Knolls Archive of Day 21st of November 2024
Story, history of exposition of sacred relics of St Francis Xavier in Goa
News: The decennial exposition of the sacred relics of Saint Francis Xavier will begin on Thursday and will continue till January 5 next year. 1. St Francis Xavier was a Spanish Jesuit missionary who arrived in Goa in1542 to restore Christianity among the Portuguese settlers. 2. His instrumental role of spreading Christianity across Asia earned… Continue reading Story, history of exposition of sacred relics of St Francis Xavier in Goa
India, Australia firm up renewable energy partnership
News: The second India-Australia Annual Conclave, held on the sidelines of the G20 summit, concluded with the signing of Renewable Energy Partnership (REP). The two countries also agreed to work on Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA). 1. The launch of Renewable Energy Partnership (REP) will provide a structured framework for practical cooperation in priority areas… Continue reading India, Australia firm up renewable energy partnership
Planetary crisis puts children at risk: UNICEF report
News: UNICEF’s State of the World’s Children 2024 (SOWC-2024) report has mentioned about the impact of planetary crisis on children as about half of the world’s children (nearly one billion) are living in the countries that face high risks of climate and environmental hazards. 1. The report analyses the impact of three long term global… Continue reading Planetary crisis puts children at risk: UNICEF report
