Page-5 of Current Affairs - October, 2023

India Likely to Miss WHO and UN Health Targets for Reducing Premature Deaths from NCDs

October 26, 2023

India is expected to fall short of meeting the targets set by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in reducing premature deaths caused by four major Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). This conclusion stems from ..

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The Three Basins Threat Report

October 26, 2023

Delegates from around the world are gathering in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, for the Summit of the Three Basins, a critical initiative aimed at strengthening governance for three vital ecosystems: the Amazon, Congo, and Borneo-Mekong/Southeast Asia. However, a recently published ..

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Jamrani Dam Multipurpose Project Comes Under PMKSY-AIBP

October 26, 2023

In a significant development aimed at enhancing irrigation, drinking water supply, and hydroelectric power generation, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the inclusion of the Jamrani Dam Multipurpose Project of Uttarakhand ..

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Vodafone Idea Partners with C-DOT to Promote IoT Standardization

October 26, 2023

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has partnered with the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) to establish a laboratory aimed at promoting standardization and interoperability in the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem in India. Key Points The lab will provide device testing ..

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UNCTAD Report Highlights Ongoing Challenges for Palestinians

October 26, 2023

The latest report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) sheds light on the challenging economic and social conditions faced by Palestinians in 2022. The report highlights a range of persistent issues and obstacles that have continued ..

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IOC Produces Specialized ‘Reference’ Petrol and Diesel for Vehicle Testing

October 26, 2023

The Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has achieved a significant milestone by producing specialized “reference” petrol and diesel for the first time in India. These fuels, designed to have higher specifications, are crucial for calibrating and testing vehicles by automobile manufacturers ..

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Northwestern, Central, and South-Central India Set to Become Heat Wave Hotspots

October 26, 2023

A new government study conducted by the Mahamana Centre of Excellence in Climate Change Research, under the Department of Science and Technology, reveals that northwestern, central, and south-central India are poised to become future heat wave hotspots. These regions could ..

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CCI Joins ICN Steering Committee

October 26, 2023

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has achieved a significant milestone by securing a place on the esteemed 18-member steering committee of the International Competition Network (ICN). This accomplishment comes as a result of consistent efforts by the Indian regulatory ..

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