2nd India-CARICOM Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Guyana on November 20, 2024, marked a moment in diplomatic relations. This visit was the first by an Indian head of state in over 50 years. Modi attended the second India-CARICOM Summit, focusing on ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Candidatus Phytoplasma: New Microbe Threatens Sesame Crop Yields

Recent findings reveal a new microbe harming sesame crops in Midnapore, West Bengal, which raises concerns for farmers and the agricultural community. Sesame, known as the “Queen of Oil,” has a rich history and important health benefits. However. varieties require ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

Supreme Court Rules on Telecom Tax Credits

The Supreme Court of India recently made a landmark ruling, which allows telecom companies to claim tax credits for expenses related to mobile towers and pre-fabricated buildings (PFBs). The ruling clarifies the classification of these structures under tax regulations. Context ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 22, 2024

1. Where was the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024 held? [A] Hyderabad[B] Goa[C] Mumbai[D] New Delhi Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Goa] Notes:The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) opened with a star-studded ceremony in Panaji, Goa. ..

India Launches First AI Data Bank

India revealed its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) data bank, which aims to encourage innovation and enhance national security, by the Ministry of Science and Technology. The data bank will serve researchers, startups, and developers by providing essential datasets for AI ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Telangana’s AI Advisory Council for Lifesciences

The Telangana government is set to establish an AI advisory council for the life sciences sector, which is part of a broader strategy announced during the Telangana Global AI Summit in September 2024. The council aims to enhance the integration ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

India-Sweden Partnership for Green Steel

India and Sweden have collaborated for over 75 years, with a focus on sustainable industrial growth. Recently, they launched the India-Sweden Industry Transition Partnership (ITP) at COP28 in Dubai, which aims to accelerate the transformation of heavy industries, particularly steel ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Bihar Launches ‘Mahila Samwad’ Empowerment Programme

The Bihar Cabinet has recently approved an initiative named ‘Mahila Samwad’, which aims to empower women in rural areas by informing them about government policies. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and other officials will actively engage with women across districts, which ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs