Current Affairs - National

India signed a $400 million policy-based loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to enhance urban infrastructure, emphasizing the nation's dedication to planned and sustainable urbanization, aiming to improve service delivery and governance systems.

Rajasthan is the largest state in India, covering an area of 342,239 sq. km, making it the country's largest state by land area.

India is hosting the 33rd Conference of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Regional Commission for Asia and the Pacific in New Delhi from November 13th to 16th. This event reflects India's commitment to advancing animal health and husbandry in the region.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the number of stubble-burning incidents in the three states has decreased by 56% in the first 45 days of the current harvesting season (September to November) compared to the same period last year.

According to the McKinsey Health Institute report, Turkey tops the list of countries with the highest overall percentage of positive holistic health scores (78%). This is followed by India (76%), China (75%), and Brazil (74%). Japan has the lowest overall percentage of positive holistic health scores (25%).