Current Affairs — 17 November 2024
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sun, 17 Nov 2024
CAQM invokes GRAP Stage-IV in Delhi-NCR as Delhi's AQI reaches 457
On 17 November 2024 in Delhi, the Commission for Air Quality Management invoked Stage-IV ('Severe+') of the Graded Response Action Plan across the NCR from 8 AM on 18 November.
Nigeria confers 'Grand Commander of the Order of Niger' on PM Modi
On 17 November 2024 at the State House in Abuja, Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu conferred the national award 'Grand Commander of the Order of Niger' on PM Modi.
PM Modi holds talks with Nigerian President Tinubu in Abuja; three MoUs signed
On 17 November 2024 in Abuja, PM Modi held official talks with Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his State Visit to Nigeria, and three MoUs were signed.
PIB explainer: Tata's Morigaon (Assam) semiconductor unit to make up to 48 million chips a day
On 17 November 2024, PIB described the ₹27,000-crore semiconductor unit of Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test Pvt Ltd at Morigaon, Assam, which is expected to make up to 48 million chips a day.
All-India average retail price of tomato falls 22.4% in a month
On 17 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Department of Consumer Affairs said the all-India average retail price of tomato fell 22.4% between 14 October and 14 November 2024.
Indian Navy's 25T bollard pull tug 'Yuvan' launched in Kolkata
On 17 November 2024 at Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd, Kolkata, the fourth 25-tonne bollard pull tug 'Yuvan' was launched and the keels of the fifth and sixth tugs were laid.
PM Modi addresses Indian community in Abuja on his first visit to Nigeria as Prime Minister
On 17 November 2024 in Abuja, PM Modi addressed the Indian diaspora in Nigeria on his first visit to the country as Prime Minister.
Domestic air passengers cross 5 lakh in a single day for the first time
On 17 November 2024, 5,05,412 domestic passengers flew in India in a single day, the first time the number crossed 5 lakh.
Dharmendra Pradhan meets Johns Hopkins University delegation; offshore campus in India discussed
On 17 November 2024, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met a Johns Hopkins University delegation led by its President Ronald J. Daniels, and an offshore JHU campus in India was discussed.
Dr Jitendra Singh begins three-day review of Namsai under Aspirational Districts Programme
On 17 November 2024 in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh began a three-day visit to review the district's progress under the Aspirational Districts Programme.