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Highlights of November 4th Week Current Affairs
- PM Modi began his historic diplomatic visit to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation.
- In Brazil, India strongly supported the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty and Brazil firmly backed India’s UNSC bid for 2028-2029.
- Bilateral trade between India and Brazil reached USD 11.6 billion in FY 2023-24, with India becoming Brazil’s 5th largest trading partner.
- India and Brazil are significantly enhancing defence ties and collaborating on biofuel production, with Brazil supporting India’s Ethanol Blending Programme.
- PM Modi’s visit to Guyana was the first by an Indian PM in 56 years, where he was conferred the country’s highest national award, “The Order of Excellence.”
- PM Modi co-chaired the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit, significantly strengthening India’s ties with Caribbean nations.
- PM Modi’s visit to Nigeria marked the first in 17 years, and he was awarded Nigeria’s prestigious second-highest national honor.
- UNICEF’s 2024 report highlights that nearly 1 billion children live in countries facing high climate and environmental risks.
- The Ministry of Science and Technology launched India’s first-ever AI Data Bank to support AI research and enhance disaster management.
- India and Brazil continue close collaboration on energy security, focusing on biofuel production and ethanol blending initiatives.
- ICC has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes related to Gaza.
- Gautam Adani and others were indicted in the US for bribery and fraud in securing solar energy contracts and misleading investors.
- The Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty was launched during the G20 summit, aiming to eliminate hunger and poverty by 2030.
- World Fisheries Day 2024 focused on small-scale and sustainable fisheries, with efforts on marine conservation and energy-efficient fishing practices.
- The US has approved sending anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine, which is in violation of the Anti-Personnel Landmines Convention.
- A report on global nitrous oxide emissions warns of their role in global warming and ozone depletion, urging urgent action.
- India will host the International Cooperative Alliance’s global conference in 2024, marking the start of the UN’s International Year of Cooperatives.
- The MeerKAT telescope in South Africa is part of a project studying the universe’s evolution using radio signals.
- The VIKSIT Bharat Initiative launched the VISION portal to foster education, skill development, and innovation for underprivileged children in remote areas.
- India and Maldives signed an MoU to promote cross-border transactions in local currencies, strengthening economic ties.
- Meta plans to appeal the $25.4 million fine from India’s CCI over WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy requiring data sharing with Meta-owned platforms for ads.
- WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy update mandated sharing user data like phone numbers and transaction details with Meta apps for advertising and business purposes.
- CCI investigated WhatsApp’s policy for anti-competitive practices, questioning whether it exploited WhatsApp’s dominant market position.
- The Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court upheld CCI’s authority to investigate WhatsApp’s privacy policy, rejecting appeals by Meta and WhatsApp.
- CCI fined Meta $25.4 million and ordered WhatsApp to halt data sharing with Meta platforms for ads for the next five years.
- The UN General Assembly approved a resolution to negotiate a treaty to prevent and punish crimes against humanity, with formal talks set for 2028 and 2029.
- The resolution builds on existing humanitarian laws, including the Geneva Conventions, Hague Conventions, and the International Criminal Court Statute.
- The Global Soil Conference 2024 in New Delhi focused on soil health, food security, climate change, and ecosystem services, organized by the Indian Society of Soil Science.
- India participated in the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus in Laos, discussing regional security with the US, Japan, and the Philippines.
- The ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus, established in 2010, strengthens security and defense cooperation between ASEAN and its eight dialogue partners.
- COP29 in Baku focused on climate finance, with an ambitious goal to triple global funding to USD 300 billion by 2035.
- Carbon markets were extensively addressed, with discussions on both bilateral trading agreements and a UN-managed global system for carbon offsetting.
- Over 30 countries endorsed a major methane reduction declaration, though India notably chose not to participate or sign the agreement.
- Indigenous knowledge was effectively integrated into global climate policies through the newly introduced Baku Workplan framework.
- Gender equality in climate action was strongly reinforced with a significant 10-year extension of the Lima Work Programme.
- The Baku Harmoniya Climate Initiative successfully connects local farmers directly with climate finance for essential adaptation projects.
- The United States proposed that Google sell Chrome to address growing antitrust concerns in the search and advertising sectors.
- A global plastic treaty is currently under negotiation, but it faces strong opposition from major countries like Saudi Arabia and India.
- India has emerged as the largest plastic polluter, contributing to about 20% of the world’s total plastic emissions each year.
- UNHCR launched a new USD 10 billion appeal to address the rapidly growing global refugee crisis across various regions.
- The National Mission on Natural Farming aims to promote natural farming among 1 crore farmers, with 15,000 clusters and 10,000 Bio-Input Resource Centers for easy access.
- Atal Innovation Mission 2.0 continues with ₹2,750 Crore to expand innovation hubs, including 2,500 Atal Tinkering Labs in underserved regions.
- PM Modi inaugurated the first Global Cooperative Conference in India, focusing on the theme “Cooperatives Build Prosperity for All.”
- UNEP released the Global Peatland Hotspot Atlas to assess and protect peatland ecosystems, which cover 3.8% of the world’s land area.
- The Declaration on Green Digital Action was launched at CoP-29 to support climate action through digital technologies and measure their impact on the environment.
- PAN 2.0 Project upgrades PAN cards with QR codes to modernize tax filing, improve cybersecurity, and promote digital sustainability.
- One Nation One Subscription aims to centralize access to academic journals in India with ₹6,000 crore allocated for three years.
- Cultural professionals urged the UN to protect Lebanon’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Baalbek, Tyre, and Anjar from conflict-related damage.
- The National Gopal Ratna Award 2024 was announced for excellence in the livestock and dairy sector on National Milk Day.
- Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana promotes water-saving irrigation systems, which support natural farming practices and sustainable agriculture.
- Violence erupted in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, after a court ordered a survey of Shahi Jama Masjid, which is claimed to be built on an ancient temple site.
- A petition seeks a survey to determine the religious character of the Shahi Jama Masjid, despite its protection under the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act 1904.
- The Places of Worship Act, 1991, preserves the religious status of sites as they were on August 15, 1947, barring conversions.
- Disputes over Gyanvapi and Shahi Idgah mosques challenge whether the Places of Worship Act allows lawsuits regarding the religious character of these sites.
- The Supreme Court ruled that conversions for reservation benefits are impermissible, emphasizing genuine conversions based on belief.
- India is the world’s largest milk producer with 239.30 million tonnes in 2023-24 and ranks second in egg production with 142.77 billion eggs.
- The Rashtriya Gokul Mission and National Livestock Mission aim to improve livestock productivity, health, and genetic quality.
- A UN report revealed 85,000 women were killed in 2023, with 60% killed by intimate partners or family members, with Africa having the highest rates.
- India signed the final act of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty to simplify industrial design protection and promote e-filing systems.
- The government launched the third edition of a national campaign against gender-based violence, promoting the slogan “Ek Saath, Ek Awaaz, Hinsa Ke Khilaaf.”
- Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 60-day ceasefire after 13 months of conflict, based on UNSC Resolution 1701, with withdrawals and monitoring.
- The Indian government imposed ₹7300 crore penalties on automakers, including Hyundai and Mahindra, for exceeding emission levels in 2022-23.
- The ‘Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat’ campaign aims to eliminate child marriage, focusing on states with high rates, and seeks to reduce child marriage below 5% by 2029.
- India improved its position to 49th in the 2024 Network Readiness Index and ranked first in AI publications and ICT services exports, showing significant tech advancements.
- The Indian Chemical Council received the 2024 OPCW The Hague Award for its contributions to chemical weapons disarmament, marking a major achievement in global peace efforts.
- Sweden declared the Baltic Sea a high-risk zone following a suspected sabotage attack on undersea cables, raising security concerns in the region.
- India successfully tested the K-4 nuclear-capable missile from INS Arighaat, strengthening its nuclear deterrence with a range of 3,500 km.
- Nineteen members of the Jarawa Tribe from the Andaman Islands were added to India’s electoral roll for the first time, marking a key step in tribal inclusion.
- The E-Daakhil Portal, launched by the Department of Consumer Affairs, makes filing consumer complaints quicker and more accessible.
- Despite losses, Hezbollah launched 250 rockets before the ceasefire took effect, showcasing its ongoing military capabilities in the Israel-Lebanon conflict.
- The Union Government modified the PM E-DRIVE Scheme to provide subsidies for L5 Category Electric 3-Wheelers, with ₹715 crore allocated for the initiative.
- Subsidy for electric 3-wheelers under PM E-DRIVE: ₹5,000/kWh (up to ₹50,000) until Nov 2024, then ₹2,500/kWh (up to ₹25,000) from Nov 2024 to 2026.
- PM E-DRIVE Scheme offers incentives for electric vehicles with a maximum ex-factory price of ₹5 lakh to qualify for the subsidy.
- The PM E-DRIVE Scheme is designed to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and develop the charging infrastructure necessary for widespread EV use.
- India is projected to become the 6th largest insurance market globally by 2034, surpassing nations like Germany, Canada, and Italy in size.
- India’s insurance market is expected to reach USD 222 billion by 2026, with insurance density rising significantly from USD 11.1 to USD 92.
- Insurance penetration in India has steadily grown, from 2.7% in 2000 to 4% in 2022, showing increasing adoption of insurance products.
- India signed a project implementation agreement with the International Solar Alliance for solar initiatives in the Indo-Pacific, with $2 million funding.
- The project, part of India’s solar diplomacy, supports solar power initiatives in Fiji, Comoros, Seychelles, and Madagascar, aligning with Quad commitments.
- Norway’s Parliament formally apologized for its “Norwegianisation” policies, which historically discriminated against Sami, Kven, and Forest Finn communities.
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