National News
Supreme Court Approves Urgent Land Acquisition for Yamuna Expressway Development
1. Which court upheld the Uttar Pradesh government’s decision to urgently acquire land for the Yamuna Expressway development? answer: Supreme Court
2. Under which sections of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, were the urgency provisions invoked? answer: Sections 17(1) and 17(4)
President Droupadi Murmu Unveils Sanskrit and Maithili Translations of the Indian Constitution
3. On which date were the Sanskrit and Maithili translations of the Indian Constitution unveiled? answer: November 26, 2024
4. What event was being celebrated when the translations were unveiled? answer: Samvidhan Diwas and the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution
Government Extends Atal Innovation Mission Till 2028
5. Until which date has the Indian government extended the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)? answer: March 31, 2028
6. What is the new phase of the Atal Innovation Mission called? answer: Atal Innovation Mission 2.0
International News
Operation Tamarisk The Cold War’s Secret Garbage War
7. During which period did Operation Tamarisk take place? answer: The Cold War
8. What was the main activity involved in Operation Tamarisk? answer: Collection and analysis of discarded waste left behind by Soviet troops in East Germany
Yamandu Orsi: Uruguay’s New Modern Left Leader
9. Who is Uruguay’s new president-elect? answer: Yamandu Orsi
10. Which political coalition does Yamandu Orsi belong to? answer: Broad Front coalition
State News
Amara Raja Infra Sets Up India’s First Green Hydrogen Fuelling Station in Leh
11. Which company set up India’s first green hydrogen fuelling station in Leh? answer: Amara Raja Infra*
12. How much green hydrogen is the station designed to produce daily? answer: 80 kg*
Jammu and Kashmir Celebrates First Constitution Day Since 1950
13. When did Jammu and Kashmir celebrate Constitution Day for the first time since 1950? answer: November 26, 2024*
14. Who led the Constitution Day celebrations in Jammu and Kashmir? answer: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha*
Defence News
Coast Guard to Hold ‘SAREX 24’ in Kochi from Nov 27-30
15. Which organization is conducting the 11th edition of the National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercises & Workshop (SAREX-24)? answer: Indian Coast Guard (ICG)*
16. Where will SAREX-24 be held? answer: Kochi*
Economy News
GST Collection on Health and Life Insurance
17. How much GST did the Union Government collect from health and life insurance services in FY24? answer: ₹16,398 crore*
18. How much GST was collected from life insurance services in FY24? answer: ₹8,135 crore*
Obituaries News
Breyten Breytenbach, Renowned South African Writer, Dies at 85
19. Which renowned South African writer passed away at the age of 85? answer: Breyten Breytenbach*
20. In which city did Breyten Breytenbach live as an expatriate? answer: Paris*
Essar Group Chairman Shashi Ruia Passes Away
21. What was the age of Shashi Ruia, the co-founder and Chairman of Essar Group, at the time of his death? answer: 81*
22. What role did Shashi Ruia play in Essar Group? answer: Co-founder and Chairman*
Business News
Alphabet Gets CCI Nod to Invest in Flipkart
23. Which company’s subsidiary, Shoreline International Holdings LLC, received CCI approval to acquire a stake in Flipkart? answer: Alphabet Inc.*
24. How much did Google invest in Flipkart during the May 2024 funding round? answer: $350 million*
Agreements News
India Joins Riyadh Design Law Treaty
25. Which treaty did India sign to harmonize industrial design registration procedures globally? answer: Riyadh Design Law Treaty*
26. Which organization adopted the Riyadh Design Law Treaty? answer: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)*
Dr. Jaiteerth Raghavendra Joshi Appointed Chief of BrahMos Aerospace
27. Who has been appointed as the new Chief of BrahMos Aerospace? answer: Dr. Jaiteerth Raghavendra Joshi*
28. What notable contributions has Dr. Joshi made in his career? answer: Groundbreaking contributions to missile technology and non-destructive testing (NDT)*
Sports News
NADA Suspends Bajrang Punia for Four Years Over Doping Violation
29. How long is Bajrang Punia’s suspension for violating the anti-doping code? answer: Four years*
30. What event led to Bajrang Punia’s suspension by NADA? answer: Refusal to provide a urine sample for a dope test during selection trials*
Books and Authors News
Exploring Physics Beyond the Higgs Boson Launches
31. Which book on physics was recently launched by HarperCollins India? answer: Beyond the Higgs Boson: The W Boson and Dr. Ashutosh Kotwal’s Quest for the Unknown*
32. Who authored the book “Beyond the Higgs Boson”? answer: Manik Kotwal*
Science and Technology News
ISRO’s Shukrayaan Set for Venus Voyage After Govt. Approval
33. Which Indian space organization announced plans for future Venus exploration missions? answer: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)*
34. Who is the Director of ISRO who shared the announcements about future missions? answer: Nilesh Desai*
Proba-3: ISRO to Launch ESA’s Precision Formation Flying Solar Mission
35. What is the name of the ESA mission that ISRO will launch on December 4, 2024? answer: Proba-3*
36. What will the Proba-3 mission study? answer: The Sun’s corona*
27th November Current Affairs 2024
National News
Supreme Court Supports Land Acquisition for Yamuna Expressway Expansion
The Supreme Court has endorsed the Uttar Pradesh government’s decision to expedite land acquisition for the Yamuna Expressway project. The court upheld the application of urgency provisions under Sections 17(1) and 17(4) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, allowing the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) to bypass landowner objections and proceed with the development.
President Murmu Unveils Translated Versions of Indian Constitution
On November 26, 2024, President Droupadi Murmu unveiled Sanskrit and Maithili translations of the Indian Constitution to commemorate Constitution Day and its 75th anniversary. The ceremony highlighted India’s linguistic diversity and the Constitution’s role in shaping the nation.
Atal Innovation Mission Extended Until 2028
The government has announced the extension of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), a NITI Aayog initiative, until March 2028. This extended phase, dubbed Atal Innovation Mission 2.0, was approved by the Union Cabinet on November 25, 2024, with plans to expand its scope and objectives further.
International News
Cold War Espionage: Operation Tamarisk
During the Cold War, a secretive operation named “Operation Tamarisk” involved intelligence agents analyzing discarded waste from Soviet forces stationed in East Germany. This unconventional method provided valuable insights during the intense geopolitical rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union.
Yamandú Orsi Becomes Uruguay’s President-Elect
Yamandú Orsi, a 57-year-old historian and former mayor of Canelones, has been elected President of Uruguay. Representing the Broad Front coalition, Orsi secured 49.8% of the vote, defeating conservative candidate Álvaro Delgado. This victory signals a return to center-left leadership after a five-year conservative tenure.
State News
India’s First Green Hydrogen Fueling Station Opens in Leh
Amara Raja Infra has established India’s inaugural green hydrogen fueling station in Leh, Ladakh, for NTPC Ltd. The facility, capable of producing 80 kg of green hydrogen daily, will support NTPC’s eco-friendly transport initiatives, including five hydrogen-fueled buses. The project is part of the National Hydrogen Energy Mission and aims to bolster India’s hydrogen infrastructure.
Jammu and Kashmir Observes Constitution Day for the First Time
Jammu and Kashmir celebrated its first-ever Constitution Day on November 26, 2024, marking 75 years since the adoption of India’s Constitution. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha led the celebrations, which highlighted the region’s integration into India’s constitutional framework.
Defence News
Indian Coast Guard Hosts National SAR Workshop in Kochi
The Indian Coast Guard is organizing the 11th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercises & Workshop (SAREX-24) in Kochi from November 27-30, 2024. The event aims to improve India’s maritime search and rescue capabilities by fostering collaboration among national and international stakeholders.
Economy News
GST Revenue Surge in Health and Life Insurance
Government GST collections from health and life insurance services reached ₹16,398 crore in FY24, a significant increase from ₹2,101 crore in FY20. However, this represents a slight decline from FY23’s ₹16,770 crore. Key contributions came from life insurance at ₹8,135 crore and health insurance at ₹8,263 crore.
Obituaries
Breyten Breytenbach: South African Literary Icon Passes at 85
Breyten Breytenbach, a celebrated South African poet and anti-apartheid activist, passed away at 85 in Paris. Known for his poignant writings and political activism, Breytenbach leaves a lasting legacy in literature and social justice.
Shashi Ruia, Essar Group Chairman, Dies at 81
Shashikant Ruia, co-founder and chairman of Essar Group, passed away at 81. A pioneer in Indian business, Ruia transformed Essar into a global conglomerate, leaving an indelible mark on India’s corporate landscape.
Business News
Alphabet Gains Approval to Invest in Flipkart
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Alphabet Inc.’s investment in Flipkart, following a $350 million funding round by Google earlier this year. Walmart, the majority owner of Flipkart, contributed $600 million to the total $1 billion funding.
Agreements
India Joins Riyadh Design Law Treaty
India has signed the Riyadh Design Law Treaty, simplifying global industrial design registration processes. This treaty, developed over nearly two decades, aims to foster equitable access to intellectual property protection and boost design-sector growth.
Sports News
Bajrang Punia Banned for Doping Violation
Olympic bronze medalist Bajrang Punia has been handed a four-year suspension by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for refusing a doping test in March 2024. This decision ends his participation in international competitions and coaching roles abroad.
Books and Authors
Biography Celebrates Indian Physicist Dr. Ashutosh Kotwal
The book Beyond the Higgs Boson: The W Boson and Dr. Ashutosh Kotwal’s Quest for the Unknown explores the life of Dr. Kotwal, an Indian physicist whose work has advanced our understanding of fundamental physics.
Science and Technology News
ISRO to Launch Venus Mission, Shukrayaan
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing for a groundbreaking Venus exploration mission. This project, part of a broader strategy for interplanetary research, reflects India’s growing expertise in space science.
India’s First Space AI Lab to Launch in December
TM2Space, a Hyderabad-based company, is launching MOI-TD, India’s first AI-powered space lab, in December 2024. The mission aims to reduce data transmission costs and make space technology more accessible, marking a leap in India’s space innovation.
