NEWS 23-10-2024. News For 25th-Oct (Friday) National 1. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently acquired two 400kg satellites for an important mission called SPADEX, or Space Docking Experiment. This mission aims to demonstrate the ability of two satellites to dock in space, marking a key step for future space missions. 2. On October 20, 2024, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced plans to introduce legislation requiring local body election candidates to have two or more children. This move aims to address concerns about the state’s ageing population and declining birth rates. 3. The Government of India has launched the ‘eShram-One Stop Solution’. This initiative aims to improve access to government schemes for unorganized workers. International 1. India and China have signed a border deal after four years of negotiations. This agreement focuses on disengagement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. The deal aims to enhance patrolling rights in the Depsang Plains and Demchok areas. 2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has traveled to Kazan, Russia, for the 16th BRICS Summit. The BRICS nations now include Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates following its expansion last year. 3. Egypt was officially certified as malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). Defence 1. On 21st October 2024, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) began the 12th Joint Military Training (JMT) exercise. This exercise is taking place at Air Force Station Kalaikunda in West Bengal. The bilateral phase will run from 13 to 21 November 2024. 2. The Indian Navy conducted an important bilateral naval exercise named Naseem-Al-Bahr with the Royal Navy of Oman. The exercise took place off the coast of Goa from 13 to 18 October. Sports 1. New Zealand’s women’s cricket team achieved a historic milestone. They secured their first T20 World Cup title under the leadership of Sophie Devine. The final was held in Dubai, where they faced South Africa. This victory was unexpected, especially considering New Zealand’s prior struggles in the format. 2. In a significant move that could reshape the future of Indian sports, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has introduced the Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024, for public consultation. < < Back