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India Achieves WOAH Reference Laboratory Status
India’s Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying has made important strides in animal health. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research-National Research Centre on Equines (ICAR-NRC Equine) has been designated as a World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Reference Laboratory for ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
India-Australia Joint Military Exercise “AUSTRAHIND” Begins
Exercise AUSTRAHIND has commenced in Pune, Maharashtra. This joint military exercise runs from 8th to 21st November 2024. It involves troops from India and Australia. The exercise takes place annually, alternating between the two nations. The last edition occurred in ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Shortfall in Climate Adaptation Funds
In 2022, developed countries provided $28 billion for climate adaptation. This amount is lower than the $359 billion needed annually. Despite the increase of $6 billion, the funding remains inadequate. The U.N. Environment Programme (UNEP) reported this shortfall ahead of ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Hurun India Philanthropy List 2024
India’s philanthropic landscape has witnessed important growth in 2024. The EdelGive-Hurun India philanthropy list reveals a remarkable increase in high-value donations. The number of philanthropists donating over ₹100 crore annually has surged from two in 2018 to 18 this year. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
IIT Delhi Tops QS Asia Rankings 2025
The QS Asia University Rankings 2025 have been released. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) has achieved the highest position in India. It ranks 44th overall in Asia. This marks an important achievement for IITD and showcases its academic excellence. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Rising Concerns Over Lassa Fever Outbreaks
Lassa fever has gained attention due to a recent case in Iowa. This incident involved the death of a traveller returning from West Africa. The disease has been endemic in several West African countries. These include Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
World AMR Awareness Week – 2024
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses an important global health threat. It occurs when microorganisms evolve and no longer respond to standard treatments. This evolution makes infections harder to manage. The result is an increased risk of disease spread, severe illness, and ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report 2024
The UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report 2024 reveals a troubling reality. Despite progress in school enrolment, 251 million children and youth remain out of school. The report marks a mere 1% reduction in the out-of-school population over nearly a decade. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs