Page-18 of Current Affairs - November, 2023

UN Sounds Alarm as Greenhouse Gas Concentrations Reach New Highs

November 16, 2023

Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere soared to unprecedented levels in 2022, and the United Nations has issued a stark warning that this worrisome trend shows no signs of slowing down. Breaking Records According to the UN’s World Meteorological Organization ..

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Lancet Countdown Report Warns of Dire Consequences of Climate Crisis on Global Health

November 16, 2023

The climate crisis has reached a critical juncture, taking center stage on the global agenda and threatening to undo decades of progress in public health. The 8th annual report of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change, released recently, ..

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WHO’s 2023 Roadmap to End Maternal Tuberculosis

November 16, 2023

In its revised 2023 roadmap to combat tuberculosis (TB) among children and adolescents, the World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes the importance of periodic assessments to estimate the burden of maternal TB and develop targeted interventions. Key Points of the Roadmap ..

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New Gecko Species Discovered in Mizoram

November 15, 2023

Researchers have recently identified a new species of gecko in India, specifically in the town of Vairengte in Mizoram. Named ‘Cyrtodactylus vairengtensis’ after its place of discovery, this gecko species is characterized by distinct features, particularly the number of femoral ..

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Researchers Discover Two New Species of Seer Fish in Indian Waters

November 15, 2023
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Researchers at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have made a significant discovery by identifying two new species of seer fish. Led by principal scientist E M Abdussamad, the team of taxonomists unveiled the Arabian sparrow seer fish (Scomberomorus ..

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Post-Diwali Air Quality Worsens in Indian Cities, Delhi Tops the List

November 15, 2023

The aftermath of Diwali has witnessed deteriorating air quality in nine out of eleven Indian cities compared to the previous year, with Delhi ranking at the highest level of pollution, according to data from the National Clean Air Campaign (NCAP) ..

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Hyderabad’s Sadar Festival: A Carnival Celebrating Buffalo Cattle

November 15, 2023

Hyderabad is gearing up for the annual Sadar festival, a lively celebration centered around buffalo cattle, held every year on the second day after Diwali. This vibrant festival is a cherished tradition of the Yadav community and is also known ..

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Maharashtra’s Climate-Resilient Agriculture Project Faces Funding Disparities and Sustainability Concerns

November 15, 2023

Since 2018, Maharashtra has initiated a pioneering project known as the Project on Climate Resilient Agriculture (pocra), aimed at helping farmers transition to climate change-resilient practices. This ambitious endeavor, implemented in 16 out of the state’s 36 districts, is touted ..

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Controversy Surrounds New Methane Emissions Metric GWP*

November 15, 2023

Some of the world’s major meat and dairy companies have adopted a new metric called GWP* (pronounced as GWP star) to measure methane emissions, claiming it offers a more accurate assessment of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, a recent report ..

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US Supreme Court Introduces Ethics Code Amid Controversy and Pressure

November 15, 2023

The US Supreme Court has taken a significant step by releasing its first-ever code of conduct, aiming to address mounting criticism and concerns surrounding ethics scandals involving some of its senior rightwing justices. This 14-page document outlines the “rules and ..

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