Page-19 of Current Affairs - August, 2014

Science can now explain why sun’s atmosphere is hotter than its surface

August 2, 2014

Researchers have found substantial evidence to explain why the Sun’s outer atmosphere is much hotter than its surface. As per scientists, ‘Nanoflares’ – a continuous infusion of impulsive bursts of heating, none of which can be individually detected – is ..

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Dongfeng-41: China’s 12,000-kms intercontinental missile

August 2, 2014

Enhancing the reach of its fire-power, China’s has unveiled the sophisticated Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), which has a range of 12,000 kms, placing it among the world’s longest-range missiles. The existence of a new generation of Chinese ICBM, the Dongfeng-41 (DF-41) ..

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SHERLOC: Raman UV spectrometer to be sent with Mars 2020 rover mission to sense habitability

August 2, 2014

NASA recently revealed its plan for a comprehensive Mars mission in 2020. It will send a rover to the Red Planet for conducting an unprecedented detailed study of the planet. The mission will carry seven key payloads including SHERLOC-Scanning Habitable ..

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NASA releases list of Payloads to be installed onto Mars 2020 Rover Mission

August 2, 2014

NASA released a list mentioning payloads to be sent on the new Mars Rover 2020 mission by the end of year 2020. The Mars 2020 rover’s framework will be based on the design of the Curiosity rover currently operational on ..

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Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award to Filmmaker Muzaffar Ali

August 1, 2014

Famous film director Muzaffar Ali (69), who had directed the Bollywood classic “Umrao Jaan”, has been chosen for Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award for his extraordinary contribution towards the promotion of communal harmony, peace and goodwill. The award carries a ..

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No conclusive data available on effects of Mobile Phone/Tower on Health: ICMR

August 1, 2014

As per Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), there are no conclusive data available on the issue of Health Hazards due to radiation emitted from cell phone and cell phone tower. Some scientific evidences indicate some bio-effects and potential adverse ..

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Supreme court asks Centre to submit proposal to expedite criminal justice system

August 1, 2014

The Supreme Court has said that the judiciary cannot fast-track cases against MPs and in fact asked the government to submit a proposal within a month to expedite the Criminal justice system in India. The apex court also observed that ..

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Government conferred Navratna status on CONCOR

August 1, 2014

Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Department of Public Enterprises, Government of India granted Navratna status to Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR). The company provides logistics solution and has the largest network of 62 Inland Container Depots (ICDs)/container ..

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Robert Frederick Panara: Pioneer of Deaf Studies passed away

August 1, 2014

Robert Frederick Panara (94), the pioneer of deaf studies passed away in Rochester, US. Robert was an author, a poet, a professor who later went on to become the first deaf teacher within the mainstream Higher Education in the US. ..

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