Page-3 of Current Affairs - November, 2023

Launch of the Centre of Data for Public Good (CDPG)

November 29, 2023
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In a significant move towards utilizing data for social benefit, the Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has introduced the Centre of Data for Public Good (CDPG). This initiative is dedicated to ..

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Saurauia Punduana: A Rare Discovery in Manipur

November 29, 2023

The Saurauia Punduana, categorized as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, has been found for the first time in Manipur’s Tamenglong district. This discovery was made during a recent Rapid Biodiversity Assessment (RBA) ..

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Investments of $13.5 Trillion Needed for Sustainable Transition by 2050, Says WEF Report

November 29, 2023

A new report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) emphasizes the need for USD 13.5 trillion in investments by 2050 to transition to a sustainable and carbon-neutral future. The report highlights the production, energy, and transport sectors as key areas ..

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The Legacy and Global Impact of World Expos: A Glimpse into the 2030 Bidding Contest

November 29, 2023

Currently, Rome, Riyadh, and Busan are competing for the honor of hosting the 2030 World Expo. The World Expo, held every five years, has evolved into a mega-event that draws millions of visitors from around the world. Inaugural Expo: The ..

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Navigating the Currency Demand Paradox: RBI Paper Emphasizes Cybersecurity and Customer Protection

November 29, 2023

In a recent paper titled ‘Cash versus Digital Payment Transactions in India: Decoding the Currency Demand Paradox,’ the Reserve Bank highlighted the importance of cybersecurity, customer protection, and cost-effectiveness in sustaining the surge in digital payments catalyzed by the Covid-19 ..

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AstroSat Space Telescope Detects 600th Gamma-Ray Burst

November 29, 2023

India’s AstroSat space telescope has reached a significant milestone by detecting its 600th Gamma-Ray Burst (GRB), showcasing the sustained performance of its Cadmium Zinc Telluride Imager (CZTI) eight years post-launch. Gamma-Ray Bursts, representing the demise of massive stars or neutron ..

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Concerns Rise Over Unusual Syphilis Cases: Potential New Bacterial Strain

November 29, 2023

In a puzzling turn of events, five women in Michigan have contracted syphilis, with their eyes being the primary site of infection after engaging in sexual encounters with the same man. Scientists are now expressing concern that a potential new ..

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Raas Mahotsav in Majuli

November 29, 2023

The enchanting annual Raas Mahotsav has unfolded its divine festivities in Majuli, Assam, making it the perfect destination to immerse oneself in the bhakti (devotion) of Lord Krishna. Majuli, the world’s largest inhabited river island nestled in the mighty Brahmaputra, ..

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