On October 14, 2024, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar inaugurated the upgraded eMigrate V2.0 portal, promoting safe and legal mobility channels for Indian migrants.
The portal reflects the government’s dedication to ensuring safe, transparent, and respectful migration, safeguarding the rights of Indian workers abroad.
This initiative supports the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on orderly, safe, and responsible migration.
S. Jaishankar noted the global need for skilled Indian workers, emphasizing the country’s efforts to negotiate mobility agreements with other nations.
With the integration of advanced technology, eMigrate V2.0 doubles passport issuance efficiency and offers social security benefits to Indian migrants.
Person in News
Atul Parchure
On October 14, 2024, renowned Marathi and Hindi actor Atul Parchure, best known for his comic roles, passed away after battling cancer.
He was 57 years old. Mr Parchure began his career as a child actor and went on to enjoy an extensive career in film, television, and theatre.
He was known for his roles in Hindi films including ‘All The Best’, ‘Salaam-E-Ishq’, and ‘Tumsa Nahin Dekha’, as well as Marathi films such as ‘Navra Maza Navsacha’, ‘Amhi Satpute’, and ‘Narbachi Wadi’.
Awards and Honours
5th National Water Awards, 2023
On October 14, 2024, The Department of Water Resources announced the 38 winners of the 5th National Water Awards, 2023.
Odisha clinched the top prize as Best State, with Uttar Pradesh in second place, while Gujarat and Puducherry shared the third position.
The award distribution ceremony will take place on October 22, 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, with President Droupadi Murmu as the Chief Guest.
Launched in 2018, the National Water Awards recognize and motivate individuals and organizations to adopt best practices in water conservation and management.
This year, the awards received 686 applications, which were thoroughly evaluated by a jury, with ground truthing conducted by the Central Water Commission and Central Ground Water Board.
Dr. S. Somanath Honored for Chandrayaan-3’s Historic Moon Mission
On October 14, 2024, ISRO Chairman Dr. S. Somanath received the prestigious IAF World Space Award for the historic success of Chandrayaan-3, celebrated in Milan, Italy.
Chandrayaan-3 made India the first nation to land at the Moon’s South Pole, a challenging feat that highlights India’s advancements in space exploration.
The mission detected sulfur and other elements in lunar soil, essential discoveries that could impact future lunar research and exploration.
Dr. S. Somanath’s visionary leadership, careful planning, and resolve were crucial in overcoming previous challenges and achieving mission success.
Chandrayaan-3’s success has positioned India as a key player in global space research, showcasing its ability to carry out complex missions efficiently.
Nobel Prize 2024
On October 7, 2024, The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicinewas awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun “for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation”.
On October 8, 2024, The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton “for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks”.
On October 9, 2024, The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to David Baker and Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper “for computational protein design” and “for protein structure prediction”.
On October 10, 2024, The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Han Kang “for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life”.
On October 11, 2024, The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo “for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons and for demonstrating through witness testimony that nuclear weapons must never be used again”.
On October 14, 2024, The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson “for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity”.
Miscellaneous
World Standards Day
World Standards Day, observed on October 14, honors the contributions of individuals and organizations in developing standards crucial for safety and quality.
The 2024 theme, "Shared Vision for a Better World," highlights how standards address global issues like digital transformation, climate change, and health equity.
It established after a 1946 meeting in London that led to the creation of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 1947.
The day emphasizes standards' impact on everyday life, promoting innovation, product reliability, and international cooperation.
