State Special

Deepam 2.0 Scheme

• Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu launched the Deepam 2.0 scheme in Edupuram, Ichapuram Mandal, Srikakulam district, under the “Super Six Promises” initiative. The program offers free gas cylinders to eligible families, aiming to enhance their quality of life.

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Gujarat’s Largest Waste-to-Energy Plant

• Union Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Gujarat’s largest waste-to-energy plant, a joint venture between the Gujarat government and Jindal Urban Waste Management Company, at Piplaj, Ahmedabad.

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Government Schemes

Namo Drone Didi Scheme

• The Government has released the operational guidelines for the Central Sector Scheme "Namo Drone Didi".

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International News

G20 declaration on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

• The G-20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group (DRRWG) Ministerial Meeting was held from October 30 to November 1, 2024, in Belem, Brazil. The meeting resulted in a consensus on the first Ministerial declaration on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).
• The first DRRWG was established on India’s initiative during its presidency of G20, last year in New Delhi.

About G20

Economy and Banking

GST Collection

• GST collection in October increased by 9% to over ₹1.87 lakh crore, the second-highest ever, driven by higher domestic sales and better compliance.

Defence

GARUD SHAKTI 24

• 9th India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise, GARUD SHAKTI 24, has commenced in Jakarta. The contingent consists of 25 troops from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces).

VAJRA PRAHAR 2024

• The 15th India-US joint Special Forces Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR was commenced at Orchard Combat Training Centre in Idaho, US.  It will conclude on 22nd November.

Hwasong-19

• North Korea has successfully test-fired the new Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).

About North Korea

Sports

SAFF Women’s Championship 2024

• Bangladesh clinched the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Championship 2024, defeating Nepal 2-1 in a final at Kathmandu’s Dasharath Stadium.

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U19 World Boxing Championships 2024

• India’s Krisha Verma clinched a gold medal at the U19 World Boxing Championships 2024 in Colorado, USA.

About Wrestling Federation of India

Art and Culture

Bali Padyami festival

• Karnataka celebrated Bali Padyami festival on 2nd November. It is believed that the Asura king Bali Chakravarty comes out of Patala loka and visits Bhuloka as per the boon given by Lord Vishnu during Vamana Avatar.

Major Festivals Celebrated in Karnataka

First Asian Buddhist Summit 2024

• The Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), is organizing the First Asian Buddhist Summit (ABS) on November 5-6, 2024, in New Delhi. The theme of the summit is "Role of Buddha Dhamma in Strengthening Asia."

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Person in News

Rajesh Kumar Singh

• Rajesh Kumar Singh appointed as the Defence Secretary.

Duma Boko

• Duma Boko was declared Botswana’s sixth president.

About Botswana

Important Days

Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day

• Madhya Pradesh celebrated its 69th foundation day on 1st november. Madhya Pradesh was established on 1st November 1956.

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