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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
President Murmu Inaugurated 125th Birth Anniversary celebration of Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab 
On 21st November 2024, Droupadi Murmu, President of India, Inaugurated the 125th Birth Anniversary Celebration of Utkal Keshari Dr Harekrushna Mahtab in New Delhi, Delhi. The celebration was organised by the Ministry of Culture (MoC).
- Dr Harekrushna Mahtab is leader of the Indian National Congress(INC), a notable figure in the Indian independence movement and former Chief Minister(CM) of Odisha.
Key People: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, MoC; Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Education (MoE); and Mohan Charan Majhi, Chief Minister (CM) of Odisha were present during the event.
Celebration of 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab:
i.A year-long celebration across India will honor Dr. Mahtab’s diverse contributions to India’s freedom struggle, Odisha’s development, and the literary world.
ii.A special exhibition highlighting Dr. Mahtab’s life was displayed by Lalit Kala Akademi.
iii.The event featured a short film detailing Dr. Mahtab’s legacy.
iv.The year-long celebration will include events, lectures, and seminars to highlight his multi-faceted contributions.
Highlights:
i.President Droupadi Murmu released a Commemorative Stamp of Rs.5 and Commemorative Coin of Rs.125 to mark Dr. Mahtab’s 125th birth anniversary.
ii.She also released
- Harekrushna Mahtab: A Monograph in Odia by Baishnaba Charan Samal, published by Sahitya Akademi.
- Gaon Majlis: English translation by Tarun Kumar Sahu of Dr. Mahtab’s Sahitya Akademi Award-winning Odia essays.
- Gaon Majlis: Hindi translation by Sujata Shiven of the same work.
About Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab:
i.Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab (1899–1987), revered as Utkal Keshari, was a prominent freedom fighter, writer, historian, and political leader from Odisha. Influenced by Mahatma Gandhi and Swami Vivekananda, he actively participated in key independence movements.
ii.He also served as the last Prime Minister (PM) under the princely state of Odisha and later as CM of Odisha from 1946 to 1950 and 1956 to 1961.
iii.He has also served as the Union Minister for Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) from 1950 to 1952.
iv.Dr. Mahtab was a prolific writer and journalist. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1983 for his book Gan Majlis (Vol. Ill) (Essays).
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
19th G20 Summit held in Brazil from 18th to 19th November 2024
The 19th Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit for 2024, under the Presidency of Brazil was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 18th to 19th November 2024.
- The summit was held under the theme “Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet”.
i.During the summit, leaders of G20 adopted the “G20 Rio de Janeiro Leaders’ Declaration”, which aimed to address major global challenges and crises and promote strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth.
ii.Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launched the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty during the opening session of G20 Leaders’ summit.
iii.Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi addressed the opening session of the G20 summit on “Social Inclusion and the Fight against Hunger and Poverty”.
iv.PM Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni jointly unveiled the “Italy-India Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29” during their bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the G20 summit.
- It is a 5-year strategic action plan which includes collaboration in a range of key sectors including defence, trade, energy and space.
v.Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva handed over the G20 Presidency to Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa as 19th G20 Leaders’ Summit concluded on 19th November 2024.
About Brazil:
President- Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Capital- Brasilia
Currency- Brazilian Real (BRL)
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USA tops Network Readiness Index 2024; India ranked 49th
The Network Readiness Index 2024, published by Portulans Institute (PI) and Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, has ranked the United States of America (USA) as the world leader in network readiness for the 3rd consecutive year with an overall score of 78.96.
- Singapore was ranked 2nd (76.94) followed by Finland on 3rd (75.76), Sweden on 4th (74.99) and Republic of Korea on 5th spot (74.85) respectively.
- India is ranked 49th globally with a total score of 53.63 . Among the lower-middle-income countries, India is ranked 2nd only to Vietnam (45th).
About Portulans Institute (PI):
Founders – Soumitra Dutta and Bruno Lanvin
Headquarters – Washington DC., the United States of America (USA)
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UNICEF’s SOWC 2024 report: Global Children Population Expected to Stablize around 2.3 Billion by 2050
According to the State of the World’s Children (SOWC 2024) report which is a global flagship report of United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), titled “The Future of Childhood in a Changing World”, the global child population will stabilize at around 2.3 billion by 2050, with a significant shift in regional distributions.
- As per the report, South Asia will remain one of the regions in the world with the largest child populations, along with Eastern and Southern Africa as well as West and Central Africa.
- The report was released on the occasion of World Children’s Day (20th November, 2024) in New Delhi, Delhi.
i.Globally, nearly 1 billion children already face extreme vulnerability to climate and environmental hazards and this figure is estimated to increase dramatically without significant interventions.
About United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF):
Executive Director- Catherine Mary Russell
Headquarters- New York, the United States of America (USA)
Established- 1946
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Union Minister S Jaishankar inaugurated SIU Dubai Campus; launched book “Why Bharat Matters”
In November 2024, Union Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs(MEA), inaugurated the first overseas of Symbiosis International University’s (SIU) campus at Dubai Knowledge Park, the United Arab Emirates(UAE), marking a key moment in India-UAE relations.
- The event was attended by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE’s Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, highlighted the university’s full accreditation by the UAE Ministry of Education.
- The Dubai campus offer programs in management, technology, and media, fostering 21st-century skills and promoting the philosophy of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam””the world is one family.
i.He also launched his book titled “Why Bharat Matters” in English at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library in Dubai, the UAE.
ii.The book was published by Rupa Publications India Private Limited. It was originally published in Hindi in December 2023.
iii.The book touches upon global transformations, India’s internal progress, and the importance of self-reliance in assessing global challenges.
BANKING & FINANCE
SEBI Abolished 1% Mandatory Security Deposit Requirements in Public Issues
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued a circular under Section 11(1) of the SEBI Act, 1992, which empowers SEBI to protect investor interests, regulate the securities market, and promote its development.
- The circular abolished the earlier requirement mandating issuer companies to deposit 1% of the public issue size with stock exchanges before launching a public issue. This change was formalized through an amendment to the Regulation 38(1) of the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018 (ICDR Regulations) on 17th May 2024.
- This new direction will be applicable with immediate effect.
Note: Earlier, any company seeking to launch a public issue of equity shares has to deposit with the stock exchanges an amount equal to 1% of the issue size.
Objective of Adding and Removal of 1% Security Deposit
SEBI initially introduced the 1% security deposit rule to ensure companies addressed common investor complaints like refund delays, incorrect share allotments, and issues with dispatching physical share certificates after public or rights issues.
Now, with the implementation modern reforms ,most post-issue concerns have been resolved, making the 1% security deposit unnecessary.
- Demat allotments, eliminating physical certificates.
- ASBA (Application Supported by Blocked Amount) applications, where funds are blocked but not transferred until allotment.
- Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments, enabling faster and smoother transactions.
Other Key Points:
i.As per new regulations, SEBI has issued a significant update following an amendment to the ICDR (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations. The amendment resulted in the withdrawal of the previously outlined the process for issuing a No Objection Certificate(NoC) for the release of the 1% security deposit for public issues.
ii.Stock exchanges are now required to establish a joint Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the release of any 1% security deposits for processing pending refunds of deposits made under the previous framework.
iii.It has directed stock exchanges to notify all listed companies of the changes and publish the circular on their respective web portals.
- Also, the stock exchanges are required to amend bye-laws, rules, and regulations as necessary to align with the new framework.
About Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI):
SEBI is the apex regulatory body for securities and commodity market in India. It was initially established as non-statutory body in April 1988. Later, SEBI was accorded the status of statutory body through SEBI Act, 1992 on 30th January, 1992.
Chairperson- Madhabi Puri Buch
Headquarters- Mumbai, Maharashtra
J&K Bank Launches Virtual ATM Facility with Paymart India
On 22nd November 2024, The Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited (J&K Bank) has launched virtual Automated Teller Machine (vATM) facility in collaboration with Paymart India Private Limited.
- The innovative technology platform has been launched with an aim provide access to technology for financial empowerment of people, especially in rural areas with deficiency of ATMs and promoting digital convenience for its customers.
- The platform was inaugurated by the bank’s Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Baldev Prakash in the presence of Amit Narang, Director and CEO of Paymart India Pvt Ltd.
Key Highlights:
i.The main objective of the collaboration and development of vATM facility is to develop accessible and customer-centric banking ecosystem.
ii.Through these vATMs, customers can be reached to their doorsteps in the ATM-deficient locations.
iii.The services provided by these virtual ATMs are easy to use, hassle-free and safe and secure.
iv.The vATM facility provided customers with the opportunity to withdraw cash easily through the enrolled merchants of Paymart India by generating digital tokens using the bank’s mobile application – mPay Delight+.
About Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited:
Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)– Baldev Prakash
Headquarters– Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Founded– 1938
About Paymart India Pvt Ltd:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)– Amit Narang
Headquarters– Chandigarh
Founded– 2015
RBI increases UPI Lite and UPI 123Pay Limits
OReserve Bank of India (RBI) announced an increase in the transaction limit for (Unified Payment Interface) UPI123Pay and the UPI Lite wallet limit allowing users to make higher value digital payments via mobile phones. Following this, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) issued a circular directing its members, including banks and service providers, to implement and comply with these new limits.
- UPI LITE is a new payment solution that leverages the trusted NPCI Common Library (CL) application to process low value transactions that have been set at below Rs 500.
- UPI 123Pay allows feature phone users to make digital payments without needing an internet connection. It offers four methods for transactions such as IVR (Interactive Voice Response), Missed calls, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)-embedded apps,and Sound-based technology all with the newly increased transaction limits.
- The NPCI has set a deadline of January 1, 2025 for banks, public sector banks (PSBs), and service providers to fully implement these changes.
Key Changes:
i. Increased Transaction Limit: The maximum transaction limit for UPI 123Pay has been increased from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000, allowing users to conduct higher-value transactions.
- UPI Lite wallets has been increased from ₹2,000 to ₹5,000, and the per transaction limit for UPI Lite has been raised from ₹500 to ₹1,000.
ii. Aadhaar (One Time Password) OTP Authentication: To bolster security, Aadhaar OTP authentication will be required for UPI 123Pay transactions.
iii. Standardised Transaction Tagging: A new transaction purpose code (86) has been introduced to improve tracking and reporting of UPI 123Pay transactions.
- The purpose code 86 is a new identifier for UPI 123Pay transactions required for all transactions, while the previous code (31) is no longer valid.
iv. Enhanced Initiation Methods: The system will now support multiple initiation options, such as (Interactive Voice Response)IVR calls, missed calls, feature phone apps, and sound-based technology for greater accessibility.
v. UPI Number Functionality: With integration of the UPI numeric (Identity) ID mapper, users can now make payments using UPI numbers.
About Unified Payment Interface (UPI):
Unified Payment Interface (UPI) is a real-time payment system that enables instant and secure money transfers between bank accounts using mobile phones.
- UPI was officially launched on April 11 2016 by NPCI under the guidance of RBI.
- Bhutan was the first country to adopt UPI in July 2021.
- The countries that have also adopted UPI include Singapore, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, France, Netherlands and Nepal.
ECONOMY & BUSINESS
Goldman Sachs: India’s GDP Growth Estimated to Decline to 6.3% in 2025
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has projected India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to decline to 6.3% Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) in Calendar Year 2025 (CY25). This projection is based on continued fiscal consolidation and tighter credit growth due to macro-prudential measures taken by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
- Despite this slow growth projection for CY25, India is expected to remain relatively insulated from potential global economic shocks, such as the United States of America (USA)-China trade war.
Key Findings:
i.It has estimated 25 basis points (bps) repo rate cut in February 2025, followed by another 25 bps cut in April. This would result into the lower repo rate i.e. to 6% and overnight interbank rates to 5.75%, supporting growth while keeping inflation within target.
- However, retail loan growth is likely to remain subdued due to ongoing macro-prudential tightening.
ii.It has projected that India’s Current Account Deficit (CAD) will at 1.3% of GDP in CY25, due to robust services exports.
- It has also anticipated that United States Dollar (USD)/ Indian Rupee (INR) to depreciate modestly to 85.5% -86% over the next 3 to 6 months, but to remain stable thereafter.
iii.According to Goldman Sachs, RBI is most likely to use cautious approach regarding monetary policy in 2025, given the need to balance domestic economic conditions with global factors like a strong US dollar and trade uncertainties.
Inflation:
i.Goldman Sachs has projected that headline inflation to average 4.2% Y-o-Y in 2025, decrease from over 7% in 2024.
- While, Food inflation is estimated to decrease to 4.6% due to favourable weather conditions and improved agricultural output.
ii.As per Goldman Sachs, Core inflation has made steady progress lower from 5.0% Y-o-Y in CY23 to 3.5% Y-o-Y in CY24.
- Thus, it has projected that core inflation will be around the RBI’s target of 4% Y-o-Y in CY25, with some downside risk in the event Chinese goods overcapacity being reallocated to regional markets due to US tariffs.
About Goldman Sachs Inc.:
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – David M. Solomon
Headquarters- New York City, the United States of America (USA)
S&P Global Ratings projects 6.5-7% growth for India’s GDP till FY 2026-2027
According to the S&P Global Ratings’ Global Bank Outlook Report, India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to grow between 6.5% to 7% annually in the next 3 Fiscal Year(FY) up to FY 2026-2027(FY27).
- If forecast annual growth of 6.7% is realised, India is set to become the 3rd-largest economy and transition to the upper-middle-income category by fiscal 2030–31.
- The report stated that the structural improvements and good economic prospects will support the resilience of India’s financial institutions.
- The higher demand coupled with stronger bank capitalisation should boost bank loan growth and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s regulatory clampdown will strengthen the financial system in the medium term.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
PM Modi Honored with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Global Peace Award at AIAM Launch in Maryland, USA
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (PM) of India was honored (in absentia) with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Global Peace Award for Minority Upliftment. The award was jointly presented by Washington Adventist University and Association of Indian American Minorities (AIAM) to PM Modi.
- The award recognised PM Modi’s efforts toward inclusive development and minority welfare.
- The award is named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., an American, known for his contributions to the American Civil Rights Movement, and it honors his lasting legacy in promoting equality, justice, and human rights.
Note: On 22nd November 2024, the AIAM, a new Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), was launched at the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Maryland, the United States of America (USA). This aims to unite and support minority communities within the Indian American diaspora.
About AIAM:
i.Jasdip Singh, a renowned Sikh philanthropist, was appointed as the Founder and Chairman of AIAM.
ii.He is supported by a 7-member Board of Directors (BoD) that includes Baljinder Singh and Dr. Sukhpal Dhanoa (Sikh), Pawan Bezwada and Elisha Pulivarti (Christian), Dipak Thakker (Hindu), Juned Qazi (Muslim), and Nissim Reuben (Indian Jewish), representing various Indian minority communities.
iii.Objective-The organization’s long-term objective is to promote understanding and cooperation among diverse minority groups, ensuring that every voice is recognized and valued in the pursuit of social and economic progress.
Key Points:
i.The event emphasized PM Modi’s commitment to upholding India’s secular constitution and promoting global recognition for the nation.
ii.Members of India’s minority communities voiced their support for the government’s inclusive policies, condemning attempts to create communal divides and reaffirming their commitment to national unity and progress
iii.Chairman of AIAM Jasdip Singh emphasized AIAM’s role in advancing PM Modi’s vision of a “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) by 2047.
iv.Satnam Singh Sandhu, convener of the Indian Minorities Federation, highlighted the transformation of India under PM Modi’s leadership and applauded the “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas“ (Together with all, Development for all) policy, noting that it has fostered communal harmony and created an atmosphere of equal opportunity for all.
About The United States of America (USA):
President– Joe Biden
Capital– Washington, D.C.
Currency– United States Dollars (USD)
Marijke Fleuren honoured with the FIH Honorary Member Award
Former Euro Hockey President and former Fédération Internationale de Hockey (FIH – International Hockey Federation) Executive Board (EB) Member Marijke Fleuren(Netherlands)was honoured with the FIH Honorary Member Award by FIH President Tayyab Ikram during the 49th FIH Statutory Congress held in Muscat, Oman.
- Marijke Fleuren, the Chair of the FIH Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, has been involved in FIH in different roles since 1999.
- She has served for 12 years as the President of the European Hockey Federation (EuroHockey) since 2011.
i.During the event, FIH launched FIH Women in Hockey Empowerment Project, a transformative platform designed to uplift and engage female players, coaches, officials, and leaders in Hockey.
ii.As part of the inaugural Project, the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation has awarded FIH a grant to help change the future of sport for girls by leveraging Body Confident Sport.
iii.This is a first-of-its-kind, evidence-based set of coaching tools co-created by Nike and Dove which provides coaches with the materials to increase body confidence, body image and self-esteem in girls.
APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
Gintautas Paluckas appointed as Prime Minister of Lithuania
On November 21 2024, Gintautas Paluckas, a computer scientist and Social Democrat was appointed as the Prime Minister (PM) of Lithuania (Baltic country) by the President Gitanas Nausėda. He was elected by the Seimas, parliament of Lithuania with 88 Member of Parliament(MPs) support out of 128MPs.
- Gintautas Paluckas, deputy leader of the Lithuanian Social Democrats Party (LSDP), will replace Incumbent PM Ingrida Šimonytė from the conservative Fatherland Union.
- He steps into the position after Vilija Blinkeviciute, leader of the LSDP, kept her seat in the European Parliament (EP) and refused both the premiership and a seat in the Seimas.
About Gintautas Paluckas:
i.Gintautas Paluckas, in his early political years, was involved with the Young Conservative League, the youth wing of the Homeland Union.
ii.In 2003, he became a member of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party (LSDP) and his career began with a position as Chief Specialist at Lithuania’s social insurance institution, Sodra, from 2003 to 2005.
iii.In 2005, he transitioned to serving as an assistant to Justas Paleckis, a Member of the European Parliament. He became the Director of Administration for the Vilnius City Municipality from 2007 to 2009.
iv.He took on the role of Executive Secretary of the LSDP in 2013 and became a member of both the LSDP Council and its Board.
v.He served as the Deputy Mayor of Vilnius from 2015 to 2019. He also served as LSDP leader between 2017 and 2021
About Lithuania:
Prime minister (PM) – Gintautas Paluckas
President- Gitanas Nausėda
Capital- Vilnius
Currency- Lithuanian Litas (LTL)
Pankaj Tripathi appointed as Brand Ambassador for MP Tourism
In November 2024, Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi was appointed as the Brand Ambassador for Madhya Pradesh’s (MP) tourism, aiming to promote the state’s diverse attractions.
i.The MP State Tourism Development Corporation Limited(MPSTDC) has launched its first television(TV) commercial featuring Tripathi, titled “Madhya Pradesh (MP) that truly cast its charm this time”.
ii.As the face of MP Tourism, he will promote the region’s iconic landmarks, including the ancient temples of Khajuraho, the grand forts of Gwalior, and the lush jungles of Kanha and Bandhavgarh and inviting adventurers to explore its rich heritage and natural wonders.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Blue Origin Completes 28th Mission to Space; Emily Calandrelli becomes the 100th woman in space
On November 22 2024, Blue Origin, the United States of India(USA) based launch service provider, successfully completed its 9th human spaceflight and the 28th flight for the New Shepard program(NS-28). This suborbital journey carried 6 tourists into space aboard the New Shepard rocket from Launch Site One in West Texas, the USA.
- The astronaut crew included Emily Dawn Calandrelli, an advocate for STEM education; Sharon Hagle & Marc Hagle, a couple on their second Blue Origin mission; Austin Litteral, whose participation was sponsored by Whatnot, a livestream shopping platform; J.D. Russell, a former game warden and entrepreneur; and Hank Wolfond, Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of a Canadian investment firm .
- Till November 2024, the program has flown 43 humans above the Kármán line, the internationally recognized boundary of space.
About Emily Calandrelli:
i.Emily Dawn Calandrelli, known as ‘TheSpaceGal’ , is an Emmy-nominated television host, a bestselling author, content creator. She became the first American woman to be the sole host of a nationally broadcast science series.
- She became the 100th woman space traveler.
ii.She was the 10th woman to fly on a suborbital spaceflight above the Kármán line and the 21st woman to reach space on a suborbital trajectory, including the astronauts who soared higher than the United Nations(UN) recognized altitude of 50 miles (80 kilometre, km) on Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo(SS2) rocket plane.
iii.She was now among the 94 men and women who have seen Earth from above 50 miles high.
About Blue Origin Space NS-28 Mission:
Blue Origin was founded with a vision of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.
Founder- Jeff Bezoz
Headquarters- Washington, the United States of America(USA)
Establishment-2000
China’s J-35 becomes Second 5th-Generation Fighter
In November 2024, China has unveiled its fifth-generation stealth fighter jet the Shenyang J-35 during the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, China.
- With this, China became the second nation in the world after the United States of America(USA) to possess more than one fifth-generation fighter jet.
i.The J-35 is a twin-engine, single-seat supersonic stealth fighter developed by China for multirole missions.
ii.It represents the country’s second fifth-generation fighter, following the J-20.
iii.The J-35’s design closely resembles the U.S. Lockheed Martin F-35, with the main difference being that the J-35 is equipped with two engines, while the F-35 has a single engine.
SPORTS
Formula 1: George Russel won the Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024
Mercedes’ racer George Russell (the United Kingdom(UK)) won the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix(GP) (officially known as the Formula 1 (F1) Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024) held on 23rd November 2024 at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit in Nevada, the United States of America (USA).
- Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton (Britain) finished 2nd and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. (Spain) finished 3rd .
- This marls George Russel’s 2nd title of 2024 season. He previously won the Austrian Grand Prix 2024 held in June 2024.
Result
| Rank | Racer | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell (Mercedes) | 25 |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) | 18 |
| 3 | Carlos Sainz Jr. (Ferrari) | 15 |
About George Russell:
i. George Russell made his F1 debut at the Australian Grand Prix2019 and achieved his first win at 2022 São Paulo Grand Prix.
iii..As of the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix, Russell has achieved 3 race wins, 4 pole positions, 8 fastest laps and 15 podiums in F1 and will remain at Mercedes until at least the end of the 2025 season.
About Las Vegas Grand Prix:
i.The Las Vegas Grand Prix is a motor racing event that forms part of the F1 World Championship. The inaugural Las Vegas GP was held on 18th November 2023.
ii.The 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix was the 22nd round of the 2024 F1 World Championship.
Max Verstappen won his 4th Consecutive F1 Drivers’ Championship:
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, the Dutch and Belgian racing driver, secured his 4th consecutive Formula One (F1) Drivers’ Championship after his 5th place finish at the Las Vegas GP 2024.
- He leads the F1 2024 Driver Standings with 403 points followed by McLaren Mercedes’ Lando Norris (Britain) with 340 points and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc (Monaco) with 319 points.
- He has joined Alain Prost and Sebastian Vettel as a four-time champion, with only Lewis Hamilton (7), Michael Schumacher (7) and Juan Manuel Fangio (5) ahead of him in that list.
About Max Verstappen:
i.Verstappen has previously won the F1 World Drivers’ Championship titles in 2021, 2022 and 2023 with Red Bull. He has also won 62 Grands Prix in 10 seasons.
ii.He has wson 8 GP titles – Sao Paulo (Brazilian) Grand Prix, Bahrain GP, Saudi Arabia GP, Japanese GP, Chinese GP, Emilia-Romagna GP, Canadian GP and Spanish GP during the 2024 season.
iii. As of the 2024, Verstappen has achieved 62 race wins, 40 pole positions, 33 fastest laps and 111 podiums in Formula One.
iv.In addition to being the youngest Grand Prix winner, he holds several F1 records, including the most wins in a season (19), the most podium finishes in a season (21), the most consecutive wins (10), and the most consecutive pole positions (8, shared with Ayrton Senna).
v.Verstappen is set to remain at Red Bull until at least the end of the 2028 season.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Kushal Pal Singh & Aparna Jain released a New Book ‘Why the Heck Not?’
In November 2024, a new inspirational book named ‘Why the Heck Not?’ was launched by Kushal Pal(KP) Singh, the Indian billionaire real estate developer, Chairman Emeritus and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Delhi Land & Finance(DLF) Limited along with co-authored Aparna Jain at the Lodhi Hotel in New Delhi(Delhi). The book was published by Penguin Random House Limited
i.This inspirational book offers a blueprint for success, drawing from the life lessons of KP Singh enriched by Aparna Jain’s leadership expertise.
ii.The book narrates the inspiring journey of how KP Singh became one of India’s leading business figures, offering a glimpse into the power of resilience, calculated risk-taking, and embracing opportunities while staying true to one’s morals and ethics.
IMPORTANT DAYS
World Heritage Week 2024 – November 19 to 25
World Heritage Week (WHW) is annually observed across India from November 19 to 25 to promote the heritage and the culture of monuments and important sites for their conservation.
- WHW recognises and celebrates heritage sites that have been recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- The theme of WHW 2024 is “Discover and Experience Diversity”.
Background:
i.In India, WHW is a part of the promotion activities by the Government of India (GoI) to promote India’s unique heritage for the benefit of present and future generations.
ii.WHW events are annually organised by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) under the Ministry of Culture(MoC), various Museums, and other heritage-conscious organisations across India.
About Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
Director- General(DG)– Yadubir Singh Rawat
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
Established – 1861
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First-Ever UN’s World Conjoined Twins Day 2024 – November 24 
The first-ever United Nations (UN’s) World Conjoined Twins Day (WCTD) was observed across the globe on 24th November to raise awareness about conjoined twins, support their well-being, and promote their social inclusion.
i.The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed resolution A/RES/78/313 on 1st July 2024 to declare November 24th as WCTD.
- It was proposed by Saudi Arabia in collaboration with Bahrain, Morocco, Qatar and Yemen.
ii.Saudi Arabia hosted the first-ever International Conjoined Twins Conference on November 24-25, 2024, in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
About the United Nations (UN):
Secretary General– António Guterres
Headquarters – New York, the United States of America (USA)
Established – 1945
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2024 – November 25
The United Nations (UN) International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is annually observed across the globe on 25 November to raise global awareness about the issue of violence against women and highlight the importance of efforts to prevent such violence.
- 25th November 2024 marks the 25th International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Background:
i.In 2000, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the resolution A/RES/54/134 and proclaimed the 25 November of every year as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
ii.The first-ever International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women was observed on 25th November 2000.
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