Page-11 of Current Affairs - August, 2023

Committee Recommends Standardized Tenures and Selection Procedures for Akademi Leaders

August 21, 2023

A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended the establishment of uniform tenures and selection processes for the heads and governing bodies of autonomous institutions overseen by the Ministry of Culture. The report highlighted the need for consistency among institutions like the ..

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Mysuru Palace to Become Plastic Free

August 21, 2023

The iconic Mysuru Palace, a must-visit landmark for tourists, is set to achieve a significant milestone by becoming ‘plastic-free.’ This collaborative effort involves the Mysuru District Administration, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), and Mysuru Palace Board. Following the successful model at ..

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Uttarakhand Government’s Comprehensive Survey of Disaster-Prone Areas

August 21, 2023

The Uttarakhand government has taken steps to conduct a thorough survey of cities and towns prone to disasters, with tenders having been invited for the project. The Director of Uttarakhand Landslide Mitigation and Management Centre, Shantanu Sarkar, noted that the ..

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BRICS’s New University Ranking System

August 21, 2023

Education ministers from the BRICS countries—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—have collectively decided to launch an independent university ranking system. The move comes as a response to criticisms regarding existing rankings and their lack of comprehensive data. During a ..

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Green Hydrogen Standards

August 21, 2023

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in India has achieved a notable milestone by establishing the benchmark for producing green hydrogen within the nation. Green hydrogen, considered environmentally friendly due to its minimal carbon footprint, is now defined as ..

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Gene-edited Mustard

August 21, 2023

The utilization of oilseeds extends beyond oil extraction, with their protein-rich meal serving as a vital ingredient in livestock, poultry, and aqua feed. Rapeseed-mustard, a significant oilseed in India, contributes 42.6% to vegetable oil production and 30.3% to meal production. ..

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Kerala’s Rs 2,400-crore Waste Management Project

August 21, 2023

Kerala’s Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the Rs 2,400-crore Kerala Solid Waste Management Project (KSWMP) as part of the ‘Malinya Muktham Navakeralam’ campaign, aiming for a garbage-free state. Industries Minister P Rajeeve unveiled innovative designs for material collection and resource ..

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NBRI Namoh 108

August 21, 2023

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled the unique “Namoh 108” lotus flower variety, developed by CSIR-NBRI, with 108 petals. This novel flower blends religious significance with scientific achievement, symbolizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure. The lotus, flowering from March to ..

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