Page-15 of Current Affairs - August, 2023

World Resources Institute (WRI) Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas

August 18, 2023

New data from the World Resources Institute (WRI) Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas reveals that 25 countries, representing a quarter of the global population, face extreme water stress, consuming over 80% of their renewable water supply for various purposes. These nations ..

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Private Corporate Investment: Performance and Near-term Outlook

August 18, 2023

According to a study by RBI staff, Uttar Pradesh (UP) has emerged as the top state in attracting investment funds from banks and financial institutions, surpassing Maharashtra. UP accounted for the highest share (16.2%) in the total cost of projects ..

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Sulina Channel

August 18, 2023

In an overnight drone strike, Russia targeted ports and grain storage sites along Ukraine’s Danube River. The Danube delta had emerged as an alternate passage for Ukraine’s grain trade after Russia exited the Black Sea grain deal. The deal, previously ..

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Floodwatch Mobile App

August 18, 2023

The Central Water Commission (CWC) has introduced the ‘FloodWatch’ mobile application, enabling real-time flood forecasts up to seven days. Developed in-house, the app employs satellite data analysis, mathematical modeling, and real-time monitoring to provide accurate flood predictions. With accessible information ..

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Operation Jericho

August 17, 2023

The Mizo Rebellion of 1966, also known as Operation Jericho, witnessed the Indian Air Force’s strategic involvement in aiding the Army’s efforts to quell the separatist movement led by the Mizo National Front. As the rebels sought to gain control ..

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Exercise Tarang Shakti

August 17, 2023

The Indian Air Force’s multi-national exercise, Tarang Shakti, originally scheduled for later this year, has been postponed to the following year. Defense officials announced that the decision was made to better align with the schedules of participating friendly foreign nations ..

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Maisies Galaxy

August 17, 2023

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revolutionized our understanding of the universe, allowing astronomers to unveil some of its most enigmatic secrets. JWST has now revealed Maisie’s Galaxy, one of the earliest known galaxies, which emerged approximately 390 million ..

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India’s First Common Testing Centre for Unmanned Aerial Systems

August 17, 2023

Tamil Nadu is set to host India’s inaugural Common Testing Centre for Unmanned Aerial Systems (drones), with an allocated budget of Rs 45 crore. Under the guidance of the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO), this initiative aligns with the ..

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