Current affairs 15 November 2024

India Hosts South Asian Nations for Telecom Regulation Event.

• The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) hosted a multilateral event in New Delhi, gathering South Asian nations, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, the Maldives, and Iran.
• TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti was appointed chair of SATRC for the upcoming year.
• The SATRC meeting was organized by the Asia Pacific Telecommunity (APT).

World's First Patent for Animal Supplement "Pinfenon".

• Scarecrow Incorporated has acquired the world's first patent for Pinfenon (S) (R), a supplement designed to treat and prevent cardiac disorders in dogs, particularly those with mitral regurgitation.
• Pinfenon (S) (R) supplements are approved as drugs by the Japan Patent Office and will be applicable to products like food, shampoos, and essences.

Koreasat 6A Communications Satellite Successfully Launched.

• The Koreasat 6A communications satellite was launched successfully via SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket.
• Designed by Thales Alenia Space, South Korea’s satellite communications operator, Koreasat 6A is set to replace the existing Koreasat 6 satellite.
• The satellite, based on the Spacebus 4000B2 platform, will provide fixed and broadcast satellite services from its geostationary slot at 116° East.

Supreme Court Rules Against Unauthorized Demolitions.

• The Supreme Court of India has ruled that demolitions without proper authorization are arbitrary and violate the principle of separation of powers.
• The court emphasized that the executive cannot assume judicial powers in determining guilt, particularly in cases involving bulldozer actions against accused individuals.
• The judgment includes pan-India guidelines.

South Western Command Launches Defence Think Tank "Gyan Shakti".

• The Jaipur-based South Western Command has launched the Gyan Shakti think tank to foster collaboration between the armed forces, industry, state government, and academia on defence and security issues.
• The initiative aims to boost Rajasthan's defence manufacturing, leveraging the state's infrastructure, skilled manpower, and proximity to the western border.