Page-34 of Current Affairs - November, 2023

Acute Food Insecurity Set to Worsen in 18 Hunger Hotspots by April 2024: FAO and WFP Report

November 3, 2023

Acute food insecurity is on the rise in 18 hunger hotspots, according to a recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP). These hotspots encompass 22 countries and territories, ..

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Morocco’s Renewable Energy Potential as a Climate Mitigation Tool

November 2, 2023

A recent report published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on October 27, 2023, has underscored Morocco’s substantial renewable energy potential as a critical tool for climate mitigation. With the energy sector being the largest contributor to Morocco’s greenhouse gas ..

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State Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Kerala

November 2, 2023

The draft State Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Kerala holds promising prospects for significant energy savings by 2030. The plan, developed by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) with support from the Energy Management Centre, Kerala, in collaboration with the ..

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OECD Report: Indian Farmers Faced $169 Billion Implicit Tax Due to Export Measures in 2022

November 2, 2023

In 2022, Indian farmers experienced implicit taxation totaling $169 billion as a result of export bans, duties, and permits on various commodities such as wheat and rice. This taxation was imposed to stabilize prices for consumers, as revealed by the ..

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Reserve Bank of India Launches Surveys for Monetary Policy Insights

November 2, 2023

On November 1, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the introduction of two significant surveys, the ‘Inflation Expectations Survey of Households’ and the ‘Consumer Confidence Survey,’ aimed at providing valuable inputs for its bi-monthly monetary policy decisions. The next ..

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Bhutan Achieves Milestone: Complete Sterilization and Vaccination of Stray Dog Population

November 2, 2023

In a significant milestone for animal welfare and public health, Bhutan has become the world’s first country to successfully sterilize and vaccinate its entire stray dog population. The achievement comes after a 14-year-long dog population control program. The National Dog ..

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High Dengue Cases in Bihar

November 2, 2023

Bihar has been grappling with a severe dengue outbreak in 2023, with more than 15,000 reported cases and 59 deaths. This marks the highest number of dengue cases and fatalities in the state in the last five years, signifying a ..

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Kozhikode and Gwalior Recognized as Creative Cities for Literature and Music

November 2, 2023

In a significant recognition of their contributions to literature and music, Kozhikode in Kerala and Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh have been added to UNESCO’s prestigious list of Creative Cities. UNESCO announced this on October 31, which coincides with World Cities ..

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