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Groundwater Depletion in India to Triple by 2080 due to Global Warming

September 4, 2023

A recent report reveals that India’s groundwater depletion rate is set to triple between 2041 and 2080 due to the impacts of global warming. Despite potential increases in precipitation, rising temperatures will lead to higher demand for underground water resources, ..

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Priest of Pacopampa Tomb

September 4, 2023

Archaeologists in northern Peru have uncovered a 3,000-year-old tomb believed to honor an elite religious leader from the Andean region. Known as the ‘Priest of Pacopampa,’ the tomb was found in a highland archaeological zone. The burial site, characterized by ..

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France Announces Ban on Disposable Vapes

September 4, 2023

In a bid to combat smoking and its associated health risks, France is set to implement a ban on disposable electronic cigarettes, commonly referred to as “puffs.” Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne unveiled the plan, which forms part of a larger ..

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Impact of Extreme Weather on CEFM

September 4, 2023

A recent study published in the journal International Social Work reveals that extreme weather events contribute to the increase in child, early, and forced marriage (CEFM) in low- and middle-income countries. The study, led by researchers from Ohio State University, ..

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Personalised Adaptive Learning (PAL) to be Integrated into DIKSHA

September 4, 2023

The National eGovernance Division (NeGD), part of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), is planning to integrate Personalised Adaptive Learning (PAL) into the existing Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) platform. PAL employs AI-driven software to provide tailored ..

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Culture Corridor-G20 Digital Museum

September 4, 2023

The G20 Summit is set to showcase the rich art and culture of its member nations through an exhibition at the Bharat Mandapam venue. The second level of Bharat Mandapam will feature both physical and digital displays of iconic artworks ..

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

September 4, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for September 4, 2023 INDIA Union Agriculture Ministry inaugurates G20 workshop on Climate Resilient Agriculture in Hyderabad. Second edition of Naval Commanders’ Conference, 2023 to begin in New Delhi. Assam government forms ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : September 3-4, 2023

September 4, 2023

1. Which state launched ‘Gruha Lakshmi scheme’? [A] Kerala[B] Karnataka[C] Andhra Pradesh[D] Odisha Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Karnataka] Notes:Karnataka government launches Gruha Lakshmi scheme, which aims to provide assistance of ₹2,000 every month to women head of families in ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: September 3, 2023

September 3, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for September 3, 2023 INDIA India’s first solar observatory mission-Aditya-L1, was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury declines to join ‘one nation, one election’ panel. ..

ISRO Successfully Launches Aditya L1 Sun Observatory

September 2, 2023

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully launching the Aditya L1 spacecraft, an observatory designed to study the Sun from a distance of 1.5 million kilometers. The launch utilized the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle ..

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