SF Prep Notes

Current Affairs — 29 December 2024

Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.

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6 news · 25 MCQs

Sun, 29 Dec 2024

🏅 Other Sports 📍 Maharashtra Important

Haryana Steelers win maiden Pro Kabaddi League title, beating Patna Pirates 32-23 in Season 11 final

Haryana Steelers beat Patna Pirates 32-23 in the PKL Season 11 final at Balewadi, Pune, on 29 December 2024.

For: State PSC · State Police · State Staff Selection +2 4 MCQs
🌐 Agreements & MoUs 📍 India Important

India-Australia ECTA completes two years: export utilisation at 79%, CECA talks at 10 rounds

The Commerce Ministry reviewed two years of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement on 29 December 2024.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 4 MCQs
🕯️ Obituaries 📍 United States Important

Jimmy Carter, 39th US President and 2002 Nobel Peace laureate, dies at 100; Haryana's Carterpuri recalls 1978 visit

Former US President Jimmy Carter died at his home in Plains, Georgia, on 29 December 2024, aged 100.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 4 MCQs
🏅 Cricket 📍 Australia Important

Jasprit Bumrah reaches 200 Test wickets at MCG: fastest Indian by balls, first to the mark with a sub-20 average

Jasprit Bumrah took his 200th Test wicket, Travis Head, on day four of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne on 29 December 2024.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 5 MCQs
🎭 Festivals & Events 📍 Odisha Important

Odisha sanctions additional ₹50 lakh for Bargarh's Dhanu Yatra, plans UNESCO heritage bid

Odisha Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj announced new support for the Dhanu Yatra on 29 December 2024.

For: State PSC · State Police · State Staff Selection +2 4 MCQs
🔬 IT, AI & Digital 📍 Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu: mini TIDEL Park opens at Milavittan, Thoothukudi, the first in the State's south

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated a ₹32.50 crore mini TIDEL Park at Milavittan, Thoothukudi, on 29 December 2024.

For: State PSC · Judiciary 4 MCQs