Page-33 of Current Affairs - November, 2023

Jharkhand Government Initiates Land Title Drive Under Forest Rights Act

November 6, 2023

On November 6, the Jharkhand government launched a special campaign named “Abua Bir Dishom Abhiyan” with the goal of providing land title certificates to individuals and communities under the Forest Rights Act. This initiative is aimed at recognizing and securing ..

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Ancient Flesh-Eating Lampreys Discovered in Chinese Fossils

November 6, 2023

Chinese paleontologists have unearthed two remarkable species of lamprey from 160-million-year-old fossils in North China. These jawless fish, resembling eels, are known for their parasitic nature, using their disc-shaped mouths and sharp teeth to attach to prey and feed on ..

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PM Modi Inaugurates ‘World Food India 2023’ in New Delhi

November 4, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the second edition of ‘World Food India 2023’ at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi recently. Empowering Self Help Groups During the inauguration, the Prime Minister also extended Seed Capital Assistance to over one ..

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Fossil Fuel Usage in Food Production Equals EU and Russia’s Emissions

November 4, 2023

A recent report, released on November 2, 2023, has unveiled a startling revelation: food production is responsible for approximately 15 percent of global fossil fuel usage each year, equivalent to a staggering 4.6 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. This finding ..

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WMO’s State of Climate Services Report

November 4, 2023

As the world witnesses a faster warming trend than ever before, the global population’s health is increasingly at risk. Climate change poses a substantial threat to public health, particularly in vulnerable communities. A multi-agency report coordinated by the World Meteorological ..

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2023 Adaptation Gap Report

November 4, 2023

According to the 2023 Adaptation Gap Report, climate adaptation finance from public multilateral and bilateral sources, such as the World Bank, declined by 15 percent in 2021, reaching approximately $21 billion. Unmet Pledges from COP26 Despite promises made at the ..

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Ecological Threat Report 2023

November 4, 2023

A recent report by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) warns that the number of people living in countries facing severe ecological threats is expected to surge to 2.8 billion by 2050, up from the current 1.8 billion. These ..

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Legal Identity and Rights-Based Return Management Conference

November 3, 2023

According to the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM), approximately one billion people worldwide lack legal identity. This staggering statistic means that these individuals remain invisible to their respective states, facing limitations in accessing essential services and mobility options. ..

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