Page-23 of Current Affairs - August, 2023

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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NMC’s Guidelines for the Professional Conduct of Registered Doctors

August 14, 2023

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has recently released comprehensive guidelines for the professional conduct of registered doctors in modern medicine. These guidelines cover various aspects of medical practice, including the use of social media, prescription practices, treatment refusal, continuous professional ..

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Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) Illegal Payments Case

August 14, 2023

Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL), a Kochi-based export-oriented mineral sand processing company, has been embroiled in a political storm following an Income Tax Department report. The report accuses CMRL’s managing director, Sasidharan Kartha, of making illegal payments to politicians, ..

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Pakistani Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Named Caretaker Premier

August 14, 2023

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s surprise decision to dissolve the country’s Parliament, with just three days remaining before the completion of its five-year term, has led to the appointment of Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar as the caretaker premier. Kakar, a relatively ..

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India Overhauls Criminal Laws

August 14, 2023

India is poised for a substantial legal transformation as key legislations are set to be replaced to align its criminal justice system with evolving societal values. The proposed reforms include the replacement of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 with ..

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