Page-11 of Current Affairs - May, 2023

National Campaign for Updating and Verifying the People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR)

May 24, 2023

The National Campaign for Updating and Verifying the People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) was recently launched in Goa, India. This collaborative effort involves various government entities, including the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, the Goa State Biodiversity Board, ..

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Ireland Mandates Warning Labels on Alcoholic Products

May 24, 2023

Ireland is set to become the first country to mandate comprehensive health warning labels on alcoholic beverages. The new rules, which will come into effect in 2026, have sparked both support and protests. The Mandate for Health Warning Labels Ireland ..

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NPC Guidelines on Admissions and Quota for Disabled People

May 24, 2023

The National Medical Commission (NMC) is currently developing new guidelines to assess candidates with disabilities in medical courses. These guidelines have been formulated by a 16-member expert panel. However, the recommendations put forward by the panel have garnered mixed reactions. ..

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What is Forum Shopping?

May 24, 2023

Forum shopping is a legal term that refers to the deliberate choice made by litigants or lawyers to bring their case before a particular judge or court in the hope of obtaining a more favorable outcome. This practice has drawn ..

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Regulation of Big Tech

May 23, 2023

The world of Big Tech has been under increasing regulatory scrutiny due to concerns surrounding privacy violations, data protection, abuse of market dominance, and geopolitical issues. Several major companies have faced fines, bans, and legal battles as governments and enforcement ..

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Mandatory Testing of Cough Syrup Exports

May 23, 2023

In a move to ensure the safety and quality of cough syrups being exported, the Indian government has made it compulsory for cough syrup makers to get their products tested in a government laboratory. This decision comes in response to ..

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Chennai to Host Squash World Cup

May 23, 2023

The city of Chennai is abuzz with anticipation as it prepares to host the highly anticipated 2023 Squash World Cup. This prestigious event, organized by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) in partnership with the World Squash Federation ..

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Enhanced Rock Weathering

May 23, 2023

As the threat of climate change looms large, scientists and environmentalists are exploring various strategies to combat the rising levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. An emerging solution that is receiving recognition involves the process of enhanced rock weathering, ..

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