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IPBES Nexus Report 2024
The Nexus Report, released by the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), puts stress on the intricate connections between environmental, social, and economic issues. The report, developed over three years with input from 165 global experts, reveals that ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
India to Host World Boxing Cup Final 2025
India is set to host the World Boxing Cup Final in November 2025, marking a milestone as it marks India’s support for the newly established World Boxing (WB) organization. The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) will also conduct the third ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Calyptocephallela gayi
The Helmeted Water Toad, known scientifically as Calyptocephallela gayi, is a remarkable amphibian that has existed alongside dinosaurs. This species is now facing challenges in its natural habitat in Chile due to climate change and human interference. Its population has ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Eastern Maritime Corridor Boosts India and Russia Trade
Recently, India emerged as the largest purchaser of Russian oil, overtaking China, which coincided with the establishment of the Eastern Maritime Corridor, which has enhanced trade between India and Russia. The new sea route from Chennai to Vladivostok has streamlined ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
International Human Solidarity Day Observed on December 20
International Human Solidarity Day is observed annually on December 20 and promotes unity and cooperation to tackle global challenges such as poverty and inequality, established by the United Nations on December 22, 2005, it puts stress on the significance of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
India Ranks 39th in Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024
The 2024 Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) by the World Economic Forum (WEF) ranked India 39th out of 119 countries, which marks a notable rise from its previous rank of 54th in 2021, which was later adjusted to 38th ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
DRDO, IIT-Delhi and Industry Sign 10 Key Agreements
The DIA-CoE event “DIA-GARIMA” took place at IIT Delhi on December 19, 2024, which focuses on enhancing indigenous military applications through collaboration among defence organisations, academic institutions, and industry partners. The event witnessed the signing of ten agreements aimed at ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Nanoplastics Causing Antibiotic Resistance: Study Reveals
Researchers from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) discovered that tiny plastic particles from single-use plastic bottles can facilitate the transfer of AR genes among bacteria, which poses a hidden risk to public health and gut microbiome balance. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs