NEWS 19-12-2024. News For 23rd-Dec (Monday) Summary Of November NATIONAL 1. PM Modi recently concluded a significant meeting with Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali during his visit to Guyana, marking the first visit by an Indian head of state to the country in over 50 years. 2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded Nigeria's highest award 'The Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger' (GCON). 3. India, Nepal & Bangladesh have succeeded in commissioning the 1st power transmission line of up to 40 MW from Nepal to Bangladesh using ' GRID -INDIA'. INTERNATIONAL 1. Armenia has become 104th full member of international solar alliance (ISA). 2. In 2023, greenhouse gas levels reached a new high. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported a rise of over 10% in just two decades. This surge is alarming. It marks the urgent need for action to combat climate change. 3. Republican Party's Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris from the Democratic Party, to become the 47th United States President. This will be Trump's second term having served earlier from 2017 to 2021. DEFENCE 1. The 15th edition of Exercise Vajra Prahar 2024, a bilateral exercise between India and USA concluded on 23 November 2024 at Idaho, USA. 2. Indian Army Chied Gen. Upendra Dwivedi concluded 5 Days visit to Nepal which aimed at strengthening bilateral and defence ties between the two countries. 3. DRDO tested new hypersonic missile from the coast of Odisha. 4. Third India-Tanzania joint defence cooperation committee meeting was held in Goa to further expand bilateral ties between the two countries. 5. Indian Navy inducted its Sixth Missile cum ammunition barge, LSAM 12 on 22 November. 6. India successfully test-fired country's 1st Hypersonic missile LRAShM, which has a range of 1,500 Kms & a speed of 11113 km/h. 7. The Indian Armed Forces have concluded a nine-day high-intensity tri-service military exercise, "Poorvi Prahar," near the China border in Arunachal Pradesh. 8. An Indian Army contingent of 25 personnel participated in the 9th edition of the joint exercise named *‘Garud Shakti 24’*. This event took place in Cijantung, Jakarta, from Nov 1 to Nov 12. SPORTS 1. In wrestling india clinched a total of seven medals including three Gold and one Silver and three Bronze at world military championships in Armenia. 2. Odisha won its maiden gold in 14th Senior National Hockey Championship. 3. India performed brilliantly in the Under-19 World Boxing Championship in Colorado, USA and won 17 medals including 4 Gold. < < Back