Page-14 of Current Affairs – April, 2023

RailTel and Electronic Knowledge Network Project

April 12, 2023

RailTel Corporation of India Limited is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Railways, with expertise in the fields of Information Technology (IT) and education. Recently, RailTel Corporation of India Limited has been awarded an order worth Rs. ..

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What is Hikikomori?

April 12, 2023

Hikikomori is a social phenomenon affecting people of all ages in Japan, where individuals withdraw from society and remain isolated for extended periods. Origins and Definition of Hikikomori The term Hikikomori was coined in the 1990s in Japan to describe ..

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Hay Fever in Japan

April 12, 2023

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has recently vowed to tackle hay fever, a pollen allergy that affects a significant portion of the Japanese population. In a recent parliamentary committee, Kishida referred to hay fever as a “social problem” and pledged ..

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Muthuvans and Human-Animal Conflicts

April 12, 2023

The Muthuvans are a tribe of cultivators who dwell in the hilly regions of Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore and Madurai and Kerala’s Adimali and Devikulam forest regions of Idukki district. They have a rich cultural heritage and are known for their ..

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Idu Mishmis and Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary

April 11, 2023

Arunachal Pradesh is a state in the northeastern region of India that is known for its rich biodiversity and cultural diversity. The state is home to various indigenous tribes, one of which is the Idu Mishmi tribe. The tribe has ..

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“Madhyamam Broadcasting Limited vs Union of India & Ors” Case

April 11, 2023

In recent years, the media industry in India has been subjected to increased scrutiny and censorship. The case of “Madhyamam Broadcasting Limited vs Union of India & Ors” is an example of such censorship, where the Ministry of Information and ..

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What is Siren sphagnicola?

April 11, 2023

Siren sphagnicola is a recently discovered species of elongate, eel-like aquatic salamanders that inhabits seepage areas in the eastern Gulf Coastal Plain of the United States. Characteristics of Siren sphagnicola Siren sphagnicola belongs to the family Sirenidae, which is part ..

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Idaho’s Abortion Trafficking Law

April 11, 2023

On April 5, Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed into law House Bill 232, which creates a new crime called “abortion trafficking.” The law makes it illegal for adults to get abortion drugs for a minor or to “recruit, harbor or ..

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Indian Space Policy 2023

April 11, 2023

The Indian government recently approved the Indian Space Policy 2023, with the aim of institutionalizing and facilitating private sector participation in the Indian space sector. The policy’s approval by the Cabinet Committee, helmed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is a ..

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Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill 2023

April 11, 2023

On March 29, 2023, the Indian government introduced the Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023, to amend the provisions of the Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act, 2005. The primary purpose of this bill is to promote sustainable coastal aquaculture in India ..

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