Current Affairs — 11 December 2024
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 11 Dec 2024
President confers National Panchayat Awards 2024 on 45 awardees
On 11 December 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Panchayat Awards 2024 on 45 awardees - 42 Panchayats and 3 capacity building institutes.
Steel cut for Navy's second Fleet Support Ship at L&T Kattupalli
On 11 December 2024, at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu, steel was cut for the second of five Fleet Support Ships being built for the Indian Navy.
Khelo India Winter Games 2025: Leh in January, Gulmarg in February
On 11 December 2024, in India, the dates of the Khelo India Winter Games were announced: Ladakh will host the ice events from 23 to 27 January 2025 and Jammu & Kashmir the snow events from 22 to 25 February 2025.
Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2024 begins at 51 centres
On 11 December 2024, in India, the Grand Finale of the 7th Smart India Hackathon began concurrently at 51 centres, virtually inaugurated by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Vice President opens India Maritime Heritage Conclave 2024 at Yashobhoomi
On 11 December 2024, at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed the inaugural session of the two-day India Maritime Heritage Conclave 2024, organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
PM releases 21-volume compendium of Subramania Bharati's complete works
On 11 December 2024, at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi released a 21-volume compendium of the complete works of Tamil poet and freedom fighter Subramania Bharati on his birth anniversary.
India's RE installed capacity reaches 213.70 GW, up 14.2% year-on-year
On 11 December 2024, in India, MNRE reported that India's total renewable energy installed capacity reached 213.70 GW as of November 2024, a 14.2% year-on-year rise, with solar growing 30.2%.
PM condoles demise of legendary Gujarati singer Purushottam Upadhyay
On 11 December 2024, in India, PM Narendra Modi condoled the demise of legendary Gujarati singer Purushottam Upadhyay.
Environment Ministry marks International Mountain Day 2024 with 'Youth for the Himalaya'
On 11 December 2024, in India, the Environment Ministry with IUCN and the G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment marked International Mountain Day 2024 with the event 'Youth for the Himalaya: Innovate, Inspire, Impact'.
Centre lowers wheat stock limits until 31 March 2025
On 11 December 2024, in India, the Centre revised wheat stock limits applicable until 31 March 2025, cutting the limit for traders and wholesalers from 2,000 MT to 1,000 MT.