Current Affairs - 15 October 2024

Stay up-to-date with today's top news, including the Sati Prevention Act of 1987 developments, asset monetization targets, and the 21st ASEAN-India Summit's major announcements. Additionally, explore India's push for cadaver donation, the rise of digital arrest scams, and environmental challenges faced by water chestnut farmers in Kashmir. Stay informed on missile defense systems like THAAD, mental health initiatives like Tele MANAS, and the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize winner.

Current Affairs - 15 October 2024
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Key Highlights:

  1. Sati Prevention Act 1987: Recently, 8 individuals were acquitted for glorifying sati in Rajasthan's Roop Kanwar case, which led to the enactment of this law.
  2. Asset Monetisation Target: NITI Aayog raised its target for FY25 by Rs 23,000 crore, bringing the total to Rs 1.9 trillion.
  3. 21st ASEAN-India Summit 2024: Held in Lao PDR, PM Modi outlined a 10-point plan for enhancing ASEAN-India relations.
  4. Cadaver Donation in India: Promoting body donation for medical research and training, an essential aspect of addressing medical education challenges.
  5. Digital Arrest Scams: A rising cybercrime where criminals impersonate law enforcement to extort victims digitally.
  6. Water Chestnut Farming: Environmental changes are threatening water chestnut production around Wular Lake in Kashmir.
  7. THAAD Missile Defense System: A highly effective defense mechanism designed to intercept ballistic missiles.
  8. Tele MANAS: A crucial tele-mental health initiative addressing India's significant mental health challenges.
  9. Nobel Peace Prize 2024: Awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization representing atomic bombing survivors.

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