Current Affairs - 12 October 2024
Today’s key topics include the International Day of the Girl Child, celebrated globally to highlight girls' rights and empowerment, the discovery of hydrocarbon potential in Jharkhand’s Karanpura coalfield, the fifth phase of the cultural youth exchange program Yuva Sangam, and a groundbreaking approach to cancer treatment targeting the DNA repair enzyme TDP1.
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Key Highlights:
- International Day of the Girl Child 2024: Celebrated annually on October 11, this year’s theme is 'Girls' Vision for the Future', emphasizing the empowerment and human rights of girls worldwide.
- Karanpura Coalfield Discovery: Studies have revealed substantial hydrocarbon generation potential in the South Karanpura coalfield, Jharkhand, indicating promising economic prospects for India’s energy sector.
- Yuva Sangam Phase 5 Launched: The Government of India’s Yuva Sangam initiative, under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat program, continues to promote youth cultural exchanges. Registrations are now open for its fifth phase.
- TDP1 Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment: Researchers in Kolkata have identified Tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1) as a new target for cancer therapy, potentially improving treatment outcomes by enhancing DNA repair mechanisms.
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