TIT BITS:
1.
A new method using light echoes and gravitational lensing is revolutionizing
the study of black holes, helping measure their mass and spin more accurately.
2.
COP29 in Baku set the foundation for an international carbon market, aiming to
reduce global emissions despite challenges like manipulation and corporate
misuse.
3.Britain becomes the first European nation to join
the Indo-Pacific trade bloc, the CPTPP, expected to bring modest benefits to
the UK economy post-Brexit. Despite potential gains in exports, experts caution
the deal's long-term impact will be limited.
4. SLINEX 2024, a
bilateral naval exercise between India and Sri Lanka, will be held from
December 17-20 at Visakhapatnam. It aims to enhance maritime cooperation,
interoperability, and joint operations through professional exchanges and
drills.