Current Affairs — 06 November 2024
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 06 Nov 2024
PM Modi congratulates Donald Trump on US presidential election victory
On 6 November 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election and later spoke to him by phone.
Cabinet approves PM-Vidyalaxmi for collateral-free education loans
On 6 November 2024, the Union Cabinet approved PM-Vidyalaxmi, a new Central Sector scheme for collateral-free, guarantor-free education loans to students admitted to top higher education institutions.
Jitendra Singh felicitates 21 International Seabed Authority trainees at MoES
On 6 November 2024 at the Ministry of Earth Sciences, New Delhi, Union Minister Jitendra Singh felicitated 21 trainees nominated by the International Seabed Authority after training at NIOT Chennai and NCPOR Goa.
CCEA approves ₹10,700 crore equity infusion in FCI
On 6 November 2024, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved infusion of ₹10,700 crore equity in the Food Corporation of India for working capital in 2024-25, by converting Ways and Means Advance to equity.
Fisheries Department notifies Tuna Cluster in Andaman and Nicobar Islands under PMMSY
On 6 November 2024, the Department of Fisheries notified the development of a Tuna Cluster in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana.
ECI agencies seize ₹558 crore in Maharashtra, Jharkhand polls and bypolls
On 6 November 2024, the Election Commission said its agencies had seized ₹558 crore worth of cash, freebies, liquor, drugs and precious metals in the Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections and bypolls.
India, ADB sign $200 million loan for Uttarakhand urban services
On 6 November 2024, the Government of India and the Asian Development Bank signed a $200 million loan for the Uttarakhand Livability Improvement Project to upgrade water supply, sanitation, urban mobility and other urban services.
21st India–US Military Cooperation Group meeting held in New Delhi
On 5–6 November 2024 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, the 21st India–US Military Cooperation Group meeting was held, co-chaired by CISC Lt Gen JP Mathew and US INDOPACOM Deputy Commander Lt Gen Joshua M Rudd.
PM condoles Hardoi road accident deaths, announces ex-gratia
On 6 November 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the loss of lives in a road accident in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, and announced ex-gratia from the PM's National Relief Fund.
3rd Indian Space Conclave in New Delhi focuses on satcom and global partnerships
On 6 November 2024 in New Delhi, MoS Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani addressed the 3rd Indian Space Conclave, organised by the Indian Space Association (ISpA).