Page-10 of Current Affairs - December, 2023

Additional Borrowing for National Pension System (NPS) Contribution

December 20, 2023

The Department of Expenditure, under the Ministry of Finance, has granted 22 states the approval for extra borrowing of Rs 60,876.80 crore for their contribution to the National Pension System (NPS) during the fiscal year 2023-24. This additional borrowing is ..

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Abdel Fattah El-Sisi Wins Third Term as Egypt’s President

December 20, 2023

Abdel Fattah El-Sisi secures a resounding third term as Egypt’s president, winning a staggering 89.6% of the votes in an election where serious challengers were notably absent. The National Election Authority made the announcement on December 18, marking a continuation ..

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What is “The Great Unconformity”?

December 20, 2023

Scientists have recently made significant strides in understanding “The Great Unconformity,” a geological phenomenon characterized by missing sections of the Earth’s crust in the geological record. This mysterious gap has now been linked to intense glacial erosion during a period ..

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Endangered Bat Species Discovered in Corsica

December 20, 2023

Researchers have identified a new and highly rare species of bat on the French island of Corsica, located in the Mediterranean. The discovery, published in the journal Revue suisse de Zoologie in October, highlights the uniqueness and vulnerability of this ..

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Century’s Largest Flood Hits Far North Queensland

December 20, 2023

A massive flood, triggered by the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Jasper, has struck Australia’s Far North Queensland (FNQ), marking the largest flood in over a century. Jasper, making landfall on December 13, 2023, left a trail of devastation with unprecedented ..

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WHO Recognizes Noma as Neglected Tropical Disease

December 20, 2023

On December 15, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially included noma, a severe gangrenous disease of the mouth and face, in its list of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Also known as cancrum oris, noma has a high mortality rate ..

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Assam Government Unveils ‘Ten Cities Development Concept’ for Rapid Urban Growth

December 20, 2023

In a strategic move towards planned and rapid urban development, the Assam government has initiated the ‘Ten Cities Development Concept’ (Doh Shaher, Ek Rupayan). A crucial meeting held at Urban Development Minister Ashok Singhal’s office outlined the implementation of this ..

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NITI Aayog Advocates Reforms for Green and Sustainable Growth Funding

December 20, 2023

NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Global Development Network (GDN), has called for regulatory measures on credit rating agencies and reforms in multilateral development banks (MDBs) to mobilize funds for green and sustainable ..

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