Art and Culture 

Jarawa Tribe - The Hindu 

For the first time in the history of India's election process, 19 members from Jarawa Tribe in Andaman and Nicobar Islands had been included on the electoral roll of the special summary revision-2025 recently.

Jarawa Tribe

• About: Indigenous tribe of the Andaman Islands classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG).
• Population: 250-400 individuals.
• Habitat: Reside in Middle Andaman and South Andaman Islands having dense forests, mangroves, and pristine beaches.
• Origin: Believed to be descendants of the extinct Jangil tribe who survived British colonization (1789) and World War II, despite population decline.
• Lifestyle:
  • Hunter-forager-fishermen, known for defending their territory.
  • Renowned for their robust physique and excellent nutritional health.
  • Minimal clothing, adapted for the tropical climate.

Geography 

Baltic sea now ‘high risk’ after suspected cable sabotage - The Hindu 

The Swedish prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, has said the Baltic sea is now a “high risk” zone as he met Nordic and Baltic leaders days after a suspected sabotage attack on undersea cables.

Baltic Sea

• About: A semi-enclosed inland sea in Northern Europe, part of the North Atlantic Ocean.
• Extent: Extends northward from southern Denmark to near the Arctic Circle, separating the Scandinavian Peninsula from continental Europe.
• Length: ~1,600 km; Width: ~193 km; Area: ~377,000 sq.km.
• Coastline: ~8,000 km; connects to the Atlantic via the Danish Straits.
• Surrounding Countries: Denmark, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Russia, Finland, and Sweden.
• Linked to:
  • White Sea via White Sea Canal.
  • North Sea’s German Bight via Kiel Canal.
• Gulfs: Gulf of Bothnia (north), Gulf of Finland (east), Gulf of Riga (south).
• Significance: Known as the world's largest brackish inland water body due to low salinity from freshwater inflow.
• Rivers: Over 250 rivers drain into the sea; Neva is the largest river.
• Islands: Over 20 islands and archipelagos; Gotland (Sweden) is the largest island in the Baltic Sea.

Society 

Child marriage free India campaign: Minister Annapurna Devi launches portal - The Hindu 

Union women and child development minister recently launched the “Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Campaign” or child marriage free India campaign portal “to help girls achieve their potential” by checking practices such as child marriages.

Polity 

Union govt. clears scheme for tourism sites in 23 States - The Hindu

The Centre has approved interest-free loans worth ₹3,295 crore to States for the development of tourism sites and infrastructure. 

Centre launches E-Daakhil across all states and union territories of India - PIB 

The Department of Consumer Affairs is proud to announce the successful nationwide implementation of the E-Daakhil portal, now operational in every state and union territory of India. This milestone is marked by the recent launch of the E-Daakhil portal in Ladakh on 22nd November 2024, making E-Daakhil a truly pan-India initiative.

World Affairs 

India climbs up eleven slots to be among Top 50 Countries in Network Readiness Index 2024 - PIB 

India has improved its position by eleven slots and is now placed at 49th rank as per the Network Readiness Index 2024 (NRI 2024) report released on 21st November 2024, as against 60th rank scored in the NRI 2023 report. 

Indian Chemical Council Wins 2024 OPCW-The Hague Award - PIB 

The 2024 OPCW The Hague Award was conferred upon the Indian Chemical Council (ICC) at a ceremony during the 29th Session of the Conference of the States Parties (CSP) of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) at the Hague on November 25, 2024, in the presence of delegates from the 193 States Parties and experts from the global chemical industry from around the world.

Economy 

What is Centre's new mission to promote natural farming? - Indian Express 

The Union Cabinet recently approved the launch of the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) as a standalone Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. The NMNF aims to promote natural farming in mission mode across the country.

Defence

Defence Secretary to inaugurate 11th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise & Workshop of Indian Coast Guard in Kochi - PIB 

The 11th edition of Indian Coast Guard’s National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise & Workshop (SAREX-24) will be conducted under the aegis of National Maritime Search and Rescue Board in Kochi, Kerala on November 28-29, 2024. 

Army Chief presents President’s Colours to four battalions of Mechanised Infantry - Indian Express 

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), recently presented the prestigious President’s Colours to four battalions of the Mechanised Infantry during a solemn ceremony at the Mechanised Infantry Centre and School (MICS) at Ahilyanagar (earlier known as Ahmednagar).