Essential Current Affairs - October 9, 2024: Perfect for UPSC/APSC
This current affairs digest for October 9, 2024, covers the latest developments in science, defense, social security, and more, essential for aspirants preparing for UPSC, APSC, and other competitive exams. From India’s strides in space exploration and defense to Nobel-winning achievements, this update equips you with key information to elevate your preparation.
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Key Highlights:
- Atal Pension Yojana (APY): Over 7 crore enrolments, with 56 lakh new subscribers in FY 2024-25.
- MACE Observatory: Asia’s largest Cherenkov telescope inaugurated at Hanle, Ladakh.
- Nobel Prize in Physics: Awarded to John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton for groundbreaking work in machine learning.
- Trachoma Elimination: India becomes the third country in the South-East Asia region to eliminate trachoma as a public health issue.
- 44th Codex Nutrition Session: India’s significant role in global food safety and nutrition standards.
- ADITI 2.0 & DISC 12: New defense challenges launched by India’s armed forces and allied agencies.
- ISRO Expansion: Plans for a third launch pad at Sriharikota to bolster space capabilities.
- Academic Freedom Index: India’s sharp decline in academic freedom according to the 2024 "Free to Think" report.
- Fattah-1 Missile: Iran unveils its first hypersonic missile, raising global security concerns.
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