Daily Current Affairs 6 November 2024

History of 6th November

• 1556: Mughal ruler Akbar defeated Hemu in the second war.
• 2001: India and Russia rejected the participation of Taliban in the government of Afghanistan.
• 1870: Great freedom fighter Chittaranjan Das was born.
• 1915: Indian politician and architect of the constitution of Bombay Municipality, Firozshah Mehta died.
• 1996: Pakistan President Farooq Ahmed Khan removed the government of Benazir Bhutto by dissolving the Pakistan National Assembly.

Current Affairs Related to 6th November 2024

Daily Current Affairs 6 November 2024 provides a comprehensive overview of the latest important events, decisions, and achievements in India and around the world. From India’s ambitious biodiversity strategy unveiled at the UN conference in Colombia to the National Stock Exchange’s new mobile app launch, this update covers a wide range of topics. Other highlights include SBI Mutual Fund’s record-breaking assets, NTPC’s green energy innovation, and India’s latest industrial growth statistics. Stay informed with these key developments and understand the dynamic changes shaping our world today.

India’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan

India unveiled its updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan during the 16th UN Biodiversity Conference in Cali, Colombia. The plan sets a target of conserving at least 30% of its terrestrial, inland waters and coastal marine areas by 2030. This ambitious target is a part of the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, which was nominated at the last conference for 2022. The framework aims to conserve 30% of the global land and ocean areas and establish ecosystems that are vital to providing clean water and air.

National Stock Exchange of India’s New Mobile App

The National Stock Exchange of India has launched its official mobile app NSEIndia and expanded its corporate website to cover a total of 12 stocks. The initiative aims to create a more inclusive financial ecosystem for millions of young Indians, allowing them to gain market insights in their preferred regional markets.

Konark Chakra Replicas at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Four sandstone replicas of the Konark Chakra have been installed at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre and Amrit Udyan. The replicas of the Konark Chakra will showcase and promote India’s rich cultural heritage. The initiative is part of several steps taken to incorporate traditional cultural and historical elements in the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Konark Sun Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a fine example of Odisha temple architecture. It is built in the shape of a huge chariot carrying the Sun God.

352nd Executive Committee Meeting of the International Labour Organization

The 352nd Executive Committee meeting of the International Labour Organization is currently underway in Geneva. This important meeting will begin from October 28 to November 7, in which representatives of countries will briefly discuss ways to improve the global standard of living and employment. India’s Labour and Employment Secretary Sumita Davara offered India’s initiatives and progress in terms of living standards and employment.

SBI MF Reaches Rs 10 Lakh Crore in Assets

SBI MF has crossed the Rs 10 lakh crore mark in assets in India. Its AUM reached Rs 10.99 lakh crore in the September quarter from Rs 9.88 crore in June. This achievement has put SBI MF ahead of its RBI Fund, ICICI RBI Fund and HDFC Fund. SBI MF’s AUM growth is indicative of the broader trend in the mutual fund industry, which has seen the total industry AUM grow to Rs 66.22 lakh crore.

UN COP16 Biodiversity Talks and Colombia’s Coalition

At the UN COP16 biodiversity talks, Colombia launched a coalition with 20 other countries. Leaders warned that the rapid destruction of the environment puts humanity at risk of extinction. A summit of nearly 200 countries is underway in Cali to figure out how to halt the decline of nature by 2030. The coalition includes countries from four continents, including Mexico, Sweden, Uganda and Chile. There are no countries from Asia Pacific in the coalition.

NTPC’s Indigenous Catalyst for Methanol Production

NTPC Limited in collaboration with Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun has developed an indigenous catalyst for hydrogenation of methanol from CO2. NETRA, the research and development arm of NTPC has developed this indigenous catalyst. Catalysts are an essential component for any chemical synthesis. NTPC has taken several steps towards its commitment to reduce greenhouse gases. The purity of methanol produced by this catalyst is more than 99%.

India’s Core Sector Growth Data

According to the data of the Ministry of Commerce, the production of India’s eight core sectors has increased by 2% on an annual basis in September 2024. During April-September of this financial year, the growth of the core sector was 4.2%. The production of cement, refinery products, coal, fertilizers and steel showed positive growth in September 2024. Cement production has increased by 7.1% in September 2024 as compared to the same month last year.

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