Page-11 of Current Affairs - November, 2023

Peru Loses Over Half of Glacial Coverage in Six Decades

November 24, 2023

Peru has experienced a devastating loss of more than half of its glacier surface in the last six decades, with 175 glaciers becoming extinct between 2016 and 2020 due to the impacts of climate change, according to scientists from Peru’s ..

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The Unintended Consequences of Mosquitofish Introductions in India

November 24, 2023

In recent months, various regions in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Punjab have released mosquitofish into local water bodies to address mosquito problems. While the biological control of mosquitoes, including the use of mosquitofish, gained traction in the 1960s as an ..

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Plants’ Secret Conversations: Eavesdropping on Nature’s Defense Mechanism

November 24, 2023

If you’ve ever savored the scent of fresh-cut grass, you might have unintentionally witnessed a clandestine conversation among plants. The fragrance is attributed to green leaf volatiles (GLVs), a group of compounds released by plants when injured. While humans find ..

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India Faces Healthcare Real Estate Deficit

November 24, 2023

India is grappling with a substantial shortfall of healthcare real estate, requiring an additional two billion square feet to meet the needs of its existing population, according to a report by Knight Frank, a global real estate consultancy. The country’s ..

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State of the Wet Tropics Report

November 24, 2023

Australia’s biodiversity-rich northern rainforests, designated as world heritage sites, face escalating threats, with 25% more organisms being classified as threatened species since 2020 due to the impacts of climate change, according to the recently released “State of the Wet Tropics” ..

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Geert Wilders: The “Dutch Donald Trump”

November 24, 2023

Geert Wilders, often likened to the “Dutch Donald Trump,” is poised to become the next Prime Minister of the Netherlands, defying expectations with his Party for Freedom (PVV) securing 37 seats in the 150-seat Dutch parliament. This unexpected victory has ..

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Justice Fathima Beevi Passes Away

November 24, 2023

India bid farewell to its pioneering legal luminary, Justice Fathima Beevi, the country’s first female Supreme Court judge, who peacefully passed away at the age of 96. A Storied Legacy After her illustrious tenure on the Supreme Court, Justice Beevi ..

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Girish Chandra Murmu Takes Key Role in UN Panel of External Auditors

November 23, 2023

Girish Chandra Murmu, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, has achieved a significant position by being elected as the Vice-Chair of the UN Panel of External Auditors. The election took place during the sixty-third session of the Panel, held ..

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