Page-11 of Current Affairs - November, 2024

IndusInd Bank Partners with UNICEF for Climate Action

November 23, 2024

IndusInd Bank has partnered with UNICEF to tackle climate risks, which aims to enhance community resilience in five Indian districts. The initiative was formalized through a Statement of Intent, which is part of the bank’s Climate Action program. Target Districts ..

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India’s Oilseed Production and GMO Adoption

November 23, 2024

The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) advocates for genetically modified (GMO) crops to boost oilseed production. President Sanjeev Asthana brought into light the potential increase in production from 35 million tonnes to 45-50 million tonnes by 2029-30. This would ..

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India and Maldives Enhance Currency Cooperation

November 23, 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) have recently signed a very important agreement, which aims to facilitate transactions using local currencies. The Indian Rupee (INR) and the Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) will now be used ..

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What is Phytoplankton Blooms?

November 23, 2024

Recent studies reveal a concerning link between desertification and oceanic phytoplankton blooms. Researchers have observed important changes in the Indian Ocean, particularly southeast of Madagascar, which experienced the largest phytoplankton bloom in nearly three decades, attributed to nutrient-rich dust from ..

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Advancements in India’s Fisheries Sector

November 23, 2024

India’s fisheries sector is rapidly evolving, which aims to enhance fish farming and sustainability. Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh emphasized the need for organized fish farmers, which is crucial for maximizing benefits from government initiatives. Fish Production Growth India ranks ..

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Prehistoric Footprints Discovered in Kerala

November 23, 2024

Recent archaeological findings have emerged from Kanhirapoil in Madikkai panchayat. Twenty-four pairs of prehistoric footprints and a human figure have been carved into rock on private land. Experts suggest these carvings date back to the Megalithic period. The discovery was ..

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Raorchestes asakgrensis: New Frog Species Discovered in Meghalaya

November 23, 2024

In a recent study, scientists from SACON have identified a new frog species in Meghalaya, named ‘Raorchestes asakgrensis’. This discovery took place over two years, from October 2020 to January 2022. The research team surveyed various locations in the Garo ..

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Discovery of New Giant Radio Galaxy

November 23, 2024

Astronomers have recently made discovery in the field of astrophysics and used the MeerKAT radio telescope to study giant radio galaxies in the COSMOS field. A new giant radio galaxy was identified, expanding our understanding of these cosmic phenomena. This ..

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India’s First Constitution Museum Opens Soon

November 23, 2024

India will inaugurate its first Constitution Museum in Sonipat, Haryana, which will be attended by prominent leaders, including Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The museum will be located at O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) and aims to tell the significance ..

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Bihar to Host Khelo India Youth Games 2025

November 23, 2024

Bihar will host the Khelo India Youth Games in April 2025, which marks the state’s first time as a host for this prestigious event. The Khelo India Para Games will follow shortly after, with a gap of 10 to 15 ..

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