Current Affairs Highlights (November 29, 2024)
International
- Australia
Passed a groundbreaking law banning social media for individuals under 16, sparking debates on digital freedom​​
Source: Economic Times​​
- Israel-Lebanon Conflict
Tensions escalate as an Israeli airstrike targets a Hezbollah facility, challenging a recently brokered ceasefire​ ​
Source: REUTERS​​
- Russia-Ukraine War
President Putin claims Donald Trump could resolve the ongoing conflict but expresses doubts about global support​​
Source: REUTERS​​
- US Politics
: Donald Trump responded strongly to the new indictment reports, causing discussions across political lines.​
Credit: White House​​
National (India)
- Parliament Winter Session
: Discussions focused on AI regulations and climate change commitments.
Source: PTI ​​
- ISRO
: Announces a new lunar exploration mission for 2025 called the Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX). The mission collaborates with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
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Source: ISRO​​
TamilNadu (State)
- Rain Updates
: Heavy rainfall disrupts daily life in Chennai; schools declared holidays in affected areas.
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Source: Instagram ​​
- Heritage Project
: Tamil Nadu Government announces plans to restore ancient temples across the state.
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Source: Getty Images​​
- President Visit
: President Droupadi Murmu interacted with tribal communities in the Nilgiris during her four-day Tamil Nadu tour.
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Source: Express ​​
Sports
- Cricket : India gears up for the 2nd Test match against South Africa in Johannesburg. ​
- Football : Tamil Nadu bags gold in the National School Games Football Championship.​
- India : Tennis stars Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi have confirmed their collaboration for upcoming training programs promoting young talent.​
- ACC U-19 Asia Cup : Matches began in Dubai, with promising performances from the Indian contingent.​
