Current Affairs — 03 November 2024
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sun, 03 Nov 2024
PM lauds WHO-recognised 17.7% decline in India's TB incidence
On 3 November 2024, PM Narendra Modi lauded India's progress against tuberculosis after the WHO recognised a 17.7% reduction in TB incidence from 2015 to 2023.
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan concludes Algeria visit; India and Algeria sign defence cooperation memorandum
On 3 November 2024, CDS Gen Anil Chauhan concluded a four-day visit to Algeria (31 October–3 November), during which India and Algeria signed a memorandum on defence cooperation.
PM extends wishes on Assam's Bhasha Gaurav Saptah after Assamese gets classical status
On 3 November 2024, PM Narendra Modi extended best wishes on Assam's Bhasha Gaurav Saptah, a week-long celebration marking Assamese being conferred Classical Language status.
Kedarnath and Yamunotri portals close for winter on Bhai Dooj
On 3 November 2024 in Uttarakhand, the portals of Kedarnath and Yamunotri temples were closed for the winter on Bhai Dooj.
Punjab paddy procurement reaches 85.41 LMT in KMS 2024-25
On 3 November 2024, the Centre said FCI and state agencies had procured 85.41 LMT of paddy in Punjab in KMS 2024-25 as of 2 November.
Coal India marks 50th Foundation Day; mascot 'Angara' unveiled
On 3 November 2024 at its headquarters in Kolkata, Coal India Limited marked its 50th Foundation Day, where Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy launched the Golden Jubilee logo and unveiled the mascot 'Angara'.
GRAP enforcement in Delhi-NCR for 15–31 October 2024 reported
On 3 November 2024, the Environment Ministry reported on actions taken in Delhi-NCR under Stages I and II of the revised GRAP from 15 to 31 October 2024.
PM Modi congratulates Duma Boko on election as President of Botswana
On 3 November 2024, PM Narendra Modi congratulated Duma Boko on his election as the President of Botswana.
Sonowal attends 78th Foundation Day of Assam Medical College in Dibrugarh
On 3 November 2024 in Dibrugarh, Assam, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal attended the 78th Foundation Day of Assam Medical College & Hospital and the 62nd Foundation Day of Dibru College as chief guest.
'Kaveri Meets Ganga' festival continues at Kartavya Path under Amrit Parampara
On 3 November 2024 in Delhi, the Ministry of Culture's 'Kaveri Meets Ganga' festival, the first in its Amrit Parampara series, held its second day at Kartavya Path and CCRT Dwarka.