Adaptation Gap Report 2024: Come hell And High Water The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released the Adaptation Gap Report 2024: Come hell and high water. The report stresses the need for significant increases in climate adaptation efforts, particularly regarding adaptation financing for developing nations. Key Findings of the Adaptation Gap Report 2024: The adaptation […]
Month: November 2024
Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile
Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight test of its Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM). Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile is designed to be launched from both mobile ground-based systems and frontline ships, using a universal vertical launch module, further enhancing […]
Exercise AUSTRAHIND
Exercise AUSTRAHIND: The 3rd edition of Exercise AUSTRAHIND commenced at the Foreign Training Node in Maharashtra, in November 2024. The exercise, conducted annually, alternates between India and Australia, aiming to enhance military cooperation and interoperability in joint operations. The exercise supports joint planning and sub-conventional operations in semi-urban, semi-desert terrain, focusing on counterterrorism, physical fitness, […]
Global Nature Conservation Index 2024
Global Nature Conservation Index 2024: India ranks 176th in the 2024 Global Nature Conservation Index. It is among the five lowest-ranked countries, along with Kiribati (180), Turkey (179), Iraq (178), and Micronesia (177), out of 180 nations. India’s low ranking is due to inefficient land management and increasing biodiversity threats. Nature Conservation Index (NCI) is […]
State of the Climate 2024 Report
State of the Climate 2024 Report: The WMO State of the Climate 2024 Update once again issues a Red Alert at the sheer pace of climate change in a single generation, turbo-charged by ever-increasing greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere. State of the Climate 2024 Report: 2024 is on track to be the warmest year, […]
World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) 2024
World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) 2024: The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published the World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) 2024, highlighting significant growth in intellectual property filings worldwide. Key Highlights: 15.7% growth in patent applications in 2023, the fastest among the top 20 origins globally. India ranked 6th in patent filings with 64,480 applications, over […]
Moran and Mottock Communities
Moran and Mottock Communities: The Moran and Mottock communities in Assam staged a large-scale protest in Tinsukia, demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. It is Indigenous group from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh of Tibeto-Burman origin, part of the Kachari family. They spoke Moran language, closely related to Dimasa, but now predominantly speak Assamese. Former customs are […]
Arvindar Singh Sahney has been appointed as the new chairman of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)
Arvindar Singh Sahney has been appointed as the new chairman of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC): Arvindar Singh Sahney has been appointed as the new chairman of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the nation’s largest oil firm, as per an order from the petroleum ministry on 13th November. Sahney, 54, currently serves as the Executive Director of […]
MHA Greenlights CISF’s First All-Women Unit
MHA Greenlights CISF’s First All-Women Unit: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the creation of the Central Industrial Security Force’s (CISF) first-ever all-women battalion, announced on 12th November, 2024. This historic move aims to promote gender equality and inspire more women to contribute to the CISF’s mission of securing the nation’s strategic assets.
Chennai Grandmasters 2024
Chennai Grandmasters 2024: GM Aravindh Chithambaram made a remarkable late surge in the final rounds, winning the last two classical games to secure the Chennai Grand Masters 2024 title. Meanwhile, GM V Pranav remained unbeaten throughout the tournament to claim the Challengers title at the Anna Centenary Library on 11th November, 2024.
