Current Affairs — 21 November 2024
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Thu, 21 Nov 2024
PM Modi becomes first Indian Prime Minister to address the Parliament of Guyana
On 21 November 2024 in Georgetown, PM Narendra Modi addressed the National Assembly of the Parliament of Guyana at a special session — the first Indian Prime Minister to do so.
World Fisheries Day 2024: 5th Marine Fisheries Census launched; Kerala best marine state, Telangana best inland
On 21 November 2024 in New Delhi, Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh marked World Fisheries Day by launching the 5th Marine Fisheries Census, a National Plan of Action on Sharks and other initiatives, and presenting awards to Kerala, Telangana and others.
Rajnath Singh at 11th ADMM-Plus in Vientiane: rule-based order, calls for ADMM-Plus climate defence strategy
On 21 November 2024 in Vientiane, Lao PDR, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the 11th ADMM-Plus that India stands for freedom of navigation and a rule-based order in the Indo-Pacific, and called for an ADMM-Plus Defence Strategy on Climate Change.
PM in Georgetown: tributes at Indian Arrival Monument, Gandhi statue and Arya Samaj monument; addresses Indian community
On 21 November 2024 in Georgetown, Guyana, PM Narendra Modi paid tributes at the Indian Arrival Monument, Mahatma Gandhi's statue and the Arya Samaj monument, and addressed the Indian community.
Bihar to host Khelo India Youth Games and Para Games in April 2025
On 21 November 2024, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced that Bihar will host the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 in April and, for the first time on the Summer Olympics model, the Khelo India Para Games in the same state.
Sea Vigil 24, fourth pan-India coastal defence exercise, concludes
On 21 November 2024, the fourth edition of the pan-India coastal defence exercise Sea Vigil 24 concluded after 36 hours, spanning India's 11,098 km coastline with over 21 agencies from six ministries.
President inaugurates 125th birth anniversary celebration of 'Utkal Keshari' Harekrushna Mahtab; stamp released
On 21 November 2024 in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 125th birth anniversary celebration of 'Utkal Keshari' Dr Harekrushna Mahtab and released a commemorative postage stamp.
BRO renovates 1956-built twin-tube Jawahar Tunnel in J&K; to open to public in December 2024
On 21 November 2024, the Border Roads Organisation said it had renovated the 1956-built, 2.5 km twin-tube Jawahar Tunnel through the Pir Panjal range in Jammu & Kashmir, to open for the public in December 2024.
President Murmu attends Koti Deepotsavam-2024 at NTR Stadium, Hyderabad
On 21 November 2024, President Droupadi Murmu graced the Koti Deepotsavam-2024 at the NTR Stadium in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Five coal mines put up on Day 1 of 10th round of commercial coal mine auction
On 21 November 2024, forward e-auctions under the 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions began, with 5 coal mines put up for auction on the first day.
Telecom data for September 2024: 1,059.97 million active wireless subscribers; 13.32 million MNP requests
On 21 November 2024, telecom subscription data as on 30 September 2024 showed 1,059.97 million active wireless subscribers and 13.32 million mobile number portability requests during the month.