Page-11 of Current Affairs - August, 2023

Deterioration of Eilat’s Red Sea Coral Reefs

August 18, 2023

The coral reefs in the Gulf of Eilat/Aqaba are facing a concerning decline, as revealed by the 2022 report of the Israel National Monitoring Program. The report attributes this deterioration to a combination of factors including rising temperatures in the ..

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Himachal Pradesh Relaxes VKVNY

August 18, 2023

The Himachal Pradesh Government has announced the relaxation of the ‘Vidhayak Ksetra Vikas Nidhi Yojana’ (VKVNY) for the fiscal year 2023–24. The relaxation encompasses the addition of safeguarding initiatives such as retaining walls and channelization of Nullahs (small streams) under ..

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New Genetic Insights from Ötzi

August 18, 2023

The latest research on Ötzi, the Neolithic Iceman, has yielded unexpected insights into his genetic heritage. A high-coverage genome was created for Ötzi, leading to a revised understanding of his characteristics. The study, published in the journal Cell Genomics, revealed ..

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Madan Lal Dhingra

August 18, 2023

On the 114th anniversary of his execution, a memorial is being formally inaugurated in Amritsar’s Golbagh area to honor the Indian revolutionary Madan Lal Dhingra. Hanged at the age of 24 for assassinating British official Curzon Wyllie, Dhingra’s unwavering patriotism ..

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19th Meeting of MSDC

August 18, 2023

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, is set to lead the 19th Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) meeting on August 18th and 19th in Kevadia, Gujarat. The gathering will convene Chief Ministers, Senior Ministers of Coastal States, ..

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Agnibaan SOrTeD

August 18, 2023

Agnikul Cosmos, an Indian aerospace firm, is poised to achieve a significant milestone by becoming the country’s first private entity to design, develop, and launch a liquid-fueled rocket. Known as ‘Agnibaan SOrTeD’ (SubOrbital Technological Demonstrator), the maiden rocket is set ..

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Link between PM2.5 Air Pollution and Antibiotic Resistance

August 18, 2023

A recent study released in the Lancet Planetary Health has exposed a troubling association between airborne fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution and the development of antibiotic resistance. The research marks the first-ever global estimation of antibiotic resistance’s impact due to ..

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Indigenous 5G Security Solution for Countering Zero-Day Attacks

August 18, 2023

A homegrown software technology solution has emerged to proactively detect and prevent zero-day vulnerability attacks within 5G networks. This innovation promises to diminish network downtime, ensuring robust nationwide communication as 5G networks establish themselves as a vital lifeline. The integration ..

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Indian Scientist Develops High-Precision Method for Nanomechanical Testing

August 18, 2023

An Indian scientist, in collaboration with international institutions, has introduced a novel method to assess nanomechanical properties of materials at minuscule scales with exceptional precision and accuracy. This methodology significantly enhances the nanoindentation technique’s precision and accuracy for testing mechanical ..

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Centre’s Draft SOP Urges Courts to Exercise Restraint

August 18, 2023

A draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) note prepared by the Centre suggests a reimagined approach to the treatment of government officials summoned to court, especially in contempt cases. The draft outlines proposals for a more harmonious engagement between the judiciary ..

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