Current affairs 28 November 2024

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• Asian Games gold medallist duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have withdrawn.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.