At least 110 people were massacred in a slum in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. The incident came after a gang leader appeared to have targeted people he suspected of causing his child’s illness through witchcraft. Key points
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Cité Soleil and Voodoo
Madhav Gadgil gets 2024 U.N. Champions of the Earth award
The United Nations (un) has recognized Indian ecologist Madhav Gadgil with the 2024 Champions of the Earth award, the UN’s most prestigious environmental honor. Key Contributions: About Champions of the Earth Award:
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)
The long-standing Syrian civil war, which began in 2011, has undergone a dramatic shift in recent days. After years of stalemate, the situation has culminated in the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Timeline of Recent Events Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Read More …
Stealth frigate INS Tushil commissioned into Indian Navy in Russia
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on December 9 commissioned the Indian Navy’s latest multi-role stealth guided missile frigate, the INS Tushil, at Yantar Shipyard in Russia’s Kaliningrad. The ship is a big proof of the collaborative prowess of Russian and Indian Read More …
Archbishop George Jacob Koovakkad
Kerala-born Archbishop George Jacob Koovakkad from Changanassery Archdiocese was elevated to the rank of Cardinal of the Catholic Church along with 20 others from across the world by Pope Francis on 7th December 2024.
Payal Kapadia gets Golden Globe Nominations for All We Imagine As Light
Filmmaker Payal Kapadia has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian director to be nominated for the Best Director (Motion Picture) category at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards for her film All We Imagine As Light.
Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra
The World Health Organization (WHO) on 5 December announced that it has granted prequalification to the molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) called Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra.
Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD)
The Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) has launched its 2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD). The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), established in 1971, is a strategic partnership of diverse donors that support 15 international Read More …
India to chair 68th Session of UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs
India has been chosen to Chair the 68th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND). India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna, officially assumed the Chairmanship of the prestigious UN forum. Key points This is the first Read More …
Simorgh program
Iran on December 6, 2024 conducted a successful space launch using its Simorgh program, a satellite-carrying rocket that had had a series of failed launches. It was launched at Iran’s Imam Khomeini Spaceport in rural Semnan province. Key points
Wisdom-World’s oldest-known wild bird lays an egg in Hawaii
The oldest known wild bird in the world has laid an egg at the ripe age of about 74, her first in four years.
UNGA declares December 21 as World Meditation Day
India co-sponsored a UN General Assembly draft resolution that was unanimously adopted to proclaim December 21 as World Meditation Day. Key points
Third Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellite
The third Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellite was launched on 5th December 2024 aboard a Vega-C rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.
World Drought Atlas 2024
The World Drought Atlas was launched by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the European Commission Joint Research Centre on December 2, 2024. Salient features
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah becomes Namibia’s first female President
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO) party has won Namibia’s eighth presidential election. She has become the first female president of Namibia. The electoral commission announced that she secured more than 57 per cent of Read More …