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Page-18 of Current Affairs - November, 2023

UN Sounds Alarm as Greenhouse Gas Concentrations Reach New Highs

Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere soared to unprecedented levels in 2022, and the United Nations has issued a stark warning that this worrisome trend shows no signs...

November 16, 2023

Lancet Countdown Report Warns of Dire Consequences of Climate Crisis on Global Health

The climate crisis has reached a critical juncture, taking center stage on the global agenda and threatening to undo decades of progress in public health. The 8th annual...

November 16, 2023

WHO’s 2023 Roadmap to End Maternal Tuberculosis

In its revised 2023 roadmap to combat tuberculosis (TB) among children and adolescents, the World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes the importance of periodic assessments to estimate the burden...

November 16, 2023

New Gecko Species Discovered in Mizoram

Researchers have recently identified a new species of gecko in India, specifically in the town of Vairengte in Mizoram. Named ‘Cyrtodactylus vairengtensis’ after its place of discovery, this...

November 15, 2023

Researchers Discover Two New Species of Seer Fish in Indian Waters

Researchers at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have made a significant discovery by identifying two new species of seer fish. Led by principal scientist E M...

November 15, 2023

Post-Diwali Air Quality Worsens in Indian Cities, Delhi Tops the List

The aftermath of Diwali has witnessed deteriorating air quality in nine out of eleven Indian cities compared to the previous year, with Delhi ranking at the highest level...

November 15, 2023

Hyderabad’s Sadar Festival: A Carnival Celebrating Buffalo Cattle

Hyderabad is gearing up for the annual Sadar festival, a lively celebration centered around buffalo cattle, held every year on the second day after Diwali. This vibrant festival...

November 15, 2023

Maharashtra’s Climate-Resilient Agriculture Project Faces Funding Disparities and Sustainability Concerns

Since 2018, Maharashtra has initiated a pioneering project known as the Project on Climate Resilient Agriculture (pocra), aimed at helping farmers transition to climate change-resilient practices. This ambitious...

November 15, 2023

Controversy Surrounds New Methane Emissions Metric GWP*

Some of the world’s major meat and dairy companies have adopted a new metric called GWP* (pronounced as GWP star) to measure methane emissions, claiming it offers a...

November 15, 2023

US Supreme Court Introduces Ethics Code Amid Controversy and Pressure

The US Supreme Court has taken a significant step by releasing its first-ever code of conduct, aiming to address mounting criticism and concerns surrounding ethics scandals involving some...

November 15, 2023

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