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If you are studying for the UPSC or another entrance exam, you should have knowledge about the current affairs in the country and around the world. It is extremely beneficial in the general knowledge section of an examination. There is no need to be concerned if you missed any significant news this week. In order to assist you, we have put together a list of recent trending topics. Take a glance below.
Justice Chandrachud Becomes CJI
Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud has taken over the position of Chief Justice of India (CJI). On Wednesday, November 9, he was sworn in as the 50th CJI in a brief ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. He has succeeded Justice UU Lalit.
IND vs ENG
England defeated India in the semifinals of the ICC T20 World Cup in Adelaide. They won by ten wickets with four overs to spare. India scored 168 while losing 6 wickets, on the other hand, England chased the score in the 16th over and finished with a total of 170 runs. The final will now be played between Pakistan and England.
Meta Reduces The Company’s Workforce By 13 Percent
The CEO of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, confirmed the decision to reduce the size of its team by 13 percent, laying off over 11,000 employees this week. The dismissals are part of Meta’s cost-cutting strategy after disappointing earnings and revenue declines. Meta’s layoff announcement came after major IT and technology companies such as Twitter and BYJU’s declared mass layoffs in recent weeks.
Blue tick for Twitter
Twitter Blue Tick Subscription Gets Rolled Out In India to Some Users
Following the launch of Twitter Blue in the United States, the United Kingdom, and a few other countries earlier this month, Elon Musk’s Twitter has begun rolling out the ‘blue tick’ subscription service in India for Rs 719 per month. A few Indian users have confirmed receiving prompts on their devices to subscribe to Twitter Blue.
Nalini Sriharan Convict In Rajiv Gandhi Murder Case
Nalini Sriharan, one of the convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, was released from prison recently, a day after the Supreme Court ordered the release of all six convicts who were serving life imprisonment in connection with the assassination of the former prime minister.
Speaking to News 18, Nalini Sriharan, one of the convicts serving life sentences in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, said, “I know I’m not a terrorist.” Her statement arrived after the Supreme Court ordered her premature release on Friday.
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