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Mon 25 Nov, 2024
National News
"Ab Koi Bahana Nahi" Campaign
- Government launched a national campaign "Ab Koi Bahana Nahi" in New Delhi. The campaign calls on the public, government, and key stakeholders to take actionable steps to eliminate gender-based violence.
Initiatives related to Women
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ICA Global Cooperative Conference 2024
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) Global Cooperative Conference at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
- Mr. Modi launched a commemorative stamp on the International Year of Cooperatives 2025.
- For the first time in its 130-year history, the ICA is holding its Global Cooperative Conference and General Assembly in India.
About International Cooperative Alliance
| Theme 2024: Cooperatives Build Prosperity for All. | The International Cooperative Alliance was founded in 1895. |
State Special
Andhra Pradesh passed bill to abolish the garbage tax
- The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly has approved a bill to abolish the garbage tax introduced by the previous government.
About Andhra Pradesh
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Environment and Biodiversity
IndusInd Bank and UNICEF partnered for Climate Risk-Informed Systems
- IndusInd Bank and UNICEF partnered under the bank's Flagship CSR program to support 'Disaster Resilient Communities and Climate Risk-Informed Systems.
- The initiative targets improved policies and climate-informed administration in five districts: Dharashiv (Maharashtra), Begusarai (Bihar), Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu), Baran (Rajasthan), and Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh).
About UNICEF
| Founded: 11 December 1946 | HQ: New York, United States | Executive Director: Catherine Russell |
Defence
Navika Sagar Parikrama-II Expedition
- INSV (Indian Naval Sailing vessel) Tarini departed Fremantle, Australia for the second leg of the Navika Sagar Parikrama-II expedition to Lyttelton, New Zealand.
About Indian Navy
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Sports
40th All India Governor’s Gold Cup International Football Tournament 2024
- North East United Football Club defeated Gangtok Himalayan Sporting Club, to win the 40th All India Governor’s Gold Cup International Football Tournament 2024, held at Paljor Stadium, Gangtok.
Major football Tournaments in India
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IPL 2025 Mega Auction
- In the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, Rishabh Pant became the costliest player in IPL history, grabbing 27 crore rupees at Abadi Al-Johar Arena, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
About IPL
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China Masters Badminton 2024
- Denmark’s Anders Antonsen and South Korea’s Se Young won men’s and women’s singles titles respectively, at China Masters Badminton 2024 in Shenzhen, China.
Major Terminologies of Badminton
| Alley, Backcourt, Bird/Birdie, Carry, Cross-court, Drop shot, Smash, Forecourt, Hairpin Net Shot |
Awards and Honours
55th International Film Festival of India
- At the 55th International Film Festival of India, the results of Creative Minds of Tomorrow (CMOT) were announced.
Winners
Best Film Award: Film Gullu by Team Green
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Erasmus Prize
- Author Amitav Ghosh will receive the prestigious Erasmus Prize at a grand ceremony at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, for his contributions to the theme of “imagining the unthinkable” around the climate change crisis.
| He is the first South Asian recipient of the honour. |
Important Days
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
- The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, observed annually on November 25, is a global effort to raise awareness about the pervasive issue of violence against women and girls.
| In 1979, the UN General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). |
NCC Raising Day
- The National Cadet Corps (NCC), the largest uniformed youth organisation in the world, celebrated its 76th raising on 24 November.
About NCC
| Estb: 1948 | HQ: New Delhi | Director General: Lieutenant General Gurbirpal Singh |