Page-14 of Current Affairs - May, 2024

Adani’s Sri Lankan Wind Energy Project Challenged In Supreme Court

May 18, 2024

Adani Green Energy started a big $442 million wind power project in the northern areas of Mannar and Pooneryn. In February 2023, the Sri Lankan Board of Investment gave its approval. Sri Lanka’s goals for renewable energy have taken a ..

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California Town Campo Listed For Sale At $6.6 Million

May 18, 2024

Campo is a small town in California. Its owner, Las Vegas real estate investor John Ray, has put it up for sale for $6.6 million. The sale includes more than 20 buildings, both residential and business, and is close to ..

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WHO Report “Action on Salt and Hypertension” Highlights Health Risks Of Excess Salt Consumption

May 18, 2024

In its second edition study on salt benchmarks across several dietary categories, the World Health Organization (WHO) has found a major public health problem. The study shows a strong link between eating a lot of sodium and serious health problems, ..

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Remittances To India Cross $100 Billion Mark In Fiscal Year 2022-23

May 18, 2024

India recently passed the important milestone of $100 billion in payments. In the fiscal year 2022–23, it reached a record $112 billion. At this peak, an amazing $29 billion was sent back to India just in the December quarter. This ..

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Cryptosporidium Parasite Found In UK Drinking Water, Causes Diarrhoea Outbreak

May 18, 2024

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) recently confirmed 46 cases of cryptosporidiosis in the Brixham area of south Devon. More than 100 other people have also reported identical symptoms. The Cryptosporidium parasite that is found in the local drinking water ..

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EU Probes Facebook, and Instagram for Addictive Behavior Concerns

May 17, 2024

As worries about how social media sites might make people addicted grow, the European Union has recently started an investigation into Meta Platforms Inc. and their goods, like Facebook and Instagram. This move is meant to deal with and control ..

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Sunil Chhetri Announces His Retirement

May 17, 2024

The leader of the Indian national football team, Sunil Chhetri, has said that he is retiring. One of India’s most famous football players’ long and successful career comes to an end with this important event. Sunil Chhetri is a professional ..

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Dutch Government To Opt Out Of EU Migration Rules

May 17, 2024

The new Dutch government, which is run by Geert Wilders’ nationalist Party for Freedom (PVV), wants to break the rules set by the European Union for immigration. This choice was made after Wilders won the recent elections and formed an ..

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Scientists Discover 1.5 Billion-Year-Old “Giant” Viruses In Yellowstone

May 17, 2024

Scientists recently made a huge find in Yellowstone National Park, they found “giant” viruses that are about 1.5 billion years old. The name “giant” comes from the fact that these viruses’ genes are much bigger than those of most viruses. Surprisingly, ..

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UAE Launches 10-Year Blue Residency Visa for Environmentalists

May 17, 2024

Introducing the Blue Residency card in 2023 was a big step for the United Arab Emirates to show its dedication to protecting the environment. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, announced this new visa program ..

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