NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. India’s National Large Solar Telescope Project in Ladakh : The Sun is crucial for life on Earth, yet we know little about it. Solar storms can disrupt satellites and technology. India is addressing this gap by establishing the National Large Solar Telescope (NLST) in Ladakh. This project, led by Professor Annapurni Subramaniam, aims to enhance our understanding of solar activity. The NLST aims to address key scientific questions about solar behaviour. It will provide vital information about the origin and dynamics of solar magnetic fields. This knowledge is crucial for understanding solar storms and their effects on Earth.
2. Vigilance Awareness Week 2024 : Vigilance Awareness Week 2024 is currently underway. It runs from October 28 to November 3, 2024. This year’s theme is Culture of Integrity for Nation’s Prosperity. The Central Vigilance Commissioner, Shri Praveen Kumar Srivastava, and Vigilance Commissioner, Shri A.S. Rajeev, administered the integrity pledge to officials at Satarkata Bhawan, New Delhi, on November 2, 2024.
INTERNATIONALUPDATES:
1. Three Chinese astronauts enter space station after successful launch : Three Chinese astronauts, including a woman, made a smooth entry into the orbiting space station after the successful launch of their spaceship to man the station for the next six months. The three astronauts of China’s Shenzhou-19 spaceflight mission have entered the Tiangong space station and met with another astronaut trio starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover. Earlier, the spaceship Shenzhou-19 carrying the three astronauts successfully docked with the space station combination. The spaceship made a fast, automated rendezvous and docking with the front port of the space station’s core module Tianhe at 11 after which the three astronauts entered it.
2. Rachel Gupta makes history as first Indian to win Miss Grand International 2024 : 20-year-old Rachel Gupta from Jalandhar has become the first Indian to win the prestigious Miss Grand International 2024 crown. The groundbreaking victory came as she competed against contestants from more than 70 countries.
Gupta also secured the Grand Pageants Choice Award 2024. Rachel now holds the record for the most number of global pageant crown wins by an Indian and is currently tied with former Miss Universe Lara Dutta.
3. 31 October – World Thrift Day : World Thrift Day is celebrated on October 31 globally and on October 30 in India. It is a day dedicated to highlighting the value of saving money and financial security. The term ‘thrift’ refers to using resources carefully and wisely so that they are not exhausted all at once. People should be educated on the need and the various ways of saving. The public should be taught the importance of depositing their money in banks so that it can be accessed during times of need.
OTHER UPDATES:
DEFENCE
1. Vajra Prahar: India- US joint Special Forces Exercise : The 15th edition of India- US joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar is scheduled to be conducted from 2nd to 22nd November 2024 at Orchard Combat Training Centre in Idaho, USA. The 14th edition of the Vajra Prahar exercise was conducted at Umroi, Meghalaya in December 2023.
Aim-To promote military cooperation between both the countries through enhancement of interoperability, jointness and mutual exchange of special operations tactics.
SPORTS
1. Ravindra Jadeja Climbs to 5th Spot in India’s Test Wicket List : Ravindra Jadeja achieved a significant milestone by becoming the fifth-highest wicket-taker for India in Test cricket. This feat was accomplished on the first day of the third Test match against New Zealand in Mumbai, where Jadeja surpassed Ishant Sharma’s wicket tally.
2. IPL 2025 Retentions, Full List Of Players Retained And Released : The road to the 2025 IPL season is heating up as all ten franchises have unveiled their player retention lists ahead of the highly anticipated auction scheduled for later this year. In an IPL Retention Special aired on JioCinema, teams confirmed the players who will continue representing their franchises next season, as well as some big names who will enter the auction, drawing interest from several teams.
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