Page-31 of GKToday Archives: November, 2024

5th National EMRS Cultural & Literary Fest and Kala Utsav 2024

November 13, 2024

The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) is set to organize the 5th National EMRS Cultural & Literary Fest and Kala Utsav from 12th to 15th November 2024. This important event will take place at Shiksha ‘O’ Anusandhan in ..

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25th South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC) in Delhi

November 13, 2024

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) hosted an important multilateral event in New Delhi. The South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC) convened for three days. This year’s meeting included a delegation from Afghanistan, marking a notable inclusion. The SATRC ..

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Dubai Ranks 5th in the Tops Global City Index 2024

November 13, 2024

Dubai has achieved a remarkable milestone in the ‘2024 Global City Index’ by Brand Finance. It has emerged as the highest-ranked city in West Asia and Africa. This marks the second consecutive year of regional leadership. Notably, Dubai has climbed ..

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NISAR: A New Era in Earth Observation

November 13, 2024

NASA and ISRO are collaborating on the NISAR satellite. This mission aims to enhance Earth observation and disaster preparedness. NISAR will track changes on Earth’s surface with remarkable precision. It will monitor ice sheets, glaciers, sea ice, and vegetation. The ..

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Samantha Harvey Wins 2024 Booker Prize

November 13, 2024

Samantha Harvey has won the prestigious Booker Prize for her novel “Orbital”. The award ceremony took place on November 12, 2024. Harvey’s book is a unique exploration of life aboard the International Space Station. It reflects on human connections and ..

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DRDO Conducts Successful Flight-Test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM)

November 13, 2024

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved an important milestone. On November 12, 2024, it conducted the first flight-test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM). This missile has a range of 1,000 km and was ..

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NITI Aayog Launches ASSET Platform Boosts Green Energy Transition

November 13, 2024

NITI Aayog, along with the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has launched the ASSET platform. This initiative aims to accelerate India’s green energy transition. It supports states in creating energy transition blueprints. This platform ..

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India’s Rising Role in Global Intellectual Property Landscape: WIPI 2024 Report

November 13, 2024

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has released its World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) 2024 report. This report marks important trends in global intellectual property (IP) filings. Notably, India has emerged as a key player in the IP sector, ranking ..

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New Water Pollution Penalty Rules Implemented

November 13, 2024

The Union Environment Ministry has introduced new rules for addressing water pollution violations. These rules will take effect immediately. They follow recent amendments to the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. The amendments have shifted the focus from criminal ..

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Methane Emissions and Climate Change Concerns

November 13, 2024

Methane emissions are rising rapidly, and this trend poses an important threat to climate change mitigation efforts. Scientists and policymakers are calling for immediate action. Nearly 160 countries have committed to reducing methane emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by ..

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