Current Affairs One - Liner : 20th November 2024

The government reconstituted the Inter-State Council (ISC) on November 11, 2024, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as chairman. The council includes all state Chief Ministers and nine Union Ministers, aiming to enhance Centre-State and interstate coordination and cooperation.

The NITI Aayog organized a symposium on "Green Transition in States" on November 11, 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The event aimed to help states develop their own Green Transition Roadmaps and align with India's goals of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 and becoming a developed nation by 2047.
The National Workshop on PMAY-U 2.0 was inaugurated by Union Minister Manohar Lal on November 18, 2024, in New Delhi. It aimed to discuss implementation strategies for affordable urban housing and introduced the Affordable Rental Housing scheme. Over 250 officials from various states and stakeholders attended to share best practices and innovative solutions.

In October 2024, India's textile exports rose by 11.56%, reaching $1,833.95 million compared to October 2023. This reflects a strong performance by the textile industry, driven by increased market share and favorable global conditions. Apparel exports also surged by 35.06% to $1,227.44 million.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) fined Meta ₹213.14 crore on November 18, 2024. The fine is for unfair practices related to WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy, which allowed sharing user data with other Meta platforms. Meta plans to appeal the decision.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has mandated reporting of spot deals in forex transactions, effective February 10, 2025. This move aims to enhance transparency and completeness of transaction data in the Clearing Corporation of India’s (CCIL) trade repository.
On November 18, 2024, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2023. This index evaluates and ranks the grievance redressal mechanisms of central ministries and departments based on four dimensions: Efficiency, Feedback, Domain, and Organizational Commitment. It aims to improve the effectiveness of handling public grievances.

India's overall exports during April-October 2024 reached USD 468.27 billion, showing a 7.28% growth compared to the same period last year. This increase includes both merchandise and services exports, reflecting positive economic progress.

On November 4, 2024, IREL and UKTMP signed an MoU in Mumbai to establish a joint venture in Odisha. The aim is to convert low-grade ilmenite into high-grade titanium feedstock, enhancing the titanium value chain in India and creating employment opportunities.

Scientists from the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) in Ahmedabad discovered a new exoplanet named TOI-6651b on October 28, 2024. The planet is five times larger than Earth and 60 times more massive, orbiting a Sun-like star. Located at the edge of the Neptunian desert, it offers insights into planetary formation and evolution.

Harshit Mahimkar and Prisha Shah clinched double titles at the Maharashtra State Open Badminton Tournament 2024 held at the Willingdon Sports Club in Mumbai. Harshit won the men's singles and boys' U-17 singles, while Prisha secured the women's singles and girls' U-17 singles titles.
Rafael Nadal announced his retirement after Spain's defeat to the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on November 19, 2024. His final match was against Botic van de Zandschulp in Malaga, Spain.
Wriddhiman Saha announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on November 3, 2024. He will conclude his career after the current Ranji Trophy season, representing Bengal one last time.
The Women's Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024 was held from November 11-20 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar, India. India won the tournament by defeating China 1-0 in the final on November 20, 2024.

The Golden Jubilee edition of the All India Police Science Congress was held on November 19-20, 2024, at the National Defence University in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Organized by Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) and Rashtriya Raksha University, and chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, it focused on "Future of Indian Policing: Global Best Practices and Technology-led Reforms".
The Second India-Australia Annual Summit was held on November 19, 2024, in Rio de Janeiro during the G20 Summit. Organized by the governments of India and Australia, it was chaired by Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese. The summit aimed to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, focusing on defence, trade, education, renewable energy, and regional stability.

Universal Children’s Day is celebrated on November 20th each year. The 2024 theme, "Listen to the Future. Stand Up for Children’s Rights," highlights the need to amplify children's voices and ensure their rights to education, healthcare, and protection are upheld.
Africa Industrialization Day is observed on November 20th to promote industrial development in Africa. The 2024 theme, "Accelerating Africa’s Industrialization Through The Empowerment Of African Women In Processing For An Integrated Market,".
World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day, also known as World COPD Day, is observed annually on the third Wednesday of November. In 2024, it falls on November 20th. The theme for this year is "Know Your Lung Function," emphasizing the importance of spirometry in diagnosing and managing COPD.

The Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for 2023 was awarded on November 19, 2024, to Daniel Barenboim and Ali Abu Awwad. They were honored for their peace efforts, promoting harmony between Israelis and Palestinians through music, dialogue, and community involvement.

Questions:

1 Which country won the Women's Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024?

2 From which date has the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) mandated reporting of spot deals in forex transactions?