National News
- Supreme Court Appointment: Under Article 124 of the Indian Constitution, the Chief Justice of India and the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President.
- Snakebite Envenomation: Tamil Nadu has declared snakebite envenomation as a notifiable disease under the Tamil Nadu Public Health Act, 1939.
- Property Demolitions: The Supreme Court invoked Article 142 to issue guidelines ensuring due process in property demolitions.
- Natural Farming Model: The Andhra Pradesh model of natural farming has been highlighted by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) for its potential benefits.
International News
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A new dataset released at the United Nations climate talks revealed that cities like Shanghai, Tokyo, New York, and Houston are the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions.
- Tulsi Gabbard’s New Role: Former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard was appointed as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
State News
- Jauljibi Mela 2024: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Jauljibi Mela 2024 in Pithoragarh.
- Sarai Kale Khan Chowk Renamed: The renaming of Sarai Kale Khan Chowk to Bhagwan Birsa Munda Chowk has sparked controversy between the Delhi government and the Union government.
Banking & Finance
- RBI Extends Deadline: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the deadline for banks and ATM operators to implement the cassette swap mechanism for cash replenishment in ATMs to March 31, 2025.
Business News
- Adani Group: Gautam Adani becomes India’s richest man according to the Hurun India Rich List 2024.
Appointments & Resignations
- National Awards to Teachers (NAT) 2024: The Department of Higher Education (DoHE), Ministry of Education (MoE) has selected 16 teachers from Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Polytechnic for National Awards to Teachers (NAT) 2024.
Sports News
- Swiss Open Indoor Archery: Indian archer Atanu Das secured a bronze medal at the Swiss Open Indoor Archery in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Environment
- Clean Ganga Mission: The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) launched a special Dolphin Ambulance to aid in the rescue of injured Ganga Dolphins.
Education
- Symbiosis Dubai Campus: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and UAE Minister Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan inaugurated Symbiosis International University’s first international campus at Dubai Knowledge Park.
Cultural Events
- Bodoland Mohotsav: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first-ever Bodoland Mohotsav in Delhi.
Health
- World Diabetes Day: Various initiatives and campaigns were launched to raise awareness about diabetes and promote healthy living.
Technology
- AI Preparedness Index 2023-24: The global AI market is expected to grow significantly, reshaping labor markets and industries.
Infrastructure
- China’s Megaport in Peru: China unveiled a $1.3 billion megaport in Chancay, Peru, aimed at connecting South America to Asia and boosting regional trade.
Weather
- Tropical Storm Sara: Tropical Storm Sara made landfall in northern Honduras, bringing heavy rain and the threat of life-threatening flooding to parts of Central America and southern Mexico.
Defense
- Exercise ‘Garud Shakti’: The Indian Army contingent departed for the 9th edition of the joint exercise with Indonesia, ‘Garud Shakti 24’, in Jakarta.