Samantha Harvey Wins 2024 Booker Prize

Samantha Harvey has won the prestigious Booker Prize for her novel “Orbital”. The award ceremony took place on November 12, 2024. Harvey’s book is a unique exploration of life aboard the International Space Station. It reflects on human connections and ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

DRDO Conducts Successful Flight-Test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM)

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved an important milestone. On November 12, 2024, it conducted the first flight-test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM). This missile has a range of 1,000 km and was ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

NITI Aayog Launches ASSET Platform Boosts Green Energy Transition

NITI Aayog, along with the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has launched the ASSET platform. This initiative aims to accelerate India’s green energy transition. It supports states in creating energy transition blueprints. This platform ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

India’s Rising Role in Global Intellectual Property Landscape: WIPI 2024 Report

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has released its World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) 2024 report. This report marks important trends in global intellectual property (IP) filings. Notably, India has emerged as a key player in the IP sector, ranking ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

New Water Pollution Penalty Rules Implemented

The Union Environment Ministry has introduced new rules for addressing water pollution violations. These rules will take effect immediately. They follow recent amendments to the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. The amendments have shifted the focus from criminal ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Methane Emissions and Climate Change Concerns

Methane emissions are rising rapidly, and this trend poses an important threat to climate change mitigation efforts. Scientists and policymakers are calling for immediate action. Nearly 160 countries have committed to reducing methane emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Breakthrough in Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Treatment

Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a rare but serious skin condition. Recent research has achieved an important breakthrough in curing this life-threatening disease. A team of researchers collaborated with WEHI to identify a new treatment approach. This marks the first ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

World Pneumonia Day is Observed on November 12

Pneumonia remains a critical global health issue. It affects millions, especially children under five. Every 20 seconds, a child dies from this preventable disease. World Pneumonia Day, celebrated on November 12, aims to raise awareness and promote action. Established in ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Health Current Affairs