Page-3 of Current Affairs - November, 2023

Navigating the Currency Demand Paradox: RBI Paper Emphasizes Cybersecurity and Customer Protection

November 29, 2023

In a recent paper titled ‘Cash versus Digital Payment Transactions in India: Decoding the Currency Demand Paradox,’ the Reserve Bank highlighted the importance of cybersecurity, customer protection, and cost-effectiveness in sustaining the surge in digital payments catalyzed by the Covid-19 ..

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AstroSat Space Telescope Detects 600th Gamma-Ray Burst

November 29, 2023

India’s AstroSat space telescope has reached a significant milestone by detecting its 600th Gamma-Ray Burst (GRB), showcasing the sustained performance of its Cadmium Zinc Telluride Imager (CZTI) eight years post-launch. Gamma-Ray Bursts, representing the demise of massive stars or neutron ..

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Concerns Rise Over Unusual Syphilis Cases: Potential New Bacterial Strain

November 29, 2023

In a puzzling turn of events, five women in Michigan have contracted syphilis, with their eyes being the primary site of infection after engaging in sexual encounters with the same man. Scientists are now expressing concern that a potential new ..

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Raas Mahotsav in Majuli

November 29, 2023

The enchanting annual Raas Mahotsav has unfolded its divine festivities in Majuli, Assam, making it the perfect destination to immerse oneself in the bhakti (devotion) of Lord Krishna. Majuli, the world’s largest inhabited river island nestled in the mighty Brahmaputra, ..

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Harnessing Pressmud for Sustainable Energy in India’s Sugar Industry

November 29, 2023

India has become a global leader in sugar production, surpassing Brazil since the 2021-22 period and ranking as the second-largest sugar exporter globally. The expansion of the ethanol biofuel sector over the last five years has not only strengthened the ..

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Rising Toll of Disasters in India: A Year in Review

November 29, 2023

India has faced a relentless onslaught of disasters in the first nine months of this year, ranging from heatwaves and cold waves to cyclones, lightning, heavy rain, floods, and landslides. According to the “India 2023: An assessment of extreme weather ..

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Climate Finance Update: $89.6 Billion in 2021, Doubts Over $100 Billion Goal

November 29, 2023

According to a recent report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), developed countries contributed and mobilized a total of $89.6 billion in climate finance for developing countries in 2021. This marked a 7.6% increase from the previous ..

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Zimbabwe to Construct First Utility-Scale Geothermal Energy Independent Power Producer (IPP)

November 29, 2023

Zimbabwe has announced plans to build its first utility-scale geothermal energy Independent Power Producer (IPP), aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly from the energy sector, which is the highest contributor in the country. The initiative is part of the ..

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IUCN’s Comprehensive Conservation Action Plans for Threatened Pollinator Groups in Europe

November 29, 2023

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has unveiled three comprehensive Action Plans aimed at conserving threatened pollinator groups in Europe. Developed under the auspices of an EU-funded project initiated in April 2021, these plans are the result of ..

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Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over Parthenon Sculptures: Greece and UK Clash

November 29, 2023

Diplomatic tensions flared on Monday as British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak canceled a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, sparking a diplomatic row over the status of the Parthenon Sculptures housed at the British Museum. The contested sculptures, also ..

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