Current Affairs - Places

Bhimtal Lake, the largest lake in the Nainital district and the Kumaon region is situated in Uttarakhand, known as the "lake district of India." It is famous for its natural beauty, rich flora and fauna, and historical significance, attracting tourists from around the world.

Startek, a global customer experience solutions provider, was honoured with 5 awards at the World HRD Congress in the Philippines. The awards were in categories such as Best Workplace Practices, Best Use of Social Media and Other Recruitment Methods, and Diversity and Human Resources.

The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) convened in Ottawa as per the UN Resolution in 2022, which mandates the creation of an INC to develop a legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution.

The consultations on disarmament between India and South Korea took place in Seoul. During the discussions, the two countries addressed various aspects related to disarmament, non-proliferation, and regional security concerns, highlighting the significance of bilateral cooperation in these crucial areas.

The 2024 Ocean Decade Conference was held in Barcelona, Spain, from April 10 to 12, 2024. During the conference, India, represented by Earth Sciences Secretary M. Ravichandran, advocated for establishing a region-specific ocean observation centre as part of efforts to achieve the objectives of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.