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CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS

• World Radiography Day 2024 is observed on the 8th of November 2024.

• National Legal Services Day 2024 is observed on the 9th of November 2024.

• World Freedom Day is celebrated on November 9 every year
• Celebrated annually from November 9 to 15, the International Week of Science and Peace (IWOSP) promotes the role of science in fostering global peace and cooperation.
• Uttarakhand Foundation Day is celebrated on November 9 each year, marking the formation of the state in 2000.
• National Education Day was first observed by the Ministry of Human Resource Development on November 11, 2008
• World Science Day for Peace and Development 2024 is observed on the 10th of November 2024.

• Observed on November 10, World Immunization Day promotes awareness about the critical role vaccines play in protecting public health
• World Public Transport Day, observed annually on November 10, encourages people to embrace public transit options and raise awareness of the significant environmental and social benefits of sustainable transportation
• World Pneumonia Day 2024 is observed on 12th November.

• Public Service Broadcasting Day is celebrated annually on 12th November to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's only visit to the Akashvani (All India Radio) studio in Delhi in 1947
• World Kindness Day 2024 is observed on the 13th of November 2024.
• World Usability Day 2024 is observed on the 14th of November 2024
• World Diabetes Day 2024 is observed on the 14th of November 2024.
• Children’s Day in India is observed on the 14th of November 2024.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL NEWS

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Darbhanga, Bihar, on November 13, 2024, to lay the foundation for the AIIMS Darbhanga project.
• The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has seen growth in membership, contributions, and arrears recovery, along with significant strides in organizational reform

• The Special Campaign 4.0, a central government initiative aimed at enhancing cleanliness and reducing pendency in government offices, has achieved remarkable results, generating ₹2,364 crore in revenue over the past three years.
• The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved an equity infusion of ₹10,700 crore for the Food Corporation of India (FCI) to support food grain procurement and bolster financial stability amid rising costs.
• The Union Cabinet approved the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to financially support meritorious students for pursuing higher education.
• Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Personnel, launched the Nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign 3.0 to empower pensioners digitally.
• ‘Shilp Samagam Mela 2024’ was inaugurated at Dilli Haat, New Delhi, aiming to empower marginalized artisans by offering them a platform to sell their crafts and products

• The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has reconstituted the CAC to suggest reforms to increase apprenticeship engagement in industries
• B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO of Niti Aayog, suggested that India should join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi may skip the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Azerbaijan next month due to scheduling issues.
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Anti-Terrorism Conference-2024 in New Delhi, organized by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

• In 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi committed to “eliminating” TB in India by 2025, five years ahead of the UN SDG target of 2030
• To commemorate the 200th anniversary of Vadtal Temple, a special stamp was released to honor its pivotal role in the Shree Swaminarayan Sampradaya.
• Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman launched the National MSME Cluster Outreach Programme, organised jointly by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, Government of India, and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
• The Indian government has taken decisive steps to combat cybercrime by freezing approximately 450,000 “mule” bank accounts used to launder money obtained from cyber fraud
• The Indian government is enhancing the e-Shram portal to encourage self-employed workers—including owners of micro-enterprises, hawkers, and vendors—to register
• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is set to embark on a significant international trip from November 16 to 21, 2024, visiting Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana.
• The Union government has approved the first all-women battalion within the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), comprising 1,025 personnel

• India aims to establish itself as a global drone hub, integrating advanced technologies and intellectual property (IP) creation in unmanned systems, which is crucial as drones redefine modern warfare.

• The Central Government has introduced the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) (Manner of Holding Inquiry and Imposition of Penalty) Rules, 2024, effective November 11, 2024
• NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has introduced the ASSET platform to support India’s green energy transition and assist states in developing energy transition blueprints

CURRENT AFFAIRS: INTERNATIONAL NEWS

• Ireland has expressed its intention to join South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), set to occur before the end of the year.
• Iron Beam is a high-energy laser weapon system developed by Israel to counter aerial threats such as missiles, drones, rockets, and mortars.

• Signing of an electoral cooperation agreement between the Election Commission of India (ECI) and Uzbekistan’s Central Election Commission.
• Archaeologistshave uncovered a 4,000-year-old fortified town in northwest Saudi Arabia. The town, called al-Natah, was hidden inside Khaybar's walled oasis, a green area in the desert.

• The Taliban will attend a United Nations climate conference (COP29) for the first time since taking control of Afghanistan in 2021.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: STATE NEWS

• The 12th edition of the North East Festival will take place from November 15-17, 2024 at the MDC National Stadium, India Gate, New Delhi.
• The first phase of the Barda Wildlife Sanctuary and Barda Jungle Safari will be inaugurated at the Kapurdi check post in Devbhoomi Dwarka, Gujarat.
• The Supreme Court has issued guidelines aimed at the complete elimination of child marriages in India.
• Bengaluru City’s first digital population clock, which will display real-time estimates of the population of Karnataka and the country, will be inaugurated at the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC) in the city.
• The Indian government has initiated an investigation into the deaths of 10 elephants at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh.
• The upcoming Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park at Bankhandi in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, will be India's first zoo to receive IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) certification for sustainable and eco-friendly initiatives.
• IT and Electronics Department minister Babul Supriyo announced that the West Bengal government will soon announce policies focused on global capability centres (GCC) and semiconductor industries.

• Madhya Pradesh Increases Women’s Reservation to 35% in All Government Jobs.
• Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, inaugurated the much-awaited 4th LG Cup Horse Polo-2024 Tournament at the newly constructed Polo Stadium at Goshan, Drass.

• The Odisha government will implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 across all state-run universities and affiliated colleges starting from the current academic year.
• Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched a seaplane demo flight operation from Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada to Srisailam in Nandyal district.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: BUSINESS NEWS

• Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite broadband company, has agreed in principle to meet specific security and data storage conditions set by the Indian government as part of the licensing criteria.
• The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), India's top renewable energy agency, has banned Reliance Power and its subsidiaries from participating in clean energy tenders for three years.

• India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for October 2024 rose to 6.21% year-on-year, surpassing the 6% estimate marking an increase from 5.5% in September.

• Hindalco Industries Ltd., the flagship metals company of the Aditya Birla Group, has once again been ranked as the World’s Most Sustainable Aluminium Company in the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA).
• India’s export of fuels, such as diesel, to the European Union increased by 58% in the first three quarters of 2024, primarily from refining discounted Russian crude oil.

• HFCL Ltd, a leading telecom equipment manufacturer, has emerged as the lowest bidder for optical fibre-based broadband projects valued at Rs 13,000 crore under the BharatNet Phase III initiative

CURRENT AFFAIRS: BANKING AND ECONOMY

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced amendments to the Master Directions on Know Your Customer (KYC) on November 6, 2024 and the amended provisions in the Master Direction shall come into force with immediate effect.
• The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a part of the World Bank Group, will provide a $400 million loan to Bajaj Finance Limited (BFL).
• Deutsche Bank has infused an additional ₹5,113 crore into its Indian operations, marking its largest capital allocation to India in recent years.
• The Government of India (GoI) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $200 million loan to upgrade water supply, sanitation, urban mobility, and other urban services in Uttarakhand.
• Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed new regulations that include a minimum investment threshold of Rs 1 crore for participants engaged in securitisation activities.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expanded the list of specified Government securities that non-residents can invest in under the Fully Accessible Route (FAR) by including 10-year Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs).
• The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has proposed amendments to the Regulatory Sandbox norms.
• HDFC Bank has revised its Marginal Cost of Funds-Based Lending Rates (MCLR) for select short-term tenures.
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is evaluating the demerger of equity stock exchanges and their associated equity clearing corporations (CCs) to ensure more diversified ownership and enhance independence.

• Months after receiving the Payment Aggregator Cross Border (PA-CB) licence, Cashfree Payments has launched a pilot program enabling overseas customers to transact with key Indian merchants using UPI and RuPay options, typically restricted to domestic use.
• Debasish Panda, Chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), recently proposed allowing 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector to accelerate the goal of achieving 'insurance for all' by 2027.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 59.20 lakh on South Indian Bank due to non-compliance with directives on interest rate on deposits and customer service standards.

• Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) intends to broaden the scope of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) by including additional items like restructuring plans, proposed fundraising activities, one-time bank settlements, and other significant corporate actions.
• The Centre plans to amend the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 to address concerns from bankers regarding post-retirement harassment by investigating agencies over bona fide decisions.
• The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) reduced the upper age limit for purchasing its New Endowment Plan (Plan-914) from 55 years to 50 years, effective October 1, 2024.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued an operational framework for the reclassification of foreign portfolio investment (FPI) to foreign direct investment (FDI) if an FPI breaches the prescribed investment limit.
• Star India will produce a web series on the Reserve Bank of India's 90-year journey, aimed at enhancing public understanding of the RBI's role in India’s economy and contributing to financial literacy.
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has mandated that qualified stock brokers (QSBs) offer either a UPI-based block mechanism for trading or a 3-in-1 trading account facility to clients.
• Shriram Mutual Fund is launching an industry-first Multi-Sector Rotation Fund, which will invest in 3-6 sectors that are expected to outperform in the near-to-long term.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expanded the reporting of forex transactions to include foreign exchange spot deals to enhance completeness in the trade repository (TR) of the Clearing Corporation of India (CCIL).
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had issued a new framework on Domestic Money Transfer (DMT) in July 2024 for regulated enterprises, requiring stronger Know Your Customer (KYC) record standards and focusing on banking services and payment systems.
• The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched an auto top-up feature and increased transaction limits for UPI Lite, effective from November 1, 2024.

• Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, major banking reforms were implemented, including:
• Enhanced Access and Service Excellence (EASE).
  • Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
  • Establishment of National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd. (NARCL).
  • Amalgamation of Public Sector Banks (PSBs).
• The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) launched the PFRDA-Connect project as part of its Technology Architecture (TARCH) initiative.
• Visa has partnered with fintech company Affirm to introduce a single card in the U.S. that supports both debit transactions and “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) purchases, catering to the demand for flexible payment options.
• Federal Bank raised ₹1,500 crore through its first 10-year infrastructure bonds, issued on a private placement basis.
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has announced the introduction of an abridged application form for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs), which includes auto-populated fields for certain categories, making the process quicker and easier.
• Fintech major Razorpay has launched its venture investment arm, Razorpay Venture Investment Program, to support the growth of early-stage B2B startups.
• Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman launched the National micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) Cluster Outreach Programme, organised jointly by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, Government of India, and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).

CURRENT AFFAIRS: AWARDS AND HONOURS

• Union Minister Nitin Gadkari received YouTube’s Golden Button Award, which acknowledges the popularity of his content on the platform.

• Anil Pradhan, an engineer and educationist from Odisha, has been honoured with the third Rohini Nayyar Prize for his outstanding contributions to rural development through STEM education.

• The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to open in Panaji, Goa, transforming the coastal city into a hub of global cinematic culture.
• The Hindu's Accomplishments:Gold in Best Breaking News Article: Awarded to “Making Sense of the Electoral Bonds Data”, highlighting The Hindu's impactful journalism.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

• Ritwik Bhattacharjee has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Embassy Office Parks REIT with immediate effect.
• Donald Trump won a non-consecutive second term as the 47th President of the United States, defeating Vice-President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee.
• Dr. Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes, Director General of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT),was appointed Secretary General of the World Agriculture Forum (WAF) in November 2024.

• Emami Limited Vice Chairman and Managing Director Harsha Vardhan Agarwal has been elected as the FICCI president for 2024-25.

• Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI) during a special ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, with President Droupadi Murmu administering the oath.
• United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump nominated Congresswoman Elise Stefanik as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
• The Government of India has extended the tenure of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri until July 14, 2026, as per an order from the Personnel Ministry.
• Shri Rakesh Sharma assumed the role of Managing Director (MD) & CEO of Cent Bank Home Finance Limited. (CBHFL), a subsidiary of the Central Bank of India, effective from 6th November 2024.

• Rajat Verma, the current Head of Institutional Banking at DBS Bank India, has been nominated to become the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DBS India, succeeding Surojit Shome.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: MOUS AND AGREEMENT

• Denis Manturov, Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister, is in India from November 11 to 12 to bolster trade, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations
• The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has partnered with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to set up a Centre of Excellence focused on 'Fluid and Thermal Sciences'.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: RANKING AND REPORTS

• Shiv Nadar, founder of HCL Technologies Ltd., retained his title as India’s top philanthropist for the third time in five years.
• India has become the second-largest smartphone market globally by unit volume and the third-largest by value in Q3 2024, as per Counterpoint Research

• India’s commitment to innovation and intellectual property (IP) has paid off, with patent and industrial design filings doubling between 2018 and 2023, securing the country the 6th position globally, according to the World Intellectual Property Organisation’s (WIPO) latest report
• In a strategic shift, the Ministry of Finance has rescinded an eight-year-old directive, enhancing autonomy for Maharatna, Navratna, and Miniratna Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)

CURRENT AFFAIRS: DEFENCE NEWS

• The Indian Navy organised the third edition of MAHASAGAR, a virtual high-level interaction that brought together prominent maritime leaders from the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

• Harsha Vardhan Agarwal has been announced as the President-Elect of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) at the FICCI National Executive Committee Meeting held in New Delhi.

• Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan inaugurated the 2nd annual Indian Military Heritage Festival (IMHF) in New Delhi.

• The 3rd edition of the joint military exercise AUSTRAHIND between India and Australia began at the Foreign Training Node in Pune, Maharashtra.

• The 5th Edition of Vietnam Indian Bilateral Army Exercise “VINBAX 2024” commenced at Ambala, Haryana.
• India is set to receive its first of two guided-missile warships built in Russia by the end of this month (November 2024).
• The Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Navy will jointly conduct a command-level tri-service theatre exercise named 'Poorvi Prahar' along the India-China border.

• Israeli researchers have developed software that enables computers to process data directly in memory, bypassing the need for the central processing unit (CPU).
• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the first flight test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) on November 12, 2024.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

• Google announced a suite of initiatives at the AI Startups Summit in Bengaluru, targeting early-stage AI startups to help them build, grow, and scale AI-driven solutions using Google Cloud.
• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched India’s inaugural analog space mission in Leh, Ladakh, marking a pioneering step in the nation’s space exploration efforts.

• Zimbabwe has launched its second satellite, ZIMSAT –2, marking another significant stride in the country’s space programme.

• France is considering India’s Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) system to meet its military requirements and plans to conduct a detailed evaluation of the system.
• Scientists at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) Bengaluru reported the “first significant” results from the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) payload onboard the ADITYA-L1 Mission.

• Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, AOC-in-C Central Air Command, inaugurated the IAF C-295 Full Motion Simulator (FMS) on 11th November 2024 at Air Force Station Agra.
• The Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) of the P-7 Parachute System was handed over by DRDO’s Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra, to the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) on November 11, 2024.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS

• India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant and New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell are back in the top 10 of the ICC Men’s Test batting rankings after fine performances in the third match of their ICC World Test Championship series played in Mumbai.
• Arjun Erigaisi, the 21-year-old Indian Grandmaster from Warangal, Andhra Pradesh, has surged to world No. 2 in the live chess rankings, following an impressive win over Russian Grandmaster Alexey Sarana at the ongoing Chennai Grand Masters

• Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani claimed his 28th world title and seventh consecutive IBSF World Billiards Championship crown by defeating England’s Robert Hall 4-2 in Doha

• Tamil Nadu is expected to host the 2025 FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup in November-December 2025.
• U.S. tennis star Coco Gauff defeated Aryna Sabalenka, the world’s top-ranked player, with a scoreline of 7-6, 6-3, advancing to the finals of the 2024 WTA Finals in Riyadh
• The Indian women’s hockey team, led by newly appointed captain Salima Tete and vice-captain Navneet Kaur, is ready to defend its title at the Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024.

• V Pranav achieved a notable victory in the Chennai Grandmasters Tournament’s Challenger section, adding to Tamil Nadu's chess accolades.
• The International Cricket Council (ICC) awarded New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr and Pakistan’s Noman Ali as the ICC Players of the Month for October 2024.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: OBITUARIES

• Economist and Sanskrit scholar Bibek Debroy, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, passed away at the age of 69 in AIIMS, Delhi,