Page-13 of Current Affairs - October, 2024

Study Reveals Brain Network Changes Linked to Depression

A new study published in Nature reveals that depression alters brain communication patterns, even when symptoms are absent. Using fMRI technology, researchers identified changes in a key brain network related to motivation and attention. This remapping can predict future depression ..

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14th Biennial Lake Conference

The 14th biennial lake conference took place in Moodbidri from October 17 to 20, 2024. It focused on the theme ‘Lake 2024 – wetlands for human wellbeing’. Organized by the Wetlands Research Group at the Indian Institute of Science and ..

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Rome Declaration Addresses Water Scarcity in Agriculture

On October 17, 2024, member countries of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) adopted the Rome Declaration on Water Scarcity in Agriculture. This initiative aims to tackle water scarcity, worsened by climate change, particularly in agriculture. The declaration was a ..

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Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr

The Indian Navy conducted an important bilateral naval exercise named Naseem-Al-Bahr with the Royal Navy of Oman. The exercise took place off the coast of Goa from 13 to 18 October. INS Trikand and a Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft represented ..

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Assam Launches Mission Basundhara 3.0 for Land Rights

Assam’s Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, launched Mission Basundhara 3.0 in Guwahati. This initiative aims to provide land rights to indigenous communities in Assam. It follows previous phases of the mission, initiated to address land rights after 75 years of ..

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Egypt Achieves Historic Malaria-Free Certification

Egypt was officially certified as malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). This achievement is described as “truly historic.” It marks the end of a long battle against malaria in a country where the disease has existed since ancient times. ..

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EPFO Sees 18.53 Lakh New Members in August 2024

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reported an important growth in its subscriber base. In August 2024 alone, there was a net addition of 18.53 lakh members. This reflects a 9.07% increase compared to August 2023. The Union Labour Ministry ..

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ISRO Receives Satellites for SPADEX Docking Mission

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently acquired two 400kg satellites for an important mission called SPADEX, or Space Docking Experiment. This mission aims to demonstrate the ability of two satellites to dock in space, marking a key step ..

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