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Extreme Weather Events Drive Shifts in Ecosystems, Favoring Non-Native Species

November 20, 2023

A recent analysis reveals that extreme weather events, including heatwaves, cold waves, droughts, and floods, are influencing ecosystems by displacing native species with non-native ones. The study, conducted by researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, analyzed 443 studies covering ..

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Climate Risks for Women in Agri-Food Systems: Hotspot Map Highlights Vulnerability

November 20, 2023

A new hotspot map, developed by an international team of researchers, reveals that women engaged in agri-food systems in Africa and Asia, including India, face the highest climate risks. The map, ranking 87 countries based on climate change threats to ..

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Rescue Efforts in Silkyara-Barkot Tunnel: Authorities Unveil Five-Point Plan

November 20, 2023

As the challenging rescue mission continues for the 41 workers trapped in the under-construction Silkyara-Barkot tunnel in Uttarkashi, authorities have devised a comprehensive five-point plan. The plan involves drilling operations from multiple angles to expedite the rescue operation, which has ..

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State of the Cryosphere 2023 Report

November 20, 2023

The recently released State of the Cryosphere 2023 report highlights the profound impacts of global temperature rise on Earth’s frozen water, emphasizing the vulnerability of the cryosphere to climate change. The report underscores the alarming trends, including the loss of ..

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Reporting Sexual Offences against Minors and the POCSO Act

November 20, 2023

The recent decision by the Himachal Pradesh High Court regarding the bailability of offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act has raised legal questions. Himachal Pradesh High Court’s Ruling Nature of the Offence: The court ruled ..

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Halal: Understanding Certificates and Controversies

November 20, 2023

Recent events in Lucknow, where an FIR was lodged against companies allegedly certifying products as halal for increased sales, have brought attention to the concept of halal. Understanding ‘Halal’ Meaning: Halal, an Arabic term, translates to ‘permissible’ and is contrasted ..

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Legal Controversy Surrounds Governor’s Powers as Tamil Nadu Resubmits Bills

November 20, 2023

The decision by Tamil Nadu’s Governor R N Ravi to withhold assent to 10 pending Bills has sparked a legal debate over the powers of the Governor. This development coincides with opposition-led states, including Tamil Nadu, seeking Supreme Court intervention ..

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Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Haryana’s 75% Private Job Reservation Law

November 20, 2023

The Punjab and Haryana High Court, on November 17, declared the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020, unconstitutional. The law, which mandated 75% reservation in private jobs for Haryana residents, was deemed discriminatory by the court. This article ..

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What is Chhath Puja?

November 20, 2023

Political leaders, including President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, extended their warm wishes to the public on November 19 for Chhath Puja, the concluding day of the four-day Chhath festival. Once confined to Bihar and parts of eastern ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: November 19, 2023

November 19, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for November 19, 2023 INDIA The Tamil Nadu Assembly, in a Special Session, again passed 10 Bills for which Governor R.N. Ravi had earlier withheld assent. Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) ..