Page-32 of Current Affairs - September, 2023

High-Level Committee Formed to Explore Simultaneous Elections in India

September 4, 2023

The Indian government has established a high-level committee, led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, to examine the feasibility of holding simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha, state legislative assemblies, municipalities, and panchayats across the country. The committee comprises members ..

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First Tranche of Loans for UIDF Projects Set to Disburse Soon

September 4, 2023

The initial batch of loans to support ongoing projects in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, as part of the Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF) introduced in the FY24 Budget, is expected to be disbursed shortly. These funds provide low-cost loans to ..

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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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