Oct. 10, 2024
1. Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj won the silver medal in the men’s singles SL4 category at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
2. Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar claimed the bronze medal in the mixed team compound archery competition at the Paralympics 2024.
3. Indian para-shuttler Nitesh Kumar clinched the gold medal in the men's singles SL3 event at the Paris Paralympic Games 2024.
4. Yogesh Kathuniya won the silver medal in the men’s discus throw F56 event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
5. V. Satish Kumar, the director (marketing) of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL), has assumed additional charge as the chairman.
6. Dutch multinational conglomerate Philips has appointed Bharath Sesha as the Managing Director for India.
7. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister NarendraModi, approved the proposal of Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd to establish a semiconductor manufacturing unit in Sanand, Gujarat.
8. Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. has partnered with the Government of Goa to improve waste management in Mormugao, Vasco.
9. President Droupadi Murmu unveiled the new flag and insignia of the Supreme Court of India, The flag is blue in color and features the Ashoka Chakra, the Supreme Court building, and the Constitution of India.
10. The Indian Navy's P8I aircraft arrived in France to participate in the Indo-French naval 'Exercise Varuna' from September 2 to 4, 2024.
11. The Indian Army has initiated Project NAMAN to provide dedicated support to Defence pensioners, veterans, and their families.
12. Astronomers have found an extraordinary quasar named J0529-4351, which is the brightest object ever observed in the universe
13. The 3rd Edition of India-U.S. Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) is set to take place on September 9-10, 2024, at Stanford University, California.
14. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched the Tanager-1 satellite to detect major emitters of carbon dioxide and methane.
15. Uttar Pradesh plans to invest Rs 33,500 crore to boost IT and ITeS sectors, aiming for tenfold growth in five years. Key cities—Noida, Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, and Prayagraj—will focus on IT, AI, drones, and ER&D.