Page-10 of Current Affairs - August, 2023

Canalisation of Rivers

August 19, 2023

The state of Punjab has recently faced significant flooding due to intense rainfall and dam releases. The region’s rivers, including Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi, along with rivulets and seasonal streams, contribute to its water network. Experts advocate for effective regulation ..

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Demon Particle

August 19, 2023

A groundbreaking discovery of a unique ‘demon particle’ with potential implications for superconductors has been made by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The particle, first predicted by physicist David Pines nearly 70 years ago, was identified within the ..

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RBI Sets Guidelines for Penal Charges on Loan Defaults

August 19, 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued guidelines to lenders, directing them to categorize penalties for borrower defaults as ‘penal charges’ rather than ‘penal interest.’ The RBI’s guidelines emphasize that these charges must be “reasonable” and proportional to the ..

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Kalka-Shimla Railway

August 19, 2023

The revered Kalka-Shimla Railway (KSR), over 120 years old and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has suffered extensive damage due to heavy monsoon rainfall in Himachal Pradesh. A critical section between Jutogh and Summer Hill stations has been washed away, ..

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RBI Mandates Flexible Options for Personal Loan Borrowers

August 19, 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed regulated entities, including banks and NBFCs, to provide personal loan borrowers the flexibility to switch from floating to fixed rate interest regimes at the time of interest rate resets. In a circular, ..

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India’s First 3D-Printed Post Office

August 19, 2023

India has unveiled its first 3D-printed post office, inaugurated virtually by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in Bengaluru’s Cambridge Layout. The post office, built by Larsen & Toubro Limited in just 43 days, demonstrates the rapid advancement of 3D printing technology. ..

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Army 2023: 9th International Military-Technical Forum

August 18, 2023

India, China, and Iran have established pavilions at the ongoing Army 2023, the 9th International Military-Technical Forum hosted by Russia. The Indian pavilion features stalls from the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and three Defense Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs). ..

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TamilNadu Startup Thiruvizha 2023

August 18, 2023

StartupTN, the State’s nodal agency for Startup and Innovation, is set to organize the ‘TamilNadu Startup Thiruvizha 2023’ event at the CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex in Coimbatore on August 19 and 20. This two-day celebration aims to highlight Tamil Nadu’s ..

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Breakthrough Method Converts Human Skin Cells into Pluripotent Stem Cells

August 18, 2023

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati and Christian Medical College, Vellore, have successfully developed a technique to transform regular human skin cells into pluripotent stem cells, known as Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs). Unlike conventional methods that ..

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Water Crisis in Afghanistan

August 18, 2023

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that a staggering 79% of Afghans lack sufficient access to clean water for essential needs, exacerbated by the worst drought in 30 years, economic instability, and decades of conflict. The dire situation ..

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