India-Japan Dialogue on Economic Security in Tokyo held.
- Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Japan's Minister Masataka Okano co-chaired the dialogue.
- The meeting focused on economic security, strategic trade, and technology collaboration.
- Both sides agreed on talent exchange, upskilling, and fostering business-academic partnerships.
- The dialogue was recognized as a timely step to enhance the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
Government launches National Campaign, Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat.
- The campaign was launched by Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi.
- It aims to eradicate child marriage, a human rights violation, across India.
- 130 districts have been identified for focused efforts under the campaign.
- The Child Marriage-Free Bharat portal was unveiled to raise awareness and report cases.
Syed Modi International 2024 badminton tournament kicks off in Lucknow.
- The Syed Modi International 2024, a BWF Super 300 event, started in Lucknow.
- Lakshya Sen, a Paris 2024 Olympics semi-finalist, is the top-ranked Indian in men’s singles.
- Matches are being held at Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium, concluding on 1st December.
- Asian Games gold medallist duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have withdrawn.
NADA suspends Bajrang Punia for 4 years.
- Bajrang Punia was suspended for refusing to provide a doping test sample during national trials on March 10.
- NADA initially imposed a provisional suspension on April 23, followed by United World Wrestling.
- The ban was temporarily revoked on May 31, pending a formal charge issued on June 23.
- Hearings held on September 20 and October 4 confirmed the four-year suspension.
Govt announces quantum startups for all domains.
- Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the selection of quantum startups in New Delhi.
- These startups span key areas: quantum communications, computing, sensing, and materials.
- The initiative aims to boost commercialization and foster sustainable startups.
- Selected startups are envisioned as leaders for Viksit Bharat 2047.
- India joins a select group of nations implementing a national quantum mission.
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