Current Affairs - Places

Vice President Dhankhar inaugurated the 12th General Assembly of the Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace in New Delhi, emphasizing Buddha's wisdom as a transformative roadmap for inner peace, compassion, and non-violence amidst universal challenges.

Kachchhi Kharek, the historic date variety from Kutch, Gujarat, has received the second fruit-related geographical indication (GI) tag in the state, acknowledging its cultivation roots dating back 400-500 years.

S. Jaishankar is set to visit Uganda for the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit from January 15-20, 2024. The summit, involving 120 developing countries, aims to discuss global cooperation, solidarity, and common goals in politics, economics, and culture. India aims to strengthen ties with African nations, focusing on sustainable development, digital partnerships, and health infrastructure collaboration.

Ayodhya achieved a world record with the longest solar light line installation, connecting Ghats from Guptar Ghat to Jhunki Ghat and extending to Nayaghat. This initiative by the Ayodhya administration precedes the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony and aims to seamlessly link previously segmented ghats.

Sarbananda Sonowal is set to inaugurate the Research Institute of Homoeopathy in Guwahati and lay the foundation stone for the permanent campus of the Regional Research Institute for Homoeopathy and Integrated Ayush Wellness Centre at Azara. The project, sanctioned at Rs. 53.89 crores, aims to provide a permanent facility for the institute that originated as a Clinical Research Unit of Homeopathy in 1984.