Page-12 of Current Affairs - June, 2023

Salman Rushdie Receives Prestigious German Peace Prize

June 20, 2023

Salman Rushdie, the renowned British-American author, has been awarded the prestigious German peace prize for his outstanding contributions. The Peace Prize of the German Book Trade jury recognized Rushdie as a passionate defender of freedom of thought and expression. This ..

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Acharya N. Gopi to Receive Prof. Kothapalli Jayashankar Award

June 20, 2023

Acharya N. Gopi, a renowned poet, literary critic, and recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award, has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Prof. Kothapalli Jayashankar Award. The award, instituted by Bharat Jagruthi, a cultural organization affiliated with Bharat ..

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What is Gonkoken nanoi?

June 20, 2023

Remains of a previously unknown species of herbivorous dinosaur have been unearthed in the stunning landscapes of Chilean Patagonia, challenging existing beliefs about the distribution of duck-billed dinosaurs. The discovery sheds light on the fascinating history of these ancient creatures ..

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Recycling and Repurposing of Construction and Demolition Waste

June 20, 2023

India is making significant strides in managing construction and demolition (C&D) waste through effective recycling and repurposing initiatives. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs recently announced that half of the country’s C&D waste is being successfully recycled and repurposed. ..

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The Amendment to the Sikh Gurdwaras Act

June 20, 2023

The recent amendment to the Sikh Gurdwaras Act in Punjab has sparked debates and raised questions about government interference in Sikh affairs. Ending Monopoly: Freeing the Broadcast of Gurbani  The Punjab Assembly passed an amendment to the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, ..

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IPS Officer Ravi Sinha

June 20, 2023

Ravi Sinha, a seasoned IPS officer, has been appointed as the chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), one of India’s premier intelligence agencies. This significant appointment brings a fresh perspective to the organization as Sinha takes over from ..

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Glacier Mass Loss in the Hindu Kush Himalayas

June 20, 2023

The Hindu Kush Himalayas (HKH) region is experiencing a rapid loss of glacier mass, as highlighted in a recent report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). This concerning trend has significant implications for water resources, ecosystems, and ..

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IGAD Regional Focus of the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2023

June 20, 2023

The African continent is currently facing an escalating hunger crisis, with projections indicating that up to 30 million people across multiple countries will require humanitarian food assistance this year. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), consisting of eight member states, ..

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