Page-23 of Current Affairs - November, 2023
Hyderabad’s Sadar Festival: A Carnival Celebrating Buffalo Cattle
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Maharashtra’s Climate-Resilient Agriculture Project Faces Funding Disparities and Sustainability Concerns
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Controversy Surrounds New Methane Emissions Metric GWP*
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
US Supreme Court Introduces Ethics Code Amid Controversy and Pressure
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Dominica Creates World’s First Marine Protected Area for Sperm Whales
The tiny Caribbean island of Dominica is making history by establishing the world’s first marine protected area dedicated to safeguarding the endangered sperm whale. This groundbreaking initiative aims to protect these magnificent creatures while also contributing to the fight against ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
China Proposes Additional Cybersecurity Checks for Auditors in National Security Matters
China’s finance ministry has introduced a proposal suggesting that auditors should undergo or conduct extra cybersecurity checks, especially when their work involves national security considerations. Guidelines for Managing Data Related to Chinese Firms The draft of these new measures, made ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
‘Kill Switch’ for Cancer Cells: A Breakthrough Discovery in Cancer Treatment
Scientists in California have made a significant breakthrough by discovering a ‘kill switch’ that triggers the death of cancer cells. The experts from UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center in Sacramento have identified a protein on a receptor that can be ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Toxoplasma Gondii and Frailty in Older Adults
Toxoplasma gondii, infamous for its association with cats, is now under investigation for its potential role in increased frailty among older adults. With 11-15% of the US population estimated to have encountered this parasite, a new study sheds light on ..