Page-23 of Current Affairs - August, 2014

Israel-Gaza conflict destroys ancient Omari Mosque in Jabaliya in Gaza

August 4, 2014

The ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict has taken a toll on ancient Omari Mosque in Jabaliya. The Israeli attack has completely destroyed the mosque on August 2, 2014 during Operation Protective Edge, part of the 2014 Israel–Gaza conflict. The Omari Mosque is ..

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India ready to review 1950 Indo-Nepal Friendship Treaty: PM Narendra Modi

August 3, 2014

India’s PM Narendra Modi who is on a visit to neighboring country Nepal said in his speech that he was ready to take into account suggestions if any to review the 1950 India-Nepal Friendship Treaty that governs the relationship between ..

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"Right to Research (R2R) Foundation" to promote Indian researchers launched

August 3, 2014

With a view to support foreign-educated and trained Indian researchers to help them find suitable jobs, upon their return to the country, a group of researchers and academicians have launched the Right to Research (R2R) Foundation. It has been observed ..

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British parliament to debate ‘rights violation’ in Kashmir

August 3, 2014

British parliament’s House of Commons has agreed to hold a special debate on the state of human rights in Kashmir. British MP David Ward informed the backbench business committee that “ongoing Kashmir dispute a threat to regional and global peace” ..

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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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