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Chinese Scientists Grow Human Kidneys Inside Pig Embryos

September 9, 2023

In a world first, Chinese scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health have successfully grown human kidneys inside pig embryos. This groundbreaking achievement involved inserting human stem cells into pig embryos, resulting in kidneys ..

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NASA’s MOXIE Successfully Generates Oxygen on Mars

September 9, 2023

NASA announced the successful completion of its Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment (MOXIE) aboard the Perseverance Mars Rover. MOXIE’s success marks a significant step toward enabling astronauts to “live off the land” on Mars by producing their own oxygen ..

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UN Climate Report Warns of Closing Window to Limit Global Warming

September 9, 2023

A new report from UN Climate emphasizes the urgency of addressing climate change, stating that the window of opportunity to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels is rapidly closing. The report, part of the Global ..

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India and US Settle WTO Poultry Dispute, Reduce Tariffs on American Products

September 9, 2023

India and the United States have reached an agreement to settle their longstanding World Trade Organisation (WTO) poultry dispute. As part of the settlement, India will reduce tariffs on various American products, including frozen turkey, frozen duck, fresh, frozen, dried, ..

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RBI Encourages Fintech Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs) for Ethical Practices

September 9, 2023

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has called upon fintech entities to establish Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs). He emphasizes the need for SROs in the fintech sector to address issues related to market integrity, data privacy, cybersecurity, and risk ..

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RBI to Phase Out Incremental Cash Reserve Ratio (I-CRR)

September 9, 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the phased discontinuation of the Incremental Cash Reserve Ratio (I-CRR), introduced on August 10, 2023. Following a review, the RBI aims to release I-CRR funds gradually to avoid shocks to system liquidity ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: September 9, 2023

September 9, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for September 9, 2023 INDIA Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets U.S. President Joe Biden in New Delhi. Maharashtra government to bring home the wagh-nakh (‘tiger claws’) belonging to Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji ..

Regulatory Framework for Asset Valuation in Insolvency Resolution to Be Strengthened

September 8, 2023

The Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs has announced plans to strengthen the regulatory framework governing professionals who value the assets of distressed companies in the context of insolvency resolution. This step will ensure the accuracy and authenticity of valuation reports ..

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Indian States Witness Extreme Temperature Increase: Report

September 8, 2023

A recent report by Climate Central reveals that Kerala, Puducherry, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands experienced exceptionally high temperatures, more than three degrees higher, during June to August this year. The report uses the Climate Shift Index (CSI) to ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : September 8, 2023

September 8, 2023

11. Satkosia Tiger Reserve, that was recently making news, is in which state? [A] Odisha[B] Andhra Pradesh[C] Gujarat[D] Jharkhand Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Odisha] Notes:In the Satkosia Tiger Reserve, two highly decomposed elephant carcasses were recently discovered. This reserve ..