Current Affairs - Places

The 'Chadwick House: Navigating Audit Heritage' Museum, India's first of its kind, was inaugurated in Shimla by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. This museum commemorates the historical significance of Chadwick House, a landmark in Shimla where Mahatma Gandhi stayed in 1946. The museum aims to preserve and showcase the rich heritage of the institution, highlighting its contributions to governance and the training of auditors. It serves as a repository of knowledge and inspiration for future generations, ensuring the legacy of public service and governance integrity is upheld.

The 64th International Sugar Organisation (ISO) Council meeting is currently taking place in New Delhi, India. Chaired by India, this meeting has convened delegates from over 30 countries to discuss global issues pertaining to the sugar and biofuels industries. As the host nation and current chairman of the ISO, India plays a significant role in facilitating discussions and decisions aimed at addressing challenges and opportunities within these sectors on a global scale.

The Truenat, a rapid molecular diagnostic test for pulmonary and extrapulmonary TB, received recognition at the 77th World Health Assembly held in Geneva. This portable device provides test results in less than an hour and is instrumental in India's National TB Elimination Programme, used across primary health centres and private laboratories. The World Health Assembly acknowledged India's efforts in TB elimination, underscoring the global importance of innovative diagnostic tools like Truenat in combating tuberculosis worldwide.

The e-Shram portal, aimed at organizing India's informal labour sector, was presented at the 112th International Labour Conference held in Geneva, Switzerland. This conference serves as the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) principal decision-making forum, where global labour standards and policies are discussed among representatives from 187 member states, including governments, workers, and employers. The e-Shram portal, launched in 2021, aims to create a comprehensive database for unorganized workers in India, facilitating their access to various social security schemes and government benefits.

The Bonn Climate Conference 2024 concluded in Bonn, Germany, focusing on critical climate action issues ahead of the COP29 summit in Baku, Azerbaijan. Discussions primarily addressed unresolved matters like carbon market guidelines and climate finance goals under the Paris Agreement. The conference highlighted ongoing challenges and the need for international cooperation to address climate change effectively.