Page-3 of Current Affairs - December, 2023

Scientists Decode Unique Endangered Fish Genome

December 28, 2023

Scientists have for the first time sequenced the mitochondrial DNA of the Brahmanakenda fish found solely in Kerala’s Periyar Tiger Reserve. The breakthrough offers insights to protect this critically endangered species. Introducing Lepidopygopsis typus Lepidopygopsis typus, locally dubbed Brahmanakenda, is ..

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Union Cabinet Approves New Bihar Bridge, MSP Hike, and Other Key Decisions

December 28, 2023

Government recently greenlit several major initiatives, including constructing a new Ganga River bridge in Bihar and raising minimum support prices for copra. Ganga Bridge to Boost Bihar Connectivity A 4.56 km, six-lane bridge will be built over the Ganga, linking ..

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PM Modi to Inaugurate State-of-the-Art Ayodhya Railway Station

December 28, 2023

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new Ayodhya Dham railway station on December 30th. The transport hub sets a new benchmark for convenience with airport-style amenities across its cutting-edge three-story complex. Distinctive World-Class Facilities Ayodhya Dham stands out ..

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NASA Sends Spacecraft to Study ‘God of Chaos’ Asteroid

December 28, 2023

NASA has relaunched a spacecraft to explore an asteroid nicknamed the “God of Chaos” that will make an extremely close flyby of Earth in 2029. Introducing Asteroid Apophis The asteroid Apophis, named after the Egyptian god of chaos, measures about ..

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Newly Discovered 70-Million-Year-Old Snail Survived Mass Extinction

December 28, 2023

Scientists have discovered an extinct land snail species in Romania that remarkably survived a major extinction event that killed off 75% of species on Earth, according to a new study. Introducing Ferussina Petofiana The newly-dubbed species, Ferussina petofiana, belongs to ..

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The Spread of the ‘Zombie Deer Disease’

December 28, 2023

A concerning brain illness nicknamed “zombie deer disease” is spreading rapidly among wildlife in parts of the United States, prompting warnings from researchers about potential transmission to humans. What is Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)? Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a ..

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ADB Report on Gendered Impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic in Central and West Asia

December 28, 2023

A sobering new report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has highlighted the endemic levels of domestic violence against women in Pakistan, including disturbing rates of physical assault. Widespread Domestic Abuse The ADB report cited a recent survey showing 40% ..

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The Global Land Squeeze

December 28, 2023

As countries pledge ambitious climate and conservation goals that depend on land use, they are realizing there may not be enough usable land to meet all targets. Current Commitments Exceed Available Land Countries have committed to setting aside 120 million ..

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