CURRENT AFFAIRS 19 November, 2024
- GOVERNMENT APPOINTS K SANJAY MURTHY AS NEXT CAG –
- The government has announced the appointment of K Sanjay Murthy as the next Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. A 1989-batch IAS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, Murthy will succeed Girish Chandra Murmu.
- Currently serving as the Secretary of the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Murthy is set to take over one of India’s most significant constitutional roles, responsible for ensuring financial accountability and transparency in public expenditure.
- K Sanjay Murthy will be the next Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. Appointed under Article 148(1) of the Constitution of India.
- ISRO’S GSAT-N2 COMMUNICATION SATELLITE DEPLOYED BY SPACEX –
- On November 18, 2024, SpaceX successfully launched the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) GSAT-N2 communication satellite from Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
- This advanced satellite, designed to enhance broadband connectivity and support India’s Smart Cities Mission, was carried aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket.
- Marking the first commercial collaboration between ISRO and SpaceX, the launch demonstrates India’s growing reliance on international partnerships to achieve its ambitious space and technological objectives.
- Launch Site: Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, Marks the first commercial collaboration between ISRO and SpaceX.
- G20 RIO SUMMIT 2024: A FOCUS ON GLOBAL CHALLENGES AND TURBULENCE –
- The 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro concluded with the adoption of the Rio Declaration, addressing critical global issues such as climate change, the Ukraine war, conflicts in West Asia, and economic inequality.
- The declaration outlined pathways to sustainable growth, multilateralism, and humanitarian intervention while exposing deep divisions among member nations.
- The declaration reaffirmed the G20’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and progress under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
- However, no consensus was reached on boosting climate funding for developing nations, with leaders stating that funding should come “from all sources.”
- The declaration unequivocally condemned terrorism in all its forms and stressed the importance of protecting civilians, particularly in conflict zones like Gaza and Lebanon.
- It emphasized diplomacy and dialogue to resolve ongoing wars and crises, urging comprehensive ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon to mitigate humanitarian suffering.
- Leaders called for an enlarged Security Council, advocating better representation for underrepresented regions and groups.
- FASTEST GROWING G20 ECONOMY INDIA’S 7% GDP GROWTH TOPS G20 CHART –
- India has emerged as the fastest-growing economy among G20 countries, with a projected GDP growth rate of 7% for 2024.
- This remarkable achievement highlights India’s economic resilience and potential amidst global challenges.
- The rankings, released during the ongoing G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, underscore the disparity in growth rates among G20 nations and set the stage for discussions on sustainable development, global governance reforms, and strategies to combat poverty, hunger, and inequality.
Top Growth Rankings in G20
- India: 7% growth, leading the G20.
- Indonesia: Second spot with 5%.
- China: Ranked third with a growth rate of 4.8%.
- Russia: Fourth at 3.6%.
- Brazil: Host nation at fifth with 3%.
Performance of Other Regions and Countries
- African Region: Projected growth of 3%.
- USA: Seventh spot with 2.8% growth.
- Western Powers:
- Canada: 1.3%.
- Australia: 1.2%.
- France, EU, UK: 1.1%.
- Italy: 0.7%.
- Japan: 0.3%.
- Germany: 0% (worst performer among advanced economies).
- GURU GHASIDAS-TAMOR PINGLA TIGER RESERVE: INDIA’S 56TH TIGER RESERVE –
- Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, recently announced the notification of the Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh as the 56th Tiger Reserve in India.
- This monumental step in wildlife conservation marks a significant milestone for the country’s efforts to preserve its tiger population and biodiversity.
- Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve is located in Chhattisgarh, covering a sprawling area of 2,829.38 sq. km, making it the third-largest tiger reserve in India after:
- Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve in Andhra Pradesh.
- Manas Tiger Reserve in Assam.