Current affairs 21 November 2024

Lucknow to Host India’s First Night Safari by 2026.

• Uttar Pradesh will open the country’s first night safari in December 2026, located in Lucknow, making it the world’s fifth such safari.
• The Kukrail Night Safari Park and Wildlife Centre will span over 900 acres, featuring both night and day safaris in a phased development.
• CM Yogi Adityanath aims for completion by June 2026, with a focus on sustainability, greenery, and solar energy.

Russia Vetoes UNSC Resolution on Sudan Ceasefire.

• Russia vetoed a UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan.
• Resolution: Proposed by the United Kingdom and Sierra Leone, the resolution aimed to End hostilities between warring parties in Sudan and Encourage dialogue for a ceasefire.
• Russia: The sole vetoing country, Russia accused Britain of meddling in Sudanese affairs.

Chhattisgarh's Dhudmaras in UN Best Tourism Village Upgrade.

• Overview: Dhudmaras, a village in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, was selected for the UNWTO Best Tourism Village Upgrade Programme.
• Significance: Chosen from over 260 global applications, it aims to leverage its rich cultural and natural heritage for sustainable tourism development.
• Benefits: The program will enhance tourism infrastructure, preserve heritage, and improve residents' quality of life.

Coal India Ltd Receives Green World Awards 2024 in London.

• Coal India Ltd was awarded the prestigious Green World Environment Award in the CSR category at the Green World Awards 2024.
• CIL was recognized for its Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna, which provides curative treatment through stem cell transplants to over 600 Thalassemia patients.
• The award was presented at Kensington Palace, London, to Shri Vinay Ranjan, Director of Personnel/IR, CIL.

Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty launched at G20 Summit 2024.

• Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced the creation of the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty during the G20 Summit in New Delhi, aiming to tackle setbacks in achieving Sustainable Development Goals 1 and 2.
• The initiative responds to a FAO report showing a rise in global hunger, with 122 million more people facing hunger in 2022 compared to 2019.