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
Category: Current Affairs
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)
Lithium-ion battery and Salt-water risks
According to a recent report, flooding from hurricanes Helene and Milton in the US in September and October 2024 caused dozens of electric vehicles and other battery-powered objects, such as scooters and golf carts, to catch fire. Key points (Source: Read More …
DRDO successfully carries out maiden test of long range hypersonic missile
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on November 17, 2024 successfully completed the flight test of its maiden long-range hypersonic missile with a range of 1500km. Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) Hypersonic and Ballistic Missiles
Amorphophallus Titanum
The blooming of the Amorphophallus Titanum was the centre of attraction in Australia’s Geelong Botanic Garden. About Amorphophallus Titanum (Source: IUCN)
Article 8(j) of Convention on Biological Diversity
The 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Cali (Colombia) saw the recognition of the role of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities protecting biodiversity.
Tulsi Gabbard appointed as the US Director of National Intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard was appointed as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) by United States President-elect Donald Trump on November 13.
Reverse development species: Mnemiopsis leidyi & Turritopsis dohrnii
Two scientists in Norway have discovered that comb jellies from the species Mnemiopsis leidyi reverse from a mature lobate, or adult with lobes, to an early larval-state — when stressed — just like the immortal Turritopsis dohrnii. About Cnidarians (Source: Read More …
Millet Bran and benefits
According to a recent study published in journal Nature Springer, removing the bran from millets results in decreasing the protein, dietary fibre, fat, mineral and phytate content in them, while increasing the carbohydrates and amylose content.
Gelephu Mindfulness City
Bhutan is set to build a “mindfulness city” and launched a $100 million bond issue to help start the project.
Dolphin Ambulance
The 58th Executive Committee meeting of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) approved various vital projects. A vital project for assessing the Environmental flow of the Chambal, Son, Damodar and Tons rivers has been approved by the Executive Committee. Read More …