Page-27 of Current Affairs - September, 2023

World’s Tallest Nataraja Statue

September 8, 2023

A towering 27-foot Nataraja statue, the world’s tallest representation of Lord Shiva’s dancing form, will greet G20 leaders at New Delhi’s Pragati Maidan. This magnificent ashtadhatu (eight-metal alloy) sculpture, weighing 18 tonnes, was painstakingly crafted by sculptors from Swamimalai, Tamil ..

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European Honeybees Serve as Biomonitor for AMR in Urban Areas

September 7, 2023

European honeybees (Apis mellifera) can serve as effective biomonitoring agents for detecting the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in urban neighborhoods, according to a recent study published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology. The research found that honeybees can ..

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Fossil Fuel Companies and Brokers Expected to Benefit Most from ACMI

September 7, 2023

A report by climate and energy think tank Power Shift Africa suggests that fossil fuel companies and financial brokers may be the primary beneficiaries of the African Carbon Market Initiative (ACMI), which, seeks to create a carbon market where countries ..

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14-Day Human Embryo Model Using Stem Cells

September 7, 2023

Researchers at the Weizmann Institute have achieved a groundbreaking feat by successfully creating an “embryo model” closely resembling a 14-day-old human embryo. This milestone, accomplished without traditional reproductive elements but using stem cells and chemical cues, opens doors to a ..

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NPCI Introduces Innovative Digital Payment Products for Inclusive Ecosystem

September 7, 2023

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has introduced a suite of groundbreaking digital payment products, unveiling them during the Global Fintech Fest 2023 in Mumbai. This initiative, attended by distinguished figures including RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, Nandan Nilekani, and ..

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Jharkhand Incorporates Transgender Community into Universal Pension Scheme

September 7, 2023

In a pioneering stride towards social inclusion, the Jharkhand government has extended the scope of its universal pension scheme to encompass transgender individuals. Under the newly implemented Mukhyamantri Rajya Samajik Suraksha Pension Yojana, eligible transgender beneficiaries are entitled to a ..

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Minuteman 3 ICBM Test

September 7, 2023

The U.S. Air Force recently executed a successful test of an unarmed Minuteman 3 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.  The test, although routine, drew criticism due to its timing amidst escalating tensions between the ..

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Odisha Proposes GPS-Enabled Ankle Monitoring for Undertrial Prisoners

September 7, 2023

The Directorate of Prisons in Odisha has submitted a unique proposal to attach GPS-enabled tracking/monitoring devices to the ankles of undertrial prisoners (UTPs), marking a potential first-of-its-kind policy in India. The proposal focuses on attaching tracking devices to UTPs accused ..

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