India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

India and Australia held the second India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue on Monday, focusing on elevating defence cooperation and expanding the strategic relationship in critical sectors such as trade, investment, and critical minerals. High-Level Participation in Dialogue Defence Minister Rajnath Singh ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Vajra Prahar 2023

A collaborative military exercise between the special forces of India and the United States, named ‘Vajra Prahar 2023,’ has commenced at Meghalaya’s Umroi Cantonment. This marks the 14th edition of the joint exercise, emphasizing the exchange of best practices and ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Unprecedented Heatwave Hits Brazil

Brazil recently faced an unprecedented heatwave, with Araçuaí in Minas Gerais reaching a historic high temperature of 44.8C (112.6F). This extreme event is attributed to a combination of the El Niño phenomenon and the ongoing impacts of climate change. Climate ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

“Climate equality: A planet for the 99%” Report

A recently released report highlights a glaring disparity in carbon emissions, revealing that the richest one percent of the global population emitted as much carbon as the poorest five billion people, comprising 66 percent of the world’s population. Alarming Impact ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

59th International Tropical Timber Council

The 59th International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC), an annual gathering focused on sustainable tropical forest management, concluded on November 17, 2023. The Role of ITTC The ITTC serves as the governing body of the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO), dedicated ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

UNEP’s 14th Emissions Gap Report 2023

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recently released its 14th Emissions Gap Report 2023, revealing a bleak outlook for limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. With the most optimistic climate action projects, there is only a 14% chance of ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Lost City Hydrothermal Field: A Subaquatic Marvel in Peril

Close to the summit of an underwater mountain near the Mid-Atlantic Ridge lies the Lost City Hydrothermal Field, a mesmerizing environment discovered in 2000. As this underwater wonder unfolds its tale of discovery and resilience, it faces impending threats that ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023

Category: Places in News Current Affairs

James Webb Space Telescope Unveils Celestial Water Supply Chain

In a cosmic revelation, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has uncovered a celestial supply chain involving ice-covered pebbles transporting water to newly forming planets around young stars. This groundbreaking discovery challenges conventional beliefs about the origin of Earth’s water ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs