Page-9 of Current Affairs - August, 2016

For the first time scientists predict brain activity patterns

August 22, 2016

For the first time, researchers have decoded and predicted the brain activity patterns of word meanings within sentences. The brain activity patterns were predicted using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to measure human brain activation. With this, researcher can now ..

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BRICS Women Parliamentarians forum passes Jaipur Declaration

August 22, 2016

BRICS Women Parliamentarians forum has unanimously passed the Jaipur Declaration on the concluding day of the Forum’s meeting held in Jaipur. The 19-point declaration was adopted at the two-day meeting of BRICS Women Parliamentarians forum held in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The ..

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Scientists for first time develop laser from fluorescent jellyfish proteins

August 22, 2016

Scientists for the first time have developed LASER (light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) from fluorescent jellyfish proteins that were grown in bacteria. The first of its kind represents a major advance breakthrough in so-called polariton lasers operating at ..

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Dr. Najma Heptulla sworn-in as 18th Governor of Manipur

August 22, 2016

Dr. Najma Heptulla was sworn-in as the 18th Governor of Manipur. She replaced Shanmuganathan who was holding the dual charge of Governor of Meghalaya and Manipur. She was administered oath of office by Acting Chief Justice of Manipur High Court ..

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Actor Kamal Haasan selected for France’s Chevalier de L'Ordre Arts et Lettres

August 22, 2016

Prominent film actor Kamal Haasan (61) has been selected by France for its prestigious Chevalier de L’Ordre Arts et Lettres. It is also known as Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters. He has been chosen for this prestigious ..

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China opens world's longest and highest glass bridge

August 22, 2016

The world’s highest and longest glass-bottomed bridge was opened to visitors in central China. The bridge connects two mountain cliffs known as the Avatar Mountains in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province. Key Facts The glass-bottomed bridge is 430 metres long and is ..

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IOA President N Ramachandran bestowed with Olympic Order award

August 22, 2016

President Indian Olympic Association (IOA) N. Ramachandran was awarded the Olympic Order for his outstanding services to the Olympic movement. The award was formally bestowed upon him by the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach. About Narayana ..

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Chinese scientists discover XMU-MP-1 molecule to repair organs

August 20, 2016

Chinese scientists have discovered a small molecule (new drug) named XMU-MP-1 that can regenerate tissue. It has potential to eliminate transplants of some organs. It was discovered by team of researchers from Xiamen University and  Peking University of China. The ..

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