Current affairs 19 October 2024

Government of India and Meta Launched "Scam se Bacho" Campaign.

• The Scam se Bacho campaign, launched by Meta in collaboration with multiple Indian ministries, aims to combat online scams and enhance digital safety.
• It emphasized the need for vigilance as India faces growing cyber challenges with over 900 million internet users.
• The initiative aligns with India’s digital growth, promoting safer online practices amid rapid tech advancements.

Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurates India's first self-powered air quality.

• Union Minister of State for Science and Technology (Independent Charge) Dr Jitendra Singh unveiled Pavana Chitra, India's first airport-based self-powered indoor air quality monitoring facility at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
• The off-grid air quality monitor is powered by indigenous indoor solar cells developed by CSIR-NIIST, and crafted from locally available materials.

India, South Korea Bonds to Join FTSE Russell Indices in 2025.

• India's sovereign bonds will be included in the Financial Times Stock Exchange Emerging Markets Government Bond Index (EMGBI) in September 2025, potentially attracting billions in foreign investments.
• South Korea’s government bonds will join the FTSE World Government Bond Index (WGBI) in November 2025, with a 2.22% market-weighted allocation.

Mohanji Receives Humanitarian Award for Global Impact.

• Mohanji, a spiritual leader, was honored at the 2024 Conscious Companies Awards in Johannesburg for his global humanitarian work.
• The awards recognize leaders who align profits with ethics, sustainability, and well-being for all stakeholders.
• Mohanji’s teachings promote compassion, kindness, non-violence, and conscious living across 90+ countries.

PM Modi to Inaugurate "Karmayogi Saptah" to Empower Civil Servants.

• PM Modi will inaugurate the National Learning Week (Karmayogi Saptah) on October 19, 2024, at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.
• The event aims to enhance civil servants' capacity through role-based learning, and workshops aligned with national goals.
• Part of Mission Karmayogi launched in 2020, the initiative promotes lifelong learning and fosters a One Government approach.