TOP CURRENT AFFAIRS 24 OCTOBER 2018 FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS

Introduction: This post deals with the top current affairs of 24 October 2018, These are fully analyzed and every single detail is provided with the exam point of view, All you need to do is go through it and try to read between the lines so that you can come out with your own opinion.

P.M Narendra Modi has conferred with Seoul Peace Prize

P.M Narendra Modi has been conferred with Seoul Peace Prize 2018, for his contributions to international cooperation and fostering global economic growth. The award will be presented by the Seoul Peace Prize Foundation.

Train 18, the first engineless train is set for trial

India’s first engineless train, train 18 is set for trials on Oct. 29. The train is the successor of the 30-year-old Shatabdi Express. It is a 16 coach prototype and was developed by the Chennai based Integral Coach Factory in 18 months.

First World Agriculture Prize will be awarded to M.S Swaminathan

The first World Agriculture Prize will be awarded to M.S Swaminathan, an agricultural scientist. The prize will be presented for his enormous contribution in genetics, cytogenetics, radiation and chemical mutagenesis, food and biodiversity conservation etc. He has been hailed as ‘ Father of Economic Ecology’ by the United Nations Environment Programme.  The prize will be presented by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi at a special session named ‘ Swaminathan Global Dialogue on Climate Change & Food Security’.

Govt. constitutes GoM to deal with Sexual Harassment cases at Work Place

The govt. has constituted GoM to examine the legal and institutional framework for dealing and preventing sexual harassment at workplace. The Group of Ministers will be chaired by the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and its members are Nitin Gadkari Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nirmala Sitharaman Defence Minister, Maneka Sanjay Gandhi Minister of Women & Child Development.

The extradition treaty between India & Malawi

The Union Cabinet has approved the signing and ratification of the Extradition Treaty between India & Malawi. The treaty will provide a legal framework for the extradition of terrorists, economic offenders or other criminals from and to Malawi.

AI that could treat ‘Sepsis’

Scientists have created an Artificial Intelligence system that could treat ‘Sepsis’ by predicting the best treatment strategy.

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition which arises when the body’s response to infection causes injury to its tissues and organs.

Ancient Greek ship found at the bottom of the Black sea

An ancient Greek ship dating more than 2400 years was found virtually intact at the bottom of the Black Sea.

“Moving On, Moving Forward”

P.M Narendra Modi has released the book “ Moving On, Moving Forward- A year in Office” to mark one year in office. The book was written by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu.