ESCAP convened the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review in collaboration with UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, in Bangkok, from 19-21 November 2024.
Category: Current Affairs
Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla notified as 56th Tiger Reserve
The Government of Chhattisgarh, on advice of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), notified the Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve, Chhattisgarh, as the 56th Tiger Reserve of the country.
One Day One Genome initiative
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) introduces the ‘One Day One Genome’ initiative to showcase the enormous microbial potential of India. Microorganisms role
Jedda Commitments
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Singh Patel on 16 November addressed the 4th Ministerial High-level Global Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
State Finance Commissions (SFCs)
The Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) organized a One-Day Finance Commissions Conclave – Devolution to Development at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on November 14th, 2024. About State Finance Commissions (SFCs) SFC recommends: Article 243Y
Haka dance of Māori
New Zealand’s parliament was briefly suspended on November 14 following a protest by the Indigenous Māori group’s legislators, who staged a “haka” against a contentious Bill.
Operation Sagar Manthan
Recently, India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized 700 kg of contraband methamphetamine in Gujarat under the Operation Sagar Manthan.
Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDCs)
Intervening on the behalf of Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDCs), at the High-Level Ministerial on Climate Finance on 14 November 2024 in CoP29 of the UNFCCC Summit at Baku.
India, Japan sign agreement for UNICORN masts for Indian naval warships
India and Japan signed a Memorandum of Implementation (MoI) for the “co-development” of UNICORN (Unified Complex Radio Antenna) mast. Key points
24 coastal villages in Odisha recognised by IOC-UNESCO as ‘Tsunami Ready’
24 coastal villages in Odisha were recognised by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC-UNESCO) as ‘Tsunami Ready’. Key points About Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme
First International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime
On 15 November 2024, the world marks the first International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime (TOC). Key points (Source: UN)
BSNL launches India’s first Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched India’s first Direct-to-device satellite connectivity. Key features (Source: FE)
Nigeria honours PM Modi with ‘Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger’ award
Nigeria conferred Prime Minister Narendra Modi with its second-highest national award, the ‘Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON).’
Avian botulism
At least 600 migratory bird deaths were reported from Rajasthan by the Centre for Avian Research Institute in November 2024.
EIU’s Business Environment Rankings (BER) 2024
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released the Business Environment Rankings (BER) 2024. Key findings About Business Environment Rankings (Sources: Mint and Moneycontrol)