Current Affairs - Miscellaneous

The UK has seen a worrying increase in Brucella canis infections in dogs, mainly from Eastern Europe. This incurable disease, which was spreading among dogs, has now jumped to infect humans, with three British citizens affected by its severe consequences.

The fourth edition of the ‘Nadi Utsav’ was organized by the National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM) of IGNCA (Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts) in collaboration with the Janapada Sampada Division. The event was held in Delhi, situated on the banks of the sacred River Yamuna, from 22nd to 24th September 2023.

The Truenat test has been approved for use in Kerala hospitals with BSL 2 labs to aid in the early detection of the Nipah virus.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the "Mukhyamantri Ladli Bahna Awas Yojana" on September 17, 2023. This initiative aims to offer homes to rural women who are the sole breadwinners in their families. Eligible women will receive ₹2 lakh in financial aid from the government to construct their own houses, with the construction expected to be completed within six months.

The primary goal of the 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme is to improve the accessibility and quality of products and services offered by skilled traditional craftsmen and artisans.