Page-19 of Current Affairs - November, 2023

NASA’s DSOC Achieves “First Light” with Record-Breaking Data Transmission

November 18, 2023

NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment has made a groundbreaking achievement, reaching “first light” by successfully transmitting data via laser over a remarkable distance of nearly 10 million miles (16 million km). This accomplishment, approximately 40 times farther than ..

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US and Philippines Sign Nuclear Technology Deal to Boost Energy Independence

November 18, 2023

The United States and the Philippines signed a landmark deal allowing Washington to export nuclear technology and materials to Manila. The agreement is a significant step in supporting the Philippines’ exploration of nuclear power to enhance decarbonization and energy independence. ..

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Southern India’s Reservoirs Face Depleting Water Levels

November 18, 2023

The Central Water Commission’s recent report highlights growing concerns as water levels in reservoirs across southern Indian states, including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, continue to decline. The collective storage capacity of 53.334 Billion Cubic Metre (BCM) ..

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Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team to Shine Before India vs Australia ICC World Cup Final

November 18, 2023

The Indian Air Force’s renowned Surya Kiran aerobatic team is set to enthrall spectators with a ten-minute air show before the highly anticipated India vs Australia ICC World Cup final on November 19 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The team, ..

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The Voice of Global South Summit

November 18, 2023

The second Voice of Global South Summit (VOGSS), held virtually with participation from about 130 countries, focused on a shared commitment to avoiding situations where development initiatives lead to a debt trap. Concerns over Debt Traps The summit, without explicitly ..

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Measles Vaccination Gaps Persist in India: A Look at the WHO-CDC Report

November 18, 2023

In 2022, a startling revelation from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that approximately 11 lakh children in India missed their first dose of the measles vaccine. This places India ..

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Supreme Court Emphasizes: Agreement to Sell Does Not Confer Ownership

November 17, 2023

In a recent order, the Supreme Court reinforced a crucial principle in property transactions: an agreement to sell does not confer title or transfer ownership to the intended purchaser. The ruling came in response to a case where the execution ..

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Indo-Pacific Economic Framework: Agreements for a Fair and Clean Economy

November 17, 2023

India, the United States, and 12 other members of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) have successfully concluded negotiations on the IPEF Clean Economy Agreement and the IPEF Fair Economy Agreement. This follows the signing of the Supply Chain ..

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