Page-27 of Current Affairs - October, 2023

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Captures Dust Devil on Mars

October 5, 2023

NASA’s Perseverance rover captured a fascinating sight on Mars—an image of a dust devil swirling across the planet’s Jezero Crater. This event, recorded on August 30, 2023, during the rover’s 899th Martian day, provides valuable insights into Martian weather patterns ..

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National Turmeric Board

October 5, 2023

The Indian government has officially constituted the National Turmeric Board (NTB) to support the development and growth of the turmeric and turmeric product industry in the country. This decision addresses a long-standing demand from turmeric farmers across India and aims ..

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Rajasthan’s Valley Queen Heritage Train

October 5, 2023

Rajasthan is preparing to introduce its exclusive heritage train service, the Valley Queen Heritage Train, which will commence its journey from Marwar Junction to Khamlighat starting on October 5. Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated this unique rail service from ..

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Discovery of Jupiter-Mass Binary Objects in Orion Nebula

October 5, 2023

Dozens of planet-sized objects have been discovered in the Orion Nebula through observations made by the James Webb Space Telescope, raising questions about the formation of these entities. These objects, termed “Jupiter-mass binary objects” or “Jumbos,” do not fit the ..

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Centre Bans NLFT and ATTF

October 5, 2023

The Ministry of Home Affairs in India has issued a gazetted notification banning Tripura-based insurgent groups, the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF), along with their associate organizations for a period of five ..

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US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Loses No-Confidence Vote

October 5, 2023

In an unprecedented move, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy lost a no-confidence vote, marking the first time a Speaker has faced such an ouster. The vote concluded with a 216-210 tally in favor of removing McCarthy from his leadership role in ..

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What is UMMEED?

October 5, 2023

The Union Ministry of Education (MoE) has unveiled draft guidelines to address the critical issue of student suicides in schools. Named UMMEED (Understand, Motivate, Manage, Empathise, Empower, Develop), these guidelines provide a comprehensive plan of action to enhance awareness, sensitivity, ..

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Punjab’s Debt Crisis

October 5, 2023

Punjab, one of India’s prominent states, is grappling with a severe financial crisis, burdened by mounting debt and escalating interest payments. Chief Minister Mann has appealed for a debt repayment moratorium to alleviate the state’s financial woes. This article delves ..

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Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2023

October 5, 2023

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2023 has been conferred upon Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus, and Alexei I. Ekimov for their groundbreaking work on quantum dots. These tiny nanoparticles have far-reaching applications in various fields, from electronics to ..

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Sikkim’s South Lhonak Lake Triggers Deadly Floods

October 5, 2023

In a tragic incident, the South Lhonak Lake in Sikkim experienced a breach, leading to severe flooding in downstream areas. This caused casualties and displacements in the state. Glacial Lakes and Their Nature Glacial lakes are large bodies of water ..

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