Page-35 of Current Affairs - October, 2023

Metro Train Trial Runs Successful in Bhopal and Indore

October 4, 2023

Metro train trial runs in Bhopal and Indore have been successful, and residents may enjoy metro rides in both cities by mid-2024. These metro trains have been designed to operate in driverless mode in the future, following an initial phase ..

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Assam to Conduct Socio-economic Assessment of Indigenous Muslim Communities

October 4, 2023

The government of Assam has announced its plan to conduct a socio-economic survey of the state’s five indigenous Muslim communities. This initiative aims to support the development and upliftment of these communities in various aspects, including healthcare, education, cultural identity, ..

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Dish Network Fined $150,000 by US Government for Space Debris Violation

October 4, 2023

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued its first fine related to space debris rule violations. Dish Network has been fined $150,000 for failing to properly deorbit its EchoStar-7 satellite, which has been in space for over two decades. ..

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Bird Migration Patterns in the Himalayas Linked to Diet and Habitat Availability

October 4, 2023

A recent study, published in the journal Global Ecology and Biogeography, has examined the seasonal elevational shifts of 302 Himalayan bird species, revealing that the majority of these birds migrate downslope during the winter. However, a small proportion of species ..

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Study Finds High Levels of Cancer-Causing Heavy Metals in Odisha Wetlands

October 4, 2023

While the water from these wetlands is not directly used for human consumption, people in surrounding communities can indirectly consume heavy metals by consuming various foods from these wetlands, such as fish, rice, vegetables, and spinach. This indirect exposure can ..

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IEA Critical Minerals Market Review 2023

October 4, 2023

The first IEA Critical Minerals and Clean Energy Summit, held in Paris on September 28, 2023, brought together global stakeholders to discuss the growing demand for minerals essential for clean energy technologies. With a focus on solar and electric vehicles, ..

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Diabetes Global Industry Overview 2023

October 4, 2023

A new report titled “Diabetes Global Industry Overview 2023” sheds light on the staggering impact of diabetes on global health and healthcare expenditure. With nearly seven million deaths attributed to diabetes in 2021 and healthcare costs reaching $970 billion that ..

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Brightest Object in Night Sky Revealed: AST SpaceMobile’s BlueWalker 3

October 4, 2023

Scientists with the International Astronomical Union (IAU) recently made a startling announcement: one of the brightest objects visible in the night sky is not a star or planet but the BlueWalker 3 prototype satellite, developed by AST SpaceMobile. This unprecedented ..

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