From AI art fest in Bengaluru shedding light on climate change and gender equality to pro-Khalistan protestors in London, read on to know more the latest trending news and updates in our March 23 news roundup.
Ones with tourist and business visas in US can apply for jobs and give interviews
The United States of America has announced that those in the country with B-1 and B-2 tourist and business visa can apply for jobs and give interviews. Having said that, they will have to change their visa status if they’re selected and want to start a new job role in the country.
Indus, Brahmaputra, Ganges flow reduced as glaciers recede: UN Chief
Major Himalayan rivers, Indus, Ganges and Brahmaputra will face a reduction in flow owing to receding glaciers, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has warned. Global warming and its effects on the climate has caused a drying up all these rivers, that are extremely important for India.
Security heightened around Indian mission in London amid Sikh protests
Nearly 2,000 pro-Khalistan protestors descended upon the Indian High Commission in London as the security around the building was heightened. Amid police barricades, protestors chanted slogans and hurled objects.
Indian-LED Team Develops technique to use discarded face masks for carbon capture
An international team of researchers lead by an Indian has come up with a new technique that uses discarded face masks to remove carbon dioxide from the air. The team of researchers was led by Bengaluru’s Alliance University professor, Sunanda Roy.
West Antarctica lost more than 3,000 billion tonnes of Ice in last 25 years, finds study
A study by the University of Leeds has found that West Antarctica has lost around 3,331 billion tonnes of ice in the last 25 years, between 1996 and 2021. Changes in ocean temperature is believed to be the driving cause behind the changes in the Antarctica’s ice sheet mask.
US Nominee for World Bank President Ajay Banga starts his 2-day India visit
Former CEO of Mastercard and USA’s candidate to lead the World Bank, Ajay Banga will begin his 2-day visit to India on Thursday, March 23. The Indian-American is on his ‘global listening tour’ to muster support for his presidency and deliberate with donor countries on relevant issues.
One in four people don’t have access to safe drinking water, finds UN survey
Warning that the world is moving towards a water crisis, a new UN report has found that one in four people in the world do not have access to safe drinking water. Climate change and population growth have been termed as the major reasons behind the crisis.
Mobile phone exports from India touch 9.5 billion in February: ICEA
India’s mobile phone exports reached $9.5 billion by February 2023, according to the ICEA (Indian Cellular and Electronics Association). It is noteworthy that India is well on its track to reach the target of $10 billion in mobile phone exports by end of this fiscal year.
AI art fest to be held in Bengaluru on urgency of climate change
A 3-day Artificial Intelligence art fest will be held at the Bengaluru International Center, starting March 24. The art fest will feature AI artworks by artists from India and the United Kingdom, shedding light on issues like climate change, sustainability and gender equality.
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