School Assembly News Headlines for 5 December 2024: Students participating in the school assembly news reading activity on 5 December can check the list of top national, international and sports news headlines here. Students can also check 'Word of the Day' and 'Thought of the Day' along with the news headlines here.
National News Headlines for School Assembly 5 December 2024
Here are the top national news headlines for the school assembly 5 December 2024 –
- The Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala has suspended visa and consular services following a breach by a mob.
- The number of pending criminal cases in Delhi has surged by 2.66 lakh in a year, ranking second after Bengal.
- The Rajya Sabha has passed a Bill aimed at streamlining oil and gas exploration.
- PM Modi is expected to inaugurate a 17-km section of the 272-km-long Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project, connecting Reasi and Katra, in January.
- The Union Aviation Minister, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu introduced a bill in the Rajya Sabha, aiming to replace the 90-year-old Aircraft Act.
- The External Affairs Minister, Jaishankar says India-China relations are heading towards improvement following disengagement.
- Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar will administer the oath to the ministers at the swearing-in ceremony, which is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on December 5.
- Ladakh leaders claim that the Centre has agreed to their demand for a 95% quota for locals in government recruitment.
- Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi returned to Delhi after being stopped at the Ghazipur border while attempting to visit Sambhal.
- Devendra Fadnavis is set to take oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister tomorrow, with his name cleared at the BJP core committee meeting.
- Karnataka HC quashes extortion case against Nirmala Sitharaman and others related to electoral bonds.
- A magnitude 5.3 earthquake on the Richter Scale, originating 40 km below the surface in the Eturnagaram forest area of Telangana, was felt across central and northern India.
International News Headlines for School Assembly 5 December 2024
Here are the top international news headlines for the school assembly 5 December 2024 –
- South Korean lawmakers have called for the impeachment of President Yoon amid the chaos surrounding martial law.
- Kash Patel, whom Trump selected to head the FBI, has reportedly been targeted in a hack by Iran.
- The MOUs were exchanged shortly after a meeting between Oli and his Chinese counterpart, Li Qiang.
- The no-confidence vote plunges France into a new political crisis.
- Keir Starmer dismisses the idea that the U.K. must choose between Europe and America.
Sports News Headlines for School Assembly 5 December 2024
Here are the top sports news headlines for the school assembly on 5 December 2024 –
- Cricket Australia is prepared to combat racism and prevent incidents similar to the one involving Mohammed Siraj during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
- KL Rahul discusses overcoming the mental challenge of being a floater in India’s batting order.
- According to the ICC, Bangladesh secured their first Test win in the West Indies in over 15 years, defeating the Caribbean side by 101 runs.
- World Chess Championship 2024 Game 8: Gukesh returns to the board after allowing Ding Liren to escape in Game 7.
- IOC executive director says back-to-back FIFA World Cup and Winter Olympics could be possible in early 2034.
Business and Start-Ups News Headlines for School Assembly 5 December 2024
Here are the top business news headlines for the school assembly 5 December 2024 –
- Sebi cancels the SME IPO of Trafiksol ITS Technologies and instructs a refund of the money.
- A new US-China trade war erupts over chips, with "connecting economies" like India potentially benefiting.
- India ranks first globally for mobile malware attacks, according to a Zscaler report.
- Swiggy Ltd has slightly reduced its consolidated net loss to Rs 625.53 crore in the second quarter of the 2024-25 financial year, compared to Rs 657 crore in the same period last year.
Word of the Day for School Assembly 5 December 2024 with Meaning
The word of the day for today’s school assembly is “Perseverance". It means continuing to do something despite difficulties or delay in achieving success.
Perseverance Meaning (Noun)
Meaning: The effort required to do something and keep going
Synonym: persistence, determination, resolve
Antonym: apathy, irresponsibility, quit
perseverance in a Sentence:
- It is going to be a very long process requiring patience and perseverance.
- Medicine is a field which requires dedication and perseverance
Thought of the Day for School Assembly 5 December 2024
Students note down the thought of the day for the school assembly 5 December 2024 as mentioned in the table below:
“An education, other than purely professional or technical, can even seem to be impediment” - Allan Bloom |
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The inspirational quote of the day is by Allan Bloom (Allan David Bloom), an American philosopher, classicist, and academician. He was best known for his 1987 work called “The Closing of the American Mind”: How Higher Education Has Failed Democracy and Impoverished the Souls of Today's Students.
Meaning: It highlights that an education focused only on practical or technical knowledge can sometimes hold people back rather than help them grow. Focusing on specific professional skills may also limit creativity, critical thinking, and personal development.