Page-14 of Current Affairs - October, 2023

Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 and Rs 18,800 crore-worth Projects Inaugurated

October 18, 2023

On October 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the third edition of the Global Maritime India Summit (GMIS) 2023. During the event, he dedicated 21 projects worth Rs 18,800 crore to the nation and unveiled the Amrit Kaal Vision 2047—a ..

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Union Minister Launches ‘Apna Chandrayaan’ Web Portal

October 18, 2023

In a significant step towards promoting scientific curiosity and innovation among India’s youth, the Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, unveiled a web portal named ‘Apna Chandrayaan.’ This web portal, developed by the National ..

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IndiaSkills 2023-24 Launched

October 18, 2023

Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, officially launched IndiaSkills 2023-24 and honored the winners of World Skills 2022 at an event held in Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi. IndiaSkills serves as a stepping stone to ..

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Advanced Traffic Management System Upgraded

October 18, 2023

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has unveiled an upgraded Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) with new standards and specifications for 2023. This initiative harnesses the power of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to enhance road safety, reduce incident response ..

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“Provisional Coal Statistics 2022-23” Statistical Publication

October 18, 2023

The Secretary of the Ministry of Coal has released the statistical publication titled “Provisional Coal Statistics for 2022-23.” Coal remains a vital and indispensable pillar of India’s economy, playing a crucial role in driving growth and development. It serves as ..

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Amazon Wildfires in 2023 Increase by 10% Compared to 2022

October 18, 2023

A new study by researchers from the University of East Anglia and the University of South Alabama reveals that the number of wildfires in the Amazon forests during the first half of 2023 was 10% higher than in the previous ..

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Over 600 Million May Face Extreme Poverty by 2030, UN Paper Reveals

October 18, 2023

A new paper by the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) warns that the decline in global poverty is anticipated to be slower than previously estimated. It predicts that by 2030, over 600 million people will ..

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“The High Cost of Cheap Water” Report

October 18, 2023

A new report titled “The High Cost of Cheap Water,” released by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) on World Food Day, warns of a mounting global water crisis that endangers $58 trillion in economic value, food security, and ..

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Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Secures Rs 310 Crore Contract for Coast Guard Training Ship

October 18, 2023

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. has clinched a significant order worth Rs 310 crore from the Indian government for the construction of a training ship for the Indian Coast Guard. This contract, signed under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category, marks a milestone ..

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Gulf Stream Weakening

October 18, 2023

A recent study has provided compelling evidence that the Gulf Stream, a critical ocean current, is indeed weakening. Over the past four decades, the flow of warm water through the Florida Straits has slowed by 4 percent, raising significant concerns ..

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