Page-18 of Current Affairs - November, 2023

Rescue Efforts in Silkyara-Barkot Tunnel: Authorities Unveil Five-Point Plan

November 20, 2023

As the challenging rescue mission continues for the 41 workers trapped in the under-construction Silkyara-Barkot tunnel in Uttarkashi, authorities have devised a comprehensive five-point plan. The plan involves drilling operations from multiple angles to expedite the rescue operation, which has ..

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State of the Cryosphere 2023 Report

November 20, 2023

The recently released State of the Cryosphere 2023 report highlights the profound impacts of global temperature rise on Earth’s frozen water, emphasizing the vulnerability of the cryosphere to climate change. The report underscores the alarming trends, including the loss of ..

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Reporting Sexual Offences against Minors and the POCSO Act

November 20, 2023

The recent decision by the Himachal Pradesh High Court regarding the bailability of offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act has raised legal questions. Himachal Pradesh High Court’s Ruling Nature of the Offence: The court ruled ..

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Halal: Understanding Certificates and Controversies

November 20, 2023

Recent events in Lucknow, where an FIR was lodged against companies allegedly certifying products as halal for increased sales, have brought attention to the concept of halal. Understanding ‘Halal’ Meaning: Halal, an Arabic term, translates to ‘permissible’ and is contrasted ..

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Legal Controversy Surrounds Governor’s Powers as Tamil Nadu Resubmits Bills

November 20, 2023

The decision by Tamil Nadu’s Governor R N Ravi to withhold assent to 10 pending Bills has sparked a legal debate over the powers of the Governor. This development coincides with opposition-led states, including Tamil Nadu, seeking Supreme Court intervention ..

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Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Haryana’s 75% Private Job Reservation Law

November 20, 2023

The Punjab and Haryana High Court, on November 17, declared the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020, unconstitutional. The law, which mandated 75% reservation in private jobs for Haryana residents, was deemed discriminatory by the court. This article ..

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What is Chhath Puja?

November 20, 2023

Political leaders, including President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, extended their warm wishes to the public on November 19 for Chhath Puja, the concluding day of the four-day Chhath festival. Once confined to Bihar and parts of eastern ..

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Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of the Year: “Hallucinate”

November 18, 2023

The Cambridge Dictionary has chosen “hallucinate” as its Word of the Year for 2023, citing the additional meaning gained in the context of generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT and Bard, that use large language models (LLMs). Key Points Original ..

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