Page-22 of Current Affairs - October, 2023

World Bank Study Shows Rapid Growth in Human Settlements in Flood-Prone Zones

October 10, 2023

A study conducted by the World Bank has revealed that human settlement in the world’s riskiest flood zones has increased by 122% since 1985, leading to greater vulnerability to water-related disasters driven by climate change. The study, published in the ..

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UN Report Proposes 10 Principles for Financing SDGs and Climate Action in Asia-Pacific

October 10, 2023

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has released a report titled “Sustainable Finance: Bridging the Gap in Asia and the Pacific,” presenting 10 principles aimed at guiding policymakers, regulators, and private finance stakeholders ..

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India Records Lowest Unemployment Rate in Six Years

October 10, 2023

India’s unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 years and above has reached a six-year low at 3.2%, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey Annual Report 2022-2023 released by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO). This significant decline in joblessness ..

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New Advertising Rates Approved for Private FM Radio Stations

October 10, 2023

The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has announced the approval of revised advertising rates for government policies and programs on private FM radio stations. This decision comes after seven years and is based on the recommendations of the Rate Structure ..

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CHAKRAVAT 2023

October 10, 2023

The Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Exercise (AJHE) has emerged as a pivotal outcome of the directive set forth during the Combined Commanders’ Conference in 2015. Since its inception in 2015, this exercise, known as CHAKRAVAT, has evolved ..

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NLC India Secures 810 MW Solar Power Project in Rajasthan

October 10, 2023

NLC India Ltd. (NLCIL), a prominent Navaratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Coal, has achieved a significant milestone by securing an 810 MW solar photovoltaic power project from Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL). This ..

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Union Government Launches Automated Certification for Indian Exporters

October 10, 2023

In a significant move aimed at reducing transaction costs and enhancing the ease of conducting business, the Indian government has introduced an automated system for granting credibility to Indian exporters in international markets. This new initiative was launched by Commerce ..

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Mont Blanc Shrinks

October 9, 2023

Mont Blanc, the iconic pinnacle of the Alps, has undergone a notable decrease in elevation, dropping by 2.2 meters since 2021. This unexpected reduction in height, attributed to a range of factors, has raised concerns about the mountain’s changing state ..

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Antarctic Sea Ice Decline Sets New Record

October 9, 2023

Recently, scientists from the National Snow and Ice Data Center reported a historic low in Antarctic sea ice during wintertime, raising concerns about its broader implications for the environment and climate. Record-Breaking Sea Ice Decline The National Snow and Ice ..

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Antarctica’s Ozone Hole Reaches Near-Record Size

October 9, 2023

The annual phenomenon of the ozone hole over Antarctica has expanded significantly this year, reaching a size nearly three times that of Brazil, according to satellite data from Copernicus, the European Union’s Earth observation program. Here’s what you need to ..

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