Page-12 of Current Affairs - October, 2023

Andhra Pradesh Government Introduces Doubt Clearance Bot

October 20, 2023

As part of its digital transformation initiatives, the government of Andhra Pradesh is embracing smart learning in state-run schools by deploying the ‘Doubt Clearance Bot,’ an AI-powered app developed by ConveGenius AI Solutions. Enhancing After-School Learning The Doubt Clearance Bot ..

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Indian Government Delays Licensing Requirements for IT Hardware Imports

October 20, 2023

The Indian Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has announced a delay in the implementation of import licensing requirements for IT hardware such as laptops, PCs, and tablets. The new regime, which was initially set to take effect in August ..

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ICMR Uses Drones to Transport Medications

October 20, 2023

In a groundbreaking initiative to transform healthcare delivery, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is conducting a feasibility assessment in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul and Spiti districts. This pioneering effort aims to harness the power of drones for transporting critical ..

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Improving Cervical Cancer Survival Rates in India: A Regional Analysis

October 20, 2023

A recent study, published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia, has shed light on the varying survival rates of cervical cancer patients across different regions in India. Key Findings The study, which analyzed data from Population-Based Cancer Registries (PBCRs) ..

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Microalgae Use Light-Responsive Protein to Thrive Amid Global Warming

October 20, 2023

Microalgae, which play a crucial role in the marine food chain and carbon dioxide capture, have been found to utilize a unique strategy to cope with global warming, according to a recent study published in the journal Nature Microbiology. As ..

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Pink Bollworm Infestation Pushing North Indian Cotton Farmers to Brink of Suicide

October 20, 2023

Cotton farmers in North Indian states, including Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, are grappling with a severe pink bollworm (PBW) infestation that is pushing them to the brink of suicide. Even the genetically modified pest-resistant Bt Cotton (Bollgard II seed) is ..

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Operation Chakra 2

October 20, 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in India has launched a major crackdown on cyber criminals, conducting searches in 76 locations across the country. This operation, known as ‘Operation Chakra-2’, was initiated after the registration of five separate cases of ..

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Indian Power Plant Coal Inventories Decline Sharply Amid Surging Demand

October 20, 2023

In the first half of October, coal inventories at Indian power plants experienced their sharpest decline in two years, falling by 12.6% to 20.58 million metric tons. This significant drop is attributed to a surge in electricity demand, which outpaced ..

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