CURRENT AFFAIRS 27-11-2024

NATIONAL NEWS

Maithili and Sanskrit versions of the Constitution released by President Murmu.

• President Murmu released Maithili and Sanskrit versions of the Constitution on November 26.

• She described the Constitution as a living, progressive document fostering social justice and inclusive growth.

• The event marked the start of celebrations for the Constitution's 75th anniversary.

• Murmu highlighted the role of 15 women from the Constituent Assembly in drafting the document.

• Three books on the Constitution were released during the event.

• A booklet dedicated to the art and design of the Constitution was also unveiled.

• The Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949, and implemented on January 26, 1950.

• The year-long celebration honors 75 years of India’s democratic foundation.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

ISRO's Shukrayaan mission to Venus is set for launch in 2028.

• The government has given ISRO permission to launch its next Venus Orbiting Satellite mission, called Shukrayaan, in 2028.

• Chandrayaan-4, a joint India-Japan project, aims for a precise south pole Moon landing.

• The mission includes a 350 kg rover, significantly larger than Chandrayaan-3's.

• ISRO is planning to land on Mars following its successful Mars orbital mission.

• Gaganyaan will feature an unmanned mission in two years, followed by a manned flight.

• Advanced sensors and INSAT-4 satellite launches are under discussion to improve communication and weather systems.

• India's space station, with five modules, is set to launch its first module in 2028 and be fully operational by 2035.

• The government has approved plans for a smaller space station compared to the ISS.

GOVERNMENT SCHEMES

The national campaign 'Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat' launched by the Centre in New Delhi.

• The Centre launched the 'Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat' campaign in New Delhi on November 27.

• Union Minister Annapurna Devi unveiled the Child Marriage Free India Portal during the launch.

• The campaign aims to eliminate child marriage and create a child marriage-free India.

• The portal will help raise awareness, prevent child marriage, and report incidents effectively.

• Inspired by the success of 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao,' the campaign builds on changing societal attitudes towards girls.

• It focuses on promoting education, skills, and entrepreneurship among girls and women.

• Despite progress in reducing child mortality and increasing girls' enrolment, child marriage remains a major issue.

• Nearly 1 in 5 girls in India is still married before turning 18, highlighting the need for action.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

India signed the final Act of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty.

• India signed the Final Act of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty under WIPO.

• The treaty aims to standardize industrial design registration processes globally.

• It will make design protection faster, easier, and more affordable for creators.

• Procedural complexities and administrative burdens will be significantly reduced.

• A mechanism to restore rights for lapsed applications ensures lost opportunities are recovered.

• The treaty promotes efficiency and accessibility in design protection across multiple jurisdictions.

• India’s participation reflects its commitment to inclusive growth and innovation.

• The agreement marks a major milestone after two decades of negotiations.

STATE NEWS

The new Cottage and Rural Industries Policy was unveiled by the Gujarat government in Gandhinagar.

• Gujarat unveiled a new Cottage and Rural Industries Policy on November 27 in Gandhinagar.

• The policy aims to generate over 12 lakh jobs in the next five years.

• It focuses on credit access, market development, skill training, and infrastructure for self-reliant cottage industries.

• Traditional handicrafts of the state will be promoted and preserved under this initiative.

• The sector's cumulative output is targeted to grow from ₹460 crore to ₹1500 crore.

• Loan beneficiaries under various schemes will increase from 35,000 to 50,000 in five years.

• Loans for artisans under the Vajpayee Bankable Scheme 2.0 have been raised to ₹25 lakh.

• The Dattopant Thengadi Artisan Interest Subsidy Scheme now offers loans up to ₹3 lakh.

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