In Nov 2024, Moldova's pro-Western incumbent President Maia Sandu has defeated Russia-friendly challenger Alexandr Stoianoglo.

In November 2024, Zimbabwe has launched its second satellite, ZIMSAT-2, from Russia to strengthen its space programme. Equipped with a high-resolution camera, the satellite will aid agriculture, resource mapping, and disaster management.

Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, inaugurated the much-awaited 4th LG Cup Horse Polo-2024 Tournament at the newly constructed Polo Stadium at Goshan, Drass.

In November 2024, The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a $200 million loan to help upgrade water supply, sanitation, urban mobility, and other urban services in the state of Uttarakhand.

Switzerland's contentious (विवादास्‍पद) ban on facial coverings in public, commonly known as the "burqa ban," will officially take effect on January 1, 2025.

The Union Cabinet approved the PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme on November 6, 2024, to provide collateral-free, guarantor-free education loans to meritorious students admitted to top 860 Quality Higher Education Institutions (QHEIs). With an outlay of ₹3,600 crore, this scheme targets to benefit 22 lakh students annually.

Ramachandra Guha has authored a new book titled Speaking with Nature: The Origins of Indian Environmentalism.

In Nov 2024, The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹10,700 crore equity infusion for the Food Corporation of India (FCI), aimed at reducing its reliance on high-interest debt for food distribution. This will help lower the government’s subsidy burden and support FCI’s modernization efforts.