Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: November 30, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for November 30, 2023

INDIA

  • Telangana went to vote for electing its third legislative assembly with 119 seats.
  • Union government has listed four Bills related to Jammu and Kashmir and criminal law legislation.
  • Union Cabinet took a formal decision to continue Free foodgrain scheme till January 1, 2024.
  • Centre to provide drones to 15,000 women’s groups for use in agriculture.
  • Union Cabinet approved the continuation of fast-track courts dedicated to dispensation of justice in cases of sexual offences for three years.
  • Union Cabinet approved a special development mission for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) with a total outlay of over ₹24,104 crore over a three-year period.

ECONOMY & CORPORATE

  • PLFS: The unemployment rate in urban areas of the country decreased from 7.2% in July-September 2022 to 6.6% in July–September 2023.
  • Union Cabinet approved the terms of reference (ToR) for the Sixteenth Finance Commission.
  • Animal husbandry statistics: Production of milk, egg, meat and wool increased in the country during 2022-23 over the previous financial year.

WORLD

  • Sri Lanka has reached an agreement with India and the Paris Club group of creditors, including Japan, on a debt treatment plan.
  • Saudi Arabia extends term of USD 3 billion deposit to Pakistan.
  • Pakistan court acquits former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in graft case
  • IUCN develops three Action Plans for threatened pollinator groups in Europe.
  • Russia approves significant increase in military spending; 30% of fiscal expenditure directed towards the armed forces in 2024.

SPORTS

  • Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Rahul Dravid’s reappointment as the head coach.
  • Tushar Shelke and Sangeeta claimed the recurve men and women titles in the National archery championships.
  • Angadvir Singh Bajwa and Ganemat Sekhon won the mixed skeet gold for Punjab in the 66th National shooting championship.

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