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

Global Freight Summit 2024

The Global Freight Summit 2024 commenced in Dubai on November 18, marking its third edition since 2022. Hosted by DP World, the event will conclude on November 20 with over 5,000 industry leaders from 155 countries participating, focusing on the ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

G20 Summit 2024

Leaders from the G20 gathered in Rio de Janeiro at the Modern Art Museum where President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva welcomed them and the summit will continue until November 19, 2024. Focus Areas of Discussion The leaders will discuss ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Tamil Nadu’s Green Energy Corridor-II Initiative

The Green Energy Corridor-II (GEC-II) Scheme is a project for Tamil Nadu, which aims to enhance the state’s renewable energy transmission capacity. The initiative is part of a larger national effort to integrate renewable energy sources into the grid. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Centre Plans Tuna Export Hub in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

India’s tuna fish exports surged by 31.83% in the 2023-24 period, which increases prompted the government to seek new sourcing areas. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are being targeted as a potential tuna export hub. The global tuna market is ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

Protecting Global Pollinators – Key Facts

Pollinators are vital for agriculture and food security as they contribute to over 75% of food crops and flowering plants but these small insects face numerous threats including pesticides, pollution, climate change, and habitat loss which exacerbates these challenges. Importance ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

SpaceX Launches GSAT-20 Satellite for India

India is advancing its communication capabilities with the upcoming launch of GSAT-20 which will be carried out by SpaceX on November 19, 2024. The collaboration marks a partnership between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and SpaceX. Launch Details The ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Māori Perform Haka in New Zealand Parliament to Protest Treaty Bill

New Zealand’s parliament faced a temporary halt as Māori legislators staged a protest against the Treaty Principles Bill. The protest featured a traditional haka led by Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, a young Māori Party MP. This event brought into light tensions surrounding ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs