Page-26 of Current Affairs - October, 2023

Potential for Deadly Heat Waves in India and Pakistan with 2-Degree Global Temperature Rise

October 11, 2023

New research has unveiled a dire forecast, indicating that over 2 billion people across India, Pakistan, and some of the world’s largest cities will face intolerable levels of heat within this century. The consequences will be particularly severe for megacities ..

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White Phosphorus Usage in Gaza

October 11, 2023

Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, disturbing allegations have surfaced on social media, suggesting that the Israel Defense Force (IDF) is deploying banned white phosphorus bombs in the densely populated region. What Is White Phosphorous? White ..

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Habitat Rights Granted to Baiga Tribal Group

October 11, 2023

In the lead-up to the Assembly elections in Chhattisgarh, significant progress has been made in recognizing habitat rights for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in the state. The Baiga PVTG has become the second group to receive habitat rights, following ..

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SC to Hear Petitions Challenging Electoral Bonds Scheme

October 11, 2023

The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for October 31 to address petitions challenging India’s electoral bonds scheme. This scheme, introduced in the 2018 Union Budget, provides a method for anonymous donations to political parties. Two non-governmental organizations, Common Cause ..

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Protocol for Identification and Management of Malnutrition in Children

October 11, 2023

In a significant development, a new ‘Protocol for Management of Malnutrition in Children’ was launched, bringing changes to the way severely malnourished children without medical complications are handled. This protocol, created by the Center, focuses on streamlining the management of ..

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Puja Special Tram

October 10, 2023

As the city of Kolkata gears up for the fervent celebrations of Durga Puja, there is another cultural icon that shares the spotlight – the iconic Kolkata Tramways. In a remarkable initiative aimed at preserving the heritage of trams, a ..

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SHRESHTA Scheme

October 10, 2023

In a significant move to enhance the quality of education for school students in India, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has introduced the ‘Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas’ (SHRESHTA). This program ..

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Coolant Leak Raises Concerns About Russian Segment of the International Space Station

October 10, 2023

The Russian segment of the International Space Station (ISS) has experienced its third coolant leak in less than a year, raising concerns about the reliability of Russia’s space program. Fortunately, officials have assured that the crew members on board the ..

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