Page-38 of Current Affairs - October, 2023

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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Bihar’s Caste Survey

October 3, 2023

The recent release of Bihar’s caste survey results has generated considerable interest and debate, shedding light on the intricate caste dynamics within the state. This comprehensive survey provides crucial data on the composition of various caste groups and their implications ..

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WHO Recommends R21/Matrix-M Malaria Vaccine for Wider Use

October 3, 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine, a product of collaboration between the University of Oxford and the Serum Institute of India, employing Novavax’s adjuvant technology. Following rigorous safety and efficacy evaluations by WHO’s expert committees, ..

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Nobel Prize in Medicine 2023

October 3, 2023

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for 2023 has been awarded to Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman for their groundbreaking research on nucleoside base modifications that played a pivotal role in the development of highly effective mRNA vaccines against ..

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