News of The Day: 29th November 2024

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News of The Day – 29th November 2024
The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, and PIB.
News Headline	Source	Syllabus	What To Know?
Study shows excessive groundwater pumping tilted Earth by 31.5 inches	Business Standard	GS 1: Geography	Key Findings or the study Groundwater Extraction’s Impact Environmental Consequences of Earth’s Tilt The Need for Sustainable Water Management
Child marriages have halved since the introduction of law preventing them: Women and Child Development Ministry	The Hindu	GS 1: Indian Society	Status and extent of child marriages in India Reasons for prevalence of child marriages in India Consequences of Child marriages Government initiatives for prevention and prohibition Way forward
Welfare politics in Indian states: Too much, too soon, with too little?	Business Standard	GS 2: Polity and Governance	Pre-election Promises in India What is the Difference between Freebies and Welfare Policies? Consequences of Freebies Case Studies: Challenges in State Elections Additional Reading: Model code of conduct
Karnataka to table Bill to make CM varsity Chancellor	The Hindu	GS 2: Polity and Governance	What are the Governor’s Powers related Universities? SC Judgment on Governors Acting as Chancellors: Key Rulings and Legal Precedence Controversy in Kerala case
E-Daakhil portal	PIB	GS 2: Polity and Governance	Overview of the E-Daakhil Portal Launch Purpose and Functionality of E-Daakhil
The Dhanush-Nayanthara dispute and copyright law	The Hindu	GS 2: Polity and Governance	Overview of the Dhanush-Nayanthara Copyright Controversy Legal and Copyright Issues Involved Concept of ‘fair dealing’ Additional Reading: the Copyright Act 1957 and key features
What is the UNSC Resolution 1701 upon which the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is based?	Indian Express	GS 2: International Relations	What is the UNSC Resolution 1701? Ceasefire proposal between Israel and Lebanon Highlights of the current ceasefire proposal Additional Reading: Israel-Hamas Conflict
India gets re-elected to UN Peacebuilding Commission for 2025-2026	Business Standard	GS 2: International Relations	About UN Peacebuilding Commission: composition and role India’s Commitment to UN Peacekeeping India’s contribution to UN peace missions
New moiré superconductor opens the door to new quantum materials	The Hindu	GS 3: Science and Technology	What Are Moiré Materials? What is Superconductivity and superconductors? Implications for Future Research
India’s gig economy may add 90 million jobs, contribute 1.25% to GDP	Business Standard	GS 3: Economy	Key Highlights of the White Paper The growth of the Gig Economy in India: Data and trends Who is a Gig Worker? Challenges Faced by Gig Workers Way forward
Govt notifies second phase of PM e-Drive to extend subsidies on cargo three-wheelers	The Week	GS 3: Economy	Key features of second phase About PM E-DRIVE Scheme About Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure-2024
Union govt. clears scheme for tourism sites in 23 States	The Hindu	GS 3: Economy	About the Scheme: Key features and Objectives What is the Current Status and Potential of India’s Tourism Sector? Challenges and Government Initiatives Related to Tourism in India? Way forward: Various Strategies Needed to Revamp the Tourism Sector.
UNCCD COP16 summit	DTE	GS-03 Environment	UNCCD COP16: Key agendas Key Goals for COP16 Key Issues at COP16 Additional Reading: UNCCD
India tests ballistic missile with a range of around 3,500 km	The Hindu	GS 3: Internal Security	About K4 Missile INS Arighaat and its Strategic Importance India’s nuclear deterrence capabilities
Indian Chemical Council Wins 2024 OPCW-The Hague Award	PIB	Miscellaneous	About Indian Chemical Council Vision and Objective
President’s Colours Awards	Indian Express	Miscellaneous	About President’s Colours Awards and its significance

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