1 COP-16: 16th meeting of various countries involved in the Biodiversity Treaty – COP-16 conference held in Cali, Colombia
The 16th meeting of the various countries involved in the Biodiversity Treaty – COP-16 Conference was concluded in Cali, Colombia . In this, the essential role of indigenous people and African race communities in preserving biodiversity was acknowledged. The President of the Conference Susana Muhammad and Colombia’s Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo have welcomed this decision. With the theme ” Peace with Nature “, COP-16 has achieved many important results. This includes an agreement to establish a global fund to identify and protect ecologically important shipping areas in the international maritime area. Colombia will remain the President of this conference till the year 2026. Armenia will chair it in the year 2026.
Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh launched India’s updated ‘ National Biodiversity Action Policy and Plan ‘ – NBSAP at the 16th meeting of the Conference of Parties in Colombia . On this occasion, he highlighted India’s ‘whole of government’ and ‘whole of society’ approach in updating it. The scheme outlines strategies to tackle environmental challenges. Apart from this, it addresses challenges through ecosystem restoration, species recovery programs and community-driven conservation efforts.
2 First Asian Buddhist Summit to be held from November 5
The Ministry of Culture is organizing the first Asian Buddhist Summit on 5th and 6th November in New Delhi , courtesy of the International Buddhist Confederation . The theme of the conference is – Role of Buddhism in Strengthening Asia . President Draupadi Murmu is likely to attend the conference as the Chief Guest. In this, scholars from various Buddhist traditions of Asia will discuss solutions to the contemporary challenges of the Buddhist community. Buddhism has a special place in the spiritual and cultural history of India and Asia. This summit is a unique opportunity to bring together the diverse traditions of Buddhism in Asia.
3 Top countries in the AI Readiness Index 2023-24
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the global economy. It is reshaping labor markets, industries, and social dynamics. This transformation brings both opportunities and challenges. The global AI market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36.6% from 2024 to 2030. Advanced economies will experience these changes sooner than emerging markets due to their focus on cognitive-intensive roles.
According to the IMF, the top 10 countries most ready for AI in 2023 are:
- Singapore – Score: 0.80
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- France
- Canada
- Australia
- Sweden
- Netherlands
- Finland
4 Himachal Pradesh’s Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park is set to become India’s first zoo to have IGBC certification: CM Sukhu
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday announced that the Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park, coming up in the Bankhandi area of Kangra ‘s Dehra assembly constituency, will become India’s first zoo to receive certification from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for sustainable and eco-friendly infrastructure . According to an official release, the park has already registered for the IGBC certification, seeking recognition for both its structural design and landscape planning. This certification will confirm the park’s commitment to high environmental standards, with an emphasis on sustainability and ecological balance.
5 Ningol Chakouba in Manipur was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across the state
Ningol Chakouba, one of the biggest festivals of Manipur was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across the state. It is considered to be the biggest festival of the Meitei community but over the years the scenario of this festival has changed with the participation of different communities in this festival. This festival is celebrated every year on the second day of the lunar month Hiangei of the Meitei calendar .
6 Krisha Verma won gold medal in the Under-19 World Boxing Championship being played in America
India’s Krisha Verma won the gold medal at the Under-19 World Boxing Championships in Colorado, USA . However, five other Indian boxers in the race for the gold medal lost in their respective finals. Krisha defeated Germany ‘s Lerika Simon 5-0 to win the gold medal. Chanchal Chaudhary, on the other hand, lost to England’s Ruby White in the final of the women’s 48kg category . The Indian boxer was disqualified in this category due to which she had to settle for the silver medal. In the women’s 57kg category, Anjali Singh lost 0-5 to England’s Mia-Tiah Ayton in the final. Rahul Kundu, competing in the men’s 75kg category, also had to settle for a silver medal. He lost 1-4 to USA’s Joseph Avinongya in the final of his category. In the women’s 60kg category, Winnie lost 3-2 to Ella Lonsdale. In the women’s 70kg category, Akanksha lost 4-1 to England’s Lily Deacon. As a result of this defeat, Akanksha also had to settle for a silver medal.
7 Atanu Das of India won bronze medal in Swiss Open Indoor Archery held in Lausanne, Switzerland
India’s Atanu Das has won the bronze medal in the Swiss Open Indoor Archery Tournament held in Lausanne , Switzerland . Atanu Das defeated Thomas Rufer of Switzerland 6-4. Earlier in the semi-finals, Atanu had to face defeat against Romain Fichet of France 4-6. Romain won the silver and Italy’s Alessandro Paoli won the gold medal.
8 India’s Karan Singh and France’s Florent Bax pair won the men’s doubles title in the ATP Challenger Tennis Tournament
The pair of Karan Singh and Florent Bax of India and France have won the men’s doubles title in the ATP Challenger Tennis Tournament held in Brazzaville, Congo . They defeated the pair of Simone Agostini of Italy and Alec Bakkely of South Africa. This is Karan’s first title.
9 India performed brilliantly in the Under-19 World Boxing Championship in Colorado, USA and won 17 medals including 4 gold
India has performed brilliantly in the Under-19 World Boxing Championship held in Colorado, USA . The Indian team has won 17 medals including 4 gold in the men’s and women’s categories of this competition . The Indian team includes 19 boxers including 9 men and 10 women, out of which 12 have reached the finals and every female boxer has been successful in winning a medal. Hemant Sangwan is the only male boxer to win a gold medal for India, while among women, Krisha Verma, Parthvi Grewal and Vanshika Goswami have been successful in winning gold medals. India is now trying to make its special place in boxing. This sport is expected to be included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics .
10 DD News’ 21st anniversary
DD News, the country’s leading public service news broadcaster, is celebrating its 21st anniversary . According to the Reuters Institute and the Center for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS), it is one of the most trusted news sources in India . It is worth noting that DD News was launched on November 3, 2003 as a 24-hour news channel . . Transforming from DD Metro to a 24-hour news channel, it has established itself as a reliable source of accurate, balanced and unbiased news. DD News is broadcast across the country through terrestrial and satellite. It reaches 49% of the country’s population and 25% of the geographical area. DD News channel provides daily news in Hindi, English, Urdu and Sanskrit, including more than 17 hours of live broadcasting per day and more than 30 news bulletins.