Current Affairs — 27 November 2024
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 27 Nov 2024
Annapurna Devi launches 'Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat' campaign and Child Marriage Free Bharat Portal
On 27 November 2024 in New Delhi, Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi launched the national 'Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat' campaign and the Child Marriage Free Bharat Portal.
India rises 11 places to 49th in Network Readiness Index 2024
On 27 November 2024, the Department of Telecommunications said India rose 11 places to 49th of 133 economies in the Network Readiness Index 2024, from 60th in 2023.
Army Chief presents President's Colours to four Mechanised Infantry battalions at Ahilyanagar
On 27 November 2024 at the Mechanised Infantry Centre and School, Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi presented the President's Colours to four Mechanised Infantry battalions.
12th International Tourism Mart inaugurated in Kaziranga, Assam
On 27 November 2024, Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the 12th International Tourism Mart in Kaziranga, Assam, with Chief Ministers Himanta Biswa Sarma and Pema Khandu.
E-Daakhil consumer complaint portal now operational in all States and UTs
On 27 November 2024, the Department of Consumer Affairs said the E-Daakhil portal for online consumer complaints is now operational in every State and UT, after its launch in Ladakh on 22 November 2024.
India proposes a dedicated multilateral fund under the plastic pollution treaty at INC-5
On 27 November 2024 at INC-5 in Busan, Republic of Korea, India proposed a dedicated multilateral fund under the new plastic pollution treaty to give grant-based finance to developing countries.
Nine coal mines auctioned in 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions
On 27 November 2024, the Ministry of Coal said nine coal mines were successfully auctioned in the 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions, at an average revenue share of 17.44%.
CAQM's 19th meeting tightens action on construction and demolition dust in NCR
On 27 November 2024, the 19th meeting of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR, chaired by Rajesh Verma, delegated its Section 14 powers to NCR pollution control boards to act against construction and demolition dust violations.
Second edition of tri-services Defence Datathon concludes at CDM, Secunderabad
On 27 November 2024, the College of Defence Management, Secunderabad, Telangana, concluded the second edition of the Defence Datathon, a tri-services data analytics competition.
Yuva Sangam Phase V begins with Bihar–Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh–Uttar Pradesh tours
On 27 November 2024, the Ministry of Education said Yuva Sangam Phase V had begun, with 44 delegates from Bihar touring Karnataka and 50 from Andhra Pradesh touring Uttar Pradesh.
43rd India International Trade Fair concludes; Puducherry wins gold among States/UTs
On 27 November 2024 in New Delhi, the 43rd India International Trade Fair concluded, with Puducherry winning the gold medal in the States and Union Territories category.
Tranche IV of critical and strategic mineral block auctions completed
On 27 November 2024, the Ministry of Mines said it had completed Tranche IV of critical and strategic mineral block auctions with two more blocks in Jharkhand and Maharashtra.