Transnational Organized Crime

Transnational Organized Crime (TOC) refers to illegal activities conducted by groups or networks that operate across national borders, often exploiting globalization, technological advancements, and weak international regulations. These activities threaten global security, stability, and development. Read here to learn more. To combat this growing threat, the United Nations has declared 15 November as the International…

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Small insect pollinators are essential to a large portion of global agricultural productivity and nutritional security. Bees, wasps, beetles, flies, moths, and butterflies are necessary for the successful harvest of over 75% of food crops, fruits, and blooming plants. For this reason, the economics of entire nations are at risk due to challenges to insect pollinators, such as pollution, pesticides, and climate change. Infectious disorders exacerbated by habitat loss are a new player on this list. In North America and Europe, the decline of pollinator populations—especially bee populations—has been extensively reported; however, information from areas with high biodiversity, such as the Indian subcontinent, is limited.

From November 10–18, 2024, the Indian Armed Forces will be undertaking Exercise Poorvi Prahar, a tri-services combined operation in Arunachal Pradesh.
To improve the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force's combined combat effectiveness and cooperation for coordinated joint operations.
Arunachal Pradesh's forward regions, with a focus on operational preparedness in hilly regions.

Direct-to-Device (D2D) Satellite Connectivity in India

Direct-to-Device (D2D) Satellite Connectivity is an emerging technology that allows smartphones and other devices to communicate directly with satellites without intermediary ground-based cell towers. Read here to learn more. D2D technology is particularly transformative for areas with limited or no cellular coverage, such as remote locations, oceans, or during natural disasters. BSNL has announced the…

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The Competition Commission of India fined the U.S. tech giant ₹213.14 crore on Monday for antitrust violations pertaining to WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy and ordered the messaging app to stop sharing user data for advertising purposes with other Meta-owned applications for five years.

Early on November 19, 2024, SpaceX's Falcon-9 rocket successfully launched India's GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20) communication satellite. Falcon-9 launched the GSAT-N2 into a geosynchronous transfer orbit at 12.01 a.m. (Indian Standard Time) from the Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. India and Elon Musk's SpaceX are working together for the first time. It is a Ka-band high-throughput communication satellite operated by the Indian Space Research Organization's commercial division, NewSpace India Limited. The ISRO claims that the satellite will improve in-flight connection and internet services throughout the Indian area.

Formalization of Indian Economy

The formalization of Indian economy is a transformative shift marked by a process redefining job structures, employment security, and social benefits for millions. Read here to learn more. India’s economy is currently undergoing a transformative shift marked by an increasing trend toward formalisation, which is redefining job structures, employment security, and social benefits for millions.…

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The "One Day One Genome" campaign was started by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) to highlight the diversity of microorganisms in India.
To demonstrate the diversity of microbes in India and their significance for agriculture, the environment, and human health.
Coordinating Agency: National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG) in partnership with the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC).

With fewer than 10,000 breeding pairs, primarily in South Africa, the African Penguin, also known as the Cape Penguin, is currently listed by the IUCN as "Endangered."
By 2035, conservationists warn that the species may go extinct in the wild.
streamlined body, distinctive black chest patches on the black stripe, and pink glands above the eyes to regulate body temperature.

10 Years of Polio Eradication in India

India’s journey toward polio eradication is one of the most remarkable public health achievements. The country was officially declared polio-free by the World Health Organization (WHO) in March 2014, following no reported polio cases for three consecutive years since January 2011. Read here to learn more. The eradication of polio was not a singular event,…

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Dominica's highest honor for his services to the Caribbean country during the COVID-19 outbreak and his commitment to strengthening India-Dominican relations.

ISRO is eager to collaborate with the automobile industry to support their domestic development and production of vehicle sensors. ISRO Chairman S. Somanath stated that the Indian car industry relies on sensors that are produced overseas during his remarks at the Bengaluru Tech Summit on November 20.

Chennai-Vladivostok Maritime Corridor

The Chennai-Vladivostok Maritime Corridor (CVMC) is a shipping route aimed at enhancing connectivity between Chennai, India, and Vladivostok, Russia. This initiative is part of broader efforts to strengthen economic and strategic ties between India and Russia, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. Read here to learn more. India and Russia have officially operationalised the Chennai-VladivostokEastern Maritime…

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According to PM Modi in Guyana, space and the oceans should be the focus of "universal cooperation" rather than "universal conflict."
The prime minister emphasizes the motto "Democracy First, Humanity First" and calls for international cooperation above conflict.

At the 7th Edition of the ASSOCHAM AI Leadership Meet 2024, the Ministry of Science and Technology unveiled India's first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Bank.
To supply developers, companies, and researchers with diversified, high-quality datasets.