Daily Current Affairs – 16 October, 2024

The World Food Day 2024 (October 16) theme is ‘Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future,’ highlighting the need for equitable access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food for all.

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has taken steps to regulate misleading environmental claims by issuing the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Greenwashing or Misleading Environmental Claims, 2024. 

The Central government announced the setting up of three centers of excellence (CoE) in artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, agriculture and sustainable cities.

The National Electricity Plan (Transmission), launched by the Union Cabinet.

Global warming is raising sea levels and making flooding more common in some areas.

India has reached a significant milestone as the country's total renewable energy capacity crosses the 200 GW (gigawatt) mark in 2024.

The northeast monsoon set in over Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, bringing heavy rain to the northern parts of the State.