Page-28 of Current Affairs - November, 2023

Exploring a 500-Year-Old Herbarium

Pressed flowers have the power to transport us through time, and for a team of dedicated researchers, a 500-year-old herbarium offered a captivating journey into Italy’s past, particularly the city of Bologna in the north. A Botanical Time Capsule: Aldrovandi’s ..

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Government Eases Rules for Senior Citizen’s Savings Scheme and PPF

The Indian government has introduced revised rules for various small savings schemes, including the Senior Citizen’s Savings Scheme and the Public Provident Fund (PPF), with the aim of making them more attractive to investors. These changes include extending the timeframe ..

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South Africa Paves the Way for Shared Parental Leave in Africa

South Africa has achieved a significant milestone in the realm of family and parental rights as it becomes the first country in Africa to introduce shared parental leave. This groundbreaking development was brought about by a recent high court ruling ..

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Indian and Bangladesh Navies Conduct Bilateral Exercises in the Bay of Bengal

The Indian and Bangladesh navies successfully conducted the 4th edition of bilateral exercises, Bongosagar-23, and the 5th edition of Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) in the northern Bay of Bengal from November 7 to 9. These joint exercises aimed to strengthen cooperation ..

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U.S. Air Force’s B-21 “Raider” Takes Its Maiden Flight

The U.S. Air Force’s highly anticipated B-21 “Raider” bomber, with its distinctive flying wing design, successfully completed its inaugural flight on a historic day at the Air Force’s Plant 42 in Palmdale, California. Developed by Northrop Grumman, the B-21 Raider ..

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Astronaut Frank Borman Passes Away

Frank Borman will forever be remembered as the commander of Apollo 8, the mission that circled the moon 10 times and laid the groundwork for the lunar landing that followed. Alongside his crewmates, James Lovell and William Anders, Borman embarked ..

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Chinese Scientists Create Monkey Chimera

Chinese scientists have achieved a significant milestone in the realm of genetic research by creating a monkey chimera with two sets of DNA. This experimental breakthrough could have far-reaching implications for medical research and the conservation of endangered species. The ..

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Digital Advertisement Policy, 2023

In a rapidly evolving media landscape, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry of India unveiled the ‘Digital Advertisement Policy, 2023,’ a significant move to harness the potential of digital media for government communication. This policy empowers the Central Bureau of Communication ..

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