Page-19 of Current Affairs - December, 2023

Oldest Black Hole in Cosmic History

December 12, 2023

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 ..

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Steve and the ‘Picket Fence’

December 12, 2023

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, ..

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Discovery of Giant Pliosaur Skull

December 12, 2023

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 ..

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Oldest Disease-Causing Fungus

December 12, 2023

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 ..

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Karan Singh’s Proclamation of 1949

December 12, 2023

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 ..

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Truth and Reconciliation Commission

December 12, 2023

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 ..

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SC Verdict on Article 370

December 12, 2023

The Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, declared Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, a temporary provision of the Indian Constitution. The ruling was a response to the 2019 move by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led ..

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Insufficient Adoption of Emission Control Technology in Indian Coal Plants

December 11, 2023

A recent analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has revealed that less than eight percent of India’s coal-based power plants have adopted the recommended technology to control sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions. The technology, Flue ..

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