Page-26 of Current Affairs - September, 2023

Groundwater Depletion in India to Triple by 2080 due to Global Warming

September 4, 2023

A recent report reveals that India’s groundwater depletion rate is set to triple between 2041 and 2080 due to the impacts of global warming. Despite potential increases in precipitation, rising temperatures will lead to higher demand for underground water resources, ..

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Priest of Pacopampa Tomb

September 4, 2023

Archaeologists in northern Peru have uncovered a 3,000-year-old tomb believed to honor an elite religious leader from the Andean region. Known as the ‘Priest of Pacopampa,’ the tomb was found in a highland archaeological zone. The burial site, characterized by ..

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France Announces Ban on Disposable Vapes

September 4, 2023

In a bid to combat smoking and its associated health risks, France is set to implement a ban on disposable electronic cigarettes, commonly referred to as “puffs.” Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne unveiled the plan, which forms part of a larger ..

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Impact of Extreme Weather on CEFM

September 4, 2023

A recent study published in the journal International Social Work reveals that extreme weather events contribute to the increase in child, early, and forced marriage (CEFM) in low- and middle-income countries. The study, led by researchers from Ohio State University, ..

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Personalised Adaptive Learning (PAL) to be Integrated into DIKSHA

September 4, 2023

The National eGovernance Division (NeGD), part of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), is planning to integrate Personalised Adaptive Learning (PAL) into the existing Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) platform. PAL employs AI-driven software to provide tailored ..

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Culture Corridor-G20 Digital Museum

September 4, 2023

The G20 Summit is set to showcase the rich art and culture of its member nations through an exhibition at the Bharat Mandapam venue. The second level of Bharat Mandapam will feature both physical and digital displays of iconic artworks ..

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ISRO Successfully Launches Aditya L1 Sun Observatory

September 2, 2023

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully launching the Aditya L1 spacecraft, an observatory designed to study the Sun from a distance of 1.5 million kilometers. The launch utilized the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle ..

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Nobel Laureates Advocate for Muhammad Yunus Amidst Legal Proceedings

September 2, 2023

Over 100 Nobel Prize winners and global figures, including Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, have called upon Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to halt legal proceedings against economist Muhammad Yunus. This petition follows previous concerns regarding Yunus’s safety and contributions ..

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Delhi High Court Permits Stem Cell Therapy for Autism

September 2, 2023

The Delhi High Court has granted permission for two children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to continue undergoing stem cell therapy, despite a recommendation against its use by the Ethics and Medical Registration Board (EMRB) of the National Medical Commission ..

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Proposed BNSS 2023: Changes to Mercy Petitions in Death Sentence Cases

September 2, 2023

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, aimed at replacing the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), introduces modifications to the mercy petition process in death sentence cases. These changes encompass crucial aspects such as justiciability, time limits, and the gap between ..

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