Daily Current Affairs 31st Oct, 2024: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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International News
Sheikh Naim Qassem: Hezbollah’s New Chief Amid Tensions
- In an unusual public announcement, Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shia paramilitary and political organization, has appointed Sheikh Naim Qassem as its new secretary-general following the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah by Israel on September 27.
- Sheikh Qassem, who is well-known for his longstanding connections to Hezbollah and extensive political activism, steps into this crucial leadership role during a time of significant challenges for the group, characterized by ongoing conflicts with Israel and evolving dynamics within Hezbollah’s regional influence.
Banking News
DBS Bank India: Leading the Charge for Gender Equity
- DBS Bank India has achieved recognition as one of the ‘Best Companies for Women in India’ (BCWI) for the ninth consecutive year, earning a spot in the “Best Companies – Hall of Fame.”
- This accolade, awarded by Avtar and Seramount, underscores the bank’s unwavering dedication to promoting gender equity and diversity.
- The BCWI study, renowned for its thorough gender analytics, assesses organizational practices via an extensive questionnaire, highlighting DBS’s commitment to cultivating an inclusive work environment, where women currently make up 31% of its workforce, with aspirations to increase this percentage to 35% over the next three years.
Schemes News
Mobile App for Hassle-Free Birth and Death Registration Launched
- On October 29, 2024, Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the Civil Registration System (CRS) mobile application, aimed at modernizing governance and facilitating the registration process for births and deaths.
- This initiative is part of the government’s Digital India initiative, designed to offer citizens an efficient and user-friendly way to register vital events at any time and from any place, using the official language of their state.
- The app is anticipated to significantly decrease the time needed for registrations, reflecting the government’s commitment to enhancing public services.
Ranks & Reports News
Lahore Declared the Most Polluted City in the World Again
- Lahore has once more been named the most polluted city in the world, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching alarming heights.
- Recently recorded at a staggering 708, the PM2.5 levels soared to an unprecedented 431 µg/m³, which is 86 times higher than the World Health Organization’s recommended annual limit.
- This environmental crisis is primarily attributed to rampant vehicular emissions, outdated industrial practices, and ineffective environmental regulations, resulting in a persistent hazardous smog that envelops the city throughout the year, posing serious health risks to its inhabitants.
Awards News
AIFF Clinches AFC President’s Recognition Award for Grassroots Football (Silver)
- The All India Football Federation (AIFF) was honored with the prestigious AFC President’s Recognition Award for Grassroots Football (Silver) at the AFC Annual Awards held in Seoul, South Korea, on October 29, 2024.
- This achievement marks a significant improvement from the previous year’s bronze award and recognizes AIFF’s considerable progress in grassroots football development, sustainability, and effective collaboration with stakeholders.
Francis Ford Coppola to Receive 50th AFI Life Achievement Award
- Oscar-winning director Francis Ford Coppola is set to receive the AFI Life Achievement Award in its 50th edition, during a ceremony on April 26, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
- At 86 years old, Coppola’s accolade comes following the release of his latest film, Megalopolis, which faced challenges at the box office but underscores his ongoing influence in the film industry.
- The ceremony will be broadcast on TNT, with additional presentations on Turner Classic Movies, and proceeds from the event will support educational and arts initiatives by the American Film Institute.
Sports News
Sumathi Dharmawardena Named New ICC Anti-Corruption Unit Chair
- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed Sumathi Dharmawardena, a legal expert from Sri Lanka, as the new independent chair of its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU), effective November 1, 2024.
- He succeeds Sir Ronnie Flanagan, who held the position for 14 years.
- Dharmawardena brings with him a robust background in investigating sports corruption and providing legal representation, including significant roles with Interpol and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Obituaries News
Justice KS Puttaswamy, Key Figure in Right to Privacy Case, Passes Away at 98
- Justice K.S. Puttaswamy, who was a pivotal figure in the landmark right to privacy case, passed away at the age of 98 on Monday.
- His death occurs more than seven years after the Supreme Court ruled that privacy constitutes a fundamental right.
- Born in February 1926 in Kolar, Karnataka, he had a distinguished legal career, serving as a judge at the Karnataka High Court and later as the first vice chairperson of the Central Administrative Tribunal in Bengaluru.
