Page-5 of Current Affairs - November, 2024

12th International Tourism Mart in Kaziranga

The 12th International Tourism Mart (ITM) takes place in Kaziranga from November 26 to 29, 2024. This annual event aims to connect tourism businesses from northeastern India, which encourages partnerships among various stakeholders, including buyers, sellers, and media. The Ministry ..

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Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024 Released

The Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024 (BAHS) was revealed on National Milk Day in New Delhi. Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh led the release of the event and featured key officials, including Ministers of State and the Secretary of ..

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India Signs Riyadh Design Law Treaty

India has recently signed the Riyadh Design Law Treaty, which simplifies the registration of industrial designs internationally. It was adopted by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) member states after extensive discussions spanning nearly two decades. The signing reflects India’s commitment ..

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Nafithromycin: India Launches First Locally Developed Antibiotic

Wockhardt Ltd has developed Nafithromycin, the first domestically produced antibiotic targeting multi-drug-resistant bacteria. This antibiotic is aimed at treating community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) in adults, the launch was held on November 20, 2024, in New Delhi. The event was organized ..

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Curiosity Rover’s Latest Discoveries on Mars

The Curiosity Rover has been exploring Mars for over a decade, and landed on August 5, 2012, in Gale Crater. The mission aims to determine if Mars could have supported microbial life. Recently, Curiosity has been investigating intriguing geological formations ..

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What is Sjögren’s Syndrome?

Sjögren’s disease is an autoimmune condition, which primarily attacks moisture-producing glands. This leads to symptoms like dry eyes and mouth; many patients suffer for years before diagnosis. Symptoms of Sjögren’s Disease Common symptoms include dry eyes and mouth. Patients may ..

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Center Approves Expansion of Agriculture Infrastructure Fund

The Centre has recently expanded the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), which aims to enhance community farming assets and improve post-harvest management infrastructure. The original scheme began on July 8, 2020, which faces important challenges at the grassroots level. Crop Wastage ..

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India Resumes Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)

India resumed signing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) in 2021 after a decade-long hiatus. The country has since completed agreements with Mauritius, the UAE, Australia, and EFTA countries. However, India is now adopting a more cautious approach to FTAs. This shift ..

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