Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: November 28, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for November 28, 2023

INDIA

  • Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud launched ‘FASTER 2.0’ portal.
  • Civilians experienced in rat-hole mining are assisting the Madras Sappers of Indian Army in the Silkyara tunnel rescue process.
  • The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab launched the Mukhya Mantri Teerth Yatra scheme.
  • National Green Tribunal (NGT) has banned desilting and dredging activities in Rajasthan’s Bisalpur dam.
  • Nearly 30 lakh workers die every year globally owing to work-related accidents and diseases, says International Labour Organization (ILO) report.
  • “Promises and reality 2019-2023 Report” urges Centre to address inequality, corruption in India.

ECONOMY & CORPORATE

  • Contract iPhone maker Foxconn, plans to expand its India footprint, with another $1.6 billion investment.
  • S&P Global Ratings raised India’s growth forecast for the current financial year to 6.4% from 6%.
  • E-buses to account for 11-13% of new bus sales by FY25: ICRA.

WORLD

  • Irish author Paul Lynch won the 2023 Booker Prize for fiction for his novel Prophet Song.
  • Former airline boss Christopher Luxon formally took office as New Zealand’s Prime Minister.
  • U.S. President Joe Biden will miss the latest UN climate summit in Dubai, after two years of attending the talks.
  • The UK confirmed first human case of a swine flu strain – influenza A(H1N2)v – similar to one that has been circulating in pigs.
  • Malaysia will scrap entry visa requirements for citizens of China and India visiting the nation beginning December 1.

SPORTS

  • Italy won the Davis Cup for the first time since 1976 as Jannik Sinner defeated Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-0 to seal a 2-0 win over Australia.
  • Haryana and Punjab to clash for title of 13th senior men’s national hockey championship in Chennai.

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