Nov 15, 2024 | Daily Current Affairs

The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention is scheduled to take place from January 8 to January 10, 2025, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The event will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as announced by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

In November 2024, the Commonwealth of Dominica has announced that it will award PM Modi its highest national honour, the Dominica Award of Honour. Roseau is the capital of the Caribbean island nation of Dominica.

In November 2024, Australia has appointed Chris Evans as its first Anti-Slavery Commissioner to combat modern slavery, including human trafficking and forced labour.

The Indian Navy will conduct the fourth edition of its nationwide coastal defence exercise, Sea Vigil-24, on November 20 and 21.

Every year, All India Cooperative Week is celebrated from 14th to 20th November to recognize the efforts and contributions of cooperative societies in India. The year 2024 marks the 71st edition of this event, with the theme for the year being "Role of Cooperatives in Building Viksit Bharat".

The government approved 12 research projects worth ₹13.3 crore on 12th November, under the National Technical Textiles Mission. Technical textiles are defined as textile materials and products used primarily for their technical performance and functional properties.