November 2024 brought the PM's visits to Nigeria, Brazil (G20) and Guyana, COP29 in Baku, a new Chief Justice, the Supreme Court's rulings on "bulldozer justice" and the Preamble, and the 75th Constitution Day. Major items are grouped below by GS paper.
In this compilation: 27 major items, grouped by GS theme · 10-question quiz at the end.
Timeline: key events of November 2024
Places in news, November 2024
Polity & Governance
1. Justice Sanjiv Khanna becomes 51st CJI
- He was sworn in on 11 November, succeeding D.Y. Chandrachud.
- He served till May 2025.
- Appointment is under Article 124(2).
Why it matters for UPSC: Seniority convention.
Syllabus: GS2 – Judiciary
2. SC guidelines on "bulldozer justice"
- Demolishing homes only because someone is accused is unconstitutional.
- 15 days' notice and a hearing are required.
- Officials face contempt for violations.
Why it matters for UPSC: Due process and Article 21.
Syllabus: GS2 – Rule of law
3. SC upholds "socialist" and "secular" in the Preamble
- Petitions against the 42nd Amendment words were dismissed.
- Parliament's amending power extends to the Preamble.
- The Court said the terms have Indian meanings.
Why it matters for UPSC: Preamble and basic structure.
Syllabus: GS2 – Constitution
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