Daily Current Affairs 22 - Oct - 24

Daily Current Affairs (22 – Oct – 24)

Mansukh Mandaviya Launches ‘eShram – One Stop Solution’ for Unorganised Workers’ Welfare –

Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched the upgraded ‘e-Shram: One Stop Solution’ portal, aimed at enhancing access to social security schemes for over 300 million unorganised workers in India.
The initiative consolidates data from various central ministries into a single repository, simplifying the registration process and ensuring that potential beneficiaries are identified state and district-wise.
This upgrade reflects the government’s commitment to welfare, following the earlier launch of the eShram portal in August 2021, which has already seen over 300 million registrations.
The One Stop Solution integrates ten central schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), enabling seamless access for workers.
Mandaviya noted that 60,000 to 90,000 workers join the platform daily, indicating growing trust in the initiative. He urged unorganised workers to register to take advantage of various government welfare schemes.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning regarding a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, predicting it will intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by October 23. The storm is expected to make landfall along the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal on October 24. It is likely that Cyclone Dana will bring heavy rains in both states for at least three days.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) announced that a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is expected to evolve into a severe cyclonic storm, named Cyclone Dana, by October 23.
Initial wind speeds of 60 kmph are expected along the Odisha-West Bengal coasts starting Wednesday, which could increase to 100-110 kmph, with gusts up to 120 kmph, from the night of October 24 to the morning of October 25.

Ajay Kumar Singh, a senior IPS officer, has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) for Jharkhand. His selection comes from a panel of three IPS officers recommended by the State Government, following the Election Commission’s order for the immediate removal of acting DGP Anurag Gupta.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) approved Ajay Kumar Singh’s appointment as Director General of Police (DGP) for Jharkhand.
Singh, a senior IPS officer, was chosen from a panel of three IPS officers sent by the State Government.
His selection follows the immediate removal of acting DGP Anurag Gupta, ordered by the ECI.
Anurag Gupta was removed due to a history of election-related misconduct in previous elections, as highlighted by the ECI.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 8th anniversary of the UDAN (Ude Desh ke Aam Nagrik) scheme, celebrating its transformative impact on India’s aviation sector.
Launched in October 2016, UDAN aimed to make air travel affordable for the common man and boost regional connectivity. The Prime Minister highlighted the increase in airports and air routes, emphasizing how the scheme has enhanced trade, commerce, and regional growth.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded UDAN’s success in making air travel accessible in underserved regions, noting its role in unlocking India’s growth potential.

According to a report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the world’s total public debt is poised to surpass $100 trillion this year for the first time.
The IMF warns that this figure may rise even more rapidly than previously anticipated, driven by political sentiment favoring increased spending and the growing borrowing needs associated with slow economic growth.
The world’s total public debt is projected to exceed $100 trillion for the first time in 2024.
This figure is expected to reach 93% of global GDP by the end of 2024 and approach 100% by 2030, surpassing the 99% peak seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Daily Current Affairs 22 – Oct – 24