11th October, 2023 Current Affairs

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NATIONAL
President Draupdi Murmu addresses 20th convocation of University of Kashmir

In Kashmir Valley, President, Draupadi Murmu, urged the youth to adopt the path of development and discipline for the holistic growth of the nation. She was addressing the 20th Convocation of the University of Kashmir.
The President presented medals and degrees to the scholars of the varsity. She said that it was a matter of pride that around 55 percent of enrolled students in Kashmir University were girls.
Sustainable developmental education is a priority in a place like Jammu and Kashmir as it rests in the Himalayan ecosystem.

INTERNATIONAL
Israel imposes total siege on Gaza

Israel imposed a total siege on the Gaza Strip and cut off water supply following a surprise offensive by Hamas. The conflict has escalated, causing civilian casualties and displacement.
The European Union suspended aid payments to Palestinians, placing €691 million under review, citing the unprecedented assault by Hamas.
Austria suspended its aid, totaling around €19 million, in response to the conflict.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed a strong response, threatening to turn Hamas sites to rubble.
Israel imposed a complete siege on Gaza, impacting 2.3 million people: no electricity, food, water, or gas.

Sheikh Hasina unveils largest project built with Chinese aid

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina marked a historic moment in the country’s infrastructure development by inaugurating the 82-km Padma Bridge Rail Link. This significant project, executed under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is poised to transform Bangladesh’s connectivity and economic landscape.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina unveiled the Dhaka-Bhanga section of the rail route, connecting Dhaka and Jashore via the Padma Bridge.
The inauguration ceremony took place at Mawa Railway Station in Munshiganj.
The remaining portion of the project, linking Jessore, is scheduled to be launched in June next year, according to project officials, as reported by the Dhaka Tribune.
he Padma Bridge Rail Link stands out as the largest infrastructure project in Bangladesh financed under Chinese preferential loans, with the Exim Bank of China providing a substantial loan of Tk 21,036.70 crore.
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh, Yao Wen, emphasized the project’s significance under the BRI.
He stated that this landmark initiative is poised to directly benefit 80 million people and could potentially boost Bangladesh’s economic growth by 1.5%.

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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Cutting-edge quantum-technology backed green hydrogen production unveiled to power a green future

A new high throughput quantum backed green hydrogen production technology could boost the green hydrogen production in bulk.
The technology developed by the Green Keplerate Team from Banaras Hindu University, was inaugurated at the University in Varanasi, by Dr. Anita Gupta, Head of the Climate Change & Clean Energy Division, DST &Dr. Ranjith Krishna Pai, Scientist & Director of Climate Change & Clean Energy Division, DST and Prof. R. R. Sonde, Chairman of the expert committee, IIT Delhi in the presence of eminent domain experts drawn from all over the country.
The technology developed by the team comprising of Dr.Somenath Garai and Prof. S. Srikrishna showcased the uses of Green Hydrogen as eco-friendly energy alternatives. They introduced next-generation quantum-powered photo-catalyst with a charge transfer system coupled with high proton availability and mobility, and delivered quantum catalytic applications for energy generation.
The patent for this technology, supported under the project titled “Boosting the H2 Economy by Harnessing the Merits of Quantum Encapsulation Chemistry: Augmented Kinetics for Water Splitting Reaction Under Confinement” under Hydrogen and Fuel Cell program, Clean Energy Research Initiative, is pending.
The state-of-the-art photochemical-reactor design features built-in illumination assembly and external concave reflective panels to maximize the capture of solar energy. The team has engineered a continuous electron coupled proton supply system, propelled with an electron injector mechanism utilizing industrial metal-waste, and after rigorous optimizations, the peak rate of Green Hydrogen production at lab scale was achieved to be about 1 litre/min per 10 g of Quantum Photocatalysts.

AWARDS
Professor Dr. Joyeeta Gupta Honored with Dutch Spinoza Prize for Climate Change Research

Dr. Joyeeta Gupta, an Indian-origin professor at the University of Amsterdam, has been awarded the prestigious Dutch Spinoza Prize for her groundbreaking work in the field of climate change.
This article explores her achievements, the significance of the Spinoza Prize, and the impact of her research.
Dr. Gupta has expressed her intent to allocate this substantial prize fund toward furthering scientific research and knowledge utilization in her field. Dr. Joyeeta Gupta becomes the twelfth researcher affiliated with the University of Amsterdam to receive this prestigious award, highlighting the institution’s commitment to excellence.

Published date : 12 Oct 2023 10:37AM