Page-25 of Current Affairs - November, 2024
Pando: World’s Oldest Living Organism
Pando is a remarkable clonal colony of quaking aspen trees in Utah, which spans 106 acres and consists of around 47,000 individual trees. Pando is connected by an extensive underground root system, making it a single organism rather than a ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
What is Mechanical Qubit?
Quantum computers can solve problems that classical computers cannot by using qubits, the basic units of quantum information, and new mechanical qubits have boosted their potential. What are Mechanical Qubits? Mechanical qubits are tiny systems, akin to drum skins, that ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
North Korea’s ‘Noise Bombing’
Tensions between North and South Korea have risen, impacting Dangsan village near the border, where loudspeakers from the North play disturbing sounds, disrupting residents’ daily lives. Loudspeaker Strategy North Korea uses loudspeakers for psychological warfare. The sounds include gongs, howls, ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
India and Nigeria Strengthen Maritime Security Ties
India and Nigeria recently agreed to enhance cooperation in maritime security, which occurred during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Nigeria. It marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 17 years. President Bola Tinubu invited Modi ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Symbiosis University First Overseas Campus at Dubai
India and the UAE have deepened their educational partnership with Symbiosis International University opening its first overseas campus at Dubai Knowledge Park. This event marks an important milestone in the relationship between the two nations. Key Figures Present Dr. S. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Odisha Launches ‘Compendium of Regenerative Agriculture’
The Government of Odisha has initiated an important step towards sustainable agriculture. In collaboration with ICRISAT, they launched a ‘Compendium of Regenerative Agriculture’. This launch took place at the International Symposium on Shree Anna and Forgotten Foods in Bhubaneshwar. Key ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
EU Delays Deforestation Regulation for Indian Growers
The European Parliament has recently voted to postpone the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which provides additional time for Indian coffee and rubber growers to comply with new regulations. The initial deadline of December 2024 has now been extended to December ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
State Bank of India is seeking a $1.25 Billion Loan: India’s Largest Bank Loan of 2024
State Bank of India (SBI) plans to borrow up to $1.25 billion, making it the biggest dollar loan from India’s financial sector in 2024. The loan is being arranged by CTBC Bank, HSBC Holdings Plc, and Taipei Fubon Bank. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs