Page-14 of Current Affairs - August, 2023

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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Credit Suisse and UBS Global Wealth Report

August 18, 2023

For the first time since the 2008 financial crisis, global household wealth has experienced a decline due to rising interest rates and persistent inflation. However, amidst the challenges, the situation offers a glimmer of hope. The annual Credit Suisse and ..

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UDGAM (Unclaimed Deposits – Gateway to Access inforMation)

August 18, 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a Centralised Web Portal named UDGAM (Unclaimed Deposits – Gateway to Access inforMation). This portal, developed by the RBI, enables the public to conveniently search for unclaimed deposits across multiple banks from ..

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