Current Affairs - December, 2023

Nina Singh Becomes First Woman Chief of Industrial Security Force

December 30, 2023

Senior Indian Police Service officer Nina Singh took charge as Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) recently. She became the first woman to head the specialized security organization and the 30th CISF Director General. Career Highlights Singh ..

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The Kenya Poverty and Equity Assessment 2023 Report

December 30, 2023

While Kenya has achieved substantial poverty reduction over 2005-2019, progress remains geographically uneven, leaving many behind, according to a new World Bank report. It prescribed policy pathways for more inclusive growth. The Good and Bad – Falling Poverty, Persisting Gaps ..

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Indian Navy Adopts New Rank Insignia Inspired by Shivaji

December 30, 2023

Aligning with the PM’s call to shed vestiges of colonialism, the Indian Navy has unveiled redesigned shoulder insignia for top Admirals incorporating elements from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s royal seal. Octagonal Shape Based on Naval Ensign The new epaulettes feature an ..

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Uttar Pradesh Tops in Usage of Criminal Justice Data Platform

December 30, 2023

Uttar Pradesh has ranked first for the third straight year in recording the highest usage of India’s Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS). The digital platform enables seamless data sharing across courts, police, prisons and forensic labs. What is ICJS? The ..

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China Launches Massive Ship to Drill Into Earth’s Mantle

December 30, 2023

China has built an enormous ocean drilling vessel called the Mengxiang to achieve humanity’s first-ever excavation into the Earth’s upper mantle. The ambitious mission could uncover clues about our planet’s inner workings and evolution. An Engineering Marvel The supersized Mengxiang ..

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Marine Energy Conversion Systems Sectional Committee

December 30, 2023

India’s national standards body, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), has established a dedicated committee to create quality norms for marine energy conversion systems. This marks a significant step in regulating and advancing ocean power. Why It Matters With India ..

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Indian Scientists Develop Eco-Friendly Solar Cell Material

December 30, 2023

Indian researchers have created a novel solar harvesting material that substitutes toxic lead with greener magnesium. This marks an important breakthrough for affordable and sustainable photovoltaics. The Promise and Perils of Perovskite Perovskite solar cells have shown tremendous efficiency promises ..

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Guyana and Venezuela Defuse Long-Standing Land Dispute

December 29, 2023

On December 15th, Guyana and Venezuela agreed to resolve their centuries-old border conflict over the Essequibo region peacefully, easing fears of potential military escalation. The Origins of the Dispute Essequibo is a sparsely populated, forested area constituting over half of ..

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