Page-47 of Current Affairs - November, 2024

Ancient Fortified Town Discovered in Saudi Arabia

November 8, 2024

Archaeologists have uncovered a 4,000-year-old fortified town in northwest Saudi Arabia. This site, called al-Natah, reveals vital information about early urbanisation. The discovery was led by French archaeologist Guillaume Charloux. The findings were published in PLOS One earlier this year. ..

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Karnataka Waqf Board Claims 17 Monuments in Bidar Fort

November 8, 2024

The Karnataka Board of Waqfs declared 17 monuments within the historic Bidar Fort as its property. This announcement has raised concerns and confusion among local authorities and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which manages the fort. Background on Bidar ..

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Neft Daslari: The World’s Oldest Offshore Oil Platform

November 8, 2024

Neft Daslari, also known as Oil Rocks, is the world’s oldest offshore oil platform. Located about 100 kilometers from Baku, Azerbaijan, it has been a focal point of intrigue for decades. As the COP29 climate conference approaches, discussions around its ..

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India Showcases Tourism at WTM London 2024

November 7, 2024

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is currently participating in the World Travel Market (WTM) in London from November 5-7, 2024. The UK is an important source of inbound tourists to India, with nearly 0.92 million visits in 2023. ..

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Launch of Digital Life Certificate Campaign 3.0

November 7, 2024

Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced the launch of the Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign 3.0 in India. This initiative aims to digitally empower pensioners. It is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for enhancing the welfare of pensioners through ..

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India and ADB Sign $200 Million Loan for Uttarakhand

November 7, 2024

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed an important $200 million loan. This funding aims to improve urban services in Uttarakhand. The agreement was signed by key officials from both organizations. This project is part of ..

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Indian Army Inducts 550 Asmi Machine Pistols

November 7, 2024

The Indian Army made an important advancement in its Atmanirbharta initiative. The induction of 550 ‘Asmi’ machine pistols into the Northern Command marks a pivotal moment for indigenous defence manufacturing in India. What is the Atmanirbharta Initiative? Atmanirbharta, or self-reliance, ..

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RNA Editing Revolutionizes Genetic Disorder Treatments

November 7, 2024

Wave Life Sciences, a Massachusetts biotechnology firm, made headlines. They became the first company to treat a genetic condition using RNA editing in clinical trials. This milestone marks the growing significance of RNA in medicine, especially following the success of ..

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