Page-2 of Current Affairs - August, 2023

Chandrayaan-3’s Pragyan Rover Confirms Sulphur Presence on Moon’s Surface

August 30, 2023

ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 mission’s Pragyan rover has successfully confirmed the presence of sulphur on the lunar surface near the south pole. Utilizing the Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscope (LIBS) instrument, this achievement marks the first in-situ measurements of lunar composition. Elements like aluminium, ..

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Assam Government to Launch ‘Knowledge Hub’ and ‘Assam Institute of Urban Affairs’

August 30, 2023

Assam’s government has unveiled an ambitious plan to establish a ‘Knowledge Hub’ and an ‘Assam Institute of Urban Affairs.’ Led by Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Ashok Singhal, these initiatives aim to introduce cutting-edge urban planning concepts and expertise to ..

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Greece Battles Largest Recorded Wildfire in the EU

August 30, 2023

Greece is grappling with its largest recorded wildfire, an ongoing catastrophe in the northeastern Alexandroupolis and Evros regions that has already claimed 20 lives. Spanning over 81,000 hectares, this fire is the European Union’s most significant ever recorded, with international ..

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XQ-58A Valkyrie AI Drones

August 30, 2023

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has underscored the significance of drones on the global stage. In response, the United States is gearing up to deploy thousands of low-cost drones to counter China’s military advantage. Leading this initiative is the XQ-58A Valkyrie, ..

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Air Pollution’s Disproportionate Impact on Global Life Expectancy

August 30, 2023

The annual Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report from the University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute (EPIC) underscores air pollution’s status as a significant threat to global human health. The study reveals that despite a slight increase in global pollution ..

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World-First Seven-Minute Cancer Treatment Jab

August 30, 2023

The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) has gained approval from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to offer an “under the skin” injection treatment for cancer using the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab. This revolutionary approach aims to dramatically cut ..

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SC Affirms Validity of “Self-Respect” Marriages Under Hindu Marriage Act

August 30, 2023

The Indian Supreme Court’s recent decision has overruled a 2014 Madras High Court ruling, stating that advocates can indeed solemnize “self-respect” marriages under the Hindu Marriage Act’s Section 7(A). This provision recognizes marriages between Hindus, performed in the presence of ..

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Reliance Jio’s Jio AirFibre

August 30, 2023

Reliance Jio is introducing Jio AirFibre, a 5G-based fixed wireless broadband service, with the potential to attract nearly 200 million subscribers in the next three years. This initiative seeks to replicate the success of Jio’s mobile data services, revolutionizing India’s ..

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Circular Electronics Business Model Could Create $20 Billion Market by 2035

August 29, 2023

A joint report by the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) and Accenture suggests that a circular electronics business model, encompassing product design to recycling, could create a total addressable market of up to USD 20 billion by 2035. This ..

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Rajasthan Increases Minimum Wages and Expands Health Insurance Coverage

August 29, 2023

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved an increase in minimum wages for laborers by Rs 26 per day, effective from January 1, 2023, just months before state elections. The increase will benefit unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly skilled workers. ..

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