Current Affairs - August, 2023

UN Biodiversity Advocates for Fungi Recognition Through “FUNGA” Campaign

August 31, 2023

The United Nations Biodiversity has initiated a campaign urging the global community to incorporate the term “funga” alongside “flora and fauna” to emphasize the significance of fungi. Recognizing fungi’s essential role in ecosystems, the UN aims to elevate fungi’s importance ..

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Assam’s Longest Nilachal Flyover Inaugurated

August 31, 2023

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma unveiled the Nilachal Flyover, the state’s longest flyover measuring 2.63 kilometers, connecting Maligaon Chariali to Kamakhya Gate in Guwahati. Constructed at a cost of ₹420.75 crore, the project was completed within 35 months by ..

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Kolkata Metro Transitions to Aluminium Third Rail for Enhanced Efficiency

August 31, 2023

Kolkata Metro Railway, a lifeline for the city since 1984, is embracing change by shifting from steel Third Rail to composite Aluminium Third Rail. The upgrade aims to boost efficiency and reduce costs. This transformation aligns Kolkata with renowned metros ..

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Global IndiaAI 2023

August 31, 2023

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is set to host the Global IndiaAI 2023 conference in October. The event aims to bring together prominent players in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), including researchers, startups, and investors from India ..

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Operation Duck Hunt Dismantles QakBot Malware Network

August 30, 2023

In a coordinated global operation dubbed Operation Duck Hunt, law enforcement agencies from the U.S., France, Germany, Latvia, Romania, the Netherlands, and the U.K. have dismantled the QakBot malware network. QakBot, a notorious Windows malware family, has compromised over 700,000 ..

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Sebi Strengthens Cybersecurity Framework for Stock Exchanges and MIIs

August 30, 2023

India’s capital markets regulator, Sebi, has introduced new guidelines to strengthen the cybersecurity and cyber resilience framework for market infrastructure institutions (MIIs) such as stock exchanges, clearing corporations, and repositories. These guidelines come into immediate effect and address the interconnectedness ..

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Biden Administration Unveils Prescription Medication Price Negotiations in US Medicare Program

August 30, 2023

The Biden administration has announced a list of ten prescription medications that will undergo price negotiations within the US Medicare program. This groundbreaking initiative is made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act, allowing Medicare to negotiate prices for expensive drugs, ..

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Ophidascaris robertsi

August 30, 2023

An Australian woman’s case of a live 8cm worm in her brain has stunned the medical community, presenting a new frontier in understanding animal-human interactions and zoonotic diseases. Surgeons in Canberra removed the worm from the woman’s frontal lobe after ..

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Lack of Zoning in Punjab Exacerbates Flood Risks

August 30, 2023

Punjab’s ongoing flood situation is intensified by the absence of floodplain zoning along rivers Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, and Ghaggar. Properly managed floodplains act as natural defenses against floods, recharge groundwater, and maintain water tables. Floodplain zoning involves designating areas around ..

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Fujiwhara Effect

August 30, 2023

Hurricanes Idalia and Franklin, swirling near the southeastern US coast, have raised concerns about their potential interaction under the Fujiwhara Effect. This phenomenon occurs when two cyclones come close to each other and engage in an intense “rotational dance.” While ..

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