Page-19 of Current Affairs - September, 2023

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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India Approves Rs 45,000 Crore Defense Procurement Proposals

September 16, 2023

India has given the green light to nine defense procurement proposals valued at approximately Rs 45,000 crore. These proposals, sanctioned under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, include the acquisition of 12 Su-30 MKI fighter jets, Dhruvastra air-to-surface missiles, and upgrades ..

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IRS Officer Rahul Navin Appointed Acting Director of Enforcement Directorate

September 16, 2023

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Rahul Navin, an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer from the 1993 batch, as the Acting Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Rahul Navin currently serves as the Special Director-Chief Vigilance Officer at the ED headquarters. ..

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