Cyclone Chido
Cyclone Chido has made landfall in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province and in French overseas territory of Mayotte.
- Caused by – Atmospheric disturbances around a lowpressure area distinguished by swift and often destructive air circulation.
- Developed in – South-eastern Indian Ocean Basin.
- Strongest storm in more than 90 years to hit islands of Mayotte.
Exercise Desert Knight
“Desert Knight” exercise held over Arabian Sea.
- A trilateral air combat exercise between India, France, and UAE
- Aim – To foster better interoperability among air-forces of three nations during complex combat scenarios.
World Travel and Tourism Council
Recently, WTTC said that the Indian tourism sector is expected to double in size to USD 523 billion in the next 10 years.
- Only global body representing the Travel & Tourism private sector and its numerous industries.
- A non-profit membership-based organization.
- It promotes sustainable growth for the Travel & Tourism sector, working with governments and international institutions to create jobs, drive exports and generate prosperity.
Ustad Zakir Hussain
Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away
- Tabla maestro
- Received 4 Grammy Awards throughout his career.
- He also received the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri awards.
Disease X
Recent unclassified outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has raised concerns over Disease X.
- Term coined by World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2018
- Refers to a hypothetical disease, unknown pathogen with potential to cause global epidemic or pandemic.
- Included it in Blueprint for Priority Diseases to focus on risks of emerging diseases.
- COVID-19 is regarded as 1st instance of real Disease X