Page-9 of Current Affairs - October, 2024

Pink Cocaine: Risks and Recent Controversies

October 23, 2024

Pink cocaine has recently gained notoriety as a party drug. Reports indicate that Liam Payne, a former member of One Direction, had pink cocaine in his system at the time of his death. This incident has sparked discussions about the ..

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US Detains $43 Million in Indian Solar Panel Shipments

October 23, 2024

In August 2024, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) detained shipments of solar panels from India valued at nearly $43 million. This action aligns with the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA) enacted by the Biden Administration. The UFLPA ..

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India’s Mission Mausam

October 23, 2024

Mission Mausam was launched by the Government of India in September 2024. This initiative aims to enhance weather forecasting and manage specific weather events. The mission seeks to control rainfall, hail, fog, and later, lightning strikes. Importance of Cloud Physics ..

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Diamond Dust Proposed as Geoengineering Solution for Global Warming

October 23, 2024

A new study published in Geophysical Research Letters suggests that diamond dust could be an effective SRM material. The study compared seven compounds and found diamonds to be the most efficient for reflecting solar radiation. Researchers propose spraying five million ..

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Andhra Pradesh Plans Law to Boost Childbirth Rates

October 23, 2024

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced plans to create a law encouraging residents to have more children. He highlighted a population deficit, stating that fewer than two children per family leads to a rapid decline in the ..

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New Zealand Wins Maiden Women’s T20 World Cup

October 22, 2024

New Zealand’s women’s cricket team achieved a historic milestone. They secured their first T20 World Cup title under the leadership of Sophie Devine. The final was held in Dubai, where they faced South Africa. This victory was unexpected, especially considering ..

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5th National Water Awards 2023 Ceremony Announced

October 22, 2024

On October 22, 2024, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will present the 5th National Water Awards 2023. This event will take place at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The awards recognize contributions to water management and conservation across ..

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16th Century Copper Inscriptions Discovered in Tamil Nadu

October 22, 2024

A remarkable archaeological find has emerged in Mappedu village, Tiruvallur district. Two copper plate inscriptions from the 16th Century CE were discovered at the Sri Singeeswarar temple. This discovery occurred during a routine inspection of temple lockers. The lockers are ..

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New Orchid Species Discovered in Tripura

October 22, 2024

A new orchid species, Coelogyne tripurensis, has been discovered in Jampui Hills, Tripura. This area is about 200 km from Agartala and is the highest hill range in the state, located at an altitude of 3000 feet. The research was ..

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India’s TB Crisis : Nutritional Support and Policy Changes

October 22, 2024

Tuberculosis (TB) is a critical public health issue in India. Each year, approximately three million new TB cases are reported, and around 300,000 deaths occur due to the disease. The Ministry of Health has recently increased the financial support under ..

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