- National:
- The Madhya Pradesh government increased the compensation for human death due to wildlife attacks from Rs 8 lakh to Rs 25 lakh on November 3, 2024. This decision followed the tragic death of two individuals in elephant attacks near the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Umaria district.
- India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, inaugurated the new Indian Consulate in Brisbane on November 4, 2024. This consulate is India's fourth in Australia, aiming to strengthen ties with Queensland, promote trade, and serve the Indian diaspora.
- The Kannada short film "Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know" has been nominated for the Oscars 2025 in the Live Action Short Film category. Directed by Chidananda S Naik, the film previously won the first prize at the Cannes Film Festival's La Cinef Selection in 2024.
- Science & Technology:
- Japan launched the world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, on November 5, 2024. Developed by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, it is made from honoki wood. The satellite will be tested at the International Space Station (ISS) before being deployed into orbit.
- The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) in Bengaluru reported the first significant result from the Aditya-L1 mission on November 2, 2024. This milestone marks a major achievement in India's solar research, providing valuable data on solar phenomena and space weather.
- Sports:
- Wriddhiman Saha announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on November 3, 2024. He will conclude his career after the ongoing Ranji Trophy season. Saha played 40 Tests and 9 ODIs for India and expressed gratitude for his cricket journey.
- Defence:
- Bharat Forge Limited won the contract to supply 307 ATAGS howitzers to the Indian Army on November 4, 2024, valued at over Rs 6,000 crore. Bharat Forge will manufacture 60%, while Tata Advanced Systems Limited will produce 40%.
- Important Days:
- Vigilance Awareness Week 2024 was observed from October 28 to November 3 with the theme "Culture of Integrity for Nation's Prosperity." This week promoted transparency, accountability, and ethics in governance through various activities and educational programs.
- The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists is observed on November 2 each year to highlight the importance of protecting journalists and ending impunity for crimes against them. The theme for 2024 is "Safety of Journalists in Crises and Emergencies".
- Appointments:
- Duma Boko of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) was declared the 6th President of Botswana on November 1, 2024. This historic victory ended nearly six decades of Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) rule. Boko was officially sworn in by Chief Justice Terence Rannowane.
- India was re-elected as the President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for a two-year term from 2024 to 2026 on November 4, 2024. France was also elected as the Co-President during the seventh session of the ISA Assembly held in New Delhi.
Questions:
1 Which country was re-elected as the President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for the term 2024-2026?
- A) United States
- B) India
- C) France
- D) Japan
2 What is the date observed each year as the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists?
- A) November 2
- B) October 21
- C) November 5
- D) December 10