MBA Entrance (XAT, CMAT, MAT) Current Affairs — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Mon, 25 Nov 2024
Cabinet approves One Nation One Subscription: ~₹6,000 crore for nationwide access to research journals
On 25 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved One Nation One Subscription, a new Central Sector Scheme of about ₹6,000 crore for 2025–2027 giving government institutions access to international research journals.
Cabinet approves National Mission on Natural Farming with ₹2,481-crore outlay
On 25 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved the National Mission on Natural Farming as a standalone Centrally Sponsored Scheme with an outlay of ₹2,481 crore till 2025-26.
Cabinet approves ₹1,435-crore PAN 2.0 Project of the Income Tax Department
On 25 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved the Income Tax Department's PAN 2.0 Project at a cost of ₹1,435 crore.
Sun, 24 Nov 2024
Thu, 21 Nov 2024
Wed, 20 Nov 2024
India and Guyana sign ten MoUs as PM Modi holds talks with President Irfaan Ali
On 20 November 2024 at the State House in Georgetown, PM Modi held talks with Guyana's President Irfaan Ali; ten MoUs were signed during the visit.
Nafithromycin, India's first indigenous antibiotic, launched for drug-resistant pneumonia
On 20 November 2024 in India, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched Nafithromycin, the country's first indigenous antibiotic, marketed by Wockhardt as 'Miqnaf'.
2nd India-CARICOM Summit in Georgetown: PM Modi offers a seven-point plan
On 20 November 2024 in Georgetown, Guyana, PM Modi and Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell (CARICOM Chair) chaired the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit, where Modi offered a seven-point plan.
PM Modi receives Guyana's and Dominica's highest awards; Barbados announces its Honorary Order of Freedom
On 20 November 2024 in Georgetown, Guyana, PM Modi received Guyana's 'Order of Excellence' and the 'Dominica Award of Honour', and Barbados announced its 'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados' for him.
Tue, 19 Nov 2024
At G20 Rio, PM Modi says India was the first G20 country to meet its Paris commitments
On 19 November 2024 at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, PM Modi addressed the session on Sustainable Development and Energy Transition.
2nd India-Australia Annual Summit held in Rio; Renewable Energy Partnership launched
On 19 November 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, PM Modi and Australian PM Anthony Albanese held the 2nd India-Australia Annual Summit on the sidelines of the G20 Summit.
Mon, 18 Nov 2024
G20 Rio Summit opens; PM Modi addresses session on fighting hunger and poverty
On 18 November 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, PM Modi addressed the opening session of the G20 Summit on 'Social Inclusion and the Fight against Hunger and Poverty'.
India and Italy announce Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029 at G20 Rio
On 18 November 2024 at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, PM Modi and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni announced the India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029.
Sun, 17 Nov 2024
Nigeria confers 'Grand Commander of the Order of Niger' on PM Modi
On 17 November 2024 at the State House in Abuja, Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu conferred the national award 'Grand Commander of the Order of Niger' on PM Modi.
PM Modi holds talks with Nigerian President Tinubu in Abuja; three MoUs signed
On 17 November 2024 in Abuja, PM Modi held official talks with Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his State Visit to Nigeria, and three MoUs were signed.
Fri, 15 Nov 2024
India and Japan sign Memorandum of Implementation to co-develop UNICORN masts for Indian Navy
On 15 November 2024 at the Embassy of India in Tokyo, India and Japan signed a Memorandum of Implementation for co-development of UNICORN masts for Indian Navy ships.
First trilateral power transaction: Nepal starts exporting power to Bangladesh through the Indian grid
On 15 November 2024, India, Nepal and Bangladesh jointly inaugurated, in a virtual event, the first trilateral power flow from Nepal to Bangladesh through the Indian grid.
Thu, 14 Nov 2024
Wed, 13 Nov 2024
Government approves first all-women battalion of CISF
On 13 November 2024, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government has approved the first all-women battalion of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
CCPA issues guidelines against misleading advertisements by coaching centres
On 13 November 2024, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued the Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisement in Coaching Sector, 2024.
India's renewable capacity stands at 203.18 GW (Oct 2024), over 46% of installed capacity
On 13 November 2024, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said India's renewable energy capacity stood at 203.18 GW as of October 2024, more than 46.3% of total installed capacity of 452.69 GW.
Tue, 12 Nov 2024
WIPO report: India in top 10 for patents, trademarks and industrial designs
On 12 November 2024, the Commerce Ministry said WIPO's World Intellectual Property Indicators 2024 place India among the top 10 countries for patents, trademarks and industrial designs.
Retail inflation rises to 6.21% in October 2024
On 12 November 2024, the Statistics Ministry said year-on-year CPI inflation for October 2024 was 6.21%, with food inflation at 10.87%.
Sat, 09 Nov 2024
Navika Sagar Parikrama II: INSV Tarini reaches Fremantle, Australia
On 9 November 2024, INSV Tarini, on the Navika Sagar Parikrama II circumnavigation with Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A, arrived at Fremantle, Australia, its first port after leaving Goa.
QS Asia Rankings 2025: IIT Delhi tops Indian list at 44th; India has most ranked institutions
On 9 November 2024, the Education Ministry said India has two institutions in the top 50 and seven in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025, led by IIT Delhi at 44th.
Fri, 08 Nov 2024
Thu, 07 Nov 2024
Wed, 06 Nov 2024
PM Modi congratulates Donald Trump on US presidential election victory
On 6 November 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election and later spoke to him by phone.
Cabinet approves PM-Vidyalaxmi for collateral-free education loans
On 6 November 2024, the Union Cabinet approved PM-Vidyalaxmi, a new Central Sector scheme for collateral-free, guarantor-free education loans to students admitted to top higher education institutions.