Discover the major events of November’s fourth week! Explore breakthroughs in India’s defence, education, wildlife conservation, and space exploration, along with achievements in sports. Stay informed and inspired with these key updates!
Indian Army Enhances Logistical Capabilities
The Indian Army has received Sabal-20 logistics drone, from Endure Air Systems, to bolster logistical capabilities in challenging terrains, particularly in the eastern sector.
IIT Kanpur Develops Radar Absorbing Material
Researchers named the technology as (Anālakṣhya MSCS). Researchers at IIT Kanpur have developed a special material that absorbs the signals emitted by radar stations. Due to this, fighter jets would not be detected by the enemy through radar.
Joint Military Exercise Vajra Prahar
Exercise Vajra Prahar is a joint military exercise between India and the United States that will take place from November 2–22, 2024 at the Orchard Combat.
UNSC Resolution 1701 and Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire
What is the UNSC Resolution 1701 upon which the Israel – Lebanon ceasefire is based? The current ceasefire proposal between Israel and Lebanon draws on the provisions of Resolution 1701 passed by the UN Security Council (UNSC) in 2006. Skirmishes across the border continued, and the resolution was never fully implemented at the time.
Global Plastic Treaty Summit in South Korea
Global Plastics Treaty: In 2022, 175 nations agreed to develop a legally binding agreement on plastic pollution by 2024 to reduce GHG emissions from plastic production, use and disposal. The fifth edition of the Global Plastic Treaty is set to take place in Busan, South Korea, aiming to address the ongoing menace of plastic pollution.
India’s Stance on Plastic Pollution
India opposes strict production caps on plastics, focusing instead on financial and technical support, regulation of harmful chemicals, and pragmatic national approaches to plastic phase-out and waste management. Recent edition is going to take place in Busan, South Korea.
Blue Line – Border Between Israel and Lebanon
Blue Line recently seen in news is the border between Israel and Lebanon.
ISRO’s Analog Space Mission Launched
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched India’s first analog space mission in Leh, Ladakh, as a pioneering step in the country’s space exploration efforts. The mission, led by ISRO’s Human Space Flight Centre, brings together partners from AAKA Space Studio, University of Ladakh, IIT Bombay.
India’s First Private Military Aircraft Factory Inaugurated
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez on Monday inaugurated the Tata Advanced Systems facility in Vadodara, Gujarat, which is the country’s first private military aircraft factory. This is the first private sector final assembly line for military aircraft in India, where C-295 aircraft will be manufactured.
