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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: November 6, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for November 6, 2023 INDIA Information Commissioner Heeralal Samariya was sworn-in as the Chief Information Commissioner. Eastern Naval Command performed Aerial seeding of 50,000 seed balls using Indian Navy helicopters from INS ..

Ancient Flesh-Eating Lampreys Discovered in Chinese Fossils

Chinese paleontologists have unearthed two remarkable species of lamprey from 160-million-year-old fossils in North China. These jawless fish, resembling eels, are known for their parasitic nature, using their disc-shaped mouths and sharp teeth to attach to prey and feed on ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : November 5-6, 2023

1. Which city is the host of ‘World Food India 2023’? [A] Mumbai[B] New Delhi[C] Varanasi[D] Gandhi Nagar Show Answer Correct Answer: B [New Delhi] Notes:The Prime Minister of India officially opened World Food India 2023 at Bharat Mandapam in ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: November 5, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for November 5, 2023 INDIA Union government’s scheme to provide 5 kg of free foodgrains every month to 80 crore Indians, will be extended for another five years. Somanath, Chairman of Indian ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: November 4, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for November 4, 2023 INDIA The Karnataka Health Department, is closely monitoring the situation after a mosquito pool in Thalakayalbetta village was found to be positive for Zika. Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : November 4, 2023

1. Which Indian city has been added to the ‘UNESCO Creative Cities Network’, in Literature’ category? [A] Madurai[B] Kozhikode[C] Mysuru[D] Kurnool Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Kozhikode] Notes:Two Indian cities, Gwalior and Kozhikode, have recently become part of the UNESCO ..

PM Modi Inaugurates ‘World Food India 2023’ in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the second edition of ‘World Food India 2023’ at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi recently. Empowering Self Help Groups During the inauguration, the Prime Minister also extended Seed Capital Assistance to over one ..

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Fossil Fuel Usage in Food Production Equals EU and Russia’s Emissions

A recent report, released on November 2, 2023, has unveiled a startling revelation: food production is responsible for approximately 15 percent of global fossil fuel usage each year, equivalent to a staggering 4.6 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. This finding ..

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WMO’s State of Climate Services Report

As the world witnesses a faster warming trend than ever before, the global population’s health is increasingly at risk. Climate change poses a substantial threat to public health, particularly in vulnerable communities. A multi-agency report coordinated by the World Meteorological ..

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2023 Adaptation Gap Report

According to the 2023 Adaptation Gap Report, climate adaptation finance from public multilateral and bilateral sources, such as the World Bank, declined by 15 percent in 2021, reaching approximately $21 billion. Unmet Pledges from COP26 Despite promises made at the ..

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