Current Affairs Today - Latest Current Affairs Questions 2024

200 participants represented India along with 10 ASEAN Member States (AMs) at the 4th edition of the annual ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF) launched in Langkawi, Malaysia. AIGIF is an annual event that focuses on promoting stronger relations between India and AMS based on cooperation in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI). The Department of Science and Technology (DST) and National Innovation Foundation (NIF) of India and the Ministry of Science and Technology of the host country Malaysia collaborated for the event.

Communities globally are working towards eradicating AIDS, but there is still much to be done. Awareness and education are critical to eliminating AIDS from the human immune system; The World Health Organization (WHO) theme for 2023 is 'Let communities lead'.

The areas of sports, energy and defense were also widely discussed in the meeting between the two leaders on the sidelines of the COP 28 summit in Dubai. India has deep centuries-old relations with Maldives.

Lalitambika is a scientist at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). Recently Lalitambika has been honored with France's highest civilian award 'The Legion of Honour'. It was presented to him by Thierry Matthau, French Ambassador to India.

FICCI names Mahindra Group CEO Anish Shah as president-elect The country's oldest and largest industry body Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is all set to welcome Anish Shah as its president-elect.

Pakistan's star cricketer Imad Wasim has announced his retirement from international cricket. Imad Wasim announced his retirement through social media on Friday. Wasim played 121 matches for Pakistan. Pakistan's star cricketer Imad Wasim has announced his retirement from international cricket.

Solution: West Bengal government and Uber signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a bus service called “Uber Shuttle” in Kolkata. The MoU was signed at the Bengal Global Business Summit 2023. It is expected that Uber will start the service by March 2024. The service will provide technology-adapted mobility options to passengers. As part of the MOU, Uber has promised to invest $10 million in the state by 2025.

Solution: ITC Limited launches ITCMAARS (MetaMarket for Advanced Agriculture and Rural Services) app and “phygital” ecosystem in West Bengal. The app and ecosystem aims to bring the benefits of digital technology to farmers in the state. ITCMAARS is a “phygital” ecosystem, connecting physical and digital interventions. The app and ecosystem provides farmers with a range of agricultural solutions including advanced crop advisory services, market access and financial services.

Solution: In Jammu and Kashmir, saffron from the hilly Kishtwar district, which is cultivated and harvested in the highlands, has been given the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry. This spice is grown in parts of Kashmir as well as Kishtwar region of Jammu. The most expensive crop of saffron, known as kumkum, is also a major cash crop in Kishtwar. The saffron growing region of Kishtwar is locally called Mandal.

Solution: World Toilet Day aims to raise awareness about the need for access to sanitation for all humans. The hummingbird is the symbol of World Toilet Day and World Water Day 2023. This year's theme is 'Accelerating Change', with hummingbirds being used to inspire people to take personal action to improve toilet and sanitation systems.