Page-10 of Current Affairs - November, 2023

Space Travel May Pose Risk of Erectile Dysfunction, Rat Study Suggests

November 24, 2023

Experiments in rats suggest that extended periods in space, characterized by microgravity and exposure to cosmic radiation, could increase the risk of erectile dysfunction in male astronauts. The study, conducted at Florida State University, simulated microgravity using a hindlimb unloading ..

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James Webb Space Telescope Uncovers “Teenage” Galaxies in Cosmic Adolescence

November 24, 2023

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), operational since last year, has revealed groundbreaking insights into galaxies that could be considered the cosmic “teenagers.” Unlike the early galaxies observed, these entities, formed about 2-3 billion years post-Big Bang, show unique characteristics ..

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India-Australia RISE Accelerator Aims to Boost Circular Economy Startups

November 24, 2023

The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and NITI Aayog, in collaboration with Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, have launched the Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) Accelerator. This new initiative aims to support startups in the circular economy sector, fostering collaboration ..

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Bacterial Memory Unveiled: E. Coli’s Remarkable Recall Abilities

November 24, 2023

In groundbreaking research, scientists from the University of Texas and the University of Delaware have unveiled a surprising memory system in Escherichia coli (E. coli), a single-celled organism with no apparent brain or nervous system. This newfound ability allows E. ..

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25th Meeting of the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan

November 24, 2023

The Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, Rakesh Pal, chaired the 25th meeting of the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOS DCP) on the coast of Vadinagar in Gujarat. This crucial gathering brought together major stakeholders, including ports, ..

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Himachal Pradesh Takes a Technological Leap in Education with Vidya Samiksha Kendra

November 24, 2023

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) in Shimla recently. This innovative data repository is set to transform the state’s education system by incorporating technology and data-driven approaches. Data Repository for Ministry of Education ..

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Delhi Motor Vehicles Licensing of Aggregator (Premium Buses) Scheme, 2023

November 24, 2023

In a significant development for India’s transportation sector, the Delhi government has introduced the Delhi Motor Vehicles Licensing of Aggregator (Premium Buses) Scheme, 2023. This scheme is tailored exclusively for premium buses, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s transportation ..

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India Plans Stricter Age Verification for Social Media

November 24, 2023

The Indian government is developing a comprehensive “risk-based” framework to enforce age-gating on social media and other internet intermediaries, requiring users to access these services only with parental consent. The framework, part of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act of ..

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