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40% Increase in Elephant Corridors Across India

September 20, 2023

A recent report released by the central government highlights a significant increase in elephant corridors across 15 elephant range states in India. The number of elephant corridors has risen from 88 in 2010 to 150, a 40% increase. These corridors ..

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Study Links Chemical Exposures to Increased Cancer Odds in Women

September 20, 2023

New research funded by the US government reveals that women exposed to various widely used chemicals face higher odds of developing ovarian and other cancers, including a doubling of odds for melanoma. The study, based on data collected by the ..

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General SF Rodrigues Memorial Lecture

September 20, 2023

The Indian Army organized the inaugural “General SF Rodrigues Memorial Lecture” at the Manekshaw Centre to honor the late General Sunith Francis Rodrigues, former Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) and Governor of Punjab, on what would have been his ..

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TRAI Recommends Overhaul of Entry Fees and Bank Guarantees in Indian Telecom Sector

September 20, 2023

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued recommendations aimed at revamping entry fees and bank guarantees in the Indian telecom sector. In response to a request from the Department of Telecommunication (DoT), TRAI issued a consultation paper in ..

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Human Activities Drive Extinction of Entire Genera, Threatening the ‘Tree of Life’

September 20, 2023

A recent study warns of a looming sixth mass extinction, attributing the loss of entire branches of the “Tree of Life” to human activities. Unlike previous studies that focused on individual species, this unique research delves into the extinction of ..

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Google DeepMind’s AlphaMissense

September 20, 2023

Scientists at Google DeepMind have developed an AI program called AlphaMissense, which can predict the potential harm or harmlessness of genetic mutations, particularly missense mutations that involve single-letter changes in the DNA code. These mutations can lead to disorders such ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: September 20, 2023

September 20, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for September 20, 2023 INDIA India rejected the Canadian allegation of involvement by the Government of India in the killing of a prominent Khalistani separatist leader. No mutations found in tested Nipah ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : September 20, 2023

September 20, 2023

1. The foundation stone of Downstream Petrochemical Complex and Refinery Expansion Project ahs been laid in which state? [A] Maharashtra[B] Madhya Pradesh[C] Gujarat[D] Rajasthan Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh] Notes:Prime Minister Narendra Modi, laid the foundation stone of ..

IRDAI To Unveil Bima Sugam

September 20, 2023

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is set to introduce a groundbreaking online platform called ‘Bima Sugam,’ which is positioned to transform the insurance sector in the country. Bima Sugam aims to become the world’s largest online ..

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Constitutional Amendment Bill Introduced to Reserve Seats for Women in Parliament and Assemblies

September 20, 2023

On September 19, the Indian government introduced the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023, which proposes to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of India’s parliament) and state Legislative Assemblies. This ..

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