Oct. 13, 2024
1 Indian Air Force Day: October 8, theme, “Bhartiya VayuSena: Saksham, Sashakt, Atmanirbhar” (Potent, Powerful, and Self-Reliant).
2 World Habitat Day: 7th October, theme is “Engaging Youth to Create a Better Urban Future”.
3 India’s E-Commerce market is set to reach $325 Billion by 2030: Deloitte Report Analysis.
4 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) have signed a currency swap agreement under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework for 2024-2027.
5 IPS officer Sharad Kumar has been appointed as the new chief of Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU), Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
6 Ajit Vinayak Gupte has been appointed as India's Ambassador to Germany.
7 Sanjeev Kumar Singla has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to France.
8 77th Regional Committee session of The World Health Organisation (WHO) for Southeast Asia was held in New Delhi.
9 Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun had been awarded the prestigious 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine for microRNA discovery.
10 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar unveiled the logo and mascot 'Gudiya,' for the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024.
11 Singapore has concluded 181 years of horse racing with its final event at the Singapore Turf Club.
12 Maharashtra and Sports Authority of India signed an MoUto establish a National Centre of Excellence in Kandivali, Mumbai.
13 The Government of India has granted a one-year extension to RBI Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao, starting from October 9, 2024.
14 Dipa Karmakar retires from competitive gymnastics, after a 25-year career.
15 Ecomark Rules, 2024 has been notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to Promote eco-friendly products in categories like food, cosmetics, and electronics.
16 5 Solar plants were inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi under the Pradhan Mantri KisanUrja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan (PM KUSUM) scheme: Shambhaji Nagar: 3 MW, Nanded: 5 MW, Kolhapur: 3 MW, Akola: 3 MW, Buldhana: 5 MW.
17 PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Banjara VirasatMuseum in Pohardevi, Washim, Maharashtra.
18 India secured 24 medals: 13 gold, 3 silver, and 8 bronze in Peru ISSF Junior World Championship.