Daily Current Affairs and GK | 28 November 2024

Topic: Awards and Prizes

1. In the Union Fisheries Ministry’s Awards, Kerala was selected as the best marine state, and Kollam as the best marine district.

• On the occasion of World Fisheries Day, Kerala has been adjudged the best marine state and Kollam the best marine district in the awards given by the Union Fisheries Ministry.
• The state has been selected for the award in view of its extensive intervention in the fisheries sector.
• Kerala's record growth in marine fish production, unique schemes for the development of fishermen and the fisheries sector, and transparent and timely implementation of schemes launched by the Centre were some of the factors considered for the award.
• The award reflects the State Government's commitment towards sustainable development, welfare of fishermen communities and innovative initiatives.
• These awards are in recognition of the steps taken by the Government for social development and inclusion of poor fishermen in the coastal areas.

Topic: Indian Polity

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

• Releasing it on November 26, President Draupadi Murmu said the Indian Constitution is a living and progressive document through which we have achieved the goals of social justice and inclusive development.
• Addressing an event to launch the year-long celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution, Murmu recalled the contribution of the 15 women members of the Constituent Assembly in drafting the document.
• On this occasion, Murmu also released three books on the Constitution.
• Dignitaries from both Houses of Parliament released books titled ‘The Making of the Constitution of India: A Glimpse’, ‘The Making of the Constitution of India and its Glorious Journey'*, and a booklet dedicated to the Art of Constitution.
• The year 2024 commemorates the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution, which took place on 26 November 1949 but came into force on 26 January 1950.

Topic: International News

3. Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire comes into effect.

• Israel's security cabinet approved a ceasefire agreement with Iran-backed Hezbollah.
• It will pave the way to end the conflict in Lebanon.
• The United States played a key role in this ceasefire deal.
• Under this agreement, Israeli troops will be withdrawn from south Lebanon and Lebanon's army to be deployed in the region.
• Lebanon's army will take control near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not build its infrastructure.
• As per the ceasefire deal, the Lebanon army is expected to deploy around 5,000 troops in the southern region.
• United Nations peacekeeping troops, the Lebanese army and a multinational committee will keep a watch and supervise the Hezbollah group.

Topic: Sports

4. Bajrang Punia has been suspended for four years by NADA for refusing a dope test.

• The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has suspended Bajrang Punia for four years after he refused to provide a sample for a dope test.
• The suspension bars Bajrang from returning to competitive wrestling for four years.
• NADA said that the suspension period would begin on April 23, 2024.
• Bajrang Punia argued that he had never outright refused to give his sample.
• He said that he only sought clarification from NADA on why expired doping kits had been used during a previous test in December 2023.