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20th December, 2024 Current Affairs

Current Affairs
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NATIONAL 

India and France Collaborate to Establish World’s Largest Museum

•    The Ministry of Culture, in partnership with France Museums Développement (FMD), has launched an ambitious project to develop the Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum as a global cultural landmark. Spanning approximately 1,55,000 square meters across the North and South Blocks in New Delhi, the museum will celebrate India’s civilizational history and serve as a cornerstone of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project.
•    Drawing inspiration from France’s “Grands Projets” initiative, such as the Louvre and Hôtel de la Marine, the adaptive reuse model will preserve the architectural heritage of the North and South Blocks while reimagining them as vibrant cultural spaces.
•    The project will be executed in two phases, with the North Block transformation targeted for June 2026. The ministries of finance, home affairs, and others will relocate to the Common Central Secretariat by March 2025 to facilitate the retrofitting.

INTERNATIONAL 

Bhutan Confers Royal Honour on Indian Educationist Arun Kapur.

•    Indian educationist Arun Kapur, known for his contributions to education in India, Bhutan, and Oman, has been honoured by Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel. At the 117th Bhutanese National Day celebrations, held at the Changlimithang stadium in Thimphu, Kapur was conferred the prestigious Red Scarf and the title ‘Dasho’, a rare honour usually given to senior Bhutanese officials. This marks another milestone in his long-standing association with Bhutan’s educational development.
•    Bhutan’s King bestowed the ‘Bura Marp’ (red scarf) and ‘Patang’ (ceremonial sword) on Arun Kapur for his exemplary contributions to education.
•    The title ‘Dasho’ is traditionally reserved for senior Bhutanese officials and is rarely given to non-residents.


ENVIRONMENT

Historic Dolphin Tagging Initiative in Assam

•    India has achieved a significant milestone in wildlife conservation with the first-ever satellite tagging of a Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica). Conducted in Assam, this initiative marks a major advancement under Project Dolphin, led by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). 
•    The collaborative effort of the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), the Assam Forest Department, and the organization Aaranyak, funded by the National CAMPA Authority, aims to deepen the understanding of the species’ ecological needs, migratory patterns, and habitat use.
•    This marks the first instance of satellite tagging for Ganges River Dolphins, not just in India but globally.
•    The tagging took place in Assam, where a healthy male dolphin was released back into the river under veterinary supervision.

 

Published date : 20 Dec 2024 06:27PM

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