Nov 10, 2024 | One-liner Current Affairs for UPSC, State PSCs & other Govt. Exams

Nov 10, 2024

In Nov 2024, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited proposals to set up a centre for excellence under the Research and Development (R&D) Scheme of the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

The resolution by Pakistan and Syria on 'Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels' in the First Committee of the UN General Assembly was adopted by recorded vote with 179 members voting in favour, an abstention by Israel while India was the sole country voting against the resolution. The First Committee of the UNGA deals with disarmament, global challenges and threats to peace that affect the international community.

In November 2024, Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, JP Nadda launched a comprehensive ₹500 crore scheme to strengthen India's medical device sector. This initiative aims to enhance manufacturing capabilities, reduce import dependency, promote skill development, and support clinical studies and infrastructure development.

In Q3 smartphone shipments, India accounted for 15.5 per cent of global shipments, second only to China, which led with a 22 per cent share. The US followed India with a 12 per cent share.

World Science Day is observed globally on November 10, with UNESCO setting this year's theme as "Youth at the Forefront. The International Week of Science and Peace (IWOSP) is celebrated annually from November 9 to 15, promoting the role of science and technology in fostering global peace and cooperation.

In November 2024, India has officially signed the Host Country Agreement (HCA) with the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA), paving the way for the establishment of the Alliance's Secretariat in India. The Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) was launched on September 9, 2023, during India's G20 Presidency, initiated by the Indian PM and leaders from eight other countries.