Current Affairs 15May2024 Update check Now

Current Affairs for today:

1. Putin Nominates Economist Belousov as New Defence Minister:

   Russian President Vladimir Putin has nominated Andrei Removich Belousov as the new defense minister. Belousov, a civilian with an extensive background in economics, has been chosen for this significant military role over two years into the conflict with Ukraine¹.

2. India To Manage Iran’s Chabahar Port For Ten Years:

   India is soon expected to sign a 10-year management agreement for Chabahar Port in Iran. This development is part of India’s strategic effort to enhance connectivity with Afghanistan, Central Asia, and the broader Eurasian region. Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is overseeing this initiative.

3. India’s Pronouncements at the 19th Session of the UNFF:

   India emphasized the progress it had made in protecting forests during the 19th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) in New York in May 2023. The country attributed this progress to careful forest management¹.

4. India to Spend ₹2 Crore Per Km on China Border Roads:

   The Vibrant Village Program (VVP), approved by the Indian government, aims to improve infrastructure and settlement stability along the border between India and China. The goal of this project is to enhance the lives of people living in border areas.

5. Rediscovery of Rare Tree Species:

   Researchers have recently rediscovered Uniyala multibracteata, a rare tree species, in the Western Ghats region of India.

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