Page-10 of Current Affairs – November, 2022

Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2022

November 22, 2022

The Central Government released the new Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022. It is expected to be introduced in the Indian Parliament in 2023 during the budget session. Background The first draft of the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018 ..

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Framework to Protect Consumers from Fake, Deceptive Reviews in E-Commerce

November 22, 2022

The Indian Government has unveiled a framework to set standards for publishing product reviews on e-commerce sites. The standards will be applicable from November 25. What are the key features of the framework? The new standards will initially be voluntary. ..

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Loss and Damage Fund

November 21, 2022

The United Nation’s COP27 climate summit recently approved the creation of the “Loss and Damage” Fund to compensate economically vulnerable countries for the damages caused by climate-linked disasters. What is “Loss and Damage Fund”? The Loss and Damage Fund is ..

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Kameng Hydropower Station

November 21, 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the Kameng hydropower project to the nation. About Kameng hydropower station The 600 MW Kameng hydropower project was developed by the state-owned North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO). It is situated in Arunachal Pradesh’s West ..

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New Species of Tardigrade

November 21, 2022

New species of tardigrade named Macrobiotus naginae was discovered by researchers at Finland’s Rokua National Park. What are tardigrades? Tardigrades are tiny and highly resilient creatures that are capable of withstanding a variety of threats, including those that are capable ..

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National Centre of Excellence for Green Port & Shipping

November 21, 2022

India’s first National Centre of Excellence for Green Port & Shipping (NCoEGPS) was announced by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. What is NCoEGPS? National Centre of Excellence for Green Port & Shipping (NCoEGPS) is a major initiative ..

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Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence

November 21, 2022

On November 21 this year, India is set to take over the chair of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) for 2022-23. What is Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI)? The Global Partnership in Artificial Intelligence was launched on ..

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Black-Naped Pheasant-Pigeon

November 21, 2022

Black-Naped Pheasant-Pigeon was rediscovered after 140 years. About Black-Naped Pheasant-Pigeon Before the recent rediscovery, Black-Naped Pheasant-Pigeon was first and last seen in 1882. It is a large, terrestrial pigeon having black and orange feathers and red eyes. It feeds on ..

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