Page-18 of Current Affairs - October, 2023

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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New Tamil Nadu-Sri Lanka Ferry Service

October 18, 2023

The introduction of a new ferry service connecting Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka has left the residents of Lakshadweep feeling neglected and aggrieved. The launch of this service has exacerbated their longstanding transportation challenges, leaving them short-changed in terms of ..

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APAAR: ‘One Nation, One Student ID’

October 18, 2023

The Union Education Ministry has recently advised all states to implement the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR), also known as the ‘One Nation, One Student ID.’ This move aims to create a seamless educational ecosystem and facilitate better tracking ..

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Supreme Court Declines to Recognize Same-Sex Marriages

October 18, 2023

On October 17, 2023, a five-judge Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, issued a unanimous verdict declining to recognize same-sex marriages and civil unions for non-heterosexual couples. No Fundamental Right to Marry All five judges ..

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Bright Transient Survey Bot (BTSbot)

October 17, 2023

On October 5, 2023, a groundbreaking moment in the field of astronomy occurred when an artificial intelligence (AI) system named Bright Transient Survey Bot (BTSbot) autonomously detected, identified, and classified its first supernova, marking a significant milestone in the realm ..

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