Page-31 of Current Affairs - November, 2023

El Nino Expected to Influence Global Weather Patterns Until April 2024

November 9, 2023

The World Meteorological Organisation reports the ongoing El Nino event may continue until at least April 2024. This event is contributing to the rise in global land and ocean temperatures. India’s Monsoon and El Nino The India Meteorological Department has ..

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The Debate Over “Unabated” Fossil Fuels

November 9, 2023

“Unabated” emissions refer to the release of greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels without any reduction measures. COP27 established intentions to phase down “unabated coal power,” the most polluting fossil fuel. What Does “Abated” Mean? There’s no clear definition of ..

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Record-Breaking Global Temperatures in 2023

November 9, 2023

The year 2023 is predicted to be the hottest year in the last 125,000 years, as stated by European Union scientists. October 2023 has set a new record as the hottest October recorded during this period. Magnitude of the October ..

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Discovery of the Lost Continent of Argoland

November 9, 2023

During the dinosaur era, Earth was home to supercontinents—massive landmasses comprising at least 75% of the Earth’s land. Pangea, Gondwana, and Pannotia are the most recognized recent supercontinents. Earlier supercontinents included Nuna (Columbia), Rodinia, and Ur. Argoland: The Vanished Supercontinent ..

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HAL and CSIR-NAL Ink ToT for Tejas Mk1A Engine Bay Doors

November 9, 2023

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has solidified a Transfer of Technology (ToT) agreement with CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) for the production of BMI Engine Bay Doors, crucial for the LCA – Tejas Mk1A fighter jets of the Indian Air Force. About ..

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INDUS-X Investors’ Meet Precedes Indo-US 2+2 Dialogue

November 9, 2023

In anticipation of the upcoming 2+2 Indo-US ministerial dialogue, a key meeting under the aegis of Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) of India and the US Department of Defence took place. This meeting marked the first INDUS-X investors’ gathering and ..

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Venus’s Atmospheric Composition

November 9, 2023

Venus is unique in the solar system for its slow rotation, with a day on Venus lasting as long as 243 Earth days. This slow spin affects various aspects of its atmospheric behavior and composition. Production of Atomic Oxygen On ..

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Rare Red Aurora Spotted in Ladakh

November 9, 2023

The night sky observatories of Hanle and Merak in Ladakh recently witnessed a spectacular and rare event—a bright red aurora. This is an extraordinary occurrence for India, where such phenomena are infrequent. What are Auroras? Auroras are stunning light displays ..

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