Current Affairs - 18 October 2024

India has extended a ₹487.60 crore rupee-denominated Line of Credit to Mauritius for a water pipeline replacement project under the IDEAS program. Justice Sanjiv Khanna has been recommended as the 51st Chief Justice of India. The Ministry of Education conducted the STARS workshop in Bhopal to enhance the school-to-work transition and assessment systems. India signed a USD 3.5 billion deal with the US to acquire MQ-9B drones. Kaziranga National Park ranks second in India for butterfly species diversity. Auroras were sighted in Ladakh, signaling increased solar activity. FAO's Hand-in-Hand Initiative continues efforts to eradicate poverty and hunger worldwide.

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Current Affairs - 18 October 2024
Visuals of auroras lighting up the skies in Ladakh, drone technology as part of India’s defense acquisitions, and biodiversity highlights from Kaziranga National Park.

Key Highlights:

  1. India’s First Rupee-Denominated Line of Credit to Mauritius: India extends ₹487.60 crore under the IDEAS program for replacing 100 km of water pipelines in Mauritius.
  2. Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the 51st Chief Justice of India: Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud has recommended Justice Khanna for appointment as the next CJI.
  3. STARS Workshop in Bhopal: Focused on "School-to-Work Transition" and strengthening assessment systems, the STARS initiative aims to prepare students for future workforce challenges.
  4. India-US Drone Deal: India signed a USD 3.5 billion deal for 31 MQ-9B Predator drones, with a facility for maintenance and overhaul to be set up in India.
  5. Kaziranga National Park’s Biodiversity: Home to 446 butterfly species, Kaziranga ranks second in India for its rich biodiversity.
  6. Auroras in Ladakh: Unusual sightings of auroras in Ladakh signal increased solar activity as Solar Cycle 25 reaches its peak in 2024.
  7. EDLI Scheme: The Employees Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) scheme, managed by EPFO, continues to provide life insurance benefits to private sector employees.
  8. FAO’s Hand-in-Hand Initiative: FAO continues its global efforts to eradicate poverty and hunger through market-based transformation of agri-food systems.

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