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Agumbe Loses Rainfall Crown to Other Karnataka Towns

September 21, 2023

Agumbe Rainforest Complex (ARC) in Karnataka, famed for its high rainfall, has seen a decline in its monsoon rainfall over the past two years, resulting in it losing its crown to lesser-known towns in Udupi district. What has been the ..

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COVID-19 Pandemic Causes $2.6 Trillion Loss in Tourism Revenues

September 21, 2023

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released a report highlighting the severe economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global tourism industry. The report is titled “International Tourism Highlights, 2023 Edition – The Impact of COVID-19 on ..

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Stalling of Progress Toward UN’s Education for All Goal

September 21, 2023

A new report from UNESCO reveals that slow progress on achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of education for all, combined with socio-economic pressures and the mass exclusion of girls from education in Afghanistan, has widened the global ..

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Over 1,200 Children Died in Sudan’s Refugee Camps

September 21, 2023

United Nations agencies, including UNHCR and WHO, have reported that more than 1,200 children under the age of five have died from suspected measles and malnutrition in nine refugee camps in Sudan’s White Nile State between May 15 and September ..

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“Embracing a One Health Framework to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance” Report

September 21, 2023

A new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has shed light on the health and economic consequences of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Titled “Embracing a One Health Framework to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance,” the report, released on September ..

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State of Working India 2023

September 21, 2023

A report by Azim Premji University titled “State of Working India 2023” highlights the impact of India’s economic slowdown from 2018-2020 and the subsequent Covid-19 pandemic on the labor market. The report reveals that the workforce has shifted more towards ..

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GSTN Enables Geocoding Across All Indian States and Union Territories

September 21, 2023

The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has introduced geocoding functionality to identify and locate businesses accurately across all states and union territories. Geocoding allows for precise location data and enhances auditing and enforcement efforts. The implementation of geocoding will ..

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Railway Board Increases Ex-Gratia Payments for Train Accident Victims

September 21, 2023

The Railway Board in India has significantly increased ex-gratia payments for victims of train accidents and untoward incidents. The ex-gratia relief amounts, last revised in 2012 and 2013, have been increased by tenfold. The circular, dated September 18, states that ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : September 21, 2023

September 21, 2023

1. ‘National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG)’ is associated with which country? [A] India[B] Sri Lanka[C] USA[D] UK Show Answer Correct Answer: A [India] Notes:The Supreme Court onboarded its case data on the National Judicial Data Grid. The NJDG portal is ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: September 21, 2023

September 21, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for September 21, 2023 INDIA Lok Sabha passes historic women’s reservation Bill, 27 years after a Women’s Reservation Bill was first introduced in Parliament. India issued a travel advisory for all Indian ..