Page-18 of Current Affairs - December, 2023

Climate Mobility Impacts Dashboard

December 9, 2023

The IOM (International Organization for Migration) unveiled an open-access interactive tool, the Climate Mobility Impacts dashboard, on December 5, 2023. This tool projects the potential impact of heatwaves under different warming scenarios, offering valuable insights into the future of climate-related ..

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India-Korea Electronic Origin Data Exchange System

December 9, 2023

Mr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), inaugurated the India-Korea Electronic Origin Data Exchange System (EODES) on December 6, 2023, in New Delhi. This significant event took place in the presence of ..

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World’s First Global Cooling Pledge

December 9, 2023

Sixty-three countries, including the US, Canada, and Kenya, joined forces at COP28 to make history by signing the Global Cooling Pledge. This landmark commitment aims to slash cooling emissions by at least 68% by 2050. With cooling emissions currently accounting ..

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Male Mosquitoes with Piercing Mouthparts Found in 125-Million-Year-Old Amber

December 8, 2023

Paleontologists have discovered a new species of mosquito, Libanoculex intermedius, in 125-million-year-old amber from Lebanon. The find is significant as it extends the definitive occurrence of the mosquito family Culicidae into the Early Cretaceous. Notably, the preserved males of this ..

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Mesechinus orientalis – the New Hedgehog Species from China

December 8, 2023

Scientists from Anhui Normal University have identified a new species of hedgehog, Mesechinus orientalis, in eastern China. The genus Mesechinus was previously thought to be limited to northern China and adjacent regions, but the discovery of Mesechinus orientalis in eastern ..

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DNA from Snow Tracks – A Non-Invasive Tool for Polar Bear Conservation

December 8, 2023

Polar bears, iconic symbols of the Arctic, face existential threats due to the climate crisis. Scientists have developed a non-invasive tool to monitor and conserve these elusive creatures without causing stress or risk. The tool involves extracting DNA from snow ..

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Impatiens karuppusamyi – A New Plant Species from Tamil Nadu

December 8, 2023

In a positive development for biodiversity, researchers from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have identified a new plant species in the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu. Named ‘Impatiens karuppusamyi,’ the discovery is a testament to the rich ..

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Two Important Jammu and Kashmir Bills Passed in Lok Sabha

December 8, 2023

The Lok Sabha has passed two significant bills related to Jammu and Kashmir, aimed at providing rights to those who faced injustice and were deprived of their rights in the Union Territory. Jammu & Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 Amendment ..

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Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023

December 8, 2023

In a significant development, the lower house of the Indian Parliament has successfully passed the Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023, advancing the establishment of a crucial central tribal university in Telangana. The bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha on December ..

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6th NSA-Level Meeting of Colombo Security Conclave

December 8, 2023

National Security Advisers from India, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka, along with delegates from Seychelles and Bangladesh, participated in the 6th NSA-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) in Mauritius. Emphasis on Regional Security and Stability NSA Ajit Doval underscored ..

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