Page-6 of Current Affairs - October, 2023

UK Abandons Decade-Old Banker Bonus Restrictions Post-Brexit

October 25, 2023

In a significant post-Brexit regulatory shift, the United Kingdom has abandoned a decade-old restriction on banker bonuses that it had adopted from the European Union. This move marks a distinct separation between the UK and the 27-country bloc it exited ..

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Study: Accelerated Ice Melt in West Antarctica Unstoppable

October 25, 2023

A new study suggests that regardless of efforts to reduce carbon emissions, the accelerated melting of ice in west Antarctica is set to continue throughout this century. This alarming revelation carries dire implications for rising sea levels, potentially forcing the ..

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‘State of the Energy Union’ Report

October 25, 2023

The ‘State of the Energy Union’ report provides a comprehensive overview of Europe’s energy and climate landscape, encompassing various aspects of energy and climate policy. This report highlights key findings and challenges identified in the annual Climate Action Progress Report, ..

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International Migration Outlook: 2023

October 25, 2023

In a recent release of the ‘International Migration Outlook 2023,’ it has come to light that India emerged as the leading source of migrants to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries in both 2021 and 2022. This shift ..

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Super Fog in Louisiana

October 25, 2023

In a tragic incident on a busy Louisiana highway, a horrifying combination of wildfire smoke and dense fog resulted in a devastating 158-car pileup on Interstate 55. This catastrophic event has brought to the forefront the alarming meteorological phenomenon known ..

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Pontus Plate’s Resurgence

October 25, 2023

In a remarkable scientific revelation, researchers have unearthed the remnants of an ancient tectonic plate in Southeast Asia that had vanished from the geological records for over 20 million years. Dubbed the “Pontus plate,” fragments of this long-lost crust were ..

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Seismic Activity in California’s Long Valley Caldera

October 25, 2023

Caltech researchers have employed cutting-edge imaging techniques to investigate heightened seismic activity in California’s Long Valley Caldera, a dormant supervolcano. Scientists have been monitoring this region within California’s Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains since the 1980s, where they have observed periods ..

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Air Marshal Sadhna S Nair

October 24, 2023

Air Marshal Sadhna S Nair has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the second woman officer from the medical branch of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to attain the esteemed rank of Air Marshal. This achievement marks a significant moment ..

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Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Election Symbol Allotment

October 24, 2023

The Supreme Court’s recent decision to dismiss a petition by the Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) party in Telangana, challenging the allotment of election symbols to other parties, has raised questions about the process of symbol allocation in Indian politics. How ..

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Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023

October 24, 2023

The Indian and Malaysian armies have kicked off their joint bilateral training exercise, known as “Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023,” at Umroi Cantonment. This collaborative effort between the two nations seeks to strengthen their military capabilities and deepen the bonds of ..

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