India's Global Innovation and Aviation Updates 2024

A newly approved Indian airline set to start operations.

Tripura's initiative to support bright students' education.

A G-20 initiative to address global corruption and financial crime.

The central authority in India for the GloBE Network.

Meta's new open-source large language model with visual processing.

The name of the car rally commemorating the Indian Air Force's anniversary.

Competition to recognize villages promoting culture and nature.

An excluded category from the Best Tourism Villages Competition.

India's first government-funded Multilingual Large Language Model project.

Inaugurated area in Maharashtra, part of National Industrial Corridor program.

Prestigious award given to Alexander Dunn.

State/UT with highest unemployment rate among youths (15-29).

Pilot project by Indian Railways to respond to train accidents.

Real-time payment platform in India.

A mission driving India's quantum revolution.

India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise, held in Auli, Uttarakhand.

Treaty signed to boost confidence between India and Uzbekistan.

Government initiative for efficient water management.

Initiative to boost cruise tourism, implemented until 2029.

Initiative by DoSJE and NALSA for vulnerable sections.

Park developed by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in Nagpur.

Prestigious award given to Mithun Chakraborty.

An Indian state-owned defense company that partnered with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to establish a joint venture named BEL IAI AeroSystems Private Ltd.

A leading Indian defense company that signed a contract with the Royal Armed Forces of Morocco to locally manufacture Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhaP 8x8) Combat vehicles.

A renowned Indian author who is set to publish her first memoir titled "Mother Mary Comes to Me" in September 2025.

Residential schools specifically for tribal students, established by the government to improve educational infrastructure for tribal communities.

A government initiative aimed at improving the social, health, education, and livelihood infrastructure in tribal areas, with a total outlay of Rs. 79,156 crore.

A popular long-term investment scheme in India, offering tax benefits and a fixed interest rate, currently at 7.1% per annum.

A global business school that publishes the World Talent Ranking, which evaluates the talent competitiveness of different economies.

An index that assesses the performance of urban local bodies based on various parameters, including service delivery, financial management, and public participation.

The apex body for administering direct taxes in India, responsible for setting guidelines for filing income tax returns.

A prominent institute specializing in land warfare studies, collaborating with the Indian Army to conduct the Chanakya Defence Dialogue.

A communicable disease control campaign launched in Uttar Pradesh to prevent and treat the spread of infectious diseases.

The first woman to be elected as President of Mexico, making history as the first female leader of the country.

An Indian pharmaceutical company that acquired Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited, expanding its presence in the vaccine market.

A scheme implemented by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways for employees of major ports and dock labor boards, rewarding productivity and performance.

A language that was not included in the five languages recently granted Classical Language status by the Union Cabinet.

The Indian government agency designated as the implementing agency for the Energy Efficiency Hub, promoting energy efficiency initiatives.

A global platform dedicated to promoting collaboration and energy efficiency practices among nations worldwide.

The person heading the committee established by PNGRB to address the issue of monopolies in gas transmission and marketing.

A government scheme aimed at promoting agricultural development, encompassing various initiatives such as crop diversification, rainfed area development, and soil health management.

The name of the third 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug launched at M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited, Kolkata.

The regulatory body responsible for approving and controlling drugs and medical devices in India, recently recognized as an Affiliate Member of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum.

A company in Kerala that inaugurated India's first supercapacitor manufacturing facility, contributing to the country's technological advancements.

A government initiative to offer internship opportunities to young adults between 21 and 24 years old, aimed at providing practical exposure and skill development.

A leading Indian conglomerate that has collaborated with the Druk Holding and Investments Ltd (DHI) to develop solar and hydroelectric power projects in Bhutan.

A major naval defense trade show held in France, where India is participating to showcase its defense capabilities.

A platform launched by the Department of Telecommunications and Telecom Service Providers to enable citizens to report international spoofed calls.

The ministry under which the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) was launched, aimed at providing affordable medicines to the public.

The country that is not participating in the Malabar 2024 maritime exercise, hosted by India from October 8 to 18, 2024.

A premier DRDO laboratory in Hyderabad that developed the 4th Generation Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS), a crucial weapon system for defense.

An earlier environmental labeling scheme for products in India, recently replaced by the 'Ecomark Rules' under the Lifestyle for Environment initiative (LiFE).

A research center in Bengaluru where scientists developed a polymer nanocomposite used to create a prototype of a road safety sensor.

A mountain peak located in Ladakh, scaled by the NCC's Mountaineering Expedition Team.