1. Which ministry recently launched the Civil Registration System (CRS) mobile application to integrate technology with governance? – Ministry of Home Affairs
The Union Home Minister launched the Civil Registration System (CRS) mobile app to integrate technology with governance.
The app, developed by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RGCCI), enables registration of births and deaths nationwide.
It simplifies the process, allowing citizens to register these events anytime, from anywhere, in their state’s official language.
The RGCCI, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, oversees the Census, compiles population data, and manages the CRS.
Established in 1961, RGCCI provides data essential for social, economic, and policy decisions across government levels.
2. Where has Prime Minister Modi recently launched India’s first heli ambulance service ‘Sanjeevani’? – Rishikesh
International Affairs
3. Recently, Indian Railways has partnered with which country to promote modernization? – Switzerland
4. In which country has Tihar festival started recently? – Nepal
Science & Technology
5. Which modern farming techniques are being added to Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)? – Hydroponics, Aquaponics, Vertical Farming, and Precision Agriculture
The Union Government plans to add Hydroponics, Aquaponics, Vertical Farming, and Precision Agriculture to the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH). MIDH is a Central Sponsored Scheme started in 2014-15 for the holistic growth of the horticulture sector.
It promotes the cultivation of various crops, including fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, spices, flowers, coconut, cashew, cocoa, and bamboo.
The mission also offers technical advice and support to State Governments and State Horticulture Missions for the Saffron Mission and other horticulture activities under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY).
6. Which country has recently launched manned spaceship Shenzhou-19? – China
Environment
7. Where was the Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC 2024) held? – Zimbabwe
The first Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC 2024) is taking place in Harare, Zimbabwe, from October 29-31.
This conference brings African nations into the global discussion on climate change and its health impacts, where Africa faces high burdens of climate-sensitive diseases.
More than 400 participants, including government officials, health and climate experts, and researchers, attended the conference.
It focuses on sharing innovations, best practices, and solutions to build climate resilience in health.
Sports
8. Who has recently become the female cricketer who has scored the most centuries for India in ODI cricket? – Smriti Mandhana
Short News
Places in News
9. Who has recently won the SAFF Women’s Championship title for the second time? – Bangladesh
Important Days & Weeks
10. When was ‘World Savings Day’ celebrated recently? – 30 October
State Current Affairs
11. Simhachalam Temple, which was seen in the news, is located in which state? – Andhra Pradesh
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) epigraphists recently found a Telugu inscription above a Lord Hanuman statue at the 13th-century Simhachalam temple.
Simhachalam Temple, also called Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, is in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Dedicated to Vishnu’s Narasimha avatar, it was initially built in the 11th century by Odisha’s Gajapati rulers.
The temple was renovated by Vengi Chalukyas and later by Narasimha I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty in the 13th century.
Its architecture blends Kalinga and Dravidian styles, with a stone chariot, intricate carvings, and sculptures of Vishnu’s avatars and royal figures.
12. Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary, which was seen in the news, is located in which state? – Telangana
