Daily Current Affairs 17th Nov, 2024: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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This post contains important current affairs of 17th Nov, 2024. It includes all Major National, International, Business and Sports related current affairs of 17th Nov, 2024. A brief explanation of every current affair is provided to further enhance your general knowledge. Once you have gone through these current affairs we would recommend to you to try 17th Nov, 2024 Current affairs test.
DEFENCE NEWS
Indian Coast Guard Conducts Regional Pollution Response Exercise
- The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted the Regional Pollution Response Exercise (Re-PREX-24) from November 12 to 14, 2024, in Paradip, Odisha.
- Organized under the supervision of Coast Guard Region (North East), the exercise focused on enhancing readiness and coordination among various stakeholders to tackle oil spills and other maritime pollution incidents effectively.
DRDO Successfully Tests India’s First Long-Range Hypersonic Missile
- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted a test flight of India’s first long-range hypersonic missile.
- The trial took place on November 16, 2024, from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast.
BANKING & FINANCE
RBI Extends Deadline for Cassette Swap Mechanism Implementation in ATMs
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the timeline for banks and ATM operators to adopt the cassette swap mechanism for refilling cash in ATMs.
- Furthermore, cash recycler machines (CRMs) are exempt from this requirement.
- This exemption also applies to banks that handle cash replenishment internally without involving outsourced agencies.
JPMorgan Opens GIFT City Unit to Develop Derivative Products
- JPMorgan Chase & Co. has inaugurated a new unit in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), becoming the first global bank to establish such a facility for derivative product development.
- This unit aims to design derivative offerings for clients across the Asia-Pacific and Europe. Over the next year, the bank plans to recruit five professionals to lead this initiative.
IDFC FIRST Bank Launches Startup Lounge for Budding Entrepreneurs
- IDFC FIRST Bank has introduced a dedicated Startup Lounge to support emerging startups and entrepreneurs in India.
- Situated in Bangalore’s Koramangala area, the lounge provides resources and assistance to foster growth and innovation among early-stage ventures.
NATIONAL NEWS
Symbiosis International University Opens First Overseas Campus in Dubai
- Symbiosis International University (SIU) has inaugurated its first international campus at Dubai Knowledge Park.
- The campus was launched by India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, alongside UAE Minister Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, signifying a milestone in Indo-UAE educational and diplomatic relations.
PM Modi Inaugurates Bodoland Mohotsav to Celebrate Bodo Culture
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the inaugural Bodoland Mohotsav, a two-day festival in New Delhi, highlighting the language, literature, and culture of the Bodo community.
- This event celebrates the progress and harmony achieved in the Bodoland region since the landmark Bodo Peace Accord in 2020.
COP29 Commences in Baku, Azerbaijan, with Focus on Climate Finance
- The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) began on November 11, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan, and will continue until November 22.
- Delegates from nearly 200 nations, along with business leaders, climate experts, Indigenous representatives, journalists, and other stakeholders, are attending to discuss global warming solutions and climate finance for developing countries.
AWARDS AND HONOURS
Manoj Bajpayee’s The Fable Wins Best Film at Leeds International Film Festival
- Actor Manoj Bajpayee’s film The Fable has won the prestigious Best Film award at the 38th Leeds International Film Festival.
- It triumphed in the Constellation Feature Film Competition, which celebrates outstanding and innovative global cinema.
APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
Tayyab Ikram Re-elected as President of the International Hockey Federation
- Tayyab Ikram has been re-elected as the President of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) for a second term during the 49th FIH Statutory Congress in Muscat, Oman.
- Ikram, originally from Pakistan, secured 79 votes against Belgian candidate Marc Coudron, who received 47 votes.
- This re-election underscores Pakistan’s growing prominence in international hockey.
IMPORTANT DAYS
National Epilepsy Day: 17th November 2024
- National Epilepsy Day was observed on November 17, 2024.
- Initiated by the Epilepsy Foundation of India, the day aims to spread awareness about epilepsy and reduce its prevalence in the country.
