Current Affairs

Current Affairs November 2024

28 Jul 2025 — 3 min read

Explore the highlights of November 2024 with detailed coverage of key events:

India’s successful test of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile from INS Arighaat.
Hemant Soren sworn in as Jharkhand CM for the second term.
G20 Summit concludes with the adoption of the Rio de Janeiro Declaration.
ISRO’s historic GSAT-20 satellite launch and first analog space mission.
IPL 2025 Auction sees a record as 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes the youngest player.
Other notable events include Constitution Day celebrations, National Milk Day, and Donald Trump’s re-election as U.S. President.

28th November 2024

India successfully tested a nuclear-capable ballistic missile with a range of 3,500 km, launched from the submarine INS Arighaat.
Hemant Soren, leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), was sworn in as the 14th Chief Minister of Jharkhand.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) unanimously elected Masato Kanda as its 11th President.

India observed Constitution Day. The government announced year-long celebrations to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the PAN 2.0 Project for the Income Tax Department, with a financial outlay of ₹1,435 crore. This new system aims to simplify tax registration using advanced technology.
National Milk Day was celebrated in honor of Dr. Verghese Kurien, the "Father of the White Revolution," on his 103rd birth anniversary.
During the IPL 2025 Auction, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi made history as the youngest player ever to secure an IPL contract.

In Maharashtra, the Mahayuti coalition (BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP) led in 236 assembly seats, with BJP dominating 133 seats.
In Jharkhand, Chief Minister Hemant Soren's JMM-led alliance appeared set for another term, leading in 56 out of 81 assembly seats.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Dominica's highest award for his support during the COVID-19 crisis and strengthening India-Dominica ties.

Voting concluded in Maharashtra (single phase) and Jharkhand (final phase) for the Assembly elections.
The 19th G20 Summit ended with Brazil’s President Lula Da Silva transferring the presidency to South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) began in Goa.

G20 leaders adopted the Rio de Janeiro Declaration during the 19th Summit in Brazil, urging action on climate change and conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia.
ISRO launched its advanced communications satellite GSAT-20 aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, USA.
Victoria Kjaer of Denmark was crowned Miss Universe 2024, marking Denmark’s first win in the pageant’s history. Mexico's María Fernanda Beltrán and Nigeria's Cnidimma Adetshina were the first and second runners-up, respectively.

Haryana fast bowler Anshul Kamboj took all 10 wickets in an innings during a Ranji Trophy match against Kerala, becoming the third player to achieve this feat in the tournament's history.
India successfully conducted a flight trial of a long-range hypersonic missile with a range of over 1,500 km, designed for various payloads.

Guru Nanak Jayanti (Gurpurab) was celebrated across India and worldwide.
DRDO completed the flight tests of the Guided Pinaka Weapon System, meeting the provisional staff qualitative requirements.
In Sri Lanka, the National People’s Power party secured a majority in the Parliamentary elections, strengthening President Dissanayake's mandate.

Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
National Education Day was celebrated in memory of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India’s first Education Minister.
The 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) began in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Donald Trump, the U.S. President-elect, appointed Susie Wiles as his Chief of Staff, making her the first woman to hold this position.
Australia announced legislation to ban children under 16 from using social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, with penalties for non-compliance.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) submitted a letter of intent to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Donald Trump won the U.S. Presidential elections for the second time.
Noted folk singer and Padma Bhushan awardee Sharda Sinha passed away at the age of 72 due to cancer complications.

U.S. Election Day was held, with Donald Trump and Kamala Harris as key candidates.
India’s Atanu Das won the Bronze medal at the Swiss Open Indoor Archery in Lausanne, Switzerland.

ISRO launched its first analog space mission in Leh, Ladakh, simulating life in interplanetary habitats.
India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection for October increased by 9%, reaching over ₹1.87 lakh crore, the second-highest ever recorded.