Kerala’s Coastal Zone Management Plan Approved

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change approved Coastal Zone Management Plans (CZMPs) for ten coastal districts in Kerala. This decision aligns with the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification of 2019. It allows for relaxed rules, enabling development ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs

Punjab’s Hybrid Rice Controversy

Punjab’s paddy milling sector is facing challenges regarding the late storage of paddy. The controversy revolves around hybrid rice seeds, specifically Sava 7501, Sava 7301, and 468. While hybrid rice is known for enhancing productivity globally, Punjab rice millers question ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs

Rising Heart Disease Risk Among Young Women

A 32-year-old marketing executive recently experienced severe fatigue and mild chest discomfort, leading her to the emergency room. Initial tests revealed she had suffered a heart attack, despite atypical symptoms. This case marks the rising concern of heart disease among ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 5, 2024

1. Where was the seventh session of the International Solar Alliance held? [A] New Delhi[B] Chennai[C] Bhopal[D] Hyderabad Show Answer Correct Answer: A [New Delhi] Notes:The Seventh Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly starts today at Bharat Mandapam ..

Dr. Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes Appointed Secretary General of World Agriculture Forum

Dr. Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes, who has been leading the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), will soon step into a new role as the Secretary General of the World Agriculture Forum (WAF) in November 2024. This is ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Duma Boko Declared Botswana’s Sixth President

Duma Boko, from the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), has been announced as Botswana’s new president. This is a big change in Botswana’s politics, as he replaces the long-ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). Chief Justice Terence Rannowane shared the news ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

India’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan Unveiled

India presented its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) at the UN conference on biodiversity in Cali, Colombia. This submission aligns with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF). The KM-GBF aims to halt biodiversity loss by 2030, with 196 ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

First Asian Buddhist Summit in New Delhi

The First Asian Buddhist Summit (ABS) is set to take place on 5th-6th November 2024 in New Delhi. Organized by the Ministry of Culture and the International Buddhist Confederation, this summit focuses on the theme ‘Role of Buddha Dhamma in ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences