Current Affairs - Places

Kashmir City was awarded the prestigious Certificate of World Craft City by the World Crafts Council International in a ceremony held in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. This recognition highlights Kashmir's rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship, making it the fourth Indian city to receive this honour, following Jaipur, Mamallapuram, and Mysore. The award emphasizes the global significance of Kashmir's traditional crafts.

The Tech Leaders Forum of India (TELFI) was launched at the World Education Conference 2024 in Dubai. This initiative aims to support engineers through webinars, workshops, and training to enhance their professional growth and innovation. The conference also included the FEDA Appreciation Awards 2024, which honoured exceptional educators and advocates and awarded honorary doctorates to distinguished individuals in education.

The Paris Olympics opening ceremony will be held on the River Seine, as confirmed by French President Emmanuel Macron. The ceremony, set for July 26, will include thousands of athletes and performers parading along a 6-km stretch of the river, making it a unique and memorable event in Olympic history. This location choice highlights the scenic and cultural significance of the River Seine in Paris.

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) discovered a new species of deep-water dogfish shark, named Squalus hima, at the Sakthikulangara fishing harbour in Kerala, along the Arabian Sea. This discovery highlights the rich biodiversity of marine life along the southwest coast of India, underscoring the importance of ongoing scientific research and conservation efforts in the region.

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated Asia’s first "Pre-Clinical Network Facility" at the Translational Health Science & Technology Institute (THSTI) in Faridabad. This facility is recognized for its capacity to handle BSL3 pathogens and is equipped with one of India’s largest small animal housing capacities for research purposes. This milestone marks a significant advancement in health research infrastructure in Asia and aims to promote collaborations in microbial research and healthcare innovations.