- National:
- The first integrated check post (ICP) on the India-Bhutan border was inaugurated on November 7, 2024, at Darranga, Assam. Spanning 14.5 acres, this state-of-the-art facility aims to streamline customs and immigration processes, boosting trade and connectivity between the two countries.
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- The Supreme Court ordered Jet Airways' liquidation on November 7, 2024, due to the failure of its debt resolution plan. The court invoked Article 142 of the Constitution, directing the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in Mumbai to appoint a liquidator.
- The Sultanganj railway station in Bihar's Bhagalpur district will be renamed Ajgaibinath Dham. Announced on November 4, 2024, by Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, this move honors the ancient Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, enhancing the region's cultural significance.
- The Supreme Court restored DRI officers' powers to recover dues under the Customs Act on November 8, 2024. This decision overturns a 2021 ruling, allowing DRI officers to issue show-cause notices and recover duties.
- India and Nepal agreed to accelerate cooperation on water resources and energy on November 6, 2024. Discussions included the Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project, Arun Third hydropower project, electricity trade, transmission lines, and flood control.
- Banking:
- The growth in person days under MGNREGA saw a significant increase from 1,660 crore (FY 2007-2014) to 2,923 crore (FY 2015-2025). This represents a 76% increase over the decade.
- A State Bank of India (SBI) study revealed that income disparity in India among individuals earning up to Rs 5 lakh annually has declined by 74.2% since fiscal year 2013-14. This significant reduction highlights the positive impact of government efforts to boost earnings for lower-income groups.
- The India-UAE collaboration in digital payments, trade, and the JAYWAN card launch was announced on October 7, 2024. This partnership aims to enhance financial integration, facilitate seamless cross-border transactions, and support real-time remittance services for over 3 million Indians residing in the UAE.
- Sports:
- Alexander Zverev triumphed at the 2024 Paris Masters on November 3, 2024, at the Accor Arena in Paris. He defeated Ugo Humbert in the final with a score of 6-2, 6-2 to secure his seventh career ATP Masters 1000 title.
- Three-year-old Anish Sarkar from Kolkata chose GothamChess over Peppa Pig and has become the youngest-rated chess player in history with a FIDE rating of 1555. He made his competitive debut in October 2024 and has already shown impressive skills by defeating rated players.
- Important Days:
- L.K. Advani, a prominent Indian politician and former Deputy Prime Minister, celebrates his jyanti on November 8. This year, he turned 97 years old and was honored with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.
- Awards & Honours:
- Anil Pradhan, a 28-year-old engineer from Odisha, was honored with the third Rohini Nayyar Prize on November 8, 2024, for his contributions to rural development. Pradhan's Young Tinker Foundation and its Tinker-on-Wheels mobile lab have provided STEM education to over 2.5 lakh students in rural areas.
Questions:
1 Who recently became the youngest-rated chess player in history?
- A) Magnus Carlsen
- B) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa
- C) Anish Sarkar
- D) Nodirbek Abdusattorov
2 How many Indians residing in the UAE are expected to benefit from the real-time remittance services introduced by this India-UAE collaboration?
- A) Over 3 million
- B) Over 2 million
- C) Over 5 million
- D) Over 4 million
