Page-3 of GKToday Archives: November, 2024

World Craft Council Launches Authenticity Seal for Jammu & Kashmir Crafts

November 28, 2024

Kashmir’s handicrafts received important attention as the World Crafts Council (WCC) introduced the ‘Seal of Authenticity of the Craft.’ This certification recognizes handmade crafts from Jammu and Kashmir, which marks traditional methods that have been used for centuries. Purpose of ..

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India and Tanzania Enhance Defence Cooperation

November 28, 2024

India and Tanzania held their third Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting on November 26, 2024. The meeting occurred in Goa, which aimed to strengthen defence ties between the two nations. Key Participants The Indian delegation was led by Joint ..

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CEA Recognises Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine Technology

November 28, 2024

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has recently endorsed Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine (SHKT) technology, which aims to promote innovation in India’s power sector. SHKT technology harnesses the kinetic energy of flowing water. It does so without requiring important water height, unlike ..

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Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Telescope

November 28, 2024

The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) telescope opened on October 4, 2024, in Hanle, Ladakh. It stands at 4.3 km above sea level, making it the highest of its kind globally. MACE features a 21-meter-wide dish, the largest in Asia. ..

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Operation Tamarisk

November 28, 2024

During the Cold War, intelligence gathering was crucial as the U.S., U.K., and France sought ways to gain an advantage over the Soviet Union. One unconventional method involved sifting through discarded materials, leading to the operation known as Mission Operation ..

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Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyan

November 28, 2024

The “Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyan” is a health awareness initiative by the Ministry of Ayush, which focuses on promoting Ayurveda and understanding individual Ayurvedic Prakriti. The campaign has rapidly gained traction across India. Volunteer Participation Currently, there are 10,737 ..

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WHO Grants Boost Pathogen Genomic Surveillance

November 28, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced ten projects to enhance pathogen genomic surveillance, which aims to address disease threats effectively. The projects will receive approximately $2 million in funding. This first round of grants is part of the International ..

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Dunlin, a Near Threatened Bird, Spotted During Kerala Bird Race

November 28, 2024

The recent Kochi edition of the Kerala Bird Race showcased 192 bird species and among them was the Dunlin, a small shorebird now classified as “Near Threatened”. This change reflects an increase in risk from “Least Concern” in 2023, which ..

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Global Matchmaking Platform Launches at COP29

November 28, 2024

The Global Matchmaking Platform (GMP) was launched during Energy Day at COP29, which is a collaboration between the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Climate Club. It aims to address emissions from high-polluting industries. An important funding gap ..

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“Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat” Campaign

November 28, 2024

India will witness the launch of the “Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat” campaign, which aims to eliminate child marriage in the country, will take place at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. Smt. Annapurna Devi, the Union Minister for Women and Child ..

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