Page-9 of Current Affairs - November, 2024
PAN 2.0 Project Approved by Union Cabinet
The Union Cabinet has recently approved an upgrade to the Permanent Account Number (PAN) system. This upgrade introduces a QR code feature on PAN cards and also establishes PAN as a common identifier for businesses. PAN 2.0 Project Overview The ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Constitution Day of India Observed on November 26
Constitution Day of India, or Samvidhan Divas, is observed annually on November 26, which commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1949. It signifies India’s transition to a sovereign, democratic republic. The observance was officially recognized in 2015. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
COP29 Climate Finance Agreement Overview
The COP29 meeting concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan, and established a new climate finance target. This target is set at $300 billion annually for developing countries by 2035 and is known as the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG). This amount is ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Is Earth’s 31.5 Inch Tilt Linked to Increasing Water Demand?
A recent study in Geophysical Research Letters reveals important changes in Earth’s rotational pole due to excessive groundwater extraction. Conducted by Ki-Weon Seo and his team, the research spans from 1993 to 2010, which indicates that the pole shifted approximately ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Center Launches National Mission on Natural Farming
The Union Cabinet has recently approved the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF), which will receive support from both central and state governments. The total budget allocated is ₹2,481 crore, and the central government will contribute ₹1,584 crore, while state ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
Obesity’s Role in Type 2 Diabetes
Recent studies reveal the connection between obesity and type 2 diabetes, and researchers at UCLA have identified how obesity hampers the production of crucial ribosomal factors in fat cells, which may lead to innovative treatments for diabetes and related diseases. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Dinesh Bhatia Appointed Ambassador to Brazil
Dinesh Bhatia has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to Brazil, according to an announcement from the Ministry of External Affairs. Bhatia’s diplomatic career spans several countries and roles. He has important experience in international relations. Current Role Bhatia is ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
India Global Forum’s Middle East & Africa 2024 (ME&A 2024)
The India Global Forum’s Middle East & Africa 2024 (ME&A 2024) commenced in Dubai, a two-day event that unites leaders from India, the Middle East, and Africa. The theme is ‘Limitless Horizons’, and over 200 speakers and 1,000 participants are ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Summits and Conferences