Current Affairs — 14 November 2024
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Thu, 14 Nov 2024
At CoP29, India speaks for Like-Minded Developing Countries: developed nations must mobilise at least $1.3 trillion a year
On 14 November 2024 at CoP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, India, speaking for the Like-Minded Developing Countries at the High-Level Ministerial on Climate Finance, said developed countries must provide and mobilise at least USD 1.3 trillion a year till 2030.
WPI inflation at 2.36% in October 2024
On 14 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Commerce Ministry said annual inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index was 2.36% (provisional) in October 2024.
Merchandise exports rise 17.23% to $39.20 billion in October 2024
On 14 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Commerce Ministry said merchandise exports in October 2024 were USD 39.20 billion, up 17.23% from October 2023.
CAQM invokes GRAP Stage-III in Delhi-NCR as AQI hits 424
On 14 November 2024 in Delhi, the CAQM sub-committee invoked Stage-III ('Severe') of the Graded Response Action Plan across the NCR from 8 AM on 15 November, after Delhi's AQI reached 424.
National Power Committee approves Uniform Protection Protocol for all users of the Indian grid
On 14 November 2024 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, the 15th National Power Committee meeting chaired by CEA Chairperson Ghansyam Prasad approved a Uniform Protection Protocol for users of the Indian grid, for pan-India implementation.
DRDO completes flight tests of Guided Pinaka Weapon System
On 14 November 2024, DRDO said it had successfully completed flight tests of the Guided Pinaka Weapon System as part of Provisional Staff Qualitative Requirements validation trials.
Piyush Goyal opens 43rd India International Trade Fair at Bharat Mandapam
On 14 November 2024 in New Delhi, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the 43rd India International Trade Fair at Bharat Mandapam, running from 14 to 27 November.
ANRF launches PAIR programme to pair research-nascent universities with top institutions
On 14 November 2024, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation announced the Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) programme, a hub-and-spoke mentorship model for universities.
DST launches Operation Dronagiri and the Integrated Geospatial Data Sharing Interface
On 14 November 2024, DST Secretary Abhay Karandikar launched Operation Dronagiri, a pilot under the National Geospatial Policy 2022, along with the Integrated Geospatial Data Sharing Interface (GDI).
Keel laid for the first of five Fleet Support Ships for the Indian Navy at Hindustan Shipyard
On 14 November 2024 at Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, Visakhapatnam, the keel of the first of five Fleet Support Ships for the Indian Navy was laid.
Seaplane demo launched at Umiam Lake, Meghalaya
On 14 November 2024 at Umiam Lake in Ri Bhoi district, Meghalaya, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu attended a seaplane demonstration launch.
Coast Guard holds regional pollution response exercise Re-PREX-24 at Paradip
From 12 to 14 November 2024 at Paradip, Odisha, the Indian Coast Guard held the Regional Level Pollution Response Exercise Re-PREX-24.
Children's Day: PM Modi pays homage to Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary
On 14 November 2024, observed in India as Children's Day (Bal Diwas), PM Modi paid homage to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary.