📖 Exam Related Current Affairs with Static Gk : 29 November 2024
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1) India has successfully tested the K-4 nuclear-capable ballistic missile from its newly commissioned submarine, INS Arighaat, marking a significant advancement in the nation’s defense capabilities.
➨ The Indian Navy conducted this test in the Bay of Bengal, demonstrating India’s commitment to enhancing its nuclear deterrence and second-strike capabilities.
2) COP30, the next major UN climate conference, will be hosted by Brazil in 2025.
➨ This announcement follows the commitments made at COP29 in Baku, which included a $1.3 trillion climate finance goal and the establishment of a Loss and Damage Fund starting in 2025.
3) Paris 2024 Olympian N Sriram Balaji and his fellow Indian partner Rithvik Bollipalli won the men’s doubles title at the Citta' Di Rovereto 2024 on the ATP Challenger Tour in Italy.
4) Andhra Pradesh has decided to remove the long-standing two-child rule for contesting local body elections.
➨ The rule had been in place for nearly three decades, and its removal was announced by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.
▪️Andhra Pradesh :-
➨CM - Chandrababu Naidu
➨Governor - S. Abdul Nazeer
➨ Venkateswara Temple
➨Sri Bhramramma Mallikarjuna Temple
➨Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
➨Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary
➨Pulicat Lake Wildlife Sanctuary
➨Kolleru Lake
➨Rajiv Gandhi (Rameswaram) National Park
➨Papikonda National Park
5) INSV Tarini is the vessel used in the Navika Sagar Parikrama-II expedition. This initiative aims to promote gender equality, maritime cooperation, and India’s maritime heritage.
➨The expedition was flagged off by the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi.
➨ The INSV Tarini sailed out of Fremantle, Australia for the second leg of the expedition
6) S&P Global retained India's GDP growth forecast for 2024-25 at 6.8%. Despite revisions for subsequent years, this figure reflects confidence in India's economic stability for the stated period.
7) The VISION Portal (Viksit Bharat Initiative for Student Innovation and Outreach Network), inaugurated by Dr. Jitendra Singh, aims to empower underprivileged youth through education, skill development, and sustainable livelihoods.
8) The 40th All India Governor’s Gold Cup International Football Tournament 2024 was held at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok, Sikkim. It is Organized by the Sikkim Football Association.
9) Important archaeological discoveries have been made in the Kanhirapoil area in Kasargod, Kerala, including 24 pairs of prehistoric footprints and a human figure carved on a rock, dating back to the Megalithic period.
➨These footprints, possibly representing the spirits of the dead, carved on rocks demonstrate the sophisticated craftsmanship of ancient civilisations using iron tools.
10) Punjab National Bank (PNB), India’s second-largest public sector bank, has joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and climate action.
11) The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) introduced the 'One Day One Genome' initiative to showcase the enormous microbial potential of India.
12) Financial Services Institutions Bureau recommended Binod Kumar for the position of Indian Bank's chief executive officer and managing director.
13) India has taken a significant step towards leveraging artificial intelligence for national security by launching its first AI data bank.
➨ This initiative focuses on real-time analytics from satellites, drones, and IoT devices to support scalable AI solutions in governance, business, and cybersecurity.
14) The Andhra Pradesh Assembly has approved the repeal of the garbage collection tax, which was imposed on households and commercial complexes.
➨ This move aims to alleviate financial pressure on citizens and investigate alleged contractor benefits linked to the tax.
