Page-4 of Current Affairs - September, 2023

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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Smart Cities Mission, India: Localising Sustainable Development Goals

September 28, 2023

A recent report titled “Smart Cities Mission, India: Localizing Sustainable Development Goals” reveals that over 70% of projects under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) in India are in sync with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report, prepared ..

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Kongthong Village Receives “Best Tourism Village 2023” Award

September 28, 2023

On the occasion of World Tourism Day 2023, Kongthong Village in the East Khasi Hills district achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the prestigious title of “Best Tourism Village 2023” at the esteemed National Tourism Awards. These awards, presented annually ..

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