Page-3 of Current Affairs - September, 2023

Rat lungworm Infection in the US

September 28, 2023

Scientists are issuing warnings about the spread of a parasitic brain worm known as Rat lungworm, or Angiostrongylus cantonensis, in southeastern America. Traditionally found in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, this invasive parasite is now making its presence felt ..

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Displacement Dilemma: Challenges Faced by Refugees in Camps and Cities

September 28, 2023

As of May 2023, an astonishing 110 million people worldwide found themselves forcibly displaced. Within this staggering number, nearly half were internally displaced, while 20 percent were refugees living in camps. These concerning figures come from estimates by the International ..

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Nasa Astronaut Frank Rubio Returns After Record-Breaking 371 Days in Space

September 28, 2023

Nasa astronaut Frank Rubio, accompanied by fellow crew members, made a historic return to Earth after an extraordinary 371-day stay in space. The Journey Home Rubio’s journey back to Earth commenced with his departure from the International Space Station (ISS), ..

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Tripura Launches E-Cabinet System

September 28, 2023

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha unveiled the E-Cabinet System in Agartala, marking a significant step towards the digital transformation of government operations and services. The introduction of this system places Tripura as the fourth state in India, and the second ..

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Draft Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability (Ninth Amendment) Regulations, 2023

September 28, 2023

Draft Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability (Ninth Amendment) Regulations, 2023 was released recently by TRAI. It proposes safeguards against SIM-swap frauds. A History of Regulatory Evolution Since the issuance of the Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability Regulations, 2009 (8 of 2009), a ..

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Mercy Corps Report Warns of Potential Worsening of Food Insecurity in Middle East and North Africa

September 28, 2023

A new report by Mercy Corps, a global humanitarian aid organization, warns that disruptions in the Black Sea grain route could exacerbate food insecurity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions. The report, published on September 24, 2023, ..

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FAO Report on Methane Emissions in Livestock and Rice Systems

September 28, 2023

A recent report published by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations highlights the significant impact of methane emissions from ruminant livestock and rice paddies on the environment. The report, titled “Methane emissions in livestock and rice ..

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Gender Inequality’s Impact on Women and Cancer: A Lancet Commission Report

September 28, 2023

A newly released report by the Lancet Commission highlights the profound effects of gender inequality on women’s experiences with cancer prevention, care, and treatment. Despite similar cancer burdens, women face significant disparities due to unequal power dynamics in society. The ..

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India Ageing Report 2023

September 28, 2023

India is on the cusp of a significant demographic shift, as revealed by the India Ageing Report 2023, jointly released by the International Institute for Population Sciences and the United Nations Population Fund. By 2050, more than 20 percent of ..

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Government Statistics on Tribal Land Claims

September 28, 2023

The implementation of the Forest Rights Act in India has raised concerns as nearly 40% of land claims filed by tribal communities have been rejected by various states. This issue is particularly pronounced in states like Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, ..

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