Page-30 of Current Affairs - October, 2023

Decision Deferred on Vedanta’s Iron Ore Mining Proposal in Goa

October 3, 2023

The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Union Ministry for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has postponed its decision regarding Vedanta Limited’s proposal to resume iron ore mining at the Bicholim mineral block in Goa. The EAC raised concerns about ..

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India-Argentina ‘Social Security Agreement’

October 3, 2023

India and Argentina have signed a significant Social Security Agreement (SSA) aimed at protecting the rights of professionals and workers from both countries regarding social security contributions. Key Provisions of the Agreement The SSA covers areas related to old-age benefits, ..

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Ripple Effect Water Scarcity – The Hidden Threat to Global Security and Prosperity

October 3, 2023

The UAE Government has released a comprehensive discussion paper titled ‘Ripple Effect Water Scarcity – The Hidden Threat to Global Security and Prosperity.’ This paper emphasizes the pressing need for a united international response to address the escalating challenge of ..

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UK Awards £4 Billion Contract for Nuclear-Powered Submarines as Part of AUKUS Program

October 3, 2023

The United Kingdom has granted a £4 billion (USD 4.9 billion) contract to three UK-based companies, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, and Babcock, to design and manufacture a nuclear-powered attack submarine. This initiative is a crucial element of the AUKUS program, which ..

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MHA Convenes MAC Meeting

October 3, 2023

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in India recently convened a meeting of the Multi-Agency Centre (MAC), a collaborative counter-terrorism grid. During this meeting, the MHA sought specific information on various counter-terrorism aspects, including radicalization, fundraising, safe houses, and terrorist ..

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RBI’s Monetary Policy: Repo Rate Unlikely to be Changed

October 3, 2023

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, scheduled from October 4 to 6, is expected to maintain the repo rate at 6.5 percent for the fourth consecutive time. The decision is driven by concerns about ..

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Birthright Citizenship Debate in the US

October 3, 2023

The debate over birthright citizenship in the United States has resurfaced, with Vivek Ramaswamy advocating for changes to the 14th Amendment. This constitutional amendment grants birthright citizenship to individuals born in the US, regardless of their parents’ immigration status. Birthright ..

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“Statue of Equality” in Maryland

October 3, 2023

A significant milestone is approaching as the “Statue of Equality,” touted as the largest statue of Dr. B R Ambedkar outside India, is set to be unveiled in Maryland on October 14. Crafted by the renowned artist and sculptor Ram ..

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The Fast, the Slow and the Congested: Urban Transportation in Rich And Poor Countries

October 3, 2023

A report titled “The Fast, the Slow and the Congested: Urban Transportation in Rich And Poor Countries” was released recently by a US-based private non-profit research organisation. According to this report, India hosts three of the ten cities with the ..

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“Whoosh” High-Speed Railway

October 3, 2023

Indonesian President Joko Widodo officially inaugurated a $7.3 billion high-speed railway connecting Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, with the city of Bandung. This railway, part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, has faced various challenges, including land procurement issues, pandemic-related ..

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