Page-24 of Current Affairs - August, 2023

What is Chhaupadi – The ‘Period Hut’ Ritual Of Nepal?

August 13, 2023

A 16-year-old girl from Nepal recently died tragically after being banished to a “period hut” as part of the ancient practice of chhaupadi, which considers women and girls unclean and untouchable during menstruation. The girl reportedly died from a snake ..

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Hawaiian Island of Maui Devastated by Wildfires

August 12, 2023

Wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui have left a landscape of destruction, with at least 100 reported deaths and numerous survivors recounting tales of narrowly escaping the flames. The fires caught the island by surprise, destroying over 1,000 structures, ..

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Hai Yang 24 Hao: Chinese Warship’s Colombo Visit Raises Diplomatic Queries

August 12, 2023

A Chinese naval vessel, ‘Hai Yang 24 Hao,’ arrived in Colombo Port on August 10 for a formal visit, scheduled to dock until August 12. This visit comes a year after a similar event strained Indo-Lanka relations due to diplomatic ..

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India Clinches Victory in Thrilling Asian Champions Trophy Final

August 12, 2023

In a captivating final match of the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai. India triumphed over Malaysia with a 4-3 scoreline. The Indian team displayed a remarkable comeback, with Harmanpreet Singh and Gurjant Singh scoring quick ..

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19 Member Committee Formed under Shri MC Pant to Revise NCERT Textbooks

August 12, 2023

NCERT has established a 19-member National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee (NSTC), chaired by NIEPA chancellor MC Pant, to revise textbooks for classes 3 to 12. Members include Sudha Murthy, Shankar Mahadevan, Sanjeev Sanyal, and others. The committee aims ..

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Pakistan’s Caretaker Government Prepares for Election Amid Uncertainty

August 12, 2023

Following the dissolution of Pakistan’s lower house of parliament by President Arif Alvi, a new caretaker prime minister has been appointed in preparation for a general election under neutral administration. Senator Anwar ul-Haq Kakar of the Balochistan Awami Party has ..

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Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill

August 11, 2023

Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill is set to be introduced in Rajya Sabha. This Bill isn’t just a bureaucratic reshuffle – it represents a comprehensive vision of electoral reform, ..

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SEBI Cuts IPO Listing Time to Three Days

August 10, 2023

In a landmark decision aimed at streamlining the capital market operations, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has ushered in a new era for public issues. Revamped Listing Time-Frame SEBI recently announced a crucial reduction in the time ..

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