Sagarmanthan – 2024

India’s coastline spans 7,500 kilometers and hosts 12 major ports and over 200 smaller ones. This extensive network positions India along busy global shipping routes, which plays a role in international trade. In 2023, India contributed 16% to global economic ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2023

Dr. Jitendra Singh recently revealed the Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2023, which aims to enhance the handling of public grievances. The event also featured Shri V. Srinivas, Secretary of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

One Day One Genome Initiative

The ‘One Day One Genome’ initiative has been launched by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC). This event took place on November 9, 2024, during BRIC’s first foundation day at the National Institute ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Chennai-Vladivostok Maritime Corridor

The Chennai-Vladivostok Eastern Maritime Corridor has commenced operations, which facilitates the transport of oil, food, and machinery. Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, announced its significance. Corridor Efficiency The corridor reduces transport time between India and Far East ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus)

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Vientiane, Laos, from November 20 to 22, where he will attend the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus), which focuses on regional and global security issues. Purpose of ADMM-Plus ADMM-Plus serves as ASEAN’s primary ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Places in News Current Affairs

India’s Exports Surge in October 2024

India’s export landscape experienced remarkable growth in October 2024 with the core group of exports rising by 27.7% compared to the previous year and this growth spanned various sectors reflecting a robust economic performance. Key Export Sectors Engineering goods led ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

K Sanjay Murthy, New Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed K Sanjay Murthy as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. Murthy, an IAS officer from the 1989 batch, is currently the Secretary of the Department of Higher Education. He belongs to the ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Nepal-India Border Security Meeting Commences

A high-level meeting on border security has started in Kathmandu focused on managing cross-border crime and preventing the illegal entry of third-country nationals. Objectives of the Meeting The meeting aims to improve crime control at the Nepal-India border, which seeks ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs