Page-20 of Current Affairs - October, 2023

‘Chanakya Defence Dialogue’ Talk Series

October 17, 2023

The Indian Army is set to establish a platform for critical discussions on security matters with the introduction of the “Chanakya Defence Dialogue.” This dialogue series, aimed at bringing together experts to exchange insights on crucial security issues, is a ..

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Super El Niño Predicted for 2024

October 17, 2023

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) climate prediction center has issued a significant forecast, indicating that the Northern Hemisphere may experience a “strong” El Niño weather event from March to May 2024. The outlook even suggests a 1 in ..

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SC Refers Electoral Bonds Challenge to Constitution Bench

October 17, 2023

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has referred the petitions challenging the 2018 Electoral Bonds Scheme to a five-judge Constitution Bench. Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, leading a three-judge bench, made this announcement during mentioning ..

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New Tax Directive Benefits Recognized Start-ups

October 17, 2023

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has taken a significant step to alleviate the concerns of start-ups by directing its officers not to scrutinize angel tax provisions for start-ups recognized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal ..

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Loss of Insect Pollinators Threatens Tropical Crops, Warns Study

October 16, 2023

A recent study led by researchers from the University College London and the Natural History Museum has raised concerns about the potential crisis facing tropical crops like coffee, cocoa, watermelon, and mango due to the declining population of insect pollinators. ..

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“The Impact of Disasters on Agriculture and Food Security” Report

October 16, 2023

A report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reveals that natural disasters have resulted in approximately $3.8 trillion worth of crop and livestock production losses over the past 30 years. Asia has borne the largest share of these economic ..

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India Achieves Self-Declaration of Freedom from Avian Influenza for Poultry Compartments

October 16, 2023

In a significant development for India’s poultry industry, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has approved India’s self-declaration of freedom from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in specific poultry compartments. This achievement demonstrates India’s commitment to maintaining high standards ..

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Super Power Retailer Programme

October 16, 2023

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), operating under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has joined forces with Coca-Cola India to launch the ‘Super Power Retailer Programme.’ This collaborative initiative, part of the Skill India Mission, aims to ..

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