Current Affairs — 26 November 2024
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Tue, 26 Nov 2024
BAHS 2024 released on National Milk Day: milk output 239.30 million tonnes in 2023-24
On 26 November 2024 (National Milk Day) in New Delhi, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh released Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024, putting 2023-24 milk production at 239.30 million tonnes.
HLC under Amit Shah approves ₹1,115.67 crore, including ₹1,000-crore landslide mitigation project in 15 States
On 26 November 2024, the Home Ministry said a High-Level Committee chaired by Amit Shah approved ₹1,115.67 crore for disaster mitigation and capacity-building projects, including a ₹1,000-crore National Landslide Risk Mitigation project in 15 States.
India marks 75 years of the Constitution's adoption at Samvidhan Sadan; coin, stamp and books released
On 26 November 2024 (Constitution Day), President Droupadi Murmu led the commemoration of 75 years of the Constitution's adoption in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi.
Digital Life Certificates cross 1 crore in DLC Campaign 3.0
On 26 November 2024 in New Delhi, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said Digital Life Certificates generated under the nationwide DLC Campaign 3.0 had crossed the one crore mark.
Amit Shah at NAFSCOB Diamond Jubilee: goal of district cooperative banks in 80% of districts in 5 years
On 26 November 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Cooperation Minister Amit Shah attended the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of NAFSCOB and a national meeting of Rural Cooperative Banks.
PM releases Annual Report of the Indian Judiciary 2023-24 at Supreme Court's Constitution Day event
On 26 November 2024 in New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi attended the Supreme Court's Constitution Day programme and released the Annual Report of the Indian Judiciary 2023-24.
Eight startups selected for support under National Quantum Mission and NM-ICPS
On 26 November 2024 in New Delhi, Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced the selection of eight startups for support under the National Quantum Mission and the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems.
India signs the Final Act of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty
On 26 November 2024, the Commerce Ministry said India had signed the Final Act of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty, adopted by WIPO member states after nearly two decades of talks.
3rd India–Tanzania Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meets in Goa
On 26 November 2024 in Goa, India and Tanzania held the third Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting to expand defence ties.
CEA recognises Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine technology under the Hydro category
On 26 November 2024, the Power Ministry said the Central Electricity Authority had recognised indigenously developed Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine (SHKT) technology under the Hydro category.
Coal Ministry seeks public comments on draft Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024
On 26 November 2024, the Ministry of Coal invited public comments on the draft Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, by 27 December 2024.
DPIIT signs two-year MoU with WinZO to support 2,000+ interactive entertainment startups
On 26 November 2024, DPIIT signed a two-year MoU with social gaming platform WinZO to support over 2,000 interactive entertainment startups, innovators and students.