Page-26 of Current Affairs - November, 2023

Government Considers Expanding DAY-NULM

November 14, 2023

The Indian government is contemplating the launch of a second phase of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), which is scheduled to conclude in March 2024. This potential expansion aims to specifically target the migrant population residing in ..

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Indian Government Launches AAINA Dashboard for Cities

November 14, 2023

On November 13, the Central government unveiled a groundbreaking web portal that is set to become a permanent repository for various data concerning Indian cities. Named the ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities,’ this initiative, led by the Union Housing and Urban ..

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PM Modi to Launch PM-PVTG Development Mission on Birsa Munda’s Birth Anniversary

November 14, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch the PM-PVTG Development Mission, a significant scheme aimed at the comprehensive development of approximately 28 lakh people from Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). This momentous event is scheduled to take place on ..

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CDC Identifies New Sub-Variant JN.1 of Omicron

November 13, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States have reported the emergence of a new sub-variant of the Omicron variant, known as JN.1, with limited information available about its characteristics and potential impact. Discovery of Sub-Variant ..

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Iceland Declares Emergency as Quakes Portend Volcanic Eruption

November 13, 2023

A state of emergency was declared in Iceland after powerful earthquakes rocked the Reykjanes peninsula, signaling a possible volcanic eruption could occur within days. Earthquake Swarm Near Populated Areas Thousands of tremors have hit near Grindavik village since October. Friday ..

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Southeast Asia’s Declining Tigers Darken Global Recovery Efforts

November 13, 2023

While tiger populations are rebounding in parts of Asia, numbers are plummeting in Southeast Asia, posing challenges to international goals of doubling wild tigers globally by 2022. Tiger Census Submissions to CITES Countries submitted population data to CITES wildlife treaty ..

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International Efforts to Combat Illegal Trade and Protect Jaguars and Big Cats

November 13, 2023

Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) have come together to combat the illegal trade of jaguar parts and derivatives and to address the issue of poaching through coordinated enforcement efforts. ..

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Israel Sells Air Defense System to Finland Amid Conflict in Gaza

November 13, 2023

As Israel continues heavy airstrikes in Gaza that have killed over 200, it has announced a major air defense system sale to new NATO member Finland worth over 300 million euros. Ongoing Bombing Campaign in Gaza Israel’s military offensive in ..

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