CURRENT AFFAIRS 22 NOVEMBER 2024

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By EXAM JOB EXPERT Published: November 22, 2024

The story of Humane Society Anniversary Day starts with the establishment of Humane Society International (HSI) in 1991, aiming to promote animal welfare globally.
HSI works with governments, other organizations, and individuals in nearly 50 countries to fight against animal cruelty and to encourage respect for all life.
It has become a major force in advocating for animals, drafting animal-friendly legislation, and running international campaigns against cruelty.

The Central government-constituted Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) had information that the ‘burnt area’ of paddy fields in Punjab and Haryana increased and many farmers were burning stubble after satellites passed over the area to avoid detection, according to multiple sources and documents accessed by The Hindu.
The CAQM did not respond to calls and messages seeking comment.
According to data of both the Punjab government and the Centre, the ‘burnt area’ of paddy fields in Punjab and Haryana increased in 2023 compared with previous years.

A remarkable archaeological discovery has come to light at Kanhirapoil in Madikkai grama panchayat of Kerala where 24 pairs of prehistoric footprints and a human figure have been found carved into rock on private property. Experts believe these carvings date back to the Megalithic period, providing a fascinating glimpse into ancient culture.
The find was first reported by local archaeology enthusiast Satheesan Kaliyanam recently, following which archaeologist Professor Ajith Kumar and history Professor Nandakumar Koroth confirmed its significance during a site visit.
The carvings, made with iron tools, include footprints varying in size from six to 10 inches, suggesting representations of both children and adults.

Students must learn to adapt to new technology and equip themselves with artificial intelligence (AI) skills for industrial adaptability, Revathi Venkataraman, chairperson, School of Computing, SRMIST, said here on Thursday.
In a fireside chat on ‘Empowering Students in the Age of AI: Skills for Tomorrow’s Innovators’ with Srinivasan Ramani, Deputy National Editor, The Hindu, as part of The Hindu AI Summit 2024, she said while the core engineering subjects were leveraging AI tools now, it was essential for engineering professionals to focus on fundamental engineering skills, such as creative thinking and problem solving. She stressed that AI skills could be a complementary tool and not a replacement.

On the morning of November 2, on a hillock adjacent to Uliyana village, the rhythmic bleating of goats suddenly went silent. Over the next few hours, the village, situated in Rajasthan’s Sawai Madhopur district, witnessed the discovery of a corpse, flying axes and improvised low-intensity devices, a protest, and later in the night, the carcass of a 12-year-old tiger.
Bordering the over 1,500-square-kilometre Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, the village has often seen Royal Bengal Tigers descend from forested hillocks to the low-lying agricultural fields in search of easy prey like cattle. However, on that Saturday, the tiger was allegedly found sitting next to the mauled body of a villager, Bharat Lal Meena, 50. The tiger had one paw on the corpse, say villagers. Later, he was identified as Chirico, or T-86, the Forest Department’s ‘file name’ used for tracking purposes.

The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday demanded the immediate arrest of Gautam Adani after the billionaire industrialist was charged in the U.S. for alleged bribery and fraud. He accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of protecting Mr. Adani and also demanded removal of SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Buch.
“American investigations have found him culpable in a ₹2,000 crore scam. He should be arrested immediately. Madhabi Buch who has been protecting Mr. Adani should be arrested too,” Mr. Gandhi said at a press conference.
He said he is very confident that the government will not take any action against Mr. Adani. “I can guarantee that Adani won’t be arrested or investigated in India because the Modi government is protecting him,” Mr. Gandhi said.

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