Page-17 of Current Affairs - September, 2023

European Parliament Approves Critical Raw Materials Act

September 19, 2023

The European Parliament has approved the Critical Raw Materials Act with a significant majority, aiming to reduce the European Union’s dependence on China for critical minerals and metals essential for green technologies. The EU seeks to increase its domestic capacity ..

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Amrita Sher-Gil’s ‘The Story Teller’ Sets World Record at Auction

September 19, 2023

Amrita Sher-Gil’s 1937 masterpiece, “The Story Teller,” achieved a record-breaking sale of Rs 61.8 crore ($7.44 million) on September 16, marking the highest price ever paid for a work by an Indian artist. The painting, created during a pivotal period ..

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UNESCO Recognizes Karnataka’s Sacred Ensembles of Hoysalas as World Heritage

September 19, 2023

UNESCO has officially added Karnataka’s Sacred Ensembles of Hoysalas to its prestigious World Heritage list. These ancient temples, previously on UNESCO’s Tentative list since 2014, now gain global recognition for their exceptional cultural and historical significance. The Hoysala temples, located ..

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Mukhya Mantri Shramik Kalyan Yojana

September 18, 2023

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has announced the launch of the Mukhya Mantri Shramik Kalyan Yojana (MMSKY) as part of the National Labour Day celebrations. The MMSKY scheme aims to enhance the welfare of the state’s labor force and ..

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US Court Declares DACA Illegal

September 18, 2023

A US District Court has declared the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program illegal, although it did not order the immediate termination of protections and work permits for nearly 580,000 DACA recipients. The recent ruling by US District Court ..

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PayPal Challenges Indian Court’s Ruling on “Payment System Operator” Status

September 18, 2023

PayPal is challenging a Delhi High Court ruling that classified it as a “payment system operator” under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), subjecting it to “reporting entity obligations.” The court’s single judge bench had concluded that all elements ..

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Indian Navy’s INS Nireekshak Conducts Joint Dive Training in Sri Lanka

September 18, 2023
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The Indian Navy’s Diving Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel, INS Nireekshak, arrived at Sri Lanka’s Trincomalee port on September 14, 2023, for joint dive training with the Sri Lankan Navy (SLN). Over the course of a week, diving teams from ..

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ICGS Samudra Prahari’s ASEAN Deployment for Marine Pollution Response

September 18, 2023

The Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Prahari went on an overseas deployment to ASEAN countries from September 11 to October 14, 2023, as part of India’s ASEAN initiatives for Marine Pollution Response. The ship aims to showcase the Indian Coast ..

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