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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: November 20, 2023

November 20, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for November 20, 2023 INDIA After 41 workers have been trapped in an under-construction tunnel that collapsed in Uttarkashi, authorities have decided to a create a ‘canopy’. The Indira Gandhi Prize for ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : November 19-20, 2023

November 20, 2023

11. Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023 is organised between India and which country? [A] Australia[B] Sri Lanka[C] Iran[D] Bangladesh Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Sri Lanka] Notes:The ninth edition of the Joint Military exercise “Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023” between India and Sri Lanka ..

Passing of Former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter at Age 96

November 20, 2023

Former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter, a pivotal figure during President Jimmy Carter’s tenure, passed away at the age of 96. Known for her active promotion of mental health causes, she played a significant role in various initiatives alongside her ..

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Perumal Murugan’s ‘Fire Bird’ Clinches 2023 JCB Prize for Literature

November 20, 2023

Tamil writer Perumal Murugan’s novel ‘Fire Bird,’ skillfully translated into English by Janani Kannan, emerged victorious at the 2023 JCB Prize for Literature. The prestigious award was announced in New Delhi, with the book published by Penguin Random House India. ..

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NMC’s Vigilance Against “Ghost Faculty” in Medical Colleges

November 20, 2023

In a proactive move to eliminate “ghost faculty” from medical colleges, the National Medical Commission (NMC) underscores the significance of implementing the Aadhaar-enabled biometric attendance system (AEBAS) for faculty members before inspection. Guidelines to Standardize Application Process The NMC has ..

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Pre-National Conference on Responsible Business Conduct Webinar

November 20, 2023

The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and Partners in Change collaborated to organize a Pre-National Conference on Responsible Business Conduct webinar in New Delhi, focusing on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR). The event, held yesterday, analyzed publicly disclosed ..

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Global Fisheries Conference India 2023

November 20, 2023

Union Fisheries Minister Parshottam Rupala is set to inaugurate the two-day Global Fisheries Conference India 2023 in Ahmedabad. Theme: Celebrating Fisheries and Aquaculture Wealth Under the theme ‘Celebrating Fisheries and Aquaculture Wealth,’ the conference aims to bring together key stakeholders ..

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Traditional and Complementary Medicine ‘Project Collaboration Agreement’

November 20, 2023

Late last night in Geneva, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Ayush signed a groundbreaking ‘Project Collaboration Agreement’ aimed at advancing Traditional and Complementary Medicine on a global scale. Transformative First Phase The initial phase of this ..

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Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change

November 20, 2023

A recent edition of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change reveals a startling impact of heat exposure on global labor. In 2022, the loss amounted to a staggering 490 billion potential labor hours, marking a nearly 42% increase ..

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Four Gas Power Plants Contradict US Directive on Fossil Fuel Financing: Report

November 20, 2023

A report by Friends of the Earth US has identified four gas power plants in Mozambique, Bangladesh, and Uzbekistan that contradict the United States’ directive on ending international financing for new fossil fuel projects by Multinational Development Banks. The investigation ..

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