18 November 2024 current affairs

US Returns Looted Artifacts: The United States returned over 1,400 looted artifacts worth $10 million to India, including a celestial dancer sandstone sculpture.
Prime Minister Modi Honored in Nigeria: During his visit to Nigeria, Prime Minister Modi was awarded a prestigious national honor, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Nigeria in 17 years.
Karnataka Bank Launches Student Financial Products: Karnataka Bank introduced two student-focused financial products, ‘KBL Peak’ and ‘KBL Genius’, to support students in achieving their academic goals.

Typhoon Man-yi Strikes Northern Philippines: Super Typhoon Man-yi, locally known as Pepito, made a second landfall on the Philippines’ main island of Luzon, causing widespread damage.
University of Wollongong Opens India Campus: Australia’s University of Wollongong inaugurated its India campus at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) in Gandhinagar.

Odisha’s Coastal Villages Recognized as ‘Tsunami Ready’: 24 coastal villages from six districts in Odisha were recognized as ‘Tsunami Ready’ by UNESCO.
India’s Hypersonic Missile Test: India successfully conducted the flight trial of its first long-range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.

Tata Electronics Acquires Stake in Pegatron’s iPhone Plant: Tata Electronics acquired a 60% stake in Pegatron’s iPhone plant in Tamil Nadu, forming a joint venture to strengthen Tata’s role as an Apple supplier.

Exercise ‘Poorvi Prahar’: The Indian Army conducted Exercise ‘Poorvi Prahar’ to enhance its operational readiness and combat capabilities.

Global Energy Efficiency Alliance: The Global Energy Efficiency Alliance was launched to promote energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions globally.

World Diabetes Day: Various initiatives and campaigns were launched to raise awareness about diabetes and promote healthy living.

AI Preparedness Index 2023-24: The global AI market is expected to grow significantly, reshaping labor markets and industries.

Bodoland Mohotsav: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first-ever Bodoland Mohotsav in Delhi.

Swiss Open Indoor Archery: Indian archer Atanu Das secured a bronze medal at the Swiss Open Indoor Archery in Lausanne, Switzerland.

China’s Megaport in Peru: China unveiled a $1.3 billion megaport in Chancay, Peru, aimed at connecting South America to Asia and boosting regional trade.

Tropical Storm Sara: Tropical Storm Sara made landfall in northern Honduras, bringing heavy rain and the threat of life-threatening flooding to parts of Central America and southern Mexico.

University of Wollongong Opens India Campus: Australia’s University of Wollongong inaugurated its India campus at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) in Gandhinagar.

Exercise ‘Garud Shakti’: The Indian Army contingent departed for the 9th edition of the joint exercise with Indonesia, ‘Garud Shakti 24’, in Jakarta.

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