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October 22, 2024

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India-Pakistan Extend Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Agreement for Five Years

India and Pakistan have extended the Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Agreement for five years, ensuring continued access for Indian pilgrims to the holy Gurdwara in Pakistan. India has urged Pakistan to remove the $20 service charge levied on pilgrims.

Why it's important: The extension ensures uninterrupted pilgrimage for Indian Sikhs to the Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara, a significant religious site.

Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Dana' to Hit Odisha Coast

Severe cyclonic storm 'Dana' is expected to make landfall on the Odisha coast between Thursday and Friday nights. The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall and winds of up to 110 km/h. The government has started evacuations and closed schools and universities in 14 coastal and neighboring districts.

Why it's important: The storm is expected to cause widespread damage and disruption in Odisha, making it important to take precautions and stay informed.

International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System Launched in India

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched the International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System, identifying and blocking 1.35 crore spoofed calls in 24 hours. These calls have been used for financial scams, impersonation, and cybercrime.

Why it's important: The system protects Indian telecom subscribers from fraudulent and malicious spoofed calls, reducing the risk of financial loss and cybercrime.

Global Chronicles 🌐 

  • Indian Chief of Naval Staff met UAE Under Secretary of Defence to discuss defence ties and maritime security in the region during his official visit from October 21-24, 2024.

  • US Secretary of State Blinken's 11th visit to the region since last October focuses on ceasefire negotiations and addressing concerns over Israel's potential retaliation against Iran.

Market Movers 🤑 

  • Global gold prices surged over 1% to near a record high this week, driven by election uncertainty and West Asia tensions; silver also gained.

  • Despite a Friday respite, the SENSEX and NIFTY continued their decline for the third week, with NIFTY gaining 0.4% to 24,854 and SENSEX rising 0.2% to 81,224, dropping 152 and 110 points, respectively, due to FII outflows and market sentiment dampened by rising US bond yields and Middle East tensions.

Sports Spectacle 🏅 

  • India's Junior Men's Hockey team emerged victorious against Malaysia 4-2 in the group stage of the Sultan of Johor Cup.

  • Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur is the sole Indian in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Team of the Tournament.

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