Mon Dec 30 01:30:33 UTC 2024: ## National & International News Roundup: December 30, 2024

**Patna, India** – Bihar Police used water cannons and lathis to disperse BPSC exam aspirants protesting alleged irregularities in the 70th BPSC prelims exam held on December 13th. Thousands of candidates took to the streets demanding a re-examination after rumors of a question paper leak surfaced.

**Global News:** Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100. A major aviation tragedy struck South Korea, as a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed upon landing in Muan, resulting in the death of nearly all 181 passengers and crew.

**India Focus:** Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a year-long celebration marking the 75th anniversary of India’s Constitution. The ISRO is set to launch its final mission of 2024, PSLV C60/SPADEX, on December 30th, attempting its first space docking experiment. The Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme received over 6.21 lakh applications. Both AAP and BJP have accused each other of manipulating the Delhi electoral rolls ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.

**International Relations:** Former U.S. Ambassador to India, Kenneth Juster, predicts increased tariffs and a renewed push for a Free Trade Agreement from the U.S. under a second Trump administration. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced a “toughest” anti-U.S. policy, ahead of Trump’s second term. The Taliban issued a ban on windows overlooking women’s spaces in residential buildings in Afghanistan.

**Sports:** Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal enjoyed a successful 2024 season, reaching a career-high ranking of No. 68 after strong performances including a first-round upset at the Australian Open.

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