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Colorado River Conservation Deal
Seven states, including Arizona, California, and Nevada, have achieved a “historic consensus” on conserving water from the Colorado River. The agreement signifies a collective effort to address the challenges posed by ongoing drought conditions and the necessity to manage water ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Prime Minister Modi’s First State Visit to US
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to the United States on a state visit, marking his first such visit during his nine-year tenure. The previous state visit by an Indian prime minister to the US occurred from November ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
FDA Eases Restrictions on Blood Donations from Gay and Bisexual Men
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially lifted its long-standing restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men. These changes mark a significant step towards ending discriminatory practices and implementing a more inclusive approach to blood donation. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Mitochondrial Donation Treatment
Within the realm of in vitro fertilization (IVF), a groundbreaking technique known as mitochondrial donation treatment (MDT) is causing a stir. This innovative procedure aims to prevent the transmission of incurable diseases from mothers to their offspring. By utilizing healthy ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Lifting of Title 42
The United States will soon lift COVID-19 restrictions known as Title 42 that have prevented migrants caught at the U.S.-Mexico border from seeking asylum since March 2020. The order was implemented under former President Donald Trump to reduce the spread ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
South Asia Clean Energy Forum 2023
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) organized the South Asia Clean Energy Forum (SACEF) from May 2-4, 2023. The forum aimed to promote regional cooperation and support clean energy initiatives in South Asian countries, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
China Competition 2.0 Bill
US senators have launched a new legislative push called the China Competition Bill 2.0 to counter China’s growing influence in various areas. What is the Purpose of the China Competition Bill 2.0? The China Competition Bill 2.0 aims to limit ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
New York Becomes the First US State to Ban Fossil Fuels in New Buildings
New York has taken a monumental step in the fight against climate change by becoming the first state in the United States to ban natural gas and other fossil fuels in most new buildings. This decision has been seen as ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
New US-Mexico Immigration Policies
The US and Mexico have agreed on a five-point plan to deter illegal border crossings while also opening up other pathways for migrants. Homeland Security adviser Liz Sherwood-Randall met with Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and other top officials, ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
US Legal Debt Ceiling
As the United States faces a mounting national debt, discussions surrounding the debt ceiling have become increasingly common. The debt ceiling is a legal limit on the amount of money that the US government can borrow to finance its operations. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs