October 2024

International Day of Non-Violence – 2 October

The International Day of Non-Violence is marked on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.

The General Assembly, in a resolution adopted on 5 June 2007, established the commemoration, the International Day as an occasion to disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness.

Contributions to India’s Independence

His leadership in the Champaran and Kheda Satyagrahas, the Salt March, and the Quit India Movement galvanized millions to join the freedom struggle without resorting to violence. His philosophy of Satyagraha (truth and non-violence) became a powerful tool for social and political change.

Mark Rutte, the former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, became the Secretary-General of NATO

On October 1, 2024, Mark Rutte, the former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, became the Secretary-General of NATO, succeeding Jens Stoltenberg, who held the position for ten years.

During the handover ceremony in Brussels, Rutte emphasized key priorities for NATO, such as strengthening its defenses, boosting support for Ukraine, and enhancing global partnerships. His leadership comes at a crucial time due to ongoing conflicts and geopolitical tensions, with his experience as a consensus-builder and commitment to transatlantic relations being seen as valuable in addressing modern security challenges.

Parth Rakesh Mane secures double Gold at ISSF Junior World Championship in Peru

Indian shooter Parth Rakesh Mane secured two gold medals at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Championship in Lima, Peru, on October 1, 2024. He won the individual gold in the 10m air rifle event with a score of 250.7, narrowly defeating China’s junior Asian champion Huang Liwanlin by 0.7 points. Parth, along with Ajay Malik and Abhinav Shaw, also clinched the gold in the men’s team event.

India’s third gold of the day came in the junior women’s 10m air rifle team event, with Gautami Bhanot, Sambhavi Kshirsagar, and Anoushka Thakur securing victory. India currently leads the medal tally with five golds.

Current Affairs MCQs : 1 OCTOBER 2024

Q.:What is the name of the joint military exercise between India and Kazakhstan that commenced in September 2024?

a) Yudh Abhyas
b) Shakti
c) KAZIND
d) Indra

Answer
Answer: c) KAZIND
The Eighth edition of the India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2024 began on 30 September 2024 in Uttarakhand.

Q.: Who is the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024?

A) Amitabh Bachchan
B) Rajinikanth
C) Mithun Chakraborty
D) Kamal Haasan

Answer
Answer: C) Mithun Chakraborty
Legendary Actor Mithun Chakraborty will be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 70th National Film Awards ceremony in October 2024.

Q.: What is the highest honour in Indian cinema?

a) Filmfare Award
b) Dadasaheb Phalke Award
c) National Film Award
d) Padma Shri

Answer
Answer: b) Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest honor in cinema. This award, named after the father of Indian cinema, Dadasaheb Phalke, is given for lifetime contributions to Indian cinema.

Q.: Who is known as the father of Indian cinema?

a) Raj Kapoor
b) Satyajit Ray
c) Dadasaheb Phalke
d) Guru Dutt

Answer
Answer: c) Dadasaheb Phalke

Q.: Which country won the SAFF Under-17 Championship title on 28 September 2024?

a) Bangladesh
b) India
c) Bhutan
d) Nepal

Answer
Answer: b) India
India won the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-17 Championship by defeating Bangladesh 2-0 in the final on 28 September 2024 at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan.

Mithun Chakraborty Honored with Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024

Legendary Actor Mithun Chakraborty will be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 70th National Film Awards ceremony in October 2024. Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest honor in cinema. This award, named after the father of Indian cinema, Dadasaheb Phalke, is given for lifetime contributions to Indian cinema.

Mithun Chakraborty, affectionately known as Mithun Da, has had a remarkable career spanning nearly five decades. He made his acting debut in 1976 with the film “Mrigayaa,” which earned him his first National Film Award for Best Actor.  Over the years, he has appeared in over 350 films across multiple Indian languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Odia, Bhojpuri, and Telugu.

Eighth edition of the India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2024 begins in Uttarakhand

The Eighth edition of the India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2024 began on 30 September 2024 in Uttarakhand. The Indian Armed Forces, represented by a battalion of the KUMAON Regiment with 120 personnel, are participating. The joint military exercise will be conducted from up to 13 October 2024.

The exercise aims to improve the joint military capability of both nations for counter-terrorism operations, focusing on semi-urban and mountainous terrain. It also promotes sharing of best practices, enhances defence cooperation, and strengthens interoperability and camaraderie between the two armies.

India won the SAFF Under-17 Championship

India won the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-17 Championship by defeating Bangladesh 2-0 in the final on 28 September 2024 at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan.

Mohammed Kaif scored the first goal in the 58th minute with a header from a corner delivered by Ngamgouhou Mate. In the fifth minute of stoppage time, Nazmul Huda Faysal secured India’s victory with a powerful strike from the edge of the box.

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