Page-18 of Current Affairs - August, 2023

Elephant Population Estimates

August 14, 2023

The recently released Elephant Population Estimates conducted jointly by the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala reveal varying trends in elephant populations. While Karnataka and Tamil Nadu witnessed slight increases in elephant numbers between 2017 and 2023, Kerala experienced ..

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Enhanced Analysis of Global Water Distribution

August 14, 2023

A recent analysis by scientists from the University of Bonn reveals that droughts worldwide are more widespread than previously recorded by the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) data from 2002-2017. The study combines GRACE satellite measurements with the WaterGAP ..

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Climate Change Fuels Spread of Plant Pests

August 14, 2023

Tea plantations in India are facing unprecedented challenges as the tea mosquito bug, typically confined to low elevation areas, is spreading to high elevation plantations due to climate change. The bug’s expansion has resulted in significant decreases in tea production ..

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Challenges in Funding Conservation Efforts for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities

August 14, 2023

A recent report examining the Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) has revealed that although commitments of funding for Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IP and LC) in conservation have risen, the funding landscape remains largely unchanged. Despite their potential in enhancing ..

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Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023

August 14, 2023

The Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023, recently introduced in Lok Sabha, proposes significant changes to the taxation framework under the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017. The bill focuses on the taxation of specified actionable ..

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Odisha Government’s Scheme for Improving Banking Penetration

August 14, 2023

The Odisha state cabinet has approved a scheme aimed at enhancing financial inclusion by establishing banking outlets in 4,373 panchayats lacking banking penetration, utilizing a budget of Rs 500 crore. This initiative will be coordinated with six public sector banks ..

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Top States on Drug Seizure Chart

August 14, 2023

In the past three years, the Border Security Force (BSF) has confiscated significant amounts of narcotics from various Indian states. Data revealed by the Ministry of Home Affairs indicates that Punjab and Rajasthan, situated along the India-Pakistan border, have seen ..

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UP Government Partners with Private Firm for Maha Kumbh 2025 Accommodations

August 14, 2023

The Uttar Pradesh government has entered into an agreement with a private firm to provide approximately 5,000 special accommodations during the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh in 2025. These accommodations, including homestays, bed and breakfast establishments, and paying guest units, will be ..

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NCERT’s Textbook Panel for Classes 3-12

August 14, 2023

India’s apex advisory body on school education has set up a 19-member committee to align school syllabus, textbooks, and teaching materials with the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for Classes 3-12. Fields medallist Manjul Bhargava, economist Bibek Debroy, philanthropist Sudha Murty, ..

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President Droupadi Murmu to Launch Project 17A Frigate “Vindhyagiri”

August 14, 2023

President Droupadi Murmu is set to launch the Vindhyagiri, a Project 17A frigate, on August 17 at the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) in Kolkata, as announced by the Indian Navy. This frigate is named after a mountain ..

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