Current Affairs - 26 October 2024
Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2024: The second edition of this flagship seminar organized by the Indian Army concluded on October 25 in Delhi. It brought together international and Indian experts to discuss India's strategic and developmental goals. 7th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultation: PM Modi and Chancellor Olaf Scholz co-chaired the IGC in New Delhi, focusing on technology, innovation, climate action, and sustainable development under the motto “Growing Together with Innovation, Mobility, and Sustainability.” Pandemic Fund Project: Launched by Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, this $25 million G20-funded initiative aims to enhance pandemic preparedness in India by focusing on animal health security. Srijan AI Center: IndiaAI and Meta are collaborating with IIT Jodhpur to establish the Center for Generative AI, “Srijan,” to advance open-source AI through skilling initiatives. ABHAY Vessel: The Indian Navy’s seventh anti-submarine vessel, Abhay, was launched on October 25 at L&T’s Kattupalli facility, strengthening India’s maritime defense. Begonia neisti: A new species of flowering plant, Begonia neisti, was discovered in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley, highlighting biodiversity in the region. National Mission for Manuscripts: The Ministry of Culture plans to revitalize this mission with an independent body focused on preserving India’s ancient manuscripts. UN Emissions Gap Report 2024: UNEP’s latest report underscores the need for a 42% reduction in emissions by 2030 to meet the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target.
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Key Highlights:
- Strategic Collaborations: India strengthens defense and international cooperation through forums like the Chanakya Dialogue and India-Germany IGC.
- Pandemic Preparedness: The new Pandemic Fund Project boosts India's health security with a focus on animal health.
- AI and Innovation: The Srijan AI Center marks a significant milestone for generative AI and skill-building in India.
- Biodiversity: Discovery of Begonia neisti underscores Arunachal Pradesh's rich biodiversity.
- Manuscript Preservation: A renewed mission for conserving ancient manuscripts aligns with cultural preservation efforts.
- Climate Action: UNEP’s Emissions Gap Report calls for immediate global emissions cuts to achieve climate targets.
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