Weekly Current Affairs (10th November to 16th November 2024)

Weekly Current Affairs (10th November to 16th November 2024)

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Category : National Published on: November 17 2024

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  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 1st Bodoland Mahotsav in New Delhi, a two-day event focusing on language, literature, and culture.
  • LG Ladakh, Brigadier BD Mishra, inaugurated the 4th LG Horse Polo Cup 2024 at the newly constructed Polo Stadium in Drass, marking a significant event for sports and youth development in the region.
  • Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri JP Nadda, launched the "Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry" with a ₹500 crore budget to boost manufacturing, skill development, and infrastructure in the medical device sector.
  • NTPC inaugurated the world’s first CO₂-to-methanol conversion plant at its Vindhyachal facility on 8th November 2024, marking its 50th Raising Day.
  • Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan inaugurated the 2nd edition of the Indian Military Heritage Festival in New Delhi.
  • The 83rd Indian Roads Congress session has begun in Raipur, focusing on road safety and infrastructure development.
  • The 5th EMRS National Cultural and Literary Fest 2024 is being organized to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Lord Birsa Munda.
  • The Coal Ministry launched the 'Mine Opening Permission Module' on the Single Window Clearance System (SWCS) portal, aiming to streamline and accelerate the approval process for opening coal mines.
  • A C-295 aircraft simulator facility was launched at the Agra Air Force Station to enhance pilot training in realistic environments, simulating various mission scenarios.
  • President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Swami Vivekananda Vidya Mandir in Silvassa on November 13, 2024.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated various development works worth approximately Rs 12,100 crore in Darbhanga, Bihar on 13 November 2024.
  • The 25th meeting of the South Asian Telecom Regulatory Council (SATRC-25) was held in New Delhi from November 11 to 13, 2024.
  • Dominica has announced to give the highest national honor to PM Modi for his contribution during Covid-19.
  • The 16th edition of the India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) begins in Hyderabad.
  • Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal released the book ‘Maa-Mother,’ authored by Dr. Davendra Kumar Dhodawat.
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