FAO Supports India’s Fishing Sector Adaptation

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is assisting India in addressing climate change impacts on aquaculture. Manuel Barange, the FAO’s Fisheries & Aquaculture Division Director, brought to light the need for policy changes to support small fishing businesses. He spoke ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

India Partners for Green Hydrogen Advancement

The Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) has partnered with H2Global Stiftung to advance India’s progress in green hydrogen development. This collaboration, signed on November 19, 2024, aims to enhance India’s green hydrogen initiatives. Partnership Goals The partnership focuses ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Modi Receives Dominica’s Highest Honour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded Dominica’s highest honour during his visit to Guyana for the India-CARICOM Summit on November 20, 2024. The award acknowledges his support during the COVID-19 pandemic and his efforts to strengthen India-Dominica relations. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Nafithromycin: India’s First Antibiotic to Combat Resistance

The Union Minister, Dr. Jitendra Singh, announced the launch of “Nafithromycin,” recent advancements in biotechnology. This antibiotic aims to tackle resistant infections, particularly Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP). Development Background “Nafithromycin” is the first antibiotic developed in India specifically designed to ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Bhu-Neer Portal

The Bhu-Neer portal was launched on September 19, 2024, and aims to enhance groundwater management in India. It was introduced during the India Water Week 2024 closing event and Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil inaugurated the platform. Purpose of ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Major Infrastructure Projects Under PM GatiShakti

The PM GatiShakti initiative aims to enhance India’s infrastructure, launched on October 13, 2021, it proposes 228 projects worth ₹15.89 lakh crore. These projects span roads, railways, urban development, and oil and gas sectors. Roads lead with 108 projects, followed ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Climate Change and Tropical Storms in 2024

Recent climate events have raised concerns about tropical storms and the West Pacific has seen an unusual cluster of typhoons. The Atlantic has experienced powerful hurricanes., which occurrences coincide with discussions on climate financing at COP29 in Azerbaijan. The Philippines ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

What is Biofloc Technology (BFT) and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)?

India’s aquaculture sector is rapidly expanding and ranks as the second-largest producer of farmed fish globally. This growth supports food security, job creation, and economic development. Shrimp farming plays a role in agricultural exports, which increasing global demand for fish ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs