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59th International Tropical Timber Council

November 22, 2023

The 59th International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC), an annual gathering focused on sustainable tropical forest management, concluded on November 17, 2023. The Role of ITTC The ITTC serves as the governing body of the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO), dedicated ..

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UNEP’s 14th Emissions Gap Report 2023

November 22, 2023

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recently released its 14th Emissions Gap Report 2023, revealing a bleak outlook for limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. With the most optimistic climate action projects, there is only a 14% chance of ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : November 21, 2023

November 21, 2023

41. Who is the first recipient of Manohar Parrikar Yuva Scientist Award? [A] Dr Mathavaraj S[B] P Veeramuthu Vel[C] Ritu Karidhal[D] Kalpana Kalahasti Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Dr Mathavaraj S] Notes:Dr Mathavaraj S of the UR Rao Satellite Centre ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: November 21, 2023

November 21, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for November 21, 2023 INDIA The Supreme Court took note of the Tamil Nadu government’s argument and said Governor can’t withhold re-passed Bills. At least 45 mechanised fishing boats were gutted after ..

Lost City Hydrothermal Field: A Subaquatic Marvel in Peril

November 21, 2023

Close to the summit of an underwater mountain near the Mid-Atlantic Ridge lies the Lost City Hydrothermal Field, a mesmerizing environment discovered in 2000. As this underwater wonder unfolds its tale of discovery and resilience, it faces impending threats that ..

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James Webb Space Telescope Unveils Celestial Water Supply Chain

November 21, 2023

In a cosmic revelation, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has uncovered a celestial supply chain involving ice-covered pebbles transporting water to newly forming planets around young stars. This groundbreaking discovery challenges conventional beliefs about the origin of Earth’s water ..

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James Webb Space Telescope Uncovers Massive “Cosmic Vine” in Early Universe

November 21, 2023

Astronomers using data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have identified a colossal chain of at least 20 closely packed galaxies from the early universe, offering insights into the formation of the most massive structures in the cosmos. The ..

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Enigmatic E Prime Layer Discovered in Earth’s Core

November 21, 2023

An international team of researchers, including scientists from Arizona State University (ASU), has uncovered a mysterious layer, known as the E prime layer, at the outermost part of Earth’s core. This discovery is attributed to the penetration of surface water ..

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UN Panel in New Delhi to Address Road Safety Challenges for Delivery Agents

November 21, 2023

Measures to address road safety hazards faced by delivery agents, particularly those on two-wheelers operating under strict timelines for e-commerce orders, will be a focal point at a United Nations panel on road traffic in New Delhi next month. Global ..

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CII India-Nordic-Baltic Business Conclave

November 21, 2023

The Nordic Baltic Eight (NB8), consisting of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden, stands as an innovation and technological powerhouse. With India’s increasing emphasis on technology, significant opportunities for partnerships between the two geographies emerge, promising substantial ..

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