Page-18 of Current Affairs – April, 2023

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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NIRCam Instrument

April 11, 2023

The Near Infrared Camera (NIRCam) is the primary imaging instrument of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). It covers the infrared wavelength range from 0.6 to 5 microns, making it an invaluable tool for studying various celestial objects. It played ..

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Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) Mission

April 11, 2023

The JUpiter ICy moons Explorer (JUICE) is a mission by the European Space Agency (ESA) set to launch on April 13, 2023, from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. Science Goals of JUICE The primary focus of JUICE’s science ..

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Draft National Curriculum Framework for School Education

April 10, 2023

The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) in India is a comprehensive guideline that serves as a blueprint for school education. The NCF is periodically updated to reflect changing student and societal needs. The new draft NCF proposes significant changes to the ..

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Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021

April 10, 2023

Several amendments were made by the Central Government to the IT Rules related to online gaming and the spread of false and misleading information regarding government business. These amendments seek to enforce greater due diligence by online gaming and social ..

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