Page-15 of Current Affairs - September, 2023

TRAI Recommends Overhaul of Entry Fees and Bank Guarantees in Indian Telecom Sector

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued recommendations aimed at revamping entry fees and bank guarantees in the Indian telecom sector. In response to a request from the Department of Telecommunication (DoT), TRAI issued a consultation paper in ..

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Human Activities Drive Extinction of Entire Genera, Threatening the ‘Tree of Life’

A recent study warns of a looming sixth mass extinction, attributing the loss of entire branches of the “Tree of Life” to human activities. Unlike previous studies that focused on individual species, this unique research delves into the extinction of ..

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Google DeepMind’s AlphaMissense

Scientists at Google DeepMind have developed an AI program called AlphaMissense, which can predict the potential harm or harmlessness of genetic mutations, particularly missense mutations that involve single-letter changes in the DNA code. These mutations can lead to disorders such ..

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IRDAI To Unveil Bima Sugam

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is set to introduce a groundbreaking online platform called ‘Bima Sugam,’ which is positioned to transform the insurance sector in the country. Bima Sugam aims to become the world’s largest online ..

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Constitutional Amendment Bill Introduced to Reserve Seats for Women in Parliament and Assemblies

On September 19, the Indian government introduced the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023, which proposes to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of India’s parliament) and state Legislative Assemblies. This ..

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Indian Government Launches Agri-Credit and Crop Insurance Initiatives

In a significant development, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar have unveiled transformative initiatives aimed at revolutionizing agriculture, enhancing financial inclusion, optimizing data utilization, and improving the livelihoods of farmers across India. The Ministry ..

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Special Parliamentary Session

The special five-day session of India’s Parliament commenced with controversy over the lack of a legislative agenda, fueling speculation and debates about its purpose. While the Constitution doesn’t explicitly mention “special sessions,” past governments have called them for significant purposes. ..

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UP Government Plans to Develop Aerotropolis Around Noida International Airport

The Uttar Pradesh government is embarking on a visionary project to establish an aerotropolis around the upcoming Noida International Airport in Jewar. To address height restrictions imposed by the Airports Authority of India, extensive ground-level development is planned. The aerotropolis ..

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