Page-17 of Current Affairs - October, 2024

Study Highlights Gut-Brain Link in Parkinson’s Disease

October 18, 2024

Recent studies suggest a “gut-first hypothesis” for Parkinson’s Disease (PD), which means that problems in the gastrointestinal (GI) system might play a key role in causing and worsening the disease. One important study, published in JAMA Network Open, found that ..

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Meta Launches ‘Scam Se Bacho’ Safety Campaign in India

October 18, 2024

Meta, in partnership with the Indian government, launched a safety campaign called ‘Scam se Bacho’. This campaign will run for two months and is designed to help people in India learn how to avoid online scams. The initiative comes in ..

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Expensive Farmed Salmon Threatens Affordable Fish Access Globally

October 18, 2024

A study published on October 16, 2024, in Science Advances, explores how the rising demand for farmed salmon is making it harder for coastal communities to access affordable fish. The research, led by Patricia Majluf from Cayetano Heredia University, focuses ..

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New Carbon Credit Trading Rules

October 18, 2024

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) launched two important guidelines in Hyderabad to help improve India’s Carbon Market, which is part of the country’s plan to fight climate change. These guidelines aim to make carbon credit trading more effective, helping ..

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Kaziranga National Park Recognized for Butterfly Diversity

October 18, 2024

Kaziranga National Park, famous for its one-horned rhinoceros, has recently been recognized as India’s second-largest hub for butterfly diversity, with an impressive 446 butterfly species. This ranking comes just behind Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh. Discoveries and Research Research ..

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International Solar Alliance Assembly Kicks Off in New Delhi

October 17, 2024

The Seventh Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly will be held in New Delhi from November 3-6, 2024, with representatives from 120 countries attending. Led by Shri Pralhad Joshi, India’s Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, the ..

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Samarth Scheme – Recent Updates

October 17, 2024

The Samarth Scheme, an important project by the Ministry of Textiles, has been extended for another two years, covering the financial years 2024-25 and 2025-26. The government has set aside Rs. 495 crore for this extension. The goal is to ..

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Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) 2024

October 17, 2024

A high-level Indian delegation, led by Shri Nityanand Rai, the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, attended the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) 2024 in Manila, Philippines. The conference was officially opened by President Bongbong Marcos ..

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