Weekly One Liners 28th October to 3rd November 2024

Weekly One Liners 28th October to 03rd November 2024

17th UMI Conference and Exhibition 2024 Awards 3. City with the Best Non-Motorised Transport System
4. City with the Best Safety and Security System & Record
The 17th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Exhibition 5. City with the Best Intelligent Transport System (ITS)
2024 concluded with a valedictory session led by Union Minister 6. City with the Most Innovative Financing Mechanism
for Housing & Urban Affairs and Power, Shri Manohar Lal, at 7. City with the Best Record of Public Involvement in
Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. This three-day event Transport
brought together key stakeholders and experts to discuss 8. City with the Best Freight Transport System
advancements in sustainable urban mobility solutions. 9. City with the Best Green Transport Initiative
10. Metro Rail with the Best Multimodal Integration
The UMI awards recognize excellence and best practices in 11. Metro Rail with the Best Passenger Services and
urban transport across various categories, Satisfaction
1. City with the Most Sustainable Transport System 12. Running Trophy for the State/UT with the Best Urban
2. City with the Best Public Transport System Transport Projects

Complete List of awardees are as under,

Sr. No Award Category Winner/City Organization

1 City with the Most Sustainable Transport System Kochi Kochi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.
2 City with the Best Public Transport System Bhubaneswar Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT)
3 City with the Best Non-Motorized Transport System Srinagar Srinagar Smart City Ltd.
4 City with the Best Safety and Security System & Record Gandhinagar Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation
5 City with the Best Intelligent Transport System (ITS) Surat Surat Municipal Corporation
6 City with the Most Innovative Financing Mechanism Jammu Jammu Smart City Ltd.
City with Best Record of Public Involvement in
7 Bengaluru Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation
Transport
8 Metro Rail with the Best Multimodal Integration Bengaluru Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.
Metro Rail with the Best Passenger Services and
9 Mumbai Mumbai Metro One Pvt. Ltd.
Satisfaction

Overview of the 17th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference Conference Theme and Focus Areas
& Exhibition 2024 Theme : Focused on “Standardisation and Optimisation of
Organizer Urban Transport Solutions”.
• Organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Key Discussions
• Conducted through the Institute of Urban Transport (India) • Emphasized the need for standardization to optimize urban
with support from the Government of Gujarat and Gujarat mobility, particularly in the Indian context.
Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. • Discussed frameworks for integrating various modes of
Event Details transport to improve urban mobility.
• Over 2,200 delegates, including more than 50 international • Explored multilateral and bilateral funding opportunities
participants. under the Make in India policy.
• 76 exhibitors participated from Metro Rail Companies, • Highlighted the importance of big data for effective
public and private sectors. transport planning.
• Included 67 Indian exhibitors and 17 foreign exhibitors • Focused on the development of an E-Bus ecosystem in
from countries like Germany, France, and Spain. India.
• The exhibition showcased best practices in urban transport • Discussed principles of digital public infrastructure related
and the latest urban transport technologies.
to the transition to electric buses.
Significance • Addressed the necessity of benchmarking costs within the
• The conference serves as a major platform for Indian Metro system for economic viability.
manufacturers and foreign manufacturing companies to • Explored innovative financing mechanisms to tackle
network and showcase innovations in urban transport. challenges in urban transport.

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 Weekly One Liners 28th October to 3rd November 2024
68th Ballon d’or Paris, France Lamine Yamal Wins Kopa Trophy
• The 17-year-old prodigy claimed the Kopa Trophy, awarded
The 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris was a night dominated
to the best player under 21.
by Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri, who triumphed
• Yamal played a key role in Spain’s Euro 2024 campaign,
over competitors from Real Madrid to claim football’s most
notably scoring a stunning goal in the semifinal against
prestigious individual award. The event was also notable for
France. He also scored 16 goals at club level in the 2023/24
numerous other recognitions, including those for promising season.
young talents, coaching excellence, and outstanding club • Yamal is now the sixth player to receive this award, joining
achievements. previous winners like Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham.
Awarding Body Men’s Club of the Year
• Ballon d’Or is an annual award given by France Football to • Real Madrid took home the Men’s Club of the Year award
the best male and female footballers over the previous for the winning UEFA Champions League, La Liga and
year. Spanish super cup.
• This Year UEFA also partnered with France Football award.
Coach of the Year
Rodri (Spain, Manchester City) • Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid’s manager, was named Men’s
• The 28-year-old secured the men’s Ballon d’Or award, Coach of the Year. His leadership led the club to success in
celebrating his instrumental contributions to Manchester both La Liga and the UEFA Champions League.
City’s success, including their Premier League win and his • Ancelotti accepted the award, reflecting on his team’s
exceptional performance for Spain in the Euro 2024 successes despite the club’s absence from the ceremony.
tournament. Additional Honors
• Rodri edged out Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior, Jude Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper)
Bellingham, and Dani Carvajal, each known for their Emiliano Martínez (Argentina, Aston Villa)
incredible form over the season. • Recognized for his exceptional season, including
• Aside from his club success, Rodri was named the Player of performances for Argentina’s national team.
the Tournament at Euro 2024, showcasing his vital role in
Gerd Müller Trophy
Spain’s victorious campaign.
• Shared by Kylian Mbappé (France, PSG/Real Madrid) and
Aitana Bonmatí (Spain, Barcelona) Harry Kane (England, Bayern Munich) for their 52-goal
• For the second consecutive year, Bonmatí earned the title achievements across all competitions.
of the world’s best female footballer. Women’s Coach of the Year
• Achievements: Bonmatí helped FC Barcelona win the Emma Hayes (Chelsea, USA)
Spanish league, the Spanish cup, and the Her outstanding • Hayes was celebrated for her success with Chelsea and her
season led to a 1-2-3 finish for Barcelona, with her impact on the women’s game internationally.
teammates Caroline Graham Hansen and Salma Paralluelo
following in the rankings. Socrates Award
• Jenni Hermoso (Spain, Tigres UANL) – Recognized for her
• She received the award from actress Natalie Portman, who
humanitarian efforts off the field.
acknowledged her contributions to women’s football.
Complete List of 2024 Ballon d’Or Award Winners
1. Men’s Ballon d’Or: Rodri (Manchester City, Spain)
2. Women’s Ballon d’Or: Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona, Spain)
3. Kopa Trophy: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, Spain)
4. Yashin Trophy: Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa, Argentina)
5. Men’s Coach of the Year: Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid,
Italy)
6. Women’s Coach of the Year: Emma Hayes (Chelsea/USA)
7. Men’s Club of the Year: Real Madrid
8. Women’s Club of the Year: FC Barcelona
9. Gerd Müller Trophy: Kylian Mbappé (PSG/Real Madrid) &
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
10. Socrates Award: Jenni Hermoso (Spain, Tigres UANL) –
Recognized for her humanitarian efforts off the field.

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 Weekly One Liners 28th October to 3rd November 2024
Most Titles Honoring the Legacy of Sardar Patel and Bhagwan Birsa
• So this year Lionel Messi was not nominated for the Munda
winners list. But he has the record of winning the award for Reflecting on India’s history of remarkable figures, the Prime
the record 8 times which is highest in that winner’s list. Minister highlighted Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Bhagwan
Birsa Munda as towering icons whose legacies have contributed
Previous Year Winners Male
to the idea of a unified India. With celebrations of their 150th
Year Name Country Club They Win For birth anniversaries on the horizon, he urged the nation to
Paris Saint Germain commemorate their contributions, inspiring unity and
2023 Lionel Messi Argentina
(PSG) resilience.
2022 Karim Benzema France Real Madrid Key Focus: Sardar Patel and Bhagwan Birsa Munda symbolize
2021 Lionel Messi Argentina Barcelona/PSG unity in diversity, making their life stories vital sources of
2019 Lionel Messi Argentina Barcelona inspiration for contemporary India.
2018 Luka Modric Croatia Real Madrid A Global Celebration of Indian Heritage
Cristiano The 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was a
2017 Portugal Real Madrid
Ronaldo remarkable global event, resonating from Times Square, New
Cristiano York, to remote villages in Africa. The Prime Minister
2016 Portugal Real Madrid
Ronaldo acknowledged that Gandhiji’s ideals of truth and non-violence
2015 Lionel Messi Argentina Barcelona transcended borders, finding relevance among young people
Cristiano worldwide. This global reverence was similar when celebrating
2014 Portugal Real Madrid
Ronaldo Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary, which helped today’s
youth appreciate India’s spiritual and cultural strengths.
2020 – Due to Covid Ballon d’or was not given.
India’s Growing Animation and Gaming Industry
Previous Year Winners Female
India’s Animation Industry is evolving into a global
Year Name Country Club They Win For powerhouse. Animated series like Chhota Bheem and Motu-
2023 Aitana Bonmati Spain Barcelona Patlu have captured audiences in India and beyond. The Prime
Minister lauded Indian talent in the animation field, mentioning
2022 Alexia Putellas Spain Barcelona
that Indian artists are also contributing to international
2021 Alexia Putellas Spain Barcelona productions, like the Spider-Man and Transformers franchises.
2019 Megan Rapinoe USA Reign FC The gaming sector is also thriving, with Indian games now
2018 Ada Hegerberg Norway Olympique Lyonnais attracting worldwide attention. With significant opportunities in
VR, AR, and game development, India is poised to lead in
2020 – Due to Covid Ballon d’or was not given.
innovative digital content. The Prime Minister’s message to the
youth was clear: seize the moment, harness creativity, and
PM Man Ki Baat October
establish India’s name in global gaming and animation.
In the recent episode of Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister of
Atmanirbhar Bharat: India’s Path to Self-Reliance
India touched on several pivotal themes: the country’s unity,
The Prime Minister emphasized the Atmanirbhar Bharat
cultural heritage, the significance of self-reliance, and growing
Abhiyan, or Self-Reliant India Mission, as a campaign powered
technological advancements. This comprehensive session
by the collective spirit of the people. Through initiatives like
highlighted India’s journey of resilience and progress while
local mobile manufacturing, defense exports, and space
celebrating its diverse cultural tapestry and strides in
achievements—including the recent South Pole lunar landing—
innovation.
India is swiftly progressing toward self-reliance across multiple
A Special Visit to Ulihatu: A Tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda sectors.
The Prime Minister recalled his memorable visit to Ulihatu The recent installation of Asia’s largest Imaging Telescope
Village, the birthplace of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, on his birth MACE in Ladakh is another feather in India’s cap, showcasing
anniversary, emphasizing the deep connection with India’s indigenous capabilities even in extreme conditions.
freedom struggle felt during this visit. He noted how touching
the sacred soil of Ulihatu reminded him of the immense Key Highlight: India, once heavily dependent on imports, is now
strength and courage ingrained in the nation’s heritage, a a leading producer and exporter in numerous fields,
legacy shaping the destiny of millions of Indians. exemplifying the transformative impact of self-reliance.

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 Weekly One Liners 28th October to 3rd November 2024
Combating Cyber Frauds and Ensuring Digital Security National Affairs
Raising awareness about Digital Arrest frauds, the Prime
Minister discussed how these scams work and shared steps for • Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented unique,
citizens to protect themselves. He advised everyone to follow handcrafted artifacts representing different regions of India
three key steps: Stop, Think, and Take Action. For any to leaders of various countries during the recently held
suspicious calls, the national cyber helpline (1930) and BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia. These gifts, each selected
cybercrime.gov.in are resources to report scams. The Prime for their cultural significance and historical roots,
Minister also urged schools and colleges to educate students on showcased the country’s diverse traditional art forms,
digital safety, further strengthening India’s stance on including Jharkhand’s Sohrai painting and Maharashtra’s
cybersecurity.
Mother of Pearl Sea Shell Vase and Warli Painting. (Click
Preserving India’s Cultural Heritage here to read article)
The Prime Minister highlighted the tireless work of individuals • On October 25, 2024, the Railway Protection Force (RPF)
preserving India’s rich cultural heritage. He noted the Cheriyal launched the ‘Digital Memorial of Valour’ in New Delhi, a
Folk Art of Telangana, the Abujhmadia tribal art in heartfelt initiative dedicated to honoring the sacrifices of
Chhattisgarh, and Sarangi performances preserving Dogra its brave personnel who laid down their lives in the line of
culture. Through the efforts of dedicated artists, Indian
duty. (Click here to read article)
traditions are being kept alive and are even spreading
• The Central government is set to commence the long-
internationally, creating “Cultural Bridges” that connect India to
the world. awaited census exercise in 2025, aiming for completion by
Global Reach: Indian cultural influences have reached places as 2026. This census was originally scheduled for 2021 but
diverse as Yakutsk in Russia, where Kalidasa’s Abhijnana faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following its
Shakuntalam is performed, and Peru, where Indian classical completion, the BJP-led government plans to initiate a
dance is gaining popularity. delimitation exercise for Lok Sabha seats, which is
expected to be finalized by 2028. (Click here to read article)
Fit India Movement and National Unity Day
The Fit India Movement has become a way of life across the • Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of
country, with fitness activities incorporated into school Spain, Mr. Pedro Sanchez, jointly inaugurated the Tata
curriculums. Highlighting the upcoming National Unity Day on Aircraft Complex for manufacturing C-295 military
October 31, which coincides with Deepawali, the Prime transport aircraft at the Tata Advanced Systems Limited
Minister encouraged maximum participation in the Run for (TASL) campus in Vadodara, Gujarat. This project, a first-of-
Unity on October 29. The event celebrates both physical fitness its-kind private sector Final Assembly Line (FAL) for military
and national unity, reflecting the spirit of a healthier, stronger aircraft in India, marks a significant step forward in India’s
India. journey towards indigenous defense production under the
Focus on Fitness: From school initiatives like the Fit India “Make in India, Make for the World” mission. (Click here
School Hours to family fitness activities, the movement is to read article)
influencing people of all ages and promoting holistic wellness.
• Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya has launched a
Concluding Thoughts nationwide volunteering initiative, ‘This Diwali with MY
This episode of Mann Ki Baat resonated with a message of Bharat – Ye Diwali MY Bharat Ke Saath,’ to commemorate
unity, self-reliance, and cultural pride. The Prime Minister’s the first anniversary of the MY Bharat Portal. Scheduled
words emphasized the need to celebrate India’s rich legacy from October 27 to 30, 2024, the initiative aims to engage
while advancing with modern innovations, urging every citizen over 200,000 volunteers across 500 locations in India,
to play their part in building a resilient and globally recognized
promoting social service and community spirit during the
India.
Diwali festivities. (Click here to read article)
Keywords and Themes • On the occasion of Dhanvantari Jayanti and the 9th
• Unity in Diversity Ayurveda Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched,
• Bhagwan Birsa Munda inaugurated, and laid the foundation for healthcare
• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel projects valued at over ₹12,850 crore at the All India
• Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in New Delhi. (Click here to
• Self-Reliant India (Atmanirbhar Bharat) read article)
• Digital Security • Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the ‘Run for
• Cyber Awareness
Unity’ to commemorate National Unity Day on Sardar
• Indian Cultural Heritage
Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary, highlighting Patel’s
• Fit India Movement
role in India’s unification and development. (Click here to
• VR Tourism
read article)
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 Weekly One Liners 28th October to 3rd November 2024
• Four sandstone replicas of the iconic Konark wheel have to receive certification from the Indian Green Building
been installed at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre Council (IGBC). (Click here to read article)
and Amrit Udyan, according to an official statement • During the grand ‘Deepotsav 2024‘ celebrations, Ayodhya
released. This initiative aims to highlight and promote made history by setting two Guinness World Records on
India’s rich cultural heritage, providing visitors with a 30th October evening. In a dazzling spectacle, the Uttar
deeper appreciation of the country’s historical artistry and Pradesh Tourism Department, alongside the district
craftsmanship. (Click here to read article) administration, illuminated the banks of the Saryu River
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Civil with over 25 lakh diyas (earthen lamps), creating the
Registration System (CRS) mobile application, aimed at world’s largest display of oil lamps. (Click here to read
integrating technology into governance and simplifying the article)
registration of births and deaths. This initiative aligns with • Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone
the government’s Digital India vision, designed to provide and inaugurated projects worth over ₹284 crore in the
citizens with a seamless and efficient way to register vital Narmada district, which is home to the iconic Statue of
events at any time, from any location, and in their state’s
Unity. (Click here to read article)
official language. (Click here to read article)
• Union Minister Piyush Goyal, during his two-day visit to
Saudi Arabia, inaugurated the “One District One Product”
International Affairs
(ODOP) Wall at the Indian Embassy in Riyadh on October • The United States, Japan, and South Korea have jointly
31. This initiative aims to showcase local products from announced the Digital Infrastructure Growth Initiative for
different districts of India on international platforms, India (DiGi Framework), marking a new chapter in digital
promoting them as part of the “Made in India” movement.
infrastructure support for India. The DiGi Framework,
(Click here to read article)
formalized on October 25, 2024, was signed by US
International Development Finance Corporation (DFC),
States in the News Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), and Korea
• India’s first ‘Writer’s Village’ was inaugurated in Dehradun Eximbank. (Click here to read article)
by former President Ram Nath Kovind, along with • A cyber-espionage operation allegedly orchestrated by a
Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh (retd) and Chinese hacking group known as “Salt Typhoon” has
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. This unique village reportedly targeted the phone data of former President
aims to foster creativity and provide a nurturing Donald Trump, his running mate JD Vance, and various
environment for writers from across the country, Democratic figures, including staff from Vice President
establishing Dehradun as a new cultural hub for literary Kamala Harris’s campaign. (Click here to read article)
talent. (Click here to read article) • Brazil has chosen not to join China’s Belt and Road
• Aandhi, a small village located about 43 km from Jaipur in Initiative (BRI), becoming the second member of the BRICS
Rajasthan, is making strides towards becoming a zero- bloc, after India, to opt out of Beijing’s ambitious multi-
waste model through the implementation of green billion-dollar infrastructure project. The move has sparked
technology interventions. This initiative aims to transform widespread interest and debate, as it reflects Brazil’s
various types of waste such as food waste, agricultural cautious stance on joining China’s influential global
waste, wastewater, and hospital waste generated from initiative. (Click here to read article)
local sources, including schools, farms, and community • Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shia paramilitary and political
health centers, into valuable resources. (Click here to read
group, announced the appointment of Sheikh Naim
article)
Qassem as its new secretary-general following the recent
• Despite the Delhi government’s “Pink Ticket” scheme
assassination of Hassan Nasrallah by Israel on September
enabling free bus travel for women since October 2019, a
27. (Click here to read article)
recent Greenpeace report reveals that 77% of women feel
• Lahore has once again claimed the title of the most
unsafe on buses after dark due to poor lighting, infrequent
polluted city globally, with the Air Quality Index (AQI)
schedules, and incidents of harassment, particularly in
overcrowded buses. (Click here to read article) soaring to alarming levels. Recently recorded at a
• Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu staggering 708, the PM2.5 levels reached an
announced on 30th October that the Durgesh Aranya unprecedented 431 µg/m³, significantly exceeding the
Zoological Park, located in the Bankhandi area of Kangra’s World Health Organization’s recommended annual limit by
Dehra assembly constituency, will be the first zoo in India 86 times. (Click here to read article)

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 Weekly One Liners 28th October to 3rd November 2024
Agreements/MoUs Signed • The State Bank of India (SBI) and India Exim Bank are
actively supporting businesses in African countries by
• Indian Railways has renewed its Memorandum of
addressing the trade finance gap, as highlighted by the
Understanding (MoU) with Switzerland’s Federal
South African heads of the two organizations during the
Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and
Communications (DETEC) to deepen technical India Entrepreneurs Forum (IEF). (Click here to read article)
collaboration, targeting infrastructure modernization and • IndusInd Bank has partnered with Tata Power Renewable
operational efficiency. (Click here to read article) Energy Limited (TPREL) to provide collateral-free solar
financing solutions for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs)
Banking/Economy/Business News in India. This strategic alliance aims to facilitate easy access
to solar energy financing, promoting sustainability and
• State Bank of India (SBI) has been awarded the title of Best
reducing operational costs for MSEs. (Click here to read
Bank in India for 2024 by Global Finance Magazine during
article)
its 31st Annual Best Bank Awards, held in Washington,
coinciding with the Annual Meetings of the IMF and the • Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) has introduced
World Bank. SBI Chairman CS Setty accepted the award, SmartGold, a digital gold investment platform, allowing
highlighting the bank’s dedication to exceptional services customers to invest in 24-karat physical gold through the
and its role in promoting financial inclusion across the JioFinance app. This offering aligns with the company’s
nation. (Click here to read article) broader strategy to enhance financial services accessibility
• Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has secured approval from the during the auspicious Dhanteras season. (Click here to
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for foreign exchange services, read article)
marking a significant milestone in its operational
• io Financial Services Ltd (JFSL) and BlackRock Inc. officially
capabilities. The bank has been granted the ‘Authorised
announced the incorporation of two joint venture
Dealer Category 1 licence,’ allowing it to offer a
companies, Jio BlackRock Asset Management Private
comprehensive range of foreign exchange products and
services. (Click here to read article) Limited and Jio BlackRock Trustee Private Limited, to enter
• Solex Energy has partnered with the State Bank of India the mutual fund sector in India. (Click here to read article)
(SBI) to provide financing options for solar projects, • On Dhanteras, October 29, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India
targeting commercial, industrial, and institutional (RBI) revealed that it successfully transported an
customers. Under this collaboration, SBI will offer loans up impressive 102 tonnes of gold from the Bank of England to
to ₹10 crore through its Surya Shakti Solar Finance secure storage facilities in India. This strategic move was
Scheme, aiming to make solar energy more accessible and part of the RBI’s meticulous planning to ensure the safe
affordable in India. (Click here to read article) and discreet transfer of such a significant quantity of gold,
• India’s foreign exchange reserves decreased by $2.163 reinforcing the nation’s reserves while aligning with the
billion, bringing the total to $688.267 billion for the week
festive spirit of the occasion. (Click here to read article)
ending October 18, as reported by the Reserve Bank of
• Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in October
India. This decline follows a significant drop of $10.746
billion in the previous week, marking one of the largest reached Rs 1.87 lakh crore, marking an 8.9% increase year-
reductions in reserves in recent times. (Click here to read on-year. (Click here to read article)
article)
• GAIL (India) Limited and VERBIO India have signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop
agricultural residue-based compressed biogas (CBG)
projects in India. This collaboration aims to turn agricultural
waste into renewable energy, aligning with India’s climate
objectives and enhancing rural incomes. (Click here to read
article)
• Fintech firm Slice has successfully merged with North East
Small Finance Bank over a year after receiving approval
from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This merger
consolidates their operations, assets, and brand identities
into one institution, enhancing the bank’s footprint in
India’s northeastern region. (Click here to read article)

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Appointments/Resignations Defence News
• Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has • Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) launched two indigenous fast
appointed Deepak Agarwal, a 2000-batch Indian patrol vessels, Adamya and Akshar, designed for the
Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Uttar Pradesh Indian Coast Guard, on 28th October. These vessels are
cadre, as the new Managing Director (MD) of the National intended to enhance the protection of offshore assets,
Agriculture Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd island territories, and conduct surveillance operations.
(NAFED). (Click here to read article) (Click here to read article)
• India is set to mark a significant milestone in its aerospace
• The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has
industry with the rollout of the first locally assembled C295
recommended Ashok Chandra as the next Managing
military transport aircraft from the Vadodara facility in
Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Punjab
September 2026. This initiative, part of the “Make in India”
National Bank (PNB). (Click here to read article)
campaign, represents a robust collaboration between
• Vipin Kumar, a 1996-batch IAS officer from the Bihar cadre,
Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems. The facility was
has officially taken charge as the Chairman of the Airports inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish
Authority of India (AAI). Before this new role, he served as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, highlighting the deepening
the Additional Secretary in the Department of School defense ties between India and Spain. (Click here to read
Education & Literacy under the Ministry of Education, article)
Government of India. (Click here to read article) • Indian Army contingent embarked on a journey to
• Bharti Airtel has appointed Shashwat Sharma as the new participate in the 15th edition of the India-US joint Special
Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Forces Exercise, VAJRA PRAHAR, set to be conducted from
effective January 1, 2026. (Click here to read article) November 2 to November 22, 2024. This prestigious
• The International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed Sri exercise will take place at the Orchard Combat Training
Lankan legal expert Sumathi Dharmawardena as the new Centre in Idaho, USA, marking a significant step toward
independent chair for its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU), bolstering military cooperation and tactical interoperability
effective November 1, 2024. Dharmawardena will take over between the two nations. (Click here to read article)
from Sir Ronnie Flanagan, who served in the role for 14 • The Indian Army contingent, consisting of 25 skilled
years, and joins with a strong background in sports personnel from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces),
recently embarked on a journey to Cijantung, Jakarta,
corruption investigations and legal representation,
Indonesia to participate in the 9th edition of the India-
including roles with Interpol and the United Nations Office
Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise, GARUD SHAKTI 24.
on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). (Click here to read article)
Scheduled to take place from November 1 to November
• Rajesh Kumar Singh, a distinguished 1989-batch Indian
12, 2024, this exercise is a testament to the strong military
Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Kerala cadre, cooperation and shared strategic interests between India
officially took charge as the Defence Secretary at South and Indonesia. (Click here to read article)
Block, New Delhi. Mr. Singh succeeds Giridhar Aramane,
the 1988-batch IAS officer from the Andhra Pradesh cadre, Awards and Recognitions
who retired from his service on October 31, 2024, after
serving a notable two-year term in this crucial role. (Click • Assam-based conservation scientist Bibhab Kumar
here to read article) Talukdar has been awarded the prestigious Harry Messel
• Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), Praveena Rai Award for Conservation Leadership by the Species Survival
has officially taken office as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Commission (SSC) of the International Union for
Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in Abu Dhabi. (Click here to
and Managing Director (MD) on October 31, 2024,
read article)
embarking on a five-year term. (Click here to read article)
• Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has
• Dr. Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes, the outgoing Director
been awarded an A+ grade in the Central Bank Report
General of the International Crops Research Institute for
Cards 2024, marking his second consecutive year of
the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), is set to take up the role
recognition. This accolade was presented by Global Finance
of Secretary General of the World Agriculture Forum during an event in Washington, D.C. (Click here to read
(WAF) in mid-November 2024. (Click here to read article) article)
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• Amitabh Bachchan recently honored renowned Telugu film Ranks and Reports
star Chiranjeevi at the ANR National Awards 2024, an
• The World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2024
event organized by the Akkineni International Foundation.
reveals that India ranks 79th out of 142 countries,
This prestigious award recognizes artists for their lifetime
reflecting a continuing decline in the rule of law globally.
contributions to cinema. (Click here to read article)
This year’s Index shows a decline in the rule of law in 59%
• The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) proudly received the
of the countries surveyed, marking the sixth consecutive
prestigious ‘Best Sports League of the Year’ award at the
year of global declines since 2016. (Click here to read
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Sports Business
article)
Awards 2024. (Click here to read article)
• The Republic of Fiji has bestowed its highest civilian
Sports News
award, the “Honourary Officer of the Order of Fiji,” on
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. (Click here to read article) • Veteran Australian wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade
• The Wagh Bakri Tea Group has received the esteemed has officially retired from international cricket after an
“Generational Legacy Award for Outstanding Contribution illustrious 13-year career, leaving a lasting impact on the
to the Indian Economy” from Hurun India. (Click here to sport. Known for his fighting spirit, Wade’s journey from a
read article) hard-hitting batter to a strategic finisher has been nothing
• The All India Football Federation (AIFF) received the short of inspiring. (Click here to read article)
prestigious AFC President’s Recognition Award for • Chirag Chikkara made history by becoming only the third
Grassroots Football (Silver) at the AFC Annual Awards in Indian wrestler to win the Under-23 World Championship.
(Click here to read article)
Seoul, South Korea, on October 29, 2024. (Click here to
• India achieved a commendable runner-up position in the
read article)
overall team standings at the Asian Arm Wrestling Cup
• DBS Bank India has been recognized as one of the ‘Best
2024, which took place at the Aurika Skycity Hotel in
Companies for Women in India’ (BCWI) 2024 for the ninth
Mumbai. The Indian team finished second in the medal
consecutive year, an honor it shares as a member of the
tally, only behind Kazakhstan, the top-ranking nation in
“Best Companies – Hall of Fame.” This award, presented
the world of arm wrestling. (Click here to read article)
by Avtar and Seramount, highlights the bank’s ongoing
• Ravindra Jadeja achieved a significant milestone by
commitment to gender equity and diversity. (Click here to
becoming the fifth-highest wicket-taker for India in Test
read article) cricket. This feat was accomplished on the first day of the
• Oscar-winning filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola is set to be third Test match against New Zealand in Mumbai, where
honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award, marking its Jadeja surpassed Ishant Sharma’s wicket tally. Jadeja now
50th installment, at a ceremony on April 26, 2025, at stands among India’s legendary bowlers, with only four
Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre. At 86, Coppola’s recognition players ahead of him. Anil Kumble, Ravichandran Ashwin,
comes on the heels of his latest film, Megalopolis, which Kapil Dev, Harbhajan Singh. (Click here to read article)
struggled at the box office but highlights his ongoing
contributions to the film industry. (Click here to read Schemes and Committees News
article)
• The Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana (PMVKY),
launched on October 28, 2014, is an initiative targeting the
upliftment and inclusion of India’s tribal communities, who
represent 8.9% of the population. Addressing their unique
socio-economic challenges, this scheme emphasizes
sustainable development with a budget allocation of
₹26,135.46 crore from 2021-2026. (Click here to read
article)
• To encourage private investment and boost economic
growth, the Rajasthan government has launched the
Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) 2024. This
new flagship initiative is designed to provide enhanced
financial incentives across a broader range of sectors. (Click
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 Weekly One Liners 28th October to 3rd November 2024
• Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB- • 9th Ayurveda Day on October 29, 2024, this observance
PMJAY), Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the aligns with Dhanvantari Jayanti and brings together over
Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card on October 29, 2024, 150 countries under the theme, “Ayurveda Innovations for
providing free healthcare coverage to all senior citizens Global Health.” This year’s theme highlights Ayurveda’s
aged 70 and above, irrespective of income. (Click here to potential to address global health issues, including non-
read article) communicable diseases, antimicrobial resistance, climate-
related health issues, and more. (Click here to read article)
Science and Technology News • World Cities Day, celebrated annually on October 31,
spotlights the successes of urbanization and addresses the
• China successfully launched a new spacecraft carrying three challenges arising from rapid urban growth. The day was
astronauts, including the country’s first female space initiated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013
engineer, on a six-month mission. This crew will work on to encourage a global dialogue on sustainable urban
fine-tuning operations at China’s low-orbit space station, development, in alignment with Sustainable Development
marking a significant step in the country’s advancing Goal 11 (SDG 11) – which aims to make cities inclusive,
space exploration efforts. (Click here to read article) safe, resilient, and sustainable.
• The general theme of World Cities Day is Better City, Better
Important Days News Life, while the day is celebrated every year with a new sub-
theme. (Click here to read article)
• Every year on October 29th, the International Day of Care
• Saving money is an essential step towards achieving
and Support is observed to honor the accomplishments of
financial goals, preparing for future expenses, and reducing
caregivers and promote laws and programs that promote
financial stress. Observed annually in India on October 30,
and improve care in all of its manifestations. The
World Savings Day promotes awareness about the
International Day of Care and Support 2024 celebrates the
importance of saving. Globally, however, it is observed on
essential role of compassion, solidarity, and care in
October 31. (Click here to read article)
building stronger, more inclusive communities. (Click here
• October 31st, India celebrates National Unity Day to
to read article)
honor the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a
• International Animation Day (IAD) was created by ASIFA
key figure in the nation’s independence movement and its
(Association Internationale du Film d’Animation) in 2002
first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister. Known as
to honor the origins and influence of animation. It
the “Iron Man of India,” Patel was instrumental in uniting
commemorates the first public projection of animated
the country’s diverse princely states into a single,
images, Émile Reynaud’s Théâtre Optique in Paris on
independent nation. (Click here to read article)
October 28, 1892. International Animation Day, also known
• The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against
as IAD, is held annually on 28th October. (Click here to read
Journalists (IDEI) is observed each year on November 2.
article)
Recognized by the United Nations, this day highlights the
• Vigilance Awareness Week is an initiative by the Central
urgent need to protect journalists and address the
Vigilance Commission (CVC) to combat corruption in India
widespread impunity for crimes committed against them.
through awareness, education, and active participation of
(Click here to read article)
citizens. This week-long observance serves to strengthen
ethics and transparency within governance and public
administration, aligning with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Obituaries News
birth anniversary on October 31. Theme : “Culture of • Justice K.S. Puttaswamy, the pivotal petitioner in the
Integrity for Nation’s Prosperity” (Click here to read article) landmark right to privacy case, passed away at the age of
• Infantry Day is celebrated annually in India on October 27 98 on Monday. His passing comes over seven years after
to commemorate the significant role played by the infantry the Supreme Court ruled that privacy is a fundamental
in protecting the nation’s sovereignty and security. This day right. (Click here to read article)
marks the landing of the 1st Battalion of the Sikh Regiment • Bibek Debroy, a prominent economist and chairman of
at Srinagar airfield in 1947, a pivotal moment in the the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC-PM),
defense of Jammu and Kashmir against invading forces. has passed away at the age of 69. He was recently admitted
(Click here to read article) to AIIMS for treatment. (Click here to read article)
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 Weekly One Liners 28th October to 3rd November 2024
• The fashion world mourns the loss of Rohit Bal, an iconic firmly established itself as one of the premier jazz festivals
Indian designer known for his mastery of textile, design, in South Asia. (Click here to read article)
and intricate craftsmanship, who passed away on • In the heart of the North Sea, an ambitious green energy
November 1, 2024, at the age of 63. (Click here to read project is taking shape. Named after Belgium’s Princess
article) Elisabeth, this groundbreaking energy island represents a
bold step towards renewable energy transformation. At a
Miscellaneous News bustling shipyard along the North Sea coast, workers are
constructing massive concrete structures that will form the
• The 20th edition of Jazzmandu, also known as the foundation of this world-first initiative. (Click here to read
Kathmandu Jazz Festival, is set to light up Kathmandu with article)
an electrifying week of jazz, world music, and cultural • Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taiwan on 31st
fusion from October 24 to October 30, 2024. Celebrating October 2024. Considered the largest typhoon to directly
two decades of rich musical exchange, this year’s festival is impact Taiwan in nearly 30 years. Made landfall on
marked by a star-studded lineup featuring international Taiwan’s eastern coast around 13:40 local time (04:40
jazz icons and Nepalese musical talent. Jazzmandu has GMT).(Click here to read article)

Static Takeaways
Sr.No Name Designation Headquarter
1 International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva Washington D.C., USA
2 Airports Authority of India Vipin Kumar New Delhi, India
3 State Bank of India Challa Sreenivasulu Shetty (Chairman) Mumbai, India
4 EXIM Bank Ms. Harsha Bangari (Chairman) Mumbai, India
5 Employees’ State Insurance Corporation Union Minister of Labour (Chairman) New Delhi, India
6 Reserve Bank of India Shashikant Das (RBI-Governor) Mumbai, India
7 Japan Bank for International Cooperation Maeda Tadashi (Chairman) Tokyo, Japan
Jay Shah (President from 1st December) till
8 International Cricket Council Dubai, UAE
Greg Barcley
9 Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Mr. Banavar Prabhakar (Chairman) Bengaluru, Karnataka
10 All India Institute of Ayurveda - New Delhi, India
11 Central Vigilance Commission Praveen Kumar Srisvastava New Delhi, India
12 GAIL Sandeep Kumar Gupta (CMD) New Delhi, India
US International Development Finance
13 Scott Nathan Washington D.C., USA
Corporation
14 Bharti Airtel Sunil Bharti Mittal New Delhi, India
15 IndusInd Bank Sunil Mehta Mumbai, Maharashtra
16 Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited Deepesh Nanda Mumbai, Maharashtra
17 ASIFA Deanna Morse Annecy, France
18 Railway Protection Force Manoj Yadava (DGP) New Delhi, India
19 Indian Railway Board Sathish Kumar (Chairman and CEO) New Delhi, India
20 Taiwan Taipei (Capital) Lai Ching-te (President)
Wiliame Katonivere
21 Fiji Suva (Capital)
(President)
22 Brazil Brasilia (Capital) Lula da Silva (President)
Dr. Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes (Secretary
23 World Agricultural Forum Rome, Italy
General)
Mumbai, Maharashtra,
24 Multi Commodity Exchange of India Praveena Rai (MD & CEO)
India

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