National News
MHA Greenlights CISF’s First All-Women Unit
1. Which ministry approved the creation of CISF’s first all-women battalion? answer: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
2. On which date was the creation of CISF’s first all-women unit announced? answer: November 12, 2024
International News
Alix Didier Fils-Aime Sworn in as Haiti’s New Prime Minister
3. Who has been sworn in as Haiti’s new prime minister? answer: Alix Didier Fils-Aime
4. Who was Alix Didier Fils-Aime’s predecessor? answer: Garry Conille
State News
New Bike Taxi Service by Delhi Metro Includes Women-Driven Rides
5. Which new service has Delhi Metro introduced for commuters? answer: Bike taxi service
6. What is the name of the official Delhi Metro app for booking the new bike taxi service? answer: DMRC Momentum (Delhi Sarthi 2.0)
Defence News
What is Project Akashteer?
7. Which branch of India’s military has developed Project Akashteer? answer: Indian Army
8. What is the primary focus of Project Akashteer? answer: Modernizing India’s air defense network
C-295 Full Motion Simulator Inaugurated at Air Force Station Agra
9. Who inaugurated the IAF C-295 Full Motion Simulator facility at Air Force Station Agra? answer: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
10. On which date was the C-295 Full Motion Simulator facility inaugurated? answer: November 11, 2024
Economy News
Consumer Price Index (CPI) for October 2024: Key Highlights
11. What was the inflation rate for All India CPI (General) in October 2024? answer: 6.21%
12. What was the inflation rate for the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) in October 2024? answer: 10.87%
India’s Industrial Output Grows 3.1% in September 2024
13. What was the growth rate of India’s industrial production in September 2024? answer: 3.1%
14. Which month saw a 0.1% contraction in India’s industrial production prior to September 2024? answer: August 2024
PSBs Post Strong H1 FY25 Growth, Driven by Reforms and Technology
15. What was the year-on-year growth percentage of aggregate business for PSBs in H1 FY 2024-25? answer: 11%
16. What was the aggregate business of PSBs in H1 FY 2024-25? answer: Rs 236 trillion
Appointments News
NEHHDC Announces Mara Kocho as Incoming Managing Director
17. Who has been recommended as the next Managing Director of NEHHDC? answer: Mara Kocho
18. Which panel approved Mara Kocho’s appointment as MD of NEHHDC? answer: Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB)
Indian Oil Welcomes Arvindar Singh Sahney as New Chairman
19. Who has been appointed as the new chairman of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)? answer: Arvindar Singh Sahney
20. Which ministry issued the order for Arvindar Singh Sahney’s appointment? answer: Petroleum Ministry
Summits and Conferences News
SATRC 25th Edition Begins, Inaugurated by Minister Scindia
21. Who inaugurated the 25th Meeting of the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC-25)? answer: Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
22. Where was the 25th Meeting of SATRC held? answer: New Delhi
Power Ministers’ Conference 2024: Advancing India’s Energy Future
23. Who chaired the Conference of Power Ministers of States and Union Territories on November 12, 2024? answer: Shri Manohar Lal
24. What were the key issues addressed at the Power Ministers’ Conference 2024? answer: Operational performance, financial health of DISCOMs, integration of renewable energy
Ranks & Reports News
Record-Breaking Heat 2024 on Track to Be Warmest Year
25. According to the UN’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO), what global temperature trend is expected for 2024? answer: Hottest year on record
26. What global temperature increase above pre-industrial levels was recorded from January to September 2024? answer: 1.54°C
India Secures Top-10 Position Globally in Patents, Trademarks, and Industrial Designs
27. Which organization reported India’s ranking within the top 10 globally for patents, trademarks, and industrial designs? answer: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
28. In which year did India achieve this significant milestone in intellectual property rights? answer: 2024
Important Days News
What is World Diabetes Day?
29. On which date is World Diabetes Day observed? answer: November 14
30. What is the primary purpose of observing World Diabetes Day? answer: Raising awareness about diabetes and its impact on global health
Sports News
Who won the ICC Player of the Month for October 2024?
31. Who were the ICC Players of the Month for October 2024? answer: Amelia Kerr and Noman Ali
32. Which organization announces the ICC Players of the Month? answer: International Cricket Council (ICC)
Aravindh Chithambaram Clinches Masters Title at Chennai Grandmasters 2024
33. Who won the Masters title at Chennai Grandmasters 2024? answer: Aravindh Chithambaram
34. Who won the Challengers title at Chennai Grandmasters 2024? answer: V Pranav
PM Hails Pankaj Advani’s Success as World Billiards Champion 2024
35. Who won the IBSF World Billiards Championship in Doha on November 9, 2024? answer: Pankaj Advani
36. How many world titles has Pankaj Advani won in total? answer: 28 world titles
Awards News
British Writer Samantha Harvey Wins Booker Prize for Fiction with “Orbital”
37. Who won the Booker Prize for Fiction for her novel “Orbital”? answer: Samantha Harvey
38. Where is the unique setting of the novel “Orbital”? answer: International Space Station (ISS)
Science and Technology News
DRDO Successfully Conducts Maiden Flight Test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM)
39. On which date did DRDO conduct the maiden flight-test of the LRLACM? answer: November 12, 2024
40. What is the range of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) tested by DRDO? answer: 1,000 km
Books and Authors News
Book Release on Motherhood: ‘Maa-Mother’ Launched by Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal
41. Who launched the book titled ‘Maa-Mother’? answer: Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal
42. Name one of the prominent dignitaries present at the launch event of ‘Maa-Mother’?
13th November current affairs 2024
National News
MHA Greenlights CISF’s First All-Women Unit
The Ministry of Home Affairs approved the creation of the first all-women battalion in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on November 12, 2024.
International News
Alix Didier Fils-Aime Sworn in as Haiti’s New Prime Minister
Alix Didier Fils-Aime was sworn in as the new prime minister of Haiti, succeeding Garry Conille.
State News
New Bike Taxi Service by Delhi Metro Includes Women-Driven Rides
Delhi Metro introduced a new bike taxi service through the DMRC Momentum app on November 11, 2024, which includes an option for women-driven rides.
Defence News
What is Project Akashteer?
The Indian Army developed Project Akashteer to modernize India’s air defense network.
C-295 Full Motion Simulator Inaugurated at Air Force Station Agra
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit inaugurated the C-295 Full Motion Simulator at Air Force Station Agra on November 11, 2024.
Economy News
Consumer Price Index (CPI) for October 2024: Key Highlights
- The overall inflation rate for October 2024 is 6.21%.
- The inflation rate for food items is 10.87%.
India’s Industrial Output Grows 3.1% in September 2024
India’s industrial production grew by 3.1% in September 2024, rebounding from a 0.1% contraction in August.
PSBs Post Strong H1 FY25 Growth, Driven by Reforms and Technology
Public Sector Banks (PSBs) reported an 11% year-on-year growth in aggregate business in the first half of FY 2024-25, reaching Rs 236 trillion.
Appointments News
NEHHDC Announces Mara Kocho as Incoming Managing Director
Mara Kocho was recommended as the next Managing Director of NEHHDC by the Public Enterprises Selection Board on November 11, 2024.
Indian Oil Welcomes Arvindar Singh Sahney as New Chairman
Arvindar Singh Sahney was appointed as the new chairman of Indian Oil Corporation.
Summits and Conferences News
SATRC 25th Edition Begins, Inaugurated by Minister Scindia
The 25th Meeting of the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC-25) was inaugurated by Jyotiraditya M. Scindia in New Delhi.
Power Ministers’ Conference 2024: Advancing India’s Energy Future
The Union Minister for Power, Shri Manohar Lal, chaired the Conference of Power Ministers on November 12, 2024, focusing on key issues in the power sector.
Ranks & Reports News
Record-Breaking Heat 2024 on Track to Be Warmest Year
The UN’s World Meteorological Organization reported that 2024 is set to be the hottest year on record, with global temperatures averaging 1.54°C above pre-industrial levels.
India Secures Top-10 Position Globally in Patents, Trademarks, and Industrial Designs
India ranks within the top 10 globally for patents, trademarks, and industrial designs according to WIPO’s 2024 World Intellectual Property Indicators.
Important Days News
What is World Diabetes Day?
World Diabetes Day is observed on November 14 each year to raise awareness about diabetes and its impact on global health.
Sports News
Who won the ICC Player of the Month for October 2024?
The ICC Players of the Month for October 2024 are Amelia Kerr from New Zealand and Noman Ali from Pakistan.
Aravindh Chithambaram Clinches Masters Title at Chennai Grandmasters 2024
Aravindh Chithambaram won the Masters title at Chennai Grandmasters 2024, while V Pranav won the Challengers title.
PM Hails Pankaj Advani’s Success as World Billiards Champion 2024
Pankaj Advani won his 28th world title at the IBSF World Billiards Championship in Doha.
Awards News
British Writer Samantha Harvey Wins Booker Prize for Fiction with “Orbital”
Samantha Harvey won the Booker Prize for Fiction for her novel “Orbital,” set in the International Space Station.
Science and Technology News
DRDO Successfully Conducts Maiden Flight Test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM)
The DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight-test of the LRLACM with a range of 1,000 km on November 12, 2024.
Books and Authors News
Book Release on Motherhood: ‘Maa-Mother’ Launched by Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal
Arjun Ram Meghwal launched the book ‘Maa-Mother’ in New Delhi, accompanied by dignitaries including Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan.
