Page-18 of Current Affairs - January, 2024

Study Spotlights India’s Alarming Cancer Burden

January 4, 2024

India ranks second only to China in Asia’s cancer burden with over 1.2 million new cases and 930,000 deaths recorded in 2019, according to a Lancet study highlighting the continent’s escalating affliction. Key Asia Figures New Cases in 2019:4 million ..

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Pakistan: Proposed Acquisition of J-31 Chinese Stealth Fighters

January 4, 2024

As per media reports, Pakistan is in talks with China to acquire the J-31 stealth fighter aircraft, which bears similarities to American-made F-35 and F-22 jets. If acquired, these new fighters could replace older F-16s in Pakistan’s fleet. Pakistan’s Existing ..

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CCRAS and NCISM Launch ‘SMART 2.0’ to Mainstream Ayurveda Research

January 4, 2024

The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) along with the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has initiated the ‘SMART 2.0’ program on January 3rd. It aims to promote evidence-based clinical research on priority Ayurveda interventions ..

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The Emerging Threat of ‘Cyber Kidnapping’

January 4, 2024

The recent case of a Chinese student found unharmed in the US after his parents paid an $80,000 ransom to alleged ‘kidnappers’ has spotlighted the growing menace of cyber extortion plots globally involving convincing victims to isolate themselves. What is ..

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Transport Strike Over Stringent Hit-Run Penalties Hits Fuel Supply

January 3, 2024

A 3-day nationwide strike launched on Jan 1st by truckers, bus and tanker operators against tough new fines for hit-and-run accidents has disrupted mobility and fuel availability in parts of India. Context of the New Hit-and-Run Law The recently introduced ..

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India to End Free Movement Regime Permitting Border Crossing Into Myanmar

January 3, 2024

The Indian government has decided to terminate the Free Movement Regime (FMR) allowing visa-free 16-kilometer entry into each other’s territory for people living along the India-Myanmar border. Advanced fencing will be erected to fully seal the porous frontier. What is ..

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Hindenburg Research – Adani Group Row

January 3, 2024

In January 2023, US-based short seller Hindenburg Research published a report alleging several improper dealings by Indian conglomerate Adani Group headed by Gautam Adani. The report accused the group of stock manipulation, use of offshore shell companies, and raising debt ..

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RBI Proposes Higher 50% Dividend Payout Ratio for Healthy Banks

January 3, 2024

The Reserve Bank of India has released draft norms allowing banks with strong financial metrics to increase dividend payouts to shareholders up to 50% of profits, from the earlier 40% ceiling. Key Highlights Banks must have net non-performing asset ratio ..

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India Joins Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO)

January 3, 2024

India has formally signed up for the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) – an ambitious multinational initiative to build the world’s largest radio telescope spanning over a square kilometer. What is the SKAO? The SKAO is not one instrument but ..

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Three New-to-Science Frogs Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

January 3, 2024

Scientists have reported three new frog species belonging to new genera from Arunachal Pradesh’s Namdapha-Kamlang protected area network along the Myanmar border. The finds highlight the significance of exploring unique habitats. Key Discovery Details The new frog species discovered are: ..

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