Page-20 of Current Affairs - February, 2023

Draft Geo-Heritage sites and Geo-Relics Bill

February 15, 2023

According to the Geological Survey of India, a Geo-heritage site is a place that provides insights into the evolution of the earth. Also, the place should be culturally significant. The Mawmluh Cave of Meghalaya was the first geo-heritage site of ..

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West Bengal Budget 2023-24

February 15, 2023

The State Finance Minister of West Bengal Chandrima Bhattacharya recently presented the state budget for the financial year 2023-24 at the assembly hall. Mamata-led government is to focus on start-ups, rural connectivity and the manufacturing industry in 2023-24. The finance ..

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Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude hits New Zealand

February 15, 2023

After Cyclone Gabrielle, New Zealand faced yet another disastrous natural calamity. An earthquake of 6.1 Ritcher shook the country. The epicentre was at a depth of 57.4 km and 50 km from Paraparaumu. According to the US Geological Survey, the ..

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Israel Judicial Reform Plans

February 15, 2023

The Knesset (Parliament of Israel) recently proposed a series of judicial reforms. Israelis believe that the new changes will curb the power of the country’s judicial system to question lawmakers. The reforms empower the Knesset to make judicial appointments at ..

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Black Sea Grain Deal

February 15, 2023

Ukraine is one of the largest exporters of food grains such as rapeseed, maize, wheat, and sunflower oil. The country has good access to the Black sea ports. Ukrainian ports in the Black sea are the lifelines of the country’s ..

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Millet International Initiative for Research and Awareness

February 15, 2023

The Government of India is to launch Millet International Initiative for Research and Awareness. It is in line with the United Nations’ plans for the International Year of Millets, which is 2023. India brings in the concept of “SEED MONEY” ..

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Marine Spatial Planning Framework

February 15, 2023

The process of allocating spaces in marine zones for human activities is called the Marine Spatial Planning Framework (MSPF). The space is allocated for economic purposes, ecological purposes, or social purposes. The key elements of the framework are ecosystem-based plans, ..

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Study: Noise from Deep Sea Mining disrupts Whale Song

February 15, 2023

The Whales create sound patterns to communicate with each other. These sounds are generally referred to as whale songs. The songs are mostly about prey and breeding grounds. Humpback whales create such songs during mating season alone. Only the males ..

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