ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement (AIFTA) Review

The ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement (AIFTA) was initiated in 2010, which aimed to enhance trade in goods and services. After 15 years, a review is necessary to assess its effectiveness. India has experienced a growing trade deficit with ASEAN countries, ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

India and Italy Forge Strategic Partnership 2025-29

India and Italy have formalised a collaboration plan for the next five years, which was made during the G20 summit in Brazil on November 18. Prime Ministers Modi and Meloni discussed various sectors, including defence and technology. Defence Collaboration India ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

AroTrack: IIT Bombay Scientists Develop Water-Pollutant Detecting Device

AroTrack is a groundbreaking device developed by scientists at IIT Bombay, which aims to tackle the critical issue of water pollution. The device can detect harmful pollutants like phenol and benzene in water, which utilises proteins from bacteria that thrive ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

India-Australia Annual Summit 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met during the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro. They reviewed their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership as they approach its fifth anniversary in 2025 and discussed various areas of collaboration. Economic ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Daniel Barenboim, and Awwad Conferred with Indira Gandhi Prize 2023

The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development was awarded to Daniel Barenboim and Ali Abu Awwad, which recognizes their important contributions to peace efforts. Barenboim is a renowned classical pianist and conductor, and Awwad is a dedicated Palestinian ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Lucknow’s First Night Safari Project Unveiled

The Uttar Pradesh government is developing India’s inaugural night safari in Lucknow. Construction commenced recently, with a projected completion date of June 26, 2026, which will open its doors to visitors in December 2026. Project Overview The night safari will ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty

The Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty was launched recently and emerged during the G20 Summit in Brazil, which aims to eliminate hunger and poverty by 2030. The FAO’s Director-General, Qu Dongyu, emphasised the need for collective action, which seeks ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

Sanyukt Vimochan 2024

The Indian Army conducted the annual Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise, Sanyukt Vimochan 2024, in Gujarat on November 18-19, 2024. This exercise demonstrated India’s preparedness for disaster response. General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of the Army Staff, brought ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

What is Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)?

High-altitude trekking poses serious health risks, as demonstrated by a recent incident in Uttarakhand. Tourists often face life-threatening conditions due to low oxygen levels, making awareness of these risks crucial for safety. About High-Altitude Sickness High-altitude sickness, or Acute Mountain ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Binar Satellites Burn Up Due to Solar Activity

Three CubeSats from Curtin University’s Binar Space Program burned up in Earth’s atmosphere. This was anticipated due to their name, Binar, meaning fireball in the Noongar language. The satellites, Binar-2, 3, and 4, lasted only two months in orbit instead ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs