Page-5 of Current Affairs - December, 2023

Display of Polar Stratospheric Clouds (PSCs) in the Arctic

December 23, 2023

Over a period of more than three days, the Arctic skies have been adorned with an extraordinary celestial display—rare “rainbow clouds,” scientifically known as Polar Stratospheric Clouds (PSCs). This captivating phenomenon was observed in various locations, including Norway, Sweden, Finland, ..

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Serum Institute’s R21/Matrix-M Malaria Vaccine Granted WHO Prequalification

December 23, 2023

In a significant milestone in the fight against malaria, the World Health Organization (WHO) granted prequalification to the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine developed by the University of Oxford and manufactured by the biotechnology company Serum Institute of India. The announcement, made ..

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Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023

December 23, 2023

In a significant move towards simplification and efficiency, the Parliament passed the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023, on Thursday. The legislation aims to revolutionize the process of allotment of title and registration of periodicals, introducing a seamless online ..

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What is XPoSat Mission?

December 23, 2023

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up to commence the New Year with the anticipated launch of its pioneering polarimetry mission, XPoSat, slated for January 1. This mission marks a significant milestone as the country’s third space-based observatory, joining ..

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Formal Sector Employment Trends: October Data Analysis

December 23, 2023

The latest official data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has revealed a decline in new additions to formal sector employment in the month of October. This decline is evident across three key data sets: Employees’ ..

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Draft Regulations on Turnover Determination

December 23, 2023

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has recently unveiled draft regulations aimed at determining the ‘turnover’ of enterprises. This regulatory development holds considerable significance, as it directly impacts the calculation of penalties imposed on enterprises for engaging in anti-competitive conduct. ..

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Draft Omnibus Framework for recognising Self-Regulatory Organisations (SROs) for its Regulated Entities (REs)

December 22, 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a ‘Draft Omnibus Framework for Recognising Self-Regulatory Organisations (SROs) for its Regulated Entities (REs).’ The draft framework aims to establish better industry standards for self-regulation and addresses challenges in regulating the rapidly ..

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UK Supreme Court Rules Against AI as Inventor for Patent Rights

December 22, 2023

The UK Supreme Court has ruled against recognizing artificial intelligence (AI) as an inventor for patent rights. The case involved US computer scientist Stephen Thaler’s attempt to register patents in the UK for inventions generated by his AI system named ..

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NASA’s 3D-Printed Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine

December 22, 2023

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, has achieved a significant milestone by successfully testing a novel 3D-printed Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE). The test, lasting 251 seconds and producing more than 5,800 pounds of thrust, emulates typical requirements ..

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Jute Corporation of India Launches ‘Paat-Mitro’ App for Jute Farmers

December 22, 2023

The Jute Corporation of India took a significant step toward supporting jute farmers by launching the ‘Paat-Mitro’ app. Rachna Shah, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, inaugurated the app, which aims to provide essential knowledge to farmers for optimal jute cultivation and ..

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