Page-11 of Current Affairs - December, 2023

India and ADB Sign $250 Million Agreement for Delhi-Meerut RRTS Corridor

December 19, 2023

On December 15, 2023, the Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) joined hands, signing a significant agreement for a 37 billion Japanese Yen ($250 million) loan. This funding will continue to support the construction of the 82-kilometer ..

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National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal Launch

December 19, 2023

The Ministry of Mines is set to unveil the National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal on December 19, 2023, in a grand ceremony in New Delhi. This initiative aims to provide a comprehensive online platform for accessing, sharing, and analyzing ..

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Soft Tunable 3D Photonic Crystals

December 19, 2023

A groundbreaking method has surfaced for developing soft tunable 3D photonic crystals that control light in all directions. The introduction of nanoparticles into the blue phase liquid crystal paves the way for advanced photonic devices. Fascinating World of Photonic Crystals ..

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Ice Bridges and Early Travel in North America

December 18, 2023

The question of how and when humans arrived in North America has fueled heated debates in archaeology. While the traditional theory posits a land bridge migration around 13,000 years ago, recent discoveries, including 23,000-year-old footprints in New Mexico, have reignited ..

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Eradication of Malaria Through Innovative Gene Drive Technology

December 18, 2023

Abdoulaye Diabate, an African scientist from Burkina Faso, has been awarded the 2023 Falling Walls Prize for Science and Innovation Management for his groundbreaking research on a gene drive technology aimed at eliminating malaria and its carriers, female Anopheles mosquitoes. ..

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Ancient Walls Collapse in Tunisia’s Kairouan

December 18, 2023

In a tragic incident, three masons lost their lives while undertaking repairs on the ancient walls encircling the Old City of Kairouan in Tunisia—a UNESCO World Heritage site. The mishap occurred on  December 16, as a 30-meter section of the ..

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India’s Akash Missile System Achieves Historic Milestone

December 18, 2023

In a groundbreaking development, India has become the first country globally to showcase the capability of engaging four targets simultaneously with its indigenous Akash surface-to-air (SAM) weapon system. The successful demonstration occurred during Exercise Astrashakti 2023 at Suryalanka Air Force ..

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Threat to Wisent Conservation Amidst Ukraine War

December 18, 2023

Ongoing conflict in Ukraine poses a serious threat to the survival of the wisent, also known as the European wood bison, the last remnant of megafauna that once roamed Europe. Conservation efforts, especially in Ukraine and Russia, were offering hope ..

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Air Pollution’s Impact on Pregnancy Outcomes

December 18, 2023

A recent study sheds light on the crucial importance of minimizing exposure to air pollutants during pregnancy to mitigate the risks of preterm birth, low birth weight, and related complications. The study, titled “Effects of air pollution on adverse birth ..

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Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah

December 18, 2023

Kuwait is in mourning as Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah has passed away at the age of 86. The announcement, made by Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah al-Sabah, the minister of the emiri court, was aired on state television. Official Mourning ..

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