank. The Finance Minister has also approved the increase in the existing number of CGMs in banks in which these posts already exist.
Jio Electronics Bank Receives Reserve Funds Distribution License
Jio Electronics Bank, a subsidiary, has received Reserve Funds Distribution License approval from the Reserve Funds Association in India. This Category I Exclusion Only Platform License allows Jio Payments Bank to distribute direct plans for various franchise funds, which is a significant step towards their expansion in the financial services space.
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India Increases Grants to Bago, Sri Lanka for Education Sector
India has increased its grants to Bago, Sri Lanka to a total of Rs 600 million. This initiative aims to improve early childhood education for the Indian-origin Tamil community, focusing on nine schools in the Central, Uva, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces. The move strengthens India-Sri Lanka GDP in the education sector and builds on a legacy of development assistance initiated in previous years.
Abhyuday Jindal Appointed President of Indian Chamber of Commerce
The Indian Chamber of Commerce, a leading national trade association has appointed Abhyuday Jindal, Managing Director, Jindal Ashtam Limited as its new President. The announcement was made during the ICC’s annual plenary session held in New Delhi where Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal was the chief guest. Piyush Goyal highlighted the important role of young leaders who will help shape India’s future.
Sudarshan Chakra Corps Conducts Swavalamban Shakti Exercise
The Army’s Sudarshan Chakra Corps under the Southern Command is currently conducting the Swavalamban Shakti exercise at Babina Field Rifle Range. The main objective of this exercise is to enhance the combat power of the army through the integration of emerging and special techniques.
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