Stay updated with the key highlights from the fourth week of November! From advancements in India’s defence capabilities and innovative educational initiatives in Uttar Pradesh to impactful wildlife conservation efforts and remarkable achievements in space exploration and sports, we’ve got it all covered. Dive in to stay informed and inspired!
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.
Special Education Zones in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced the setting up of Special Education Zones (SEZs) in six districts—Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Ayodhya, Agra, Gautam Buddha Nagar, and Bundelkhand—to promote education in the state. These SEZs will be integrated centres of education and skill development, which will provide high level education to the students.
Critically Endangered Vulture Spotted in Kerala
- A critically endangered Red-headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus) was spotted for the first time in Kasaragod, Kerala in November 2024. The vulture was sighted at Manhampothikunnu near Mavungal by bird watcher Sreelal K. Mohan.
Global Plastic Treaty Summit in South Korea
Global Plastic Treaty is set to take place in Busan, South Korea, this is the 5th edition gpt to resolve the menace of plastic management.
Under-23 Wrestling World Championship
The Under-23 Wrestling World Championship is being held in Tirana, Albania. India’s Abhishek won the bronze medal by defeating Mykyta Abramov of Ukraine 3-0 in the men’s 61 kg freestyle category. Meanwhile, Bashir Magomedov of Azerbaijan won the gold medal.
Wildlife Tourism Boost in Gujarat
With an aim to promote wildlife tourism in Gujarat, the first phase of Barda Wildlife Sanctuary and Barda Jungle Safari will be inaugurated on October 29 at Kapurdi check post of Devbhoomi Dwarka. The Barda Wildlife Sanctuary inaugurated in Dwarka will be the second habitat for Asiatic lions.
Air Marshal Ajay Kumar Arora Assumes New Role
Air Marshal Ajay Kumar Arora assumed appointment as Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance of the Indian Air Force at Air Headquarters. After assuming charge, the Air Marshal paid floral tribute at the National War Memorial in honour of the Armed Forces personnel who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation. He was commissioned in the Aeronautical Engineering stream of the IAF in August 1986.
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.
