Here’s a comprehensive list of the most important current affairs topics from the past year (November 2023 – November 2024) that are relevant for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, State PSCs, and other exams.
1. National Affairs
- Important Bills & Amendments: Key legislative changes, including the Women’s Reservation Bill, Personal Data Protection Bill, etc.
- Government Schemes & Initiatives: Launch of new schemes like PM Vishwakarma Yojana, revamped Ayushman Bharat scheme, and updates on Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
- Significant Judgments: Supreme Court rulings on UCC (Uniform Civil Code), Same-sex Marriage, sedition laws, and other landmark judgments.
- Census & Surveys: Updates on the delayed 2021 Census, NFHS (National Family Health Survey) results, and National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) data.
2. International Affairs
- Summits & Conferences: Highlights from G20 Summit (India’s presidency), BRICS Summit, UN General Assembly sessions, COP28 (Climate Change Conference), and ASEAN meetings.
- Global Agreements & MoUs: India’s strategic deals with countries like UAE, France, and Japan; new trade agreements like India-EU FTA.
- Geopolitical Issues: Russia-Ukraine conflict updates, Israel-Hamas conflict, India-China border issues, and Taiwan-China tensions.
- Elections & Leadership Changes: Key elections (US Presidential Primaries, Bangladesh General Elections), new leaders in Brazil, Turkey, and other countries.
3. Economy & Banking
- Economic Policies & Reforms: Budget 2024-25 highlights, RBI’s monetary policy updates, Digital Rupee (CBDC) implementation, and SEBI regulations.
- Economic Indicators: GDP growth rate, inflation trends, job market data, and stock market movements.
- Banking & Finance: Merger of PSU banks, launch of the new UPI feature (UPI Lite), and new policies on digital lending.
- Reports & Rankings: IMF & World Bank projections, Global Innovation Index, Ease of Doing Business rankings, and India’s position in global competitiveness.
4. Science & Technology
- Space & Research: ISRO’s Aditya-L1 Solar Mission, Gaganyaan Mission updates, Chandrayaan-3’s successful moon landing, and NASA’s Artemis missions.
- Technological Innovations: Developments in AI & Quantum Computing, 5G network expansion in India, and breakthroughs in biotechnology (e.g., mRNA vaccine updates).
- Defense & Security: Induction of new fighter jets (e.g., Rafale, Tejas Mk2), India’s missile tests (Agni, BrahMos), and defense pacts with other nations.
5. Sports
- Major Tournaments: Cricket World Cup 2023 highlights, Asian Games 2023, Paris Olympics 2024 preparations, and FIFA Club World Cup updates.
- Indian Achievements: Neeraj Chopra’s continued dominance in javelin, performance in Commonwealth Games, and Indian cricket milestones.
- Awards & Recognitions: Laureus World Sports Awards, National Sports Awards (Arjuna, Khel Ratna), and Olympic qualifiers.
6. Environment & Ecology
- Climate Change Initiatives: India’s progress on Net Zero goals, COP28 announcements, International Solar Alliance, and Global Methane Pledge.
- Conservation Efforts: New wildlife sanctuaries and national parks, Project Cheetah in India, and tiger census data.
- Natural Disasters & Response: Cyclones (Biparjoy, Hamoon), floods in North-East India, and global events like wildfires in Canada and Greece.
7. Awards & Honours
- National Awards: Bharat Ratna, Padma Awards, Sahitya Akademi Awards, and National Film Awards.
- International Awards: Nobel Prizes, Oscars 2024, Booker Prize, and UN awards for sustainability.
- Special Recognitions: Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award, Gandhi Peace Prize, and Ramon Magsaysay Award.
8. Important Days & Themes
- Global Observances: World Health Day, International Yoga Day, Earth Day, and World Environment Day.
- National Celebrations: Republic Day Parade highlights, Independence Day speech themes, and Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.
9. Person in News
- Notable Deaths: Tribute to personalities like MS Swaminathan, Siddaramaiah (former Karnataka CM), and notable global figures.
- Appointments & Resignations: New Chief Justice of India, changes in the armed forces, and high-profile corporate appointments (e.g., new RBI Governor, CEO of top tech firms).
10. Miscellaneous
- Books & Authors: Popular releases like “India’s Growth Story” by Raghuram Rajan, and memoirs by political leaders.
- Art & Culture: UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India, cultural festivals, and art exhibitions.
- Health: Updates on new viruses (like Nipah outbreaks), COVID-19 vaccination drives, and health sector reforms.
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