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Page-16 of Current Affairs - October, 2023

Lack of Progress in Protecting People with Disabilities During Natural Disasters, Says UN Survey

A global survey conducted by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) has revealed a concerning lack of progress in government policies to safeguard people with...

October 17, 2023

India’s First Regional Train Service

India is all set to launch its first regional train service, RapidX, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to inaugurate it on October 20. The priority section of...

October 17, 2023

‘Chanakya Defence Dialogue’ Talk Series

The Indian Army is set to establish a platform for critical discussions on security matters with the introduction of the “Chanakya Defence Dialogue.” This dialogue series, aimed at...

October 17, 2023

Super El Niño Predicted for 2024

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) climate prediction center has issued a significant forecast, indicating that the Northern Hemisphere may experience a “strong” El Niño weather event...

October 17, 2023

SC Refers Electoral Bonds Challenge to Constitution Bench

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has referred the petitions challenging the 2018 Electoral Bonds Scheme to a five-judge Constitution Bench. Chief Justice of India...

October 17, 2023

New Tax Directive Benefits Recognized Start-ups

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has taken a significant step to alleviate the concerns of start-ups by directing its officers not to scrutinize angel tax provisions...

October 17, 2023

Loss of Insect Pollinators Threatens Tropical Crops, Warns Study

A recent study led by researchers from the University College London and the Natural History Museum has raised concerns about the potential crisis facing tropical crops like coffee,...

October 16, 2023

“The Impact of Disasters on Agriculture and Food Security” Report

A report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reveals that natural disasters have resulted in approximately $3.8 trillion worth of crop and livestock production losses over the...

October 16, 2023

India Achieves Self-Declaration of Freedom from Avian Influenza for Poultry Compartments

In a significant development for India’s poultry industry, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has approved India’s self-declaration of freedom from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in...

October 16, 2023

Super Power Retailer Programme

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), operating under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has joined forces with Coca-Cola India to launch the ‘Super Power Retailer...

October 16, 2023

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