Page-10 of Current Affairs - November, 2024

Jobs at Your Doorstep Report

The Union Education Minister and Labour Minister recently launched a World Bank report, which is titled “Jobs at Your Doorstep – A Jobs Diagnostics for Young People,” which focuses on job opportunities and skill development in six states of India ..

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PM Modi Honored with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ‘Global Peace Award’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honored with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Global Peace Award, which recognizes his efforts toward inclusive development. It was presented jointly by Washington Adventist University and AIAM. The award specifically acknowledges his work for ..

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Breakthrough in Monkeypox Virus Research

Researchers at JNCASR have made important strides in studying the monkeypox virus (MPV), which is crucial as the World Health Organization has declared MPV a global health emergency twice in three years. Recently, the virus spread to 15 African countries ..

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Global Plastics Treaty

Recent discussions ahead of the Global Plastics Treaty event have brought into light critical issues, which will take place in Busan, South Korea, from November 25 to December 1. United Nations experts stress the necessity of accountability in the plastic ..

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India and Japan Strengthen Defence Cooperation

India and Japan are enhancing their defence collaboration, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently concluded a visit to Laos. This visit included meetings with Japanese and Philippine counterparts during the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus). Key Discussions The discussions focused ..

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What is Peak Oil?

Global oil production is at an important point because the growth of renewable energy is changing things. Worries about climate change are driving this shift, and many wonder how much longer fossil fuels will remain useful. Historical Context of Peak ..

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India Among Top 10 Countries with AI Readiness

India is emerging as a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) readiness,  highlighting its strong potential to enhance public services. The Boston Consulting Group’s report assesses AI readiness across 73 countries. India ranks second globally for AI specialists and third for ..

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India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves 2024 – Update

India’s foreign exchange reserves are crucial for economic stability. On November 15, they stood at $657.89 billion which includes $65.75 billion in gold. The reserves had previously reached $675.65 billion on November 8. A decline of $17.7 billion occurred due ..

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Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2024

The Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar will be awarded to young artists, and take place on November 22, 2024, which will be held at Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will present the awards. ..

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Andhra Pradesh Government Abolishes Garbage Tax

The Andhra Pradesh government has recently ceased the collection of garbage tax. This decision follows the introduction of a bill by Municipal Administration Minister P. Narayana. The State Legislative Assembly approved the bill on November 21, 2024, which aims to ..

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