November 2024

National News (India):

• GST Collection: India’s GST revenue for November 2024 was set to surpass ₹1.87 lakh crore, the second highest ever.¹
• Cyclone Threat: A deep depression in the Bay of Bengal intensified, with a cyclone likely to hit the Tamil Nadu coast, bringing heavy rains until November 30.²
• Google India MD for Devices: Google appointed Mitul Shah as its managing director for devices in India, focusing on Pixel smartphone sales.³
• India Wins Test Series vs. Australia: India secured a 2-1 Test series victory against Australia, boosting momentum for the ICC Test Championship.
• Sambhal Violence: Violence erupted in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, over an ASI survey, resulting in 4 deaths and many injuries.⁴
• ED Raids in Bank Loan Fraud: The Enforcement Directorate conducted multiple raids in Delhi investigating a ₹1,400 crore bank loan fraud case involving Kwality Ltd.⁵
• National Campaign to End Child Marriages: Union Minister Annpurna Devi launched the “Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat” campaign.⁶
• J&K Online RTI Portal: Jammu and Kashmir launched an online RTI portal to enhance transparency and accountability.⁷
• International Tourism Mart: The 12th International Tourism Mart kicked off in Kaziranga, Assam, to promote North Eastern India’s tourism.⁸
• Ashwini Vaishnaw Advocates Stronger Laws: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw advocated for stronger laws to curb vulgar social media content.⁹
• Indian Railways High-Speed Trains: Indian Railways is set to design and manufacture high-speed trains domestically, as announced by the Railway Minister.¹⁰
• Gujarat Leads in Rooftop Solar: Gujarat led in Rooftop Solar System installations under the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.¹¹
• India & Canada Bilateral Ties: India and Canada remained in touch regarding the state of bilateral ties.¹²
• Nuclear Energy’s Pivotal Role: NITI Aayog Member VK Saraswat emphasized nuclear energy’s pivotal role in India’s energy transition.¹³
• Permanent UNSC Membership Priority: EAM S. Jaishankar stated that the government accords the highest priority to getting permanent membership in an expanded UNSC.
• ESIC-Ayushman Bharat Convergence: ESIC worked on convergence with Ayushman Bharat PMJAY to boost healthcare access.¹⁴
• Parliament Adjourned: Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned amid uproar by the Opposition over various issues.
• President Murmu on India’s Defence: President Droupadi Murmu emphasized that India’s defense capabilities have captured worldwide attention due to innovation and self-reliance.¹⁵
• India’s Growth Attracts Investment: Union Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India’s growth across sectors makes it an attractive destination for international commerce, research, and investment.
• Maharashtra Assembly Elections: BJP recorded a historic win in Maharashtra, with all sitting MLAs from Nashik district winning for the second consecutive time.
• Jharkhand Elections: The JMM-led alliance achieved victory again in the Jharkhand Elections 2024.
• Mumbai Smog: A thick layer of smog engulfed the Mumbai region, with air quality remaining ‘Poor’.
• Women Candidates in Maharashtra: 21 women candidates won in the Maharashtra elections out of 288 assembly constituencies.¹⁶
• India Rejects Climate Finance Package: India rejected a USD 300 billion climate finance package for the Global South.¹⁷
• UP Raebareli Accident: A car rammed into a stationary tractor in Raebareli, UP, killing 3 and injuring 8.¹⁸
• International News:
• UN Chemical Weapons Remembrance: The UN marked the Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare, calling for global action to eliminate chemical weapons.¹⁹
• Desertification Reversal Hope: Experts expressed hope that the devastating trend of desertification can be reversed.
• Sudan Humanitarian Crisis: The humanitarian crisis in Sudan deepened due to ongoing civil war, leading to widespread food insecurity.²⁰
• Maya Train Benefits Questioned: Alicia Pech, an indigenous craftsperson, highlighted that Mexico’s Maya Train has yet to deliver promised benefits.
• Climate Crisis Impact: The climate crisis continued to cause devastation globally, with super typhoons, storms, wildfires, and floods.
• Sudanese Women Call for Solidarity: Sudanese women and human rights defenders called for solidarity to stop the bloodshed in their country.²¹
• US Envoy-in-Waiting Criticizes UN: A US envoy-in-waiting blasted the UN as corrupt and threatened funding cuts.²²
• Lebanon Ceasefire: The final repatriation flight for Brazilians escaping conflict in Lebanon touched down as a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took hold.²³
• Devastating Atlantic Hurricane Season: The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season concluded, marked by record-setting storms and massive economic damage.²⁴
• Russia Cyber War Allegation: Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden alleged that Russia was likely to wage a cyber war on the UK.
• US Listeria Outbreak: A listeria outbreak in the US killed an infant and prompted a recall of meat products.²⁵
• UK Plans to Hire EU Negotiator: The UK planned to hire an EU negotiator to ‘reset’ relations.²⁶
• France No ‘Red Lines’ on Ukraine: French foreign minister indicated no ‘red lines’ in support for Ukraine.²⁷
• UK Heavy Snowfall: The UK experienced heavy snowfall due to ‘Storm Berh’.²⁸
• Bangladesh High Court on ISKCON: The Bangladesh High Court refused to intervene on an ISKCON issue.²⁹
• Masato Kanda Elected ADB President: Masato Kanda was elected as the new President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).³⁰
• Sri Lanka Severe Weather: Sri Lanka continued to face severe weather conditions due to a deep depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal.
• Donald Trump Nominates Keith Kellogg: US President-elect Donald Trump nominated retired General Keith Kellogg as special envoy to Ukraine & Russia.³¹
• BNP Urges Yunus to Foster Unity: BNP urged Professor Muhammad Yunus to foster national unity amid rising tensions in Bangladesh.³²
• Namibia Elections: Namibia kicked off its 8th Presidential & National Assembly Elections.
• Rohit Sharma on India-Australia Relations: Rohit Sharma hailed India-Australia relations at the Australian Parliament.³³
• PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen in Syed Modi International: PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen entered the quarterfinals of Singles events at the Syed Modi International tournament.³⁴
• Men’s Junior Asia Cup: India faced Japan in the Men’s Junior Asia Cup in Oman.
• Pro Kabaddi League: UP Yoddhas were set to face Jaipur Pink Panthers in the Pro Kabaddi League.

Jasprit Bumrah ICC Ranking: Pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah reclaimed the Number One Spot in ICC Rankings.³⁵