National News
Sitharaman Launches MSME Outreach, Expands SIDBI in Karnataka
1. Who launched the National MSME Cluster Outreach Programme in Bengaluru? answer: Nirmala Sitharaman
2. Which organizations jointly organized the National MSME Cluster Outreach Programme? answer: Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Celebrates 5 Years of Religious Connectivity
3. Which corridor marks its fifth anniversary connecting India and Pakistan? answer: Kartarpur Sahib Corridor
4. Who inaugurated the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor on November 9, 2019? answer: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Justice DY Chandrachud Retires, Leaving a Lasting Legacy
5. Who recently retired as the 50th Chief Justice of India? answer: Justice DY Chandrachud
6. How long did Justice DY Chandrachud serve as Chief Justice of India? answer: Two years
Hindalco Tops Global Sustainability Rankings for Fifth Year
7. Which company was named the world’s most sustainable aluminium company in 2024? answer: Hindalco Industries Ltd.
8. How many points did Hindalco Industries Ltd. score in the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) rankings? answer: 87 points
International News
Rare H5 Bird Flu Case Found in Canadian Patient in B.C, Canada
9. Which country reported its first-ever presumptive human case of H5 bird flu? answer: Canada
10. In which province of Canada was the H5 bird flu case confirmed? answer: British Columbia
Li Quanhai Re-Elected as World Sailing President for Second Term
11. Who was re-elected as president of World Sailing for a new four-year term? answer: Li Quanhai
12. In which city was the World Sailing General Assembly held where Li Quanhai was re-elected? answer: Singapore
Canada Ends SDS Visa Program for India and 13 Other Countries
13. Which country has terminated the Student Direct Stream (SDS) program for India and 13 other countries? answer: Canada
14. What is the primary effect of the termination of the SDS program for students? answer: They must now apply through the regular study permit system
Appointment News
Justice Sanjiv Khanna Sworn in as 51st Chief Justice of India
15. Who was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on November 11, 2024? answer: Justice Sanjiv Khanna
16. Until which date will Justice Sanjiv Khanna serve as Chief Justice of India? answer: May 13, 2025
Awards News
Kunal Dalal Honored at Education World India School Rankings 2024
17. Who was honored as the Education Leader of the Year at the Education World India School Ranking Awards 2024-2025? answer: Kunal Dalal
18. Which organization’s Managing Director is Kunal Dalal? answer: JBCN Education
Summits & Conferences News
COP29: The Crucial Climate Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan
19. Where is the 29th UN Climate Summit, COP29, being held? answer: Baku, Azerbaijan
20. What is the key focus of COP29? answer: Climate finance mechanisms, including the “New Collective Quantified Goal” (NCQG)
Agreements News
India, BIMSTEC Sign Deal for Energy Hub in Bengaluru
21. In which city will the BIMSTEC Energy Centre be established? answer: Bengaluru, Karnataka
22. Who is the BIMSTEC Secretary General involved in formalizing the agreement? answer: Indramani Pandey
Schemes News
Finance Minister Launches Union Bank’s Nari Shakti Branches to Empower Women Entrepreneurs
23. How many specialized “Nari Shakti” branches of Union Bank of India were inaugurated? answer: Five
24. Which Union Finance Minister inaugurated the “Nari Shakti” branches? answer: Nirmala Sitharaman
Sports News
FIH Hockey Star Awards 2024: Harmanpreet Singh and PR Sreejesh Shine
25. Who was named the Men’s Player of the Year at the FIH Hockey Star Awards 2024? answer: Harmanpreet Singh
26. Where was the FIH Hockey Star Awards 2024 ceremony held? answer: Muscat, Oman
Tayyab Ikram Re-elected FIH President: A Triumph for Pakistan’s Hockey
27. Who was re-elected as President of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) for a second term? answer: Tayyab Ikram
28. How many votes did Tayyab Ikram secure at the 49th FIH Congress? answer: 79 votes
Important Days
National Education Day 2024: Honoring Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
29. On which date is National Education Day observed in India? answer: November 11
30. National Education Day commemorates the birth anniversary of which Indian leader? answer: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
World Quality Week 2024: Date, Theme, History and Significance
31. From which dates is World Quality Week 2024 celebrated? answer: November 11 to November 15
32. What is the theme for World Quality Week 2024? answer: “Quality: From Compliance to Performance”
Everything You Need to Know About World Immunization Day 2024
33. On which date is World Immunization Day observed? answer: November 10
34. What is the primary focus of World Immunization Day? answer: Highlighting the essential role of vaccines in protecting public health
Obituaries News
H S Sodhi, Celebrated Polo Player, Dies at 86
35. At what age did H S Sodhi pass away? answer: 86 years old
36. What was H S Sodhi’s highly respected handicap in polo during his career? answer: Plus-five
Daily Current Affairs 11th November 2024
National News
Sitharaman Launches MSME Outreach, Expands SIDBI in Karnataka
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, has initiated the National MSME Cluster Outreach Programme in Bengaluru. The event, organized by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), saw participation from key officials, including Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, Union Minister for MSMEs (virtually from Gaya, Bihar), and other dignitaries. This programme virtually connected around 150 MSME clusters, focusing on improving access to financial services and fostering MSME growth nationwide.
Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Celebrates 5 Years of Religious Connectivity
The Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, which links India and Pakistan, is celebrating its fifth anniversary today. This corridor leads to the Gurdwara Sri Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan, where Guru Nanak Dev Ji spent his final 18 years. Inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 9, 2019, during the 550th Prakash Purb of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the corridor has welcomed over 3.4 lakh devotees in the past five years. Today, it saw the highest number of pilgrims this year, with 417 traveling to the sacred site. The corridor represents a vital step in religious diplomacy, allowing Indian pilgrims to visit without a visa.
Justice DY Chandrachud Retires, Leaving a Lasting Legacy
Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud concluded his tenure as the 50th Chief Justice of India on Sunday, after two years of groundbreaking rulings and significant reforms. His leadership has profoundly impacted the Indian judiciary, emphasizing judicial independence, transparency, and accessibility, and shaping its future with transformative decisions.
Hindalco Tops Global Sustainability Rankings for Fifth Year
Hindalco Industries Ltd., the metals division of the Aditya Birla Group, has been named the world’s most sustainable aluminium company for the fifth consecutive year by the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). The company achieved a total score of 87 points, improving by 9 points from the previous year, and surpassed its closest competitor by 22 points. Hindalco’s unwavering commitment to raising its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards has been instrumental in this accomplishment.
International News
Rare H5 Bird Flu Case Found in Canadian Patient in B.C, Canada
Canada has reported its first-ever presumptive human case of H5 bird flu, confirmed in British Columbia. A teenager tested positive for avian influenza caused by the H5 virus, marking a significant development in Canada’s monitoring and management of avian diseases. Health authorities have noted that such cases are rare, and the information was disclosed through an official statement on the province’s website.
Li Quanhai Re-Elected as World Sailing President for Second Term
Li Quanhai has been re-elected as president of World Sailing for a new four-year term during the General Assembly held in Singapore on November 9. As the only Chinese president of an Olympic International Federation, Li’s re-election is a notable achievement for both him and the sport. He secured 55 votes, defeating his competitors Rodion Luka (UKR) and Philippe Rogge (BEL). Li’s leadership has been crucial to World Sailing’s growth and stability in recent years, and his continued role signals positive prospects for the sport globally.
Canada Ends SDS Visa Program for India and 13 Other Countries
The Government of Canada has officially terminated the Student Direct Stream (SDS) program, which was popular among Indian students for expedited study permit processing. Effective immediately, students from India and 13 other countries must now apply through the regular study permit system, as announced by Canadian authorities.
Appointment News
Justice Sanjiv Khanna Sworn in as 51st Chief Justice of India
Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on November 11, 2024, succeeding Justice D.Y. Chandrachud. His appointment follows the recommendation of Justice Chandrachud and was officially notified by the Centre on October 24. Justice Khanna will serve a six-month term until May 13, 2025, bringing a legacy of landmark judgments to his new role.
Awards News
Kunal Dalal Honored at Education World India School Rankings 2024
Kunal Dalal, Managing Director of JBCN Education, was recently honored as the Education Leader of the Year at the Education World India School Ranking Awards 2024-2025 held in Gurgaon. This prestigious award recognizes his visionary leadership and dedication to building a progressive network of international schools.
Summits & Conferences News
COP29: The Crucial Climate Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan
The 29th UN Climate Summit, COP29, commenced in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 11, 2024. The summit, which runs until November 22, focuses on critical climate finance mechanisms, including the “New Collective Quantified Goal” (NCQG). Dubbed the “Finance COP,” the event aims to address urgent global climate issues, secure financial commitments for developing nations, and enhance private sector involvement in climate action.
Agreements News
India, BIMSTEC Sign Deal for Energy Hub in Bengaluru
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced an agreement to establish the BIMSTEC Energy Centre in Bengaluru, Karnataka. MEA Secretary (East) Jaideep Mazumder and BIMSTEC Secretary General Indramani Pandey formalized the agreement, which aims to enhance energy cooperation among BIMSTEC member states.
Schemes News
Finance Minister Launches Union Bank’s Nari Shakti Branches to Empower Women Entrepreneurs
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated five specialized “Nari Shakti” branches of Union Bank of India in Bengaluru, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, and Jaipur. These branches aim to enhance financial inclusion and support for women entrepreneurs, particularly in manufacturing and service sectors. The initiative underscores the government and Union Bank’s commitment to empowering women through accessible finance, skills training, and advisory services, promoting gender-focused economic growth.
Sports News
FIH Hockey Star Awards 2024: Harmanpreet Singh and PR Sreejesh Shine
The FIH Hockey Star Awards 2024 ceremony, held on November 8, 2024, in Muscat, Oman, honored the top performers in international hockey. Indian hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh was named Men’s Player of the Year, and legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh received the Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year award. The recipients were selected through votes from national team captains, coaches, experts, fans, and media.
Tayyab Ikram Re-elected FIH President: A Triumph for Pakistan’s Hockey
Tayyab Ikram has been re-elected as President of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) for a second consecutive term. At the 49th FIH Congress in Muscat, Oman, Ikram secured 79 votes out of 126, surpassing Marc Coudron of Belgium. His re-election signifies both personal recognition and Pakistan’s growing influence in global hockey.
Important Days
National Education Day 2024: Honoring Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
India observes National Education Day every year on November 11, commemorating the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first Education Minister of independent India. This day highlights the importance of education in shaping the nation’s future and reflects Azad’s vision for an educated and empowered India, especially given the significant youth population under the age of 35.
World Quality Week 2024: Date, Theme, History and Significance
World Quality Week, celebrated from November 11 to November 15, 2024, underscores the importance of quality management across various sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, education, and IT. Organized by the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI), this year’s theme, “Quality: From Compliance to Performance,” emphasizes moving beyond standards to achieve peak organizational performance.
Everything You Need to Know About World Immunization Day 2024
World Immunization Day, observed annually on November 10th, highlights the crucial role vaccines play in safeguarding public health globally. This day serves as a reminder of the power of immunization in preventing diseases, saving lives, and promoting global well-being.
Obituaries News
H S Sodhi, Celebrated Polo Player, Dies at 86
Harinder Singh Sodhi, affectionately known as ‘Billy,’ a celebrated figure in Indian polo, passed away at the age of 86 due to age-related ailments. Known for his exceptional skill and dedication to the sport, Sodhi achieved a rare and highly respected handicap of plus-five during his career, marking him as one of India’s polo stalwarts. His legacy in Indian polo is remembered with deep admiration and respect.
