Current affairs 10 November 2024

India's smartphone market becomes 2nd largest globally by unit volume.

• India became the second-largest smartphone market globally by unit volume in Q3 CY 2024, with 15.5% of global shipments, only behind China.
• The country also ranked third by value, capturing 12.3% of the market, reflecting significant value growth.
• India’s smartphone market grew 3% in volume and 12% in value year-on-year, driven by the ongoing premiumization trend.

India Votes Against Pakistan's Resolution on Conventional Arms Control.

• India voted against a resolution by Pakistan on Conventional Arms Control at the Regional and Subregional Levels.
• The resolution, co-sponsored by Pakistan and Syria, was adopted with 179 votes in favor and one abstention by Israel, making India the only country to vote against it.
• The First Committee of the UNGA focuses on disarmament and addressing global peace threats.

India Shines in QS World University Rankings: Asia (2025).

• India dominates the top ten universities in Southern Asia, with seven institutions making the list.
• Top 50: India features two institutions — IIT Delhi (44th) and IIT Bombay (48th).
• Top 100: Five institutions, including IIT Madras (56), IIT Kharagpur (60), Indian Institute of Science (62), IIT Kanpur (67), and University of Delhi (81), showcase India's robust academic standing.

Algerian Olympic Gold Medalist Imane Khelif's Gender Under Scrutiny.

• Leaked medical reports reveal Imane Khelif, Paris Olympics boxing gold medalist, has a condition affecting sexual development, involving XY chromosomes and internal testicles.
• The report suggests hormonal treatment and surgery, fueling debate on her eligibility for women’s sports, which has been controversial since her 2023 IBA ban.

Israel Passes Law Allowing Deportation of Relatives of Attackers.

• Israeli Knesset passed a law permitting the deportation of relatives of Palestinians accused of attacks, potentially exiling them to Gaza for up to 20 years.
• Relatives can be deported for supporting or failing to prevent attacks.
• The legislation includes other provisions, such as stricter controls on Palestinian schools and harsher penalties for minors.