Page-46 of Current Affairs - December, 2024

Himachal Pradesh’s Drone Stations for Disaster Management

December 9, 2024

Himachal Pradesh’s Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced plans to establish drone stations across the state as part of a transformative project to enhance disaster management. This innovative approach aims to address climate change challenges effectively and the government has ..

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India’s First Sign Language TV Channel Launched

December 9, 2024

India has recently launched its first 24/7 television channel in sign language, part of the PM e-VIDYA program, named Channel 31, which aims to support hearing-impaired students and educators. It is managed by the National Council of Educational Research and ..

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NHAI Introduces Performance Rating System for Highways

December 9, 2024

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched a new performance rating system, which aims to enhance accountability in highway construction and maintenance. The system evaluates concessionaires every six months and ratings will be publicly available on NHAI’s website ..

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Michelle Bachelet Wins 2024 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development

December 7, 2024

Michelle Bachelet, former president of Chile, has been awarded the 2024 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development, by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust. The jury, led by Shivshankar Menon, selected Bachelet for her outstanding contributions to human rights ..

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Human-Cape Buffalo Conflicts in Tanzania

December 7, 2024

Recent studies in Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) reveal the escalating conflicts between humans and Cape buffaloes. The Cape buffalo, an aggressive species, faces population decline, currently listed as Near Threatened. Between 1999 and 2014, its numbers fell by 18%. ..

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CGIAR’s Strategy for Resilient Drylands 2030

December 7, 2024

Drylands support a portion of the global population, which provides livelihoods for 2.7 billion people. However, many dryland areas face degradation. CGIAR has launched the 2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD) to address these challenges. Background of the GSRD ..

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International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience

December 7, 2024

Submarine telecommunication cables are vital for global connectivity, and carry approximately 99% of internet traffic, which supports essential services like commerce, healthcare, and education. However, they are susceptible to damage and each year, around 150-200 faults occur globally. Common causes ..

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Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav – A Cultural Celebration

December 7, 2024

Northeast India is a vibrant region known for its rich culture and traditions and the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav held from December 6th to 8th, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, Delhi, aims to celebrate the diversity of the eight states of ..

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