Page-15 of Current Affairs - December, 2023
Global River Cities Alliance (GRCA)
The Global River Cities Alliance (GRCA), initiated by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, was officially launched at COP28, the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai. This alliance brings ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Blue Drop National Report 2023
South Africa has experienced a decline in drinking water quality since 2014, with almost half of it now deemed microbiologically unsafe for consumption, according to the Blue Drop National Report 2023 released by the Department of Water and Sanitation on ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Joint Military Exercise VINBAX-2023
A contingent of 45 Indian Armed Forces personnel has arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam, to participate in the fourth edition of the Joint Military Exercise VINBAX-2023. Running from December 11th to 21st, the exercise aims to strengthen collaborative partnerships, promote interoperability, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Mystery of Biocrusts on the Great Wall of China
For centuries, the Great Wall has stood as a testament to China’s dynastic prowess, embodying both ingenuity and authority. However, a recent collaborative study by researchers from China, the US, and Spain delves into the debate surrounding the impact of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs
Oldest Black Hole in Cosmic History
In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have detected the oldest black hole ever observed, residing at the heart of the GN-z11 galaxy, dating back over 13 billion years to the dawn of the universe. This cosmic behemoth, with a mass surpassing ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Steve and the ‘Picket Fence’
The dazzling northern and southern lights, often gracing the night sky with their green, red, and purple brilliance, captivate the hearts of travel enthusiasts worldwide. However, among these celestial displays, two unique phenomena—Steve and the glowing green “picket fence”—stand out, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Discovery of Giant Pliosaur Skull
A remarkable discovery on South West England’s Dorset Jurassic Coast has unveiled a giant pliosaur skull, providing unprecedented insights into the fearsome marine predator that inhabited the oceans 150 million years ago. Uniqueness The 2-meter-long fossil is among the most ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Oldest Disease-Causing Fungus
The Natural History Museum of London has revealed the discovery of the oldest disease-causing fungus, named Potteromyces asteroxylicola, dating back 407 million years. The fungus, found in fossil samples from the Rhynie Chert in Scotland, is significant for its role ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Karan Singh’s Proclamation of 1949
In its recent ruling, the Supreme Court upheld the abrogation of Article 370 on December 11, emphasizing that Jammu and Kashmir did not retain sovereignty after joining the Union of India. Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, in his judgment, recalled ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Recently, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the Centre’s decision to abrogate Article 370 in 2019. The five-judge bench delivered three concurring opinions, affirming that Jammu and Kashmir no longer holds special status in the Indian Union. Justice Sanjay Kaul, in ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs