Page-22 of Current Affairs - October, 2023

ImmunoACT’s NexCAR19

October 14, 2023

In a remarkable achievement, ImmunoACT, backed by IIT-B and Laurus Labs, has received approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) for India’s first CAR-T cell therapy, NexCAR19. This revolutionary therapy is a significant development in the treatment of ..

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Operationalization of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor

October 14, 2023

India’s ambitious Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project, at a cost of Rs 51,000 crore, has reached a significant milestone. This development comes after a successful trial run of the first freight train over the 401-kilometer-long New Sahnewal (Punjab) to ..

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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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