Page-18 of Current Affairs - October, 2023

Microsoft Finalizes Acquisition of Activision Blizzard for $69 Billion

October 14, 2023

Recently, Microsoft successfully concluded its $69 billion acquisition of the video game behemoth, Activision Blizzard, marking the largest consumer tech acquisition since AOL acquired Time Warner over two decades ago. The purchase, which had faced regulatory hurdles in the UK ..

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National Green Credit Programme

October 14, 2023

In a move to promote environmental sustainability, the Indian Government has introduced a national Green Credit programme. This program, following the ‘LiFE’ (Lifestyle for Environment) campaign, employs a market-based approach to encourage environmental initiatives by various stakeholders. The Green Credit ..

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IndiaAI Report

October 14, 2023

After extensive research, the IndiaAI program has produced its inaugural report, which outlines a comprehensive roadmap for the development of India’s artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. It encompasses a wide range of recommendations and insights aimed at fostering AI development in ..

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Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023

October 13, 2023

India has been placed 111th out of 125 countries in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023. This ranking has been challenged by the Indian government, which labeled it as “erroneous” and driven by “malafide intent”. In 2022, India stood 107th ..

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Intensified Mission Indradhanush 5.0 Campaign

October 13, 2023

Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI 5.0) is the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s primary immunization initiative. This program targets children and pregnant women who haven’t been immunized, ensuring they receive their required vaccinations. Expansion of Coverage For the first ..

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Indigenous Technologies Launched at the 11th Traffic Expo and Smart Mobility Conference

October 13, 2023

At the 11th Traffic Expo and Smart Mobility Conference, three indigenously developed technologies were introduced, furthering India’s progress in various domains. The launch took place in the presence of distinguished officials and experts from the government and the industry. Details ..

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UNICEF Celebrates Milestone of One Million Certifications on International Day of the Girl Child

October 13, 2023

The Secretary of the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, joined a UNICEF-organized online program on October 11, 2023, the UN International Day of the Girl Child, to mark the achievement of one million certifications in its ..

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India Launches State-of-the-Art National Survey Network

October 13, 2023

Union Minister of State, Dr. Jitendra Singh, launched the state-of-the-art National Survey Network, comprising Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS). This network, operated by the Survey of India, will revolutionize precise location-based services in India. Centimeter-Level Positioning in Real-Time India now ..

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INS Sagardhwani Sets Sail for Sagar Maitri Mission-4

October 13, 2023

On October 12, the INS Sagardhwani, an oceanographic research vessel owned by the Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) under the DRDO, embarked on a two-month-long Sagar Maitri (SM) Mission-4 from South Jetty, Southern Naval Command (SNC), Kochi. Promoting Scientific ..

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Mental Health Challenges Among Refugee and Migrant Children

October 12, 2023

A report titled “Mental Health of Refugees and Migrants: Risk and Protective Factors and Access to Care” was released recently by WHO.  This report marks the fifth edition of the Global Evidence Review on Health and Migration (GEHM) series initiated ..

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