Page-25 of Current Affairs - October, 2023

USS Gerald R Ford Carrier Strike Group to Assist Israel

October 12, 2023

In the wake of a surprise attack on Israel by Hamas, the United States demonstrated its unwavering support for Israel by deploying the USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean. This deployment aimed to deter ..

Month: 

Category: 

Mera Yuva Bharat

October 12, 2023

The establishment of an autonomous body known as ‘Mera Yuva Bharat’ (MY Bharat) by the Union cabinet on October 11 is aimed at harnessing technology’s potential to drive youth development and youth-led progress in India. The core objective of MY ..

Month: 

Category: 

New Royalty Rates for Strategic Minerals

October 12, 2023

The Indian government approves an amendment to determine royalty rates for vital minerals: lithium, niobium, and rare earth elements (REEs). This decision follows the removal of six minerals, including lithium and niobium, from the list of ‘specified’ atomic minerals, potentially ..

Month: 

Category: 

Lek Ladki Yojana and Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana

October 11, 2023

The Maharashtra government has given the green light to two significant welfare schemes aimed at benefiting its citizens. These schemes, designed to support families with annual incomes up to Rs one lakh and farmers across the state, are set to ..

Month: 

Category:  •

Microplastics in Clouds Hanging Atop Mount Fuji and Mount Oyama

October 11, 2023

The ingestion and inhalation of microplastics by both humans and animals have raised concerns. These particles have been found in human organs, including the lungs, brains, hearts, blood, placentas, and feces. While their toxicity is still under investigation, studies on ..

Month: 

Category: 

Bharat NCX 2023

October 11, 2023

The second edition of the National Cyber Security Exercise, known as ‘Bharat NCX 2023,’ has commenced as a hybrid exercise over a 12-day period starting from October 9. This crucial program is conducted by the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) ..

Month: 

Category: 

Assam’s 1000-Km “High-Speed Economic Corridor” Road Project

October 11, 2023

In its weekly cabinet meeting, the Assam government has given the green light for a major infrastructure project, the construction of a 1000-kilometer “High-Speed Economic Corridor” road. This ambitious project, with an estimated cost of Rs 3,000 crore, will play ..

Month: 

Category: 

Parker Solar Probe’s New Speed Record

October 11, 2023

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has achieved a remarkable feat, becoming the fastest human-made object in history. During its 17th orbit around the sun, the probe reached a staggering speed of 635,266 kilometers (394,736 miles) per hour, surpassing its own record ..

Month: 

Category: