Donald Trump won the U.S. Presidential election on November 6, 2024 (Wednesday), beating Kamala Harris. This victory brings him back to the White House after losing the elections in 2020. Mr. Trump got 270 electoral votes and will become the 47th President of the United States. President Joe Biden congratulated Trump and started the process of handing over the presidency. Trump is the first President in more than 130 years to become the President of USA again after a four year break.

General Anil Chauhan on November 8, 2024 (Friday) launched the 2nd Indian Military Heritage Festival in New Delhi. The event brought together people from all over the world to discuss and learn about India’s military. On the ocassion, General Chauhan also launched Project Shaurya Gatha, which helps preserve and promote India’s military history. The festival featured a DRDO photo exhibit about defence research and had stalls to inform young people about career opportunities in the military.

India has started a big military exercise called ‘Poorvi Prahaar’ on November 8, 2024 (Friday). It will last for 10 days and will help make India’s military stronger on the eastern border. The exercise follows the recent peace agreement between Indian and Chinese soldiers in eastern Ladakh. The tri-services – army, navy, and air force – will work together to practice difficult operations in mountain areas. New military equipment and tools will also be shown during the exercise.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 11, 2024 (Monday) congratulated Navin Ramgoolam on winning the elections in Mauritius. Mr. Modi said he looked forward to working together to make the relationship between India and Mauritius even stronger. Mr. Ramgoolam was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Mauritius for the fourth time on November 13, 2024, after almost 10 years. He has served as Prime Minister before, from 1995 to 2000 and from 2005 to 2014.

India held its first space exercise, called Antariksha Abhyas-2024, in New Delhi from November 11 to 13, 2024. It was planned by the Defence Space Agency (DSA) to practice how to stay ready for space missions. During the three days, experts taught about space technology, how to watch objects in space, and India’s space plans. The DSA, started in 2018, is based in Bengaluru and works on space missions and keeping India’s satellites safe.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 13, 2024 (Wednesday) inaugurated 18 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) at railway stations across India via video conferencing. These centres will provide affordable medicines for passengers. The event took place from Darbhanga, Bihar, where he also launched development projects worth Rs 12,000 crore. The PMBJK scheme, relaunched in 2015, aims to ensure quality medicines at low prices for everyone. PM Modi also highlighted the focus on combining Yoga, Ayush, and nutrition for better health services in India.

Children's Day is celebrated every year on November 14 in India to show love and care for children. It is the birthday of Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, fondly called Chacha Nehru, who was India’s first Prime Minister. He loved kids and wanted them to have a good education and a happy life. Because of his special bond with children, India decided to celebrate his birthday as Children’s Day every year. He believed children are the true strength of a nation and should be raised with care and affection.

Guru Nanak Jayanti is a special day celebrated by Sikhs around the world. It marks the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh guru. He taught everyone to be kind, and equal, and help others. This year, we celebrated his 555th birth anniversary on November 15, 2024 (Friday). Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born on April 15, 1469, in a place called Nankana Sahib, which is in Pakistan today. People celebrate this day with love, singing shabads (sacred songs), and remembering his teachings.

A big project was launched on November 15, 2024 (Friday) for sharing electricity between three countries – Nepal, India, and Bangladesh. For the first time, electricity from Nepal will be sent to Bangladesh using India’s grid (power system). Important leaders from all three countries joined a virtual meeting to start this project. In the first stage, Nepal will send 40 MW of electricity to Bangladesh. This project is an example of how countries can work together to share resources and help each other.

National Press Day is celebrated on November 16 every year to thank news reporters and newspapers for sharing important information. On this day, in 1966, a group called the Press Council of India was created to make sure the news was true and fair. The council helps keep news clean and honest. Every year, we celebrate how news helps everyone learn about the world around them! The theme for this year’s event was “Changing Nature of the Press.”

Donald Trump on November 6, 2024 (Wednesday) defeated Kamala Harris to become the 47th President of the United States. He cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency. Trump was first elected President in 2016, beating former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. He lost re-election to President Biden in 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic. In 2024, he re-claimed the White House after a nearly two-year campaign, vowing to "Make America Great Once Again." Ousting President Joe Biden called Trump to congratulate him and to invite the President-elect to the White House, formally kicking off the transition ahead of Inauguration Day.

Takeaway: Donald Trump will be the first President to serve two non-consecutive terms since Grover Cleveland who was elected in 1884 and again in 1892.

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan inaugurated the 2nd Indian Military Heritage Festival in New Delhi on November 8, 2024 (Friday). The two-day event aimed to bring together global Indian think tanks, government, corporations, and private sectors, non-profits, and academics. General Chauhan also launched Project Shaurya Gatha, an initiative to preserve and endorse India’s military heritage via education and tourism. He released key military publications and witnessed a photo exhibition by DRDO. The festival also featured stalls from the three services, offering information about career opportunities for young people interested in the military.

Takeaway: DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) is an Indian government agency that handles military research and development. It was formed in 1958 and is headquartered in Delhi.

India has launched a significant tri-services military exercise, ‘Poorvi Prahaar,’ on November 8 2024 (Friday), aimed at strengthening military readiness across the eastern front. This 10-day exercise follows the recent disengagement between Indian and Chinese troops at key friction points in eastern Ladakh, including Depsang and Demchok, and underscores India’s commitment to enhanced defense capabilities. This initiative aims to integrate the capabilities of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, with a focus on joint operations in challenging mountainous terrain.

Takeaway: The ‘Poorvi Prahaar’ tri-services exercise will take place in Arunachal Pradesh from November 10-18, 2024.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 11, 2024 (Monday) spoke with Navin Ramgoolam to congratulate him on his victory in the parliamentary polls of Mauritius. Mr. Modi said he was looking forward to working closely with him to strengthen the "special and unique partnership" between the two countries. The current Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugauth conceded defeat on Sunday after his political alliance, L’Alliance Lepep, faced a major loss. Notably, Mr. Ramgoolam was sworn in as Prime Minister for his fourth term on Wednesday (Nov 13), almost a decade after his last left power.

Takeaway: Navin Ramgoolam previously served as Prime Minister of Mauritius from 1995 to 2000 and from 2005 to 2014.

India’s first-ever space exercise, Antariksha Abhyas-2024 was successfully concluded in New Delhi on November 13, 2024 (Wednesday). It was organised by the Defence Space Agency (DSA) to enhance strategic readiness in space warfare. The three-day exercise, which began on November 11, witnessed participants engaged in scenario-based exercises, facilitated by subject matter experts. The exercise also included focused discussions on emerging space technologies, space situational awareness, and India’s space programmes.

Takeaway: Founded in 2018, the DSA is an integrated tri-services agency of the Indian Armed Forces. Based in Bengaluru, the agency handles space warfare operations and manages India’s satellite intelligence assets.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 13, 2024 (Wednesday) dedicated 18 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) at various railway stations pan-India. He inaugurated these Kendras via video conferencing from Darbhanga in Bihar along with other developmental projects worth over 12,000 crore rupees. These Kendras will ensure the availability of affordable medicines at railway stations for passengers. Speaking on this occasion, the Prime Minister said, his government has main focus on holistic health services in the country. We have integrated Yoga, Ayush and nutrition to main-line health services with the promotion of a better lifestyle, add Mr. Modi.

Takeaway: The PMBJK scheme aims to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to all citizens through special Kendras. It was initially launched by the government in 2008 and relaunched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015.

Children’s Day, or Bal Diwas, is celebrated every year on 14th November in India to raise awareness about the rights, education, and welfare of children. The day is dedicated to cherishing the innocence, dreams, and future of the country's young generation. This special day coincides with the birth anniversary of India’s first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. He was fondly called 'Chacha Nehru' by children. Pandit Nehru’s genuine affection for children and his vision for their future made him a beloved figure among the young. He believed that children are the true strength of a nation and should be nurtured with care and affection.

Takeaway: To honour Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's legacy and his special bond with children, India declared November 14 as Children's Day shortly after his passing in 1964.

Guru Nanak Prakash Utsav also known as Guru Nanak Jayanti, was celebrated by Sikhs around the world with utmost love and reverence on November 15, 2024 (Friday). The day celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, the first Sikh guru. It is one of the most significant days in Sikhism, not only commemorating the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji but also promoting the values of unity, equality, and selfless service, which form the foundation of Sikh philosophy. This year, the day will be celebrated as the 555th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Takeaway: Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born on April 15, 1469, in the village of Talwandi, which is now known as Nankana Sahib in Pakistan. He was the son of Mehta Kalu, and Mata Tripta.

The first trilateral power transaction – from Nepal to Bangladesh – through the Indian Grid, was inaugurated on November 15, 2024 (Friday). It was jointly launched by Minister of Power Manohar Lal Khattar, along with the Adviser of Bangladesh Ministry of Power, Fouzul Kabir Khan, and Nepal’s Energy Minister Dipak Khadka, via a virtual event. The Indian government announced its decision to facilitate the first trilateral power transaction from Nepal to Bangladesh via the Indian grid during the visit of the former Nepal Prime Minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ to India last year. The deal would cover the export of up to 40 MW in the initial stage.

Takeaway: :Born on May 5, 1954, Manohar Lal Khattar is an Indian politician serving as the Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs in the central Modi government since June 2024.

National Press Day was celebrated across the country on November 16, 2024 (Saturday) to honour the crucial role of a free and responsible press in society. It was on this day in 1966 that the Press Council of India started its operations as a moral watchdog to make sure that the press maintains high standards and is not unduly influenced or threatened. Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwani Vaishnaw addressed the celebrations of this year’s National Press Day in New Delhi. The theme for this year’s event was “Changing Nature of the Press”.

Takeaway: The Press Council of India has played a vital role in safeguarding press freedom and maintaining ethical standards in journalism. It was first constituted on July 04, 1966.