Current Affairs – 17 November 2024 | Key Updates for Competitive Exams
Stay updated with the latest current affairs for 17 November 2024. Highlights include India-Japan UNICORN Mast Collaboration, SC verdict on Toothukudi Copper Plant, PM Modi's CARICOM Summit, Ayushman Vay Vandana Card, and more. Essential for competitive exam preparation!
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Key Highlights:
UNICORN Mast Collaboration: India and Japan signed an MoI to co-develop the UNICORN mast, a stealth-enhancing conical structure for warships, under the 2015 defence agreement.
Toothukudi Copper Plant Verdict: Supreme Court dismisses Vedanta’s review petition to reopen the Tamil Nadu plant, closed in 2018 due to pollution concerns.
CARICOM Summit: PM Modi to attend the 2nd India-CARICOM Leadership Summit in Guyana, strengthening ties with the Caribbean Community.
Bodo Sahitya Sabha Anniversary: Established on November 16, 1952, BSS played a pivotal role in promoting the Bodo language and culture in Assam.
Ayushman Vay Vandana Card: A new health insurance scheme for senior citizens aged 70+, launched as part of PMJAY.
Uniform Protection Protocol (UPP): Approved by the Central Electricity Authority to enhance grid stability and support renewable energy integration.
Safe Harbour Clause Review: Government proposes replacing the IT Act, 2000, with the Digital India Act, reconsidering immunity for social media platforms.
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