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IndiaSkills 2023-24 Launched
Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, officially launched IndiaSkills 2023-24 and honored the winners of World Skills 2022 at an event held in Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi. IndiaSkills serves as a stepping stone to ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Advanced Traffic Management System Upgraded
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has unveiled an upgraded Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) with new standards and specifications for 2023. This initiative harnesses the power of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to enhance road safety, reduce incident response ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
“Provisional Coal Statistics 2022-23” Statistical Publication
The Secretary of the Ministry of Coal has released the statistical publication titled “Provisional Coal Statistics for 2022-23.” Coal remains a vital and indispensable pillar of India’s economy, playing a crucial role in driving growth and development. It serves as ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Amazon Wildfires in 2023 Increase by 10% Compared to 2022
A new study by researchers from the University of East Anglia and the University of South Alabama reveals that the number of wildfires in the Amazon forests during the first half of 2023 was 10% higher than in the previous ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Over 600 Million May Face Extreme Poverty by 2030, UN Paper Reveals
A new paper by the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) warns that the decline in global poverty is anticipated to be slower than previously estimated. It predicts that by 2030, over 600 million people will ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
“The High Cost of Cheap Water” Report
A new report titled “The High Cost of Cheap Water,” released by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) on World Food Day, warns of a mounting global water crisis that endangers $58 trillion in economic value, food security, and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Secures Rs 310 Crore Contract for Coast Guard Training Ship
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. has clinched a significant order worth Rs 310 crore from the Indian government for the construction of a training ship for the Indian Coast Guard. This contract, signed under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category, marks a milestone ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Gulf Stream Weakening
A recent study has provided compelling evidence that the Gulf Stream, a critical ocean current, is indeed weakening. Over the past four decades, the flow of warm water through the Florida Straits has slowed by 4 percent, raising significant concerns ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
New Tamil Nadu-Sri Lanka Ferry Service
The introduction of a new ferry service connecting Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka has left the residents of Lakshadweep feeling neglected and aggrieved. The launch of this service has exacerbated their longstanding transportation challenges, leaving them short-changed in terms of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
APAAR: ‘One Nation, One Student ID’
The Union Education Ministry has recently advised all states to implement the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR), also known as the ‘One Nation, One Student ID.’ This move aims to create a seamless educational ecosystem and facilitate better tracking ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs