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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: November 17, 2023

November 17, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for November 17, 2023 INDIA A special session of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has been convened to readopt certain Bills returned to the government by Governor R.N. Ravi. Madras High Court ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : November 17, 2023

November 17, 2023

1. Jharkhand was formed as the 28th state of India in which year? [A] 1998[B] 2000[C] 2002[D] 2010 Show Answer Correct Answer: B [2000] Notes:November 15 marks the Jharkhand Foundation Day. It was formed as the 28th state on November ..

Supreme Court Emphasizes: Agreement to Sell Does Not Confer Ownership

November 17, 2023

In a recent order, the Supreme Court reinforced a crucial principle in property transactions: an agreement to sell does not confer title or transfer ownership to the intended purchaser. The ruling came in response to a case where the execution ..

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Indo-Pacific Economic Framework: Agreements for a Fair and Clean Economy

November 17, 2023

India, the United States, and 12 other members of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) have successfully concluded negotiations on the IPEF Clean Economy Agreement and the IPEF Fair Economy Agreement. This follows the signing of the Supply Chain ..

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Loneliness: A Global Health Threat Equivalent to Smoking

November 17, 2023

Loneliness has been officially recognized as a critical global health threat by the World Health Organization (WHO), with a mortality impact equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. To address this pressing issue, WHO has launched an international commission on ..

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Landmark U.S.-China Climate Deal

November 17, 2023

The United States and China jointly announced a groundbreaking climate agreement recently. The deal aims to significantly increase clean energy, displace fossil fuels, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, marking a crucial step in combating global warming. Significance of the Deal ..

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Impact of Human Activities on Global Dust Emissions

November 17, 2023

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) revealed that human activities contribute to 25% of global dust emissions, with agriculture standing out as the primary anthropogenic source. These findings emerged during a five-day meeting held in Uzbekistan from November ..

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Unveiling Megabeds: Evidence of Ancient Catastrophic Events

November 17, 2023

Megabeds are substantial deposits formed in marine basins as a result of catastrophic events, particularly volcanic eruptions. These deposits provide a historical record of millennia-spanning catastrophic incidents that have impacted the Mediterranean Sea region. Discovery in the Tyrrhenian Sea Researchers ..

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‘Amini’: Arnala Class Ship for Indian Navy

November 17, 2023

Recently, the latest addition to the Indian Navy’s fleet, ‘Amini,’ an Arnala class ship, was launched at L&T Shipbuilding’s facility in Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu. Purpose and Design Amini, the fourth in the series of 08 x ASW Shallow Water Craft ..

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High Rainfall: A Lifesaver for Equatorial Rainforests

November 17, 2023

High rainfall played a crucial role in the survival of equatorial rainforests over 50 million years ago, a time when Earth experienced global warmth and atmospheric carbon dioxide levels surpassed 1000 ppmv. Unraveling Survival Mysteries Understanding how biota survived under ..

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