India Internet Governance Forum 2023

The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) serves as a multi-stakeholder platform, bringing together representatives from diverse groups on an equal footing to deliberate on public policy issues related to the Internet. The India Internet Governance Forum 2023 (IIGF-2023), following the success ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Indian Navy’s New Survey Vessel Sandhayak

Sandhayak, Yard 3025, the inaugural vessel among the four Survey Vessel (Large) ships, has been successfully delivered to the Indian Navy on December 4, 2023. Let’s delve into the details of this significant addition to the Indian Navy’s fleet. Contract ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

iDEX Reaches 300th Contract Milestone

The Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), the flagship initiative of the Department of Defence Production, has achieved a significant milestone by signing its 300th contract. This landmark contract focuses on the design and development of advanced Gallium Nitride Semiconductors, a ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

India Elected as Member of Codex Alimentarius Commission Executive Committee

India has achieved a significant milestone by being unanimously elected as a member representing the Asian region in the Executive Committee of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC). This development took place during the 46th meeting held at the FAO Headquarters ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

India Re-elected to International Maritime Organisation Council

In a recent assembly, India achieved a significant milestone by being re-elected to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council for the 2024–25 biennium. This re-election places India in the esteemed Category of 10 states with the “largest interest in international ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Global Drought Snapshot

The recently launched report by the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) sheds light on the alarming impact of drought worldwide. The Global Drought Snapshot, released on December 1, 2023, at the beginning of the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

UN: Agriculture’s 40% Impact on Global Climate

A recent analysis by the United Nations (UN) reveals that agriculture stands out as the most climate-affected sector globally, with 40% of countries experiencing economic losses directly tied to it. This report, released by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

White Lung Syndrome Outbreak

A new strain of bacterial pneumonia, commonly referred to as ‘White Lung Syndrome,’ is causing concern in various countries, including China, Denmark, the United States, and the Netherlands. Primarily affecting children between the ages of three and eight, this illness ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

First Woman Director General of ICFRE

In a significant milestone, Kanchan Devi, a 1991-batch Indian Forest Service Officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the Indian Council of Forestry Research Education (ICFRE). This marks a historic moment as ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Assam Government Initiatives: CSR Authority and Others

In a significant move, the Assam government has given the nod for the creation of the Corporate Social Responsibility Authority of Assam (CSRAA) during a state cabinet meeting held in Tinsukia on Friday. The approval encompasses the establishment of an ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs