Current Affairs — 02 December 2024
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Mon, 02 Dec 2024
India–Malaysia joint military exercise Harimau Shakti 2024 begins at Bentong
On 2 December 2024, in Malaysia, the 4th edition of the India–Malaysia joint military exercise Harimau Shakti began at Bentong camp, Pahang district.
Ratapani notified as Madhya Pradesh's eighth tiger reserve
On 2 December 2024, in Madhya Pradesh, the state government notified Ratapani forest in Raisen district as the state's eighth tiger reserve.
Coal Ministry announces selected applicants under coal gasification incentive scheme
On 2 December 2024, in India, the Ministry of Coal announced the selected applicants under Categories I and III of the Financial Incentive Scheme for coal and lignite gasification.
India speaks at CoP16 Ministerial Dialogue on Drought Resilience in Riyadh
On 2 December 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav delivered India's statement at the Ministerial Dialogue on Drought Resilience at UNCCD CoP16.
Akal Takht pronounces 'tankhah' for Sukhbir Badal, withdraws Parkash Singh Badal's Fakhr-e-Qaum title
On 2 December 2024, in Amritsar, Punjab, the Akal Takht pronounced religious punishment for Sukhbir Singh Badal and withdrew the Fakhr-e-Qaum title given to the late Parkash Singh Badal.
Piyush Goyal addresses inaugural session of CII Partnership Summit 2024
On 2 December 2024, in New Delhi, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal addressed the inaugural session of the CII Partnership Summit 2024.
MEA calls breach of Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala 'deeply regrettable'
On 2 December 2024, in Agartala, Tripura, protesters breached the premises of the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission, which India's Ministry of External Affairs called deeply regrettable.
PM lauds PRAGATI after Oxford Saïd Business School–Gates Foundation study
On 2 December 2024, in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the PRAGATI platform, welcoming its recognition in a study by Oxford Saïd Business School and the Gates Foundation.
PSA chairs brainstorming on collaborations under National One Health Mission
On 2 December 2024, in India, Principal Scientific Adviser Prof Ajay Sood chaired a brainstorming session on collaborations with multilateral organisations under the National One Health Mission.
Italian Minister Adolfo Urso calls on Jitendra Singh on science and space cooperation
On 2 December 2024, in India, Italian Minister Adolfo Urso called on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh to discuss extending India–Italy cooperation in science, technology and space.