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

Himachal Pradesh’s Claim on Shanan Hydropower Project

The Himachal Pradesh government has reaffirmed its claim over the Shanan Hydropower Project. This project has a 99-year lease dating back to the British era. Currently, it is under the control of the Punjab government. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs