India Sends Food Grains to Suriname for Welfare Program.

  • India dispatched its first 425 metric ton consignment of food grains and edibles to support Suriname’s Social Welfare Programme.
  • India and Suriname share strong diplomatic ties, rooted in historical connections with the Indian diaspora.
  • Diplomatic relations date back to 1976, with embassies established in Paramaribo (1977) and New Delhi (2000).


UAE Launches Global Energy Efficiency Alliance at COP29.

  • The UAE unveiled an ambitious initiative to establish the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance during COP29, in Azerbaijan.
  • This move aims to double global energy efficiency rates by 2030 and contribute to significant emission reductions.
  • The UAE plans to lead the alliance by sharing its energy efficiency expertise and fostering knowledge transfer with the private sector.


India Successfully Tests Long-Range Hypersonic Missile.

  • DRDO conducted a successful flight-trial of India’s first long-range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.
  • This hypersonic missile is designed to carry various payloads for ranges greater than 1,500 km for the Armed Forces.
  • According to the Atlantic Council, only the United States, China, and Russia have demonstrated hypersonic capabilities.


SpaceX to Launch India's Heavy GSAT-20 Satellite on Nov 19.

  • SpaceX’s Falcon-9 will launch ISRO’s 4,700 kg GSAT-20 satellite from Cape Canaveral, as India's heaviest communication satellite.
  • GSAT-20 aims to enhance internet services, especially in remote areas, with a 14-year operational life.
  • Chosen over India’s LVM-3 due to payload weight, this marks a shift from reliance on Arianespace to SpaceX for heavy launches.


PM Modi to attend G20 Summit in Brazilian city of Rio De Janeiro.

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the G20 Summit in the Brazilian city of Rio De Janeiro on Nov 18.
  • India is part of the G20 Troika along with Brazil and South Africa.
  • The theme for this year’s G20 Summit is Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet.
  • India hosted the successful G20 Summit in New Delhi, held on 9-10 September 2023.

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