Page-30 of Current Affairs - December, 2023

iDEX Reaches 300th Contract Milestone

December 4, 2023

The Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), the flagship initiative of the Department of Defence Production, has achieved a significant milestone by signing its 300th contract. This landmark contract focuses on the design and development of advanced Gallium Nitride Semiconductors, a ..

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India Elected as Member of Codex Alimentarius Commission Executive Committee

December 4, 2023

India has achieved a significant milestone by being unanimously elected as a member representing the Asian region in the Executive Committee of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC). This development took place during the 46th meeting held at the FAO Headquarters ..

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India Re-elected to International Maritime Organisation Council

December 4, 2023

In a recent assembly, India achieved a significant milestone by being re-elected to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council for the 2024–25 biennium. This re-election places India in the esteemed Category of 10 states with the “largest interest in international ..

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Global Drought Snapshot

December 2, 2023

The recently launched report by the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) sheds light on the alarming impact of drought worldwide. The Global Drought Snapshot, released on December 1, 2023, at the beginning of the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) ..

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UN: Agriculture’s 40% Impact on Global Climate

December 2, 2023

A recent analysis by the United Nations (UN) reveals that agriculture stands out as the most climate-affected sector globally, with 40% of countries experiencing economic losses directly tied to it. This report, released by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization ..

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White Lung Syndrome Outbreak

December 2, 2023

A new strain of bacterial pneumonia, commonly referred to as ‘White Lung Syndrome,’ is causing concern in various countries, including China, Denmark, the United States, and the Netherlands. Primarily affecting children between the ages of three and eight, this illness ..

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First Woman Director General of ICFRE

December 2, 2023

In a significant milestone, Kanchan Devi, a 1991-batch Indian Forest Service Officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the Indian Council of Forestry Research Education (ICFRE). This marks a historic moment as ..

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Assam Government Initiatives: CSR Authority and Others

December 2, 2023

In a significant move, the Assam government has given the nod for the creation of the Corporate Social Responsibility Authority of Assam (CSRAA) during a state cabinet meeting held in Tinsukia on Friday. The approval encompasses the establishment of an ..

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