Weekly Current Affairs (3rd November to 9th November 2024)

Weekly Current Affairs (3rd November to 9th November 2024)

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Category : National Published on: November 10 2024

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  • The 352nd Governing Body meeting of the ILO is currently underway in Geneva.
  • The NCSC has launched a revamped e-grievance management portal to streamline the handling of complaints.
  • Coal India Limited commemorates its 50th Foundation Day with a vision for a developed India—"Viksit Bharat."
  • The Union Government has announced the launch of the Tulip brand, aimed at promoting products made by marginalized communities.
  • The government has launched the Namo Drone Didi Scheme to provide drones to Women Self Help Groups under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana with an outlay of ₹1,261 crore.
  • Khurja Super Thermal Power Project has been successfully connected to the National Grid, this project is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
  • IREL and UKTMP signed an agreement to form a joint venture for titanium slag production in Odisha.
  • SAIL's Bokaro Steel Plant has signed an MoU with RITES for rail connectivity projects.
  • The government will launch the Digital India Common Service Center (DICSC) project to bridge the digital divide in rural India by setting up 4,740 centers across 10 districts, starting with Pilibhit and Gorakhpur.
  • The Ministry of Labour & Employment signed an MoU with Cygnus Ujala Group, witnessed by Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
  • The 7th Session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly begins in New Delhi to discuss global solar energy initiatives.
  • President Droupadi Murmu was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at INS Hansa in Goa.
  • CDS General Anil Chauhan inaugurates the 2nd Edition of the Indian Military Heritage Festival.
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