Page-13 of Current Affairs - August, 2023

India’s First Night Street Circuit

August 17, 2023

In a collaborative effort involving Racing Promotions Private Limited (RRPL), the government of Tamil Nadu has launched a groundbreaking street circuit in Chennai. Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development of Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, inaugurated the 3.5km track, which ..

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NHAI’s New Design Division

August 17, 2023

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has established a dedicated Design Division to ensure effective review and maintenance of bridges, specialized structures, and tunnels on the country’s National Highways. This division is tasked with formulating policies and guidelines for ..

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Redwoods Rising Project

August 17, 2023

The Redwoods Rising project, a collaboration between Redwood National and State Parks and the Save the Redwoods League, is committed to revitalizing the once-logged redwood forests for a more resilient future. Using strategies like controlled thinning and prescribed fires, the ..

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MoU Between India and Suriname to Strengthen Collaboration in Medical Products Regulation

August 17, 2023

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, acknowledged a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) of India and the Ministry of Health of Suriname on medical product regulation. This agreement, ..

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India-Australia Mutual Recognition Arrangement Boosts Trade Facilitation

August 17, 2023

The Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given the green light for the signing and ratification of the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) between India’s Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and Australia’s Department of Home Affairs, ..

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G20 Consensus on Key Health Priorities

August 17, 2023

India’s G20 presidency has achieved consensus on critical health priorities, including establishing a research and manufacturing network for vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics, and creating a platform for sharing digital health solutions. While issues like intellectual property rights sharing during pandemics ..

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G20-Digital Innovation Alliance (DIA) Summit

August 17, 2023

Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, is set to inaugurate the G20-Digital Innovation Alliance (G20-DIA) Summit in Bengaluru. The two-day Summit, aligned with the Fourth meeting of DEWG under G20, will ..

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International Conference on ‘Preserving Information Integrity and Public Trust in Elections’

August 17, 2023

The Election Commissioner of India, Arun Goel, attended an international conference in Brasilia, Brazil, focused on “Preserving Information Integrity and Public Trust in Elections.” Hosted by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) and Tribunal Superior Eleitoral, Brazil, the conference ..

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China Builds Airstrip on Disputed Triton Island

August 17, 2023

China is reportedly constructing an airstrip on Triton Island in the South China Sea, an area disputed by Taiwan and Vietnam. Satellite images indicate the nearly 2,000-foot-long airstrip could accommodate turboprop aircraft and drones, raising questions about its intended purpose. ..

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Tujuhbelasan

August 17, 2023

Google commemorated Indonesia’s 78th Independence Day with a custom Doodle illustrating traditional Independence Day games. The artwork highlights the importance of collaboration within the Indonesian community. Indonesia declared independence from Dutch rule on August 17, 1945. After four years of ..

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