The ‘World Cities Report 2024: Cities and Climate Action’ was published by UN Habitat. Key findings
Category: International
PyPIM platform
Israeli researchers have developed software that enables computers to process data directly in memory, bypassing the need for the central processing unit (CPU).
Donald Trump becomes second U.S. President to win non-consecutive terms
Republican Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on November 6, 2024, defeating democrat nominee Kamala Harris.
VINBAX 2024
The 5th Edition of Vietnam Indian Bilateral Army Exercise “VINBAX 2024” commenced at Ambala. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 04 to 23 November 2024 at Ambala and Chandimandir.
MAHASAGAR Initiative
The third edition of the high-level virtual interaction MAHASAGAR was conducted by the Indian Navy on 05 Nov 24.
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki
In Indonesia, at least 10 people lost their lives after a series of volcanic eruptions took place in the eastern part of the country, spewing explosive plumes of lava and ash on surrounding villages and burning down several houses.
Exercise GARUD SHAKTI 24
The Indian Army contingent comprising 25 personnel is participating in 9th edition of India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise GARUD SHAKTI 24.
VAJRA PRAHAR 2024
The Indian Army is participating in the 15th edition of India- US joint Special Forces Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR.
Global Alliance for the implementation of the two-state solution
A High-Level meeting of the Global Alliance for the implementation of the two-state solution was hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Two-state solution
Sodium intake
The George Institute for Global Health has revealed that following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines for sodium content in packaged foods in India, could prevent 3,00,000 deaths and 2.4 million cases of heart disease, strokes and kidney disease in Read More …
India Joins ARIN-AP Steering Committee
India has been included in the Steering Committee of the Asset Recovery Interagency Network-Asia Pacific (ARIN-AP). India will be represented by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED). About CARIN
Brazil becomes 2nd BRICS country after India not to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Brazil has decided against joining China’s multi-billion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) becoming the second country after India in the BRICS bloc not to endorse the mega project. Key points
Digital Infrastructure Growth Initiative for India Framework (DiGi Framework)
The United States, Japan and South Korea on October 25, 2024 announced the launch of Digital Infrastructure Growth Initiative for India Framework (DiGi Framework).
Rule of Law Index 2024
India ranked 79 out of 142 countries in the Rule of Law Index 2024, released by the World Justice Project (WJP). WJP is a Washington D.C.-based think tank.
7th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations (7th IGC)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz co-chaired the seventh round of India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations (7th IGC) on 25 October 2024 in New Delhi.