Current Affairs - Places

NIIMH, located in Hyderabad, has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a Collaborating Centre for Traditional Medicine Research. This designation underscores NIIMH's role in standardizing terminologies and advancing research in traditional medicine, leveraging digital platforms and scholarly publications to preserve and promote India's medical heritage.

TIDCO (Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation) is collaborating with US aircraft major Boeing to investigate Urban Air Mobility solutions in Chennai. This initiative aims to introduce air taxis or 'flying cars' that can vertically take off and land, potentially transforming urban transportation in the city. The partnership seeks to develop and implement a roadmap for integrating advanced aerial technologies into Chennai's infrastructure, marking a significant step towards futuristic transportation solutions.

The 112th session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) took place in Geneva, Switzerland. This conference, organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO), convenes annually to discuss and set international labour standards, aiming to promote social justice and economic welfare globally. Delegations from 187 member states, including India led by Secretary Sumita Dawra, participate in addressing key labour-related issues during this significant event in Geneva.

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is set to develop a global economic hub in Navi Mumbai. The company has secured sub-leases on approximately 3,750 acres of land for this purpose. This initiative follows a memorandum of understanding signed with the Maharashtra government in 2018, and the lease spans 43 years.

The 21st Shangri-La Dialogue, a significant defence summit in the Asia-Pacific region, concluded in Singapore. This annual event, organized by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), gathers delegates from around the world to discuss pressing security challenges and explore new approaches.