National News
Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar Launches ‘Shilp Samagam Mela 2024’ and Unveils ‘TULIP’ Platform
1. Where was the ‘Shilp Samagam Mela 2024’ inaugurated? answer: Dilli Haat, New Delhi
2. Which ministry organized the ‘Shilp Samagam Mela 2024’? answer: Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
International News
Donald Trump Set To Back In The White House As 47th President Of USA
3. How many electoral votes did Donald Trump secure to become the 47th President of the USA? answer: 276
4. Where did Donald Trump express his gratitude for his victory? answer: West Palm Beach, Florida
Banking News
IDFC FIRST Bank Launches Real-Time International Money Transfer Tracking
5. Which bank has launched a real-time tracking service for international money transfers? answer: IDFC FIRST Bank
6. Which company did IDFC FIRST Bank partner with for this service? answer: Swift
Business News
Royal Enfield Launches EV Brand “Flying Flea”
7. What is the name of Royal Enfield’s new electric vehicle brand? answer: Flying Flea
8. In which decade was the original Flying Flea motorcycle designed? answer: 1940s
Agreements News
IREL and Kazakhstan’s UKTMP Collaborate for Titanium Slag JV in Odisha
9. Which Indian company is collaborating with Kazakhstan’s UKTMP for a joint venture in Odisha? answer: IREL (India) Limited
10. What is the aim of the joint venture between IREL and UKTMP? answer: Producing titanium slag
Science & Technology News
ISRO to Launch EU’s Proba-3 Satellite in December, Aims for Bold Space Milestones
11. Which satellite is ISRO set to launch in December? answer: Proba-3
12. From where will ISRO launch the Proba-3 satellite? answer: Sriharikota
State News
MP Cabinet Approves 35% Job Reservation for Women in State Services
13. What percentage of job reservation for women was approved by the MP cabinet? answer: 35%
14. Who chaired the MP cabinet meeting that approved the job reservation for women? answer: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav
Supreme Court Targets Child Marriage Elimination in Rajasthan by 2030
15. By what year does the Supreme Court aim to eliminate child marriages in Rajasthan? answer: 2030
16. Which organizations are being held accountable to combat child marriages in Rajasthan? answer: Local panchayats, school authorities, and child protection officers
Summits & Conferences
India Hosts Maiden Asian Buddhist Summit to Strengthen Asia’s Spiritual Development
17. Where is the first-ever Asian Buddhist Summit being held? answer: New Delhi*
18. What is the theme of the Asian Buddhist Summit? answer: Role of Buddha Dhamma in Strengthening Asia*
Indian Navy Hosts 3rd Mahasagar Summit on Maritime Security
19. What is the theme of the 3rd Mahasagar Summit? answer: Training Cooperation to Mitigate Common Maritime Security Challenges in the IOR*
20. How many countries participated in the 3rd Mahasagar Summit? answer: 10*
Amit Shah Chairs 32nd Kendriya Hindi Samiti Meeting in New Delhi
21. Who chaired the 32nd meeting of the Kendriya Hindi Samiti? answer: Amit Shah*
22. What is the main responsibility of the Kendriya Hindi Samiti? answer: Providing guidelines for the development and promotion of the Hindi language*
Schemes News
Andhra Pradesh CM Launches Deepam 2.0 Scheme for Women
23. Which Chief Minister launched the Deepam 2.0 scheme? answer: Chandrababu Naidu*
24. What is the main aim of the Deepam 2.0 scheme? answer: Empowering women by providing them with free gas cylinders*
Books and Authors
A Book Title “Friends – India’s Closest Strategic Partners” by Prof. Sreeram Chaulia
25. Who is the author of the book “Friends – India’s Closest Strategic Partners”? answer: Prof. Sreeram Chaulia*
26. What is the main focus of the book “Friends – India’s Closest Strategic Partners”? answer: India’s foreign relations and strategic partners*
Sports News
India Submits Formal Bid for 2036 Olympics
27. For which year has India submitted a bid to host the Olympics? answer: 2036*
28. Which organization did India submit the Letter of Intent to for hosting the Olympics? answer: International Olympic Committee (IOC)*
Jangra Seizes WBF World Championship Title
29. Which Indian boxer won the WBF super featherweight world title? answer: Mandeep Jangra*
30. Who did Mandeep Jangra defeat to win the WBF world title? answer: Conor McIntosh*
Important Days
International Day for the Prevention of Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
31. On which date is the International Day for the Prevention of Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict observed? answer: November 6*
32. What is the main focus of this International Day? answer: Raising awareness and encouraging efforts to protect the environment in times of conflict*
Obituaries News
Legendary Folk Singer Sharda Sinha Passes Away at 72
33. At what age did Sharda Sinha pass away? answer: 72*
34. What was Sharda Sinha fondly known as? answer: Bihar Kokila (Nightingale of Bihar)
Daily Current Affairs 06th November 2024
National News
Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar Launches ‘Shilp Samagam Mela 2024’ and Unveils ‘TULIP’ Platform
The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment inaugurated the ‘Shilp Samagam Mela 2024’ at Dilli Haat, New Delhi. The event was organized by key corporations under the Ministry, including the National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC), National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCDFC), and National Safai Karmachari Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC).
International News
Donald Trump Returns to the White House as 47th President of the USA
Donald Trump has secured a crucial victory in Wisconsin, obtaining 276 electoral votes—well above the 270 needed—to become the 47th President of the United States. Speaking to a jubilant crowd in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump expressed his gratitude for the “extraordinary honor” given to him by the American people, acknowledging his unique role as both the 45th and now the 47th president.
Banking News
IDFC FIRST Bank Introduces Real-Time International Money Transfer Tracking
IDFC FIRST Bank, in collaboration with Swift, has launched a real-time tracking service for international money transfers. Available on its award-winning mobile app and internet banking platforms, this service makes IDFC FIRST Bank the first Indian bank to offer end-to-end traceability for cross-border payments. This initiative aligns with the bank’s “Customer First” philosophy, aiming to bring the transparency and speed of UPI and IMPS digital payments to international transactions.
Business News
Royal Enfield Launches EV Brand “Flying Flea”
Royal Enfield has unveiled its highly anticipated electric vehicle (EV) brand, “Flying Flea,” paying homage to one of the brand’s most iconic models. The original Flying Flea was a compact, lightweight motorcycle designed in the 1940s for military use during World War II. Engineered to be air-dropped behind enemy lines, the bike was valued for its nimble handling and ability to navigate rugged terrains. Its unique design and military legacy eventually led to a civilian model that remains popular among enthusiasts today.
Agreements News
IREL and Kazakhstan’s UKTMP Collaborate for Titanium Slag JV in Odisha
In a significant Indo-Kazakh collaboration, IREL (India) Limited, a CPSU under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), and Kazakhstan’s Ust-Kamenogorsk Titanium and Magnesium Plant JSC (UKTMP JSC) have signed a joint venture agreement to establish IREUK Titanium Limited, aimed at producing titanium slag in Odisha, India.
Science & Technology News
ISRO to Launch EU’s Proba-3 Satellite in December
In a major advancement for India’s space sector, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the European Union’s Proba-3 Solar Observation Mission in December from Sriharikota. The satellite, designed to study the Sun’s faint corona, marks India’s third collaboration with the EU in space, following the earlier launches of Proba-1 and Proba-2.
State News
MP Cabinet Approves 35% Job Reservation for Women in State Services
The Madhya Pradesh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, has approved a 35 percent reservation for women in all state government recruitments. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting held at the Mantralaya in Bhopal.
Supreme Court Targets Child Marriage Elimination in Rajasthan by 2030
The Supreme Court has issued guidelines to eliminate child marriages in Rajasthan by 2030, providing a significant boost to civil society organizations working to combat this issue. The guidelines focus on holding local panchayats, school authorities, and child protection officers accountable to address the widespread practice of child marriages in the state.
Summits & Conferences
India Hosts Maiden Asian Buddhist Summit to Strengthen Asia’s Spiritual Development
India is hosting the first-ever Asian Buddhist Summit (ABS) in New Delhi from November 5 to 6, 2024, under the theme, “Role of Buddha Dhamma in Strengthening Asia.” Organized by the Ministry of Culture and the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), this event celebrates India’s deep-rooted Buddhist heritage and underscores its role in promoting peace and unity across Asia.
Indian Navy Hosts 3rd Mahasagar Summit on Maritime Security
The Indian Navy successfully conducted the third edition of the Mahasagar summit, continuing its flagship outreach initiative for maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Held virtually under the theme, “Training Cooperation to Mitigate Common Maritime Security Challenges in the IOR,” the summit brought together senior leaders from 10 countries to discuss collaborative efforts to tackle shared maritime threats.
Amit Shah Chairs 32nd Kendriya Hindi Samiti Meeting in New Delhi
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, chaired the 32nd meeting of the ‘Kendriya Hindi Samiti’ in New Delhi. The Kendriya Hindi Samiti is the apex body responsible for providing guidelines for the development and promotion of the Hindi language across the country.
Schemes News
Andhra Pradesh CM Launches Deepam 2.0 Scheme for Women
On November 1, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu visited Edupuram in Srikakulam district to launch the Deepam 2.0 scheme, aimed at empowering women by providing them with free gas cylinders. During his visit, Naidu personally handed over a gas cylinder to a beneficiary, Santhamma, and even lit her stove, preparing tea as a gesture of support for the initiative.
Books and Authors
A Book Title “Friends – India’s Closest Strategic Partners” by Prof. Sreeram Chaulia
Prof. Sreeram Chaulia’s latest book, Friends – India’s Closest Strategic Partners, explores India’s foreign relations, offering a unique perspective on India’s closest allies and strategic partners. The book highlights how India is positioning itself globally as a “Vishwa Mitra,” or “World Friend,” a philosophy centered on cultivating goodwill and cooperation with other nations.
Sports News
India Submits Formal Bid for 2036 Olympics
India has officially submitted a Letter of Intent to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, marking a significant step in realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of hosting the prestigious event. The bid was submitted by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on October 1, 2023, as part of the ongoing effort to elevate India’s global sporting profile. This would be the first time India hosts the Olympics, fulfilling a long-cherished dream of its citizens.
Jangra Seizes WBF World Championship Title
Indian professional boxer Mandeep Jangra claimed the World Boxing Federation’s super featherweight world title after defeating Britain’s Conor McIntosh in an intense match in the Cayman Islands. The 31-year-old, who trains under former Olympic silver medallist Roy Jones Jr, dominated most rounds and secured a significant victory, marking only one defeat in his professional career so far.
Important Days
International Day for the Prevention of Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
The United Nations observes the International Day for the Prevention of Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict each year on November 6 to raise awareness and encourage global efforts to protect the environment in times of conflict. This day highlights the often-overlooked environmental impacts of armed conflict and underscores the importance of environmental protection as part of peacebuilding efforts.
Obituaries News
Legendary Folk Singer Sharda Sinha Passes Away at 72
Legendary folk singer Sharda Sinha, fondly known as the “Bihar Kokila” (Nightingale of Bihar), has passed away at age 72 due to complications from cancer. Sinha’s voice brought joy and pride to countless people, especially those who celebrated the traditional festivals of Bihar. Her songs, full of warmth and authenticity, made her a beloved figure in Indian folk music.
