Teaching Current Affairs — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sat, 23 Nov 2024
Maharashtra Assembly results 2024: BJP wins 132 of 288 seats, Shiv Sena 57, NCP 41
On 23 November 2024, counting for the 288-seat Maharashtra Assembly showed the BJP as the single largest party with 132 seats, with allies Shiv Sena (57) and NCP (41), while the Opposition's Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress and NCP (SP) won 20, 16 and 10.
Jharkhand Assembly results 2024: JMM-led INDIA bloc wins 56 of 81; JMM's best-ever 34
On 23 November 2024, results for the 81-seat Jharkhand Assembly gave Chief Minister Hemant Soren's JMM-led INDIA bloc 56 seats, with the JMM winning 34 — its best performance — while the BJP-led NDA got 24.
National Gopal Ratna Awards 2024 announced; special award for North Eastern States added
On 23 November 2024, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying announced the National Gopal Ratna Awards 2024 winners, to be given on National Milk Day, 26 November, in New Delhi, and added a special award for North Eastern Region States.
India at COP29 Baku: LeadIT Summit co-chaired with Sweden, first five-year report, ISA call for 20x solar
On 23 November 2024, the Environment Ministry reported on India's side events at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, including the LeadIT Summit co-chaired by MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh and Sweden's Romina Pourmokhtari, where LeadIT's first five-year report was launched.
Manohar Lal flags off NTPC's green hydrogen buses at Leh — world's highest-altitude green hydrogen mobility project
On 23 November 2024 at Leh, Ladakh, Power Minister Manohar Lal flagged off NTPC's green hydrogen buses under a project with a 1.7 MW solar plant, an 80 kg/day hydrogen station and 5 buses at 3,650 m.
Amit Shah at NCDC's 91st General Council: five-year plan to raise sugar mill funding to ₹25,000 crore
On 23 November 2024 in New Delhi, Cooperation Minister Amit Shah addressed the 91st General Council meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) and proposed a five-year plan to raise sugar mills' funding to ₹25,000 crore.
Fri, 22 Nov 2024
PM Modi addresses News9 Global Summit in Stuttgart; 2024 marks 25 years of Indo-German Strategic Partnership
On 22 November 2024, PM Narendra Modi addressed the News9 Global Summit in Stuttgart, Germany, by video conference, noting that 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the Indo-German Strategic Partnership.
Perth Test, Day 1: India all out for 150, Bumrah's 4-17 leaves Australia 67/7
On 22 November 2024 in Perth, on the opening day of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, India were bowled out for 150 and stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah took 4 for 17 to reduce Australia to 67 for 7 at stumps.
82 young artists receive Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for 2022 and 2023
On 22 November 2024 at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, 82 young artists were conferred the Sangeet Natak Akademi's Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for 2022 and 2023.
Pradhan and Mandaviya launch World Bank's 'Jobs at Your Doorstep' report on six STARS states
On 22 November 2024 in New Delhi, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched the World Bank report 'Jobs at Your Doorstep: A Jobs Diagnostics for Young People in Six States'.
Tripartite MoU gives IMS-BHU grant-in-aid on the lines of new AIIMS under PMSSY
On 22 November 2024, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Health Minister J.P. Nadda witnessed a tripartite MoU among the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (IMS-BHU).
Thu, 21 Nov 2024
PM Modi becomes first Indian Prime Minister to address the Parliament of Guyana
On 21 November 2024 in Georgetown, PM Narendra Modi addressed the National Assembly of the Parliament of Guyana at a special session — the first Indian Prime Minister to do so.
World Fisheries Day 2024: 5th Marine Fisheries Census launched; Kerala best marine state, Telangana best inland
On 21 November 2024 in New Delhi, Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh marked World Fisheries Day by launching the 5th Marine Fisheries Census, a National Plan of Action on Sharks and other initiatives, and presenting awards to Kerala, Telangana and others.
Rajnath Singh at 11th ADMM-Plus in Vientiane: rule-based order, calls for ADMM-Plus climate defence strategy
On 21 November 2024 in Vientiane, Lao PDR, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the 11th ADMM-Plus that India stands for freedom of navigation and a rule-based order in the Indo-Pacific, and called for an ADMM-Plus Defence Strategy on Climate Change.
PM in Georgetown: tributes at Indian Arrival Monument, Gandhi statue and Arya Samaj monument; addresses Indian community
On 21 November 2024 in Georgetown, Guyana, PM Narendra Modi paid tributes at the Indian Arrival Monument, Mahatma Gandhi's statue and the Arya Samaj monument, and addressed the Indian community.
Bihar to host Khelo India Youth Games and Para Games in April 2025
On 21 November 2024, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced that Bihar will host the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 in April and, for the first time on the Summer Olympics model, the Khelo India Para Games in the same state.
Sea Vigil 24, fourth pan-India coastal defence exercise, concludes
On 21 November 2024, the fourth edition of the pan-India coastal defence exercise Sea Vigil 24 concluded after 36 hours, spanning India's 11,098 km coastline with over 21 agencies from six ministries.
President inaugurates 125th birth anniversary celebration of 'Utkal Keshari' Harekrushna Mahtab; stamp released
On 21 November 2024 in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 125th birth anniversary celebration of 'Utkal Keshari' Dr Harekrushna Mahtab and released a commemorative postage stamp.
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.
India beat China 1-0 in Rajgir to retain the Women's Asian Champions Trophy
On 20 November 2024 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar, India beat China 1-0 in the final of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy, with Deepika scoring in the 31st minute.
Polling ends in Maharashtra and Jharkhand Phase 2, along with by-polls in 15 seats and Nanded
On 20 November 2024, all 288 Maharashtra assembly seats voted in a single phase and 38 Jharkhand seats voted in Phase 2, concluding both assembly elections, the ECI said.
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.
Over 1.76 crore students take part in Project Veer Gatha 4.0
On 20 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Defence Ministry said over 1.76 crore school students from all 36 States and UTs had taken part in Project Veer Gatha 4.0.
EPFO adds 18.81 lakh net members in September 2024
On 20 November 2024 in New Delhi, the EPFO released provisional payroll data showing a net addition of 18.81 lakh members in September 2024, up 9.33% year on year.
Awaas Diwas 2024 marks eight years of PMAY-Gramin
On 20 November 2024, the Ministry of Rural Development marked Awaas Diwas, the 8th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, launched on 20 November 2016 in Agra.
PM Modi meets Suriname's President Santokhi and Dominica's PM Skerrit in Georgetown
On 20 November 2024 in Georgetown, Guyana, PM Modi met Suriname's President Chandrikapersad Santokhi and Dominica's PM Roosevelt Skerrit on the sidelines of the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit.
2nd India-Japan Joint Service Staff Talks conclude in New Delhi
On 20 November 2024 in New Delhi, the 2nd India-Japan Joint Service Staff Talks between HQ Integrated Defence Staff and the Joint Staff of Japan Self Defence Force concluded.