Daily Current Affairs 3rd Nov, 2024: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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This post contains important current affairs of 3rd Nov, 2024. It includes all Major National, International, Business and Sports related current affairs of 3rd 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 3rd Nov, 2024 Current affairs test.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Brazil joins India in Declining Participation in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
- Brazil has opted out of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), becoming the second BRICS nation after India to decline the large-scale infrastructure project.
- President Lula da Silva’s administration, represented by Special Adviser Celso Amorim, announced that Brazil intends to pursue alternative partnerships with Chinese investors without committing to the BRI.
NATIONAL NEWS
Power Ministry Proposes 15-Year PPA for Renewable Energy Projects with Energy Storage Systems
- The Ministry of Power has issued draft guidelines for a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to acquire stable, dispatchable power through Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) from grid-connected renewable energy (RE) projects paired with Energy Storage Systems (ESS).
- These amendments are designed to provide a reliable, on-demand power supply from renewable sources, bolstered by energy storage to improve grid stability.
PM Modi Criticizes Delhi and West Bengal for Excluding Citizens from Ayushman Bharat Scheme
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticized the Delhi and West Bengal governments for not implementing the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, a key initiative aimed at providing free healthcare coverage.
- He described this decision as a “political choice” that deprives senior citizens, particularly those aged 70 and above, in these states of necessary health benefits.
PM Modi Inaugurates ₹280 Crore Development Projects in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth over ₹280 crore in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, with a focus on enhancing tourism, accessibility, and sustainability in the region.
STATE NEWS
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu Launches Deepam 2.0 Scheme, Providing Free LPG Cylinders
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has introduced the Deepam 2.0 scheme, which offers three free LPG cylinders annually to qualifying families, aligning with the NDA government’s “Super Six” election commitments.
- The program, launched in Eedupuram, Srikakulam district, also aligns with the NDA’s promise to support women and aims to empower women entrepreneurs by strengthening self-help groups (SHGs).
Karnataka Government Initiates Two Major Start-Up Programs
- The Karnataka government, through its Department of Electronics, IT, and Biotechnology (Bt), has launched two flagship start-up programs, ELEVATE 2024 and the Karnataka Accelerator Network (KAN).
- The objective is to position Karnataka among the top three global start-up ecosystems by leveraging initiatives like ELEVATE and KAN.
MOUS AND AGREEMENT
Spain and India Bolster Relations with Emphasis on Renewable Energy and Infrastructure
- In a historic visit, Spanish President E. Pedro Sánchez, the first Spanish head of state to visit India in 18 years, emphasized Spain’s commitment to strengthening partnerships aligned with India’s renewable energy and infrastructure goals. This commitment was highlighted at the Spain-India Business Summit organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
