Current Affairs Highlights (November 18, 2024)
International News
- NASA-ESA Lunar Time System: NASA and the European Space Agency began work on a unified lunar time system to support Artemis missions, enhancing global cooperation in space exploration.
- Mount Kanlaon Eruption: Mount Kanlaon, an active volcano in the Philippines, erupted, prompting large-scale evacuations to safeguard affected communities.
- Cybersecurity Agreement: India and the United States signed a significant cybersecurity pact, focusing on improving digital defense strategies and securing critical infrastructure.
- FIFA World Cup 2024: Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, emerged victorious in the final held in Brazil, adding another feather to Messi’s illustrious career.
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National News
- India’s Export Growth: The Netherlands emerged as India’s third-largest export destination for 2023-24, reflecting robust trade ties and India’s growing export market.
- Health Sector Innovations: The Indian government launched a program to establish genome sequencing centers in all AIIMS institutions, marking a milestone in advancing genetic research and personalized medicine.
- Environment and Conservation: India received international acclaim after a tiger conservation report highlighted a 25% increase in its tiger population over the past decade, underlining successful conservation efforts.
- Corporate News: Reliance Industries announced a partnership with a leading European green hydrogen firm to build India’s largest hydrogen production plant, boosting clean energy initiatives.
- Defense-Update: India’s DRDO disclosed advanced testing of a new hypersonic missile, aiming to strengthen national defense capabilities.
