Page-15 of Current Affairs - September, 2023

West Nile Virus Cases in Multiple US States

September 18, 2023

Health authorities in several US states, including New York City, New Jersey, Georgia, Maryland, and Texas, are expressing increasing concerns over cases of West Nile virus. This year marks the first time Georgia, Maryland, and Texas have reported infections. The ..

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Santiniketan: UNESCO World Heritage Recognition

September 18, 2023

Santiniketan, the cultural and educational hub in West Bengal founded by poet Rabindranath Tagore, has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The announcement was made during the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee in Saudi Arabia. Established ..

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ICMR Releases National List of Essential Assistive Products

September 18, 2023

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has introduced the National List of Essential Assistive Products (NLEAP) to prioritize crucial assistive products for individuals with functional impairments. These assistive products are vital for enhancing the quality of life and promoting ..

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Odisha Government’s LAccMI Scheme

September 16, 2023

The Odisha Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has granted approval for the ‘Location Accessible Multi-modal Initiative (LAccMI)’ scheme, aimed at establishing a sustainable, affordable, and safe transportation network for passengers and goods across the state. This initiative seeks ..

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Himachal Pradesh Agriculture Department Launches ‘Mobile Van Program’ to Promote Natural Farming

September 16, 2023

The Himachal Pradesh Agriculture Department has introduced a ‘Mobile Van Program’ as part of the ‘Prakritik Kheti Khushhal Kisan Yojana’ to advance eco-friendly and natural farming practices. This initiative, launched in Shimla, focuses on delivering fresh, organic produce directly to ..

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ILO Reports Sluggish Progress Towards SDG 8

September 16, 2023

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has issued a policy brief stating that the world is falling significantly behind in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8), which seeks to promote sustainable economic growth, full employment, and decent work for all. ..

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UNESCO Lists Kyiv and Lviv World Heritage Sites as ‘In Danger’ Due to Russian Conflict

September 16, 2023

UNESCO, the United Nations cultural organization, has designated the World Heritage Sites in the Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Lviv as “in danger” due to the ongoing conflict sparked by Russia’s invasion. This decision, made during UNESCO’s annual world heritage ..

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Earth’s High-Energy Electrons May Contribute to Moon’s Water Formation

September 16, 2023

Scientists analyzing data from India’s Chandrayaan-1 lunar mission have made a fascinating discovery: high-energy electrons from Earth’s plasma sheet may play a role in forming water on the Moon’s surface. Researchers from the University of Hawai’i found that these electrons ..

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Nobel Prize Winners to Receive Increased Financial Reward

September 16, 2023

The Nobel Foundation, responsible for administering the Nobel Prizes, has announced that this year’s Nobel Prize winners will receive an additional 1 million Swedish crowns, bringing the total financial reward to 11 million Swedish crowns (approximately $986,000). The decision to ..

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Ig Nobel Prize 2023

September 16, 2023

The Ig Nobel Prize is a parody of the Nobel Prize, awarded for unconventional and humorous scientific achievements. It aims to make people laugh and then think about the peculiar aspects of science. Unlike the Nobel Prize, which honors significant ..

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