Page-12 of Current Affairs - January, 2024

Global Fungal Infection Deaths Double Earlier Estimates

January 16, 2024

Over a decade back, preliminary data pointed to around 2 million annual global deaths from fungal diseases. However, recent findings reveal a nearly twofold rise, with updated estimates showing fungal infections cause about 3.8 million deaths yearly. This staggering figure ..

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‘One Vehicle One FASTag’ Initiative

January 16, 2024

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has started a ‘One Vehicle, One FASTag’ initiative. This aims to enhance Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) efficiency and improve traffic movement at toll plazas. NHAI took this decision after increased cases of multiple ..

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NITI Aayog’s Discussion Paper ‘Multidimensional Poverty in India since 2005-06’

January 16, 2024

As per a new NITI Aayog report, 24.82 crore Indians have risen out of multidimensional poverty in the last 9 years. It states that multidimensional poverty in India reduced from 29.17% in 2013-14 to 11.28% in 2022-23. Assessing Poverty Beyond ..

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National Social Organisations and Institutions Meet (NSOIM) to be Held

January 16, 2024

The India International Science Festival (IISF) will host the National Social Organisations and Institutions Meet (NSOIM) from January 17-19, 2024 in Faridabad. This event brings together science, technology and society to spur grassroots development. India International Science Festival (IISF) The ..

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IMD Unveils Initiatives to Monitor Weather to Mark its 150th Year

January 16, 2024

To mark its 150th anniversary, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently launched a National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS). Several other initiatives were also introduced to better monitor and predict extreme weather using the latest science and technology. The Purpose ..

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India, Thailand Conduct Inaugural Bilateral Maritime Exercise

January 16, 2024

In December 2023, the Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy conducted their first ever bilateral maritime exercise. The four-day event was held from December 20 to 23. Indian, Thai Ships Participate Indian Naval ships Kulish and LCU 56 took part, ..

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Supreme Court Questions Govt on GM Crops

January 15, 2024

On January 11, the Supreme Court asked why the government’s Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) did not consider expert reports on genetically modified (GM) crops. The GEAC approves the release of GM organisms. SC Hearing Pleas Against GMOs The court ..

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Operation Sarvashakti Launched

January 15, 2024

The Indian Army has launched Operation Sarvashakti in Jammu and Kashmir. It involves security forces on both sides of the Pir Panjal range. The goal is to flush out terrorists who have ambushed Indian troops in Rajouri and Poonch. Background ..

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