Current Affairs — 13 November 2024
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 13 Nov 2024
Government approves first all-women battalion of CISF
On 13 November 2024, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government has approved the first all-women battalion of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
PM Modi lays foundation stone of AIIMS Darbhanga, Bihar's second AIIMS
On 13 November 2024 in Darbhanga, Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of AIIMS Darbhanga, the second AIIMS in Bihar after AIIMS Patna.
Jharkhand Phase I polling in 43 seats and by-polls in 31 assembly seats plus Wayanad conclude peacefully
On 13 November 2024 in Jharkhand, polling in 43 assembly constituencies in Phase I concluded peacefully, along with by-polls in 31 assembly constituencies across 10 states and the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in Kerala.
CCPA issues guidelines against misleading advertisements by coaching centres
On 13 November 2024, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued the Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisement in Coaching Sector, 2024.
India's renewable capacity stands at 203.18 GW (Oct 2024), over 46% of installed capacity
On 13 November 2024, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said India's renewable energy capacity stood at 203.18 GW as of October 2024, more than 46.3% of total installed capacity of 452.69 GW.
PM launches development projects worth ₹12,100 crore in Bihar
On 13 November 2024 in Darbhanga, Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, laid the foundation stone of and dedicated to the nation development projects worth ₹12,100 crore.
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan chairs 35th Tri-services Commanders' Conference at Kochi
On 13 November 2024 in Kochi, Kerala, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan chaired the 35th Triservices Commanders' Conference (TSTCC) at Southern Naval Command.
TRAI hosts 25th meeting of South Asian Telecommunication Regulators' Council
On 13 November 2024 in New Delhi, the 25th meeting of the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators' Council (SATRC-25), hosted by TRAI from 11 to 13 November, concluded.
Defence Space Agency conducts maiden 'Antariksha Abhyas-2024' space exercise
On 13 November 2024, the Defence Space Agency of HQ Integrated Defence Staff concluded the maiden Space Table Top Exercise 'Antariksha Abhyas-2024', held from 11 to 13 November.
Mines Ministry signs MoU with International Energy Agency on critical minerals
On 13 November 2024 at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, the Ministry of Mines signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Energy Agency (IEA) on cooperation in critical minerals.
President Murmu inaugurates Swami Vivekananda Vidya Mandir at Silvassa
On 13 November 2024 in Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Swami Vivekananda Vidya Mandir, Zanda Chowk, and addressed a public function.