Page-36 of Current Affairs - October, 2023

What is NanoPtA?

Researchers at the Materials Research Centre (MRC), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), have achieved a breakthrough in wastewater treatment and potential medical diagnostics. They’ve developed a cutting-edge enzyme mimetic called “NanoPtA” that can effectively degrade toxic chemicals in industrial wastewater ..

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Noida 2.0 Master Plan

The master plan for the Dadri-Noida-Ghaziabad Investment Region (DNGIR), often referred to as Noida 2.0, has taken an innovative approach by introducing a “no relocation policy” for the current population within the region. Unlike conventional projects, this plan aims to ..

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What is iTEK Nucleus in Hyderabad’s Old City?

In a significant move to embrace the technology revolution, Hyderabad’s Old City is gearing up for a transformative change. A state-of-the-art IT tower, known as “iTEK Nucleus,” is set to rise in Malakpet at an estimated cost of Rs 700 ..

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SEBI to Implement Centralized KYC Reporting for Deceased Investors

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has unveiled a new framework aimed at streamlining the process of reporting and verification in the event of an investor’s demise. This initiative introduces a centralized mechanism managed by the KYC Registration ..

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Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis Linked to Up to 14-Year Life Expectancy Drop

A recent study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology has shed light on the sobering reality of type 2 diabetes and its profound effect on life expectancy. This comprehensive analysis, which examined data from 19 high-income countries, reveals alarming ..

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SAMPRITI-XI Commences in Umroi

India and Bangladesh have kicked off the 11th edition of their annual joint military exercise, SAMPRITI, on October 3, 2023, in Umroi, Meghalaya. This exercise, which alternates between the two nations, highlights the strong bilateral defense cooperation between them. SAMPRITI, ..

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2023 Nobel Prize in Physics

The Nobel Prize in Physics for 2023 has been awarded to Ferenc Krausz, Pierre Agostini, and Anne L’Huillier for their groundbreaking experiments that have led to the creation of attosecond pulses of light. These pulses have opened new avenues for ..

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Ancient Pollen Analysis Sheds Light on Early Human Migration

A recent study published in Science Advances reveals how pollen grains can provide valuable insights into the migration of early humans from Africa to Europe and Asia. Researchers from the University of Kansas examined pollen data to understand how warming ..

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