Page-6 of Current Affairs - June, 2023

TRAI Consultation Paper on “Encouraging Innovative Technologies, Services, Use Cases, and Business Models through Regulatory Sandbox in Digital Communication Sector”

June 23, 2023

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a Consultation Paper focusing on encouraging innovative technologies, services, use cases, and business models through a regulatory sandbox in the digital communication sector.   Promoting Innovation through Regulatory Sandboxes  Regulatory bodies ..

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PM-Kisan Mobile App with Face Authentication Feature

June 23, 2023

In a significant development, the government has launched a new face authentication feature in the PM-Kisan app, making it the first central welfare scheme to adopt such technology. Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar unveiled the feature, aimed at simplifying the ..

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Climate Change Threatens Lake Victoria Basin

June 23, 2023

The Lake Victoria Basin (LVB) in East Africa faces significant threats from heavy rains, wind storms, and floods, leading to adverse consequences for the region’s communities and endemic biodiversity. A recent scientific report published in the journal Nature has shed ..

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The Link between Earthquakes and Cosmic Radiation

June 23, 2023

Scientists from the Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IFJ PAN) in Krakow, Poland, have made a significant discovery regarding the correlation between earthquakes and changes in cosmic radiation intensity.   Unveiling the Link between Earthquakes ..

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Lightning Activity in the European Eastern Alps

June 23, 2023

Lightning activity in the European Eastern Alps has undergone significant changes between the 1980s and the 2010s, serving as an indicator of the climate crisis.  Changing Lightning Activity in the European Eastern Alps  A recent study examining lightning activity in ..

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Paper-based Supercapacitor Made From Seaweed

June 23, 2023

Scientists at Gujarat Energy Research and Management Institute (GERMI) have made a breakthrough in energy storage technology with the development of the thinnest, lightweight, and biodegradable paper-based supercapacitor. This innovative device, derived from seaweed, offers several advantages in terms of ..

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Unusual Behavior of Western Disturbances in India

June 23, 2023

In recent years, western disturbances, cyclonic storms originating from the Mediterranean region, have been exhibiting unusual behavior in India.   Unusual Behavior and Lengthy Journey  Western disturbances have been displaying unusual behavior in India for at least three years. These ..

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State of the Climate in Europe 2022

June 23, 2023

The State of the Climate in Europe 2022 report sheds light on the impact of weather-related disruptions on global nuclear energy generation.   Weather-Related Production Losses and Global Nuclear Energy Generation  According to the report, weather-related production losses accounted for ..

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Summit on New Global Financial Pact

June 23, 2023

France is taking the lead in hosting the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact on 22 and 23 June 2023. With over 300 high-level participants, including Heads of State and Government, international organizations, and representatives of civil society and ..

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BIS Standards for Biodegradable Agri By-Product Utensils

June 23, 2023

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced a significant standard, IS 18267: 2023, for food serving utensils made from agri by-products. This standard aims to reduce plastic pollution, promote sustainability, and bring numerous benefits to various stakeholders.  Reducing Plastic ..

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