Page-34 of Current Affairs - October, 2023

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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Japan’s Hottest September

October 4, 2023

Japan has recently faced its hottest September since the commencement of meteorological records 125 years ago, marking another alarming instance of global warming. With climate change accelerating, countries like Japan, Austria, France, Germany, Poland, Switzerland, and the UK have all ..

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Delhi Government Launches ‘Green War Room’ to Combat Air Pollution

October 4, 2023

The Delhi government has taken a significant step in the fight against air pollution by launching a ‘green war room’ on October 3, 2023. This proactive measure aims to combat air pollution, which has long plagued the national capital, particularly ..

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