Daily Current Affairs 1st Nov, 2024: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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This post contains important current affairs of 1st Nov, 2024. It includes all Major National, International, Business and Sports related current affairs of 1st Nov, 2024. A brief explanation of every current affair is provided to further enhance your general knowledge. Once you have gone through these current affairs we would recommend to you to try 1st Nov, 2024 Current affairs test.
International News
Typhoon Kong-rey Unleashes Fury on Taiwan with Strong Winds
- Typhoon Kong-rey made its landfall in Taiwan on October 31, 2024, leading authorities to take immediate actions to safeguard the public.
- As a precautionary measure, schools, offices, and financial markets were shut down, and thousands of residents from high-risk regions were evacuated.
National News
Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park Set to Achieve India’s First IGBC Certification
- On October 30, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that the Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park, situated in the Bankhandi area of Kangra’s Dehra assembly constituency, is set to become the first zoo in India to earn certification from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).
- This certification will acknowledge the zoo’s dedication to sustainable practices and eco-friendly infrastructure, establishing a new standard for conservation initiatives across the nation.
State News
Gujarat’s Ekta Nagar Receives ₹284 Crore Boost as PM Unveils Key Projects
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced a two-day visit to Gujarat on October 30, 2024, starting in Ekta Nagar, located about 200 kilometers from Ahmedabad.
- During this visit, he laid the foundation stone and inaugurated projects valued at over ₹284 crore in the Narmada district, which is home to the renowned Statue of Unity.
Banking News
RBI’s Diwali Plan Transporting 102 Tonnes from England
- On Dhanteras, October 29, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) disclosed that it successfully transported a remarkable 102 tonnes of gold from the Bank of England to secure storage facilities in India.
- This strategic initiative was part of the RBI’s thorough planning to ensure the safe and discreet movement of such a large volume of gold, thereby reinforcing the nation’s reserves while coinciding with the festive spirit of the occasion.
Sports News
Ravindra Jadeja Climbs to 5th Spot in India’s Test Wicket List
- Ravindra Jadeja reached a significant milestone by becoming the fifth-highest wicket-taker for India in Test cricket.
- This achievement occurred on the first day of the third Test match against New Zealand in Mumbai, where Jadeja surpassed Ishant Sharma’s previous wicket tally.
Schemes News
‘One District One Product’ Promoted by Piyush Goyal During Riyadh Visit
- During his two-day visit to Saudi Arabia, Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the “One District One Product” (ODOP) Wall at the Indian Embassy in Riyadh on October 31.
- This initiative aims to highlight local products from various districts of India on international platforms, promoting them under the “Made in India” initiative.
Important Days
National Unity Day 2024 A Tribute to the Iron Man, Nation Celebrated
- On October 31st, India observes National Unity Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a pivotal figure in the country’s independence movement and its first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister.
- Renowned as the “Iron Man of India,” Patel played a crucial role in unifying the diverse princely states of the nation into a single, independent entity.
