Current affairs 23 November 2024

India ranks 23rd globally in the Sustainable Trade Index 2024.

• Sustainable Index Report 2024 launched by Hinrich Foundation and IMD highlights global economies in trade sustainability based on 3 pillars:
• Economic growth
• Societal advancement
• Environmental resilience
• New Zealand (100) has retained as the most sustainable trade economy for the 3rd consecutive edition.
• 2: United Kingdom - 97.7
• 3: Australia - 87.4
• 4: Singapore - 85.7
• 5: Japan - 81.5

India's first Constitution Museum in Haryana's Sonipat.

• India’s first Constitution Museum was inaugurated in Sonipat, Haryana by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and other key dignitaries.
• The museum, established by O.P. Jindal Global University, features sections dedicated to the Constitution’s parts and its significance in shaping India’s democracy.
• The initiative aims to educate youth and honor the 75th anniversary of India’s Constitution.

India's First Self-Sufficient Gaushala with CBG Plant in Gwalior.

• The CBG plant is Gwalior's largest cowshed, Adarsh Gaushala, located in Laltipara, Gwalior.
• The Gaushala is operated by Gwalior Municipal Corporation and over 10,000 cattle live here.
• The CBG plant converts cattle dung and waste materials into Bio-CNG and organic manure.
• Developed with help of Indian Oil Corporation, the project produces 2-3 tons of Bio-CNG daily, reducing carbon emissions.

India among top 10 countries with AI readiness: report.

• India ranks among the top 10 globally in AI readiness, highlighting its potential for AI-driven transformation in public sectors like agriculture, education, and healthcare.
• India is second in AI specialists, third in research publications, and has a robust patent base in AI.
• The report has been published by the Boston Consulting Group.

Delhi tops polluted city list as air quality crisis persists in north.

• Delhi's PM2.5 levels surged to a hazardous 243.3 µg/m³, making it India's most polluted city, driven by seasonal factors, reduced wind speed, and increased vehicular and industrial emissions.
• According to the Air Quality Analysis Report by Respirer Living Sciences, which analysed PM2.5 levels across 281 Indian cities from November 3 to 16, Delhi was ranked last, holding position 281.