Monthly Current Affairs (Beepedia) October 2024

RBI, Banking and Economy

• Core sector contracts 1.8% in a first in 42 months, shows govt data

SEBI and FINANCIAL AWARENESS

• SEBI introduces new asset class; liberalises MF Lite framework

NABARD and AGRICULTURE

• Cabinet approves continuation of supply of free Fortified Rice under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and other welfare schemes from July, 2024 to December, 2028

NATIONAL

• Ministry of Panchayati Raj and Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Join Forces to Empower Gram Panchayats and Localize SDGs

INTERNATIONAL

• Singapore, among least corrupt nations, jails ex-minister for first time

STATES

• Rajasthan to launch new mineral policy to boost revenue, streamline mining

REPORTS AND INDEXES

• Empowering Rural India: NABARD Survey on Rural Financial Inclusion

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

• Kaziranga Has Been Named Second Largest Butterfly Diversity Hub Of India

DEFENCE

• Renaming of Kaksar Bridge to Capt Amit Bhardwaj Setu

EVENTS

• Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to host WAVESummit

AWARDS AND REWARDS

• IUCN award conferred on conservation scientist Bibhab Talukdar

SPORTS

• Sultan of Johor Cup: India Colts bag Bronze; defeat New Zealand 2-2 (3-2) in a thrilling shootout