Page-9 of Current Affairs - October, 2023

South Korea, US, and Japan Hold Joint Aerial Drills

October 23, 2023

Recently, South Korea, the United States, and Japan conducted their first-ever joint aerial exercises aimed at bolstering defense cooperation and preparedness against the increasing missile and nuclear threats posed by North Korea. The drills included a US B-52 bomber capable ..

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Alaska’s Snow Crabs Vanish Due to Warmer Oceans

October 23, 2023

Billions of snow crabs have disappeared from Alaskan waters, leaving scientists to attribute this loss to the impact of rising ocean temperatures. This revelation follows the cancellation of Alaska’s snow crab harvest season for the second consecutive year. Researchers from ..

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High Levels of Helium-3 Found in Rocks on Baffin Island

October 23, 2023

A recent study published in the journal Nature reported evidence of high levels of helium-3 in rocks on Canada’s Baffin Island, raising the intriguing possibility that the Earth’s core may be leaking. This discovery has significant implications for our understanding ..

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Rising Salinity in US Groundwater

October 23, 2023

A study conducted by the US Geological Survey (USGS) has revealed a concerning trend of rising salinity in groundwater across the United States. The study, based on three decades of data from 82 networks of wells, indicates increased levels of ..

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Discovery of Rare Paintbrush Swift Butterfly in Himachal Pradesh

October 23, 2023

The rare Paintbrush Swift butterfly, a species uncommon in the western Himalayas, has been sighted and documented for the first time in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district. This discovery marks an important milestone for butterfly enthusiasts and conservationists in the region. ..

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ISRO Begins Testing for Gaganyaan Human Spaceflight Program

October 23, 2023

Less than two months after the successful Chandrayaan-3 Moon landing, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is embarking on a crucial series of tests as part of the preparations for launching Indian astronauts into space, possibly in 2025. These tests ..

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Sworn Affidavits and “Approver Affidavits” in Legal Context

October 23, 2023

A sworn affidavit is a legal document in which a person makes a formal statement or declaration, typically before a notary or an officer of the court. In this document, the individual affirms that certain facts mentioned within the affidavit ..

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Bedouin Soldiers in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)

October 23, 2023

Since the October 7 Hamas assault that escalated violence in Israel and Gaza, at least four Bedouin soldiers have been among the casualties on the Israeli side. A widely shared video on social media highlights the appreciation of local Israelis ..

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