Page-28 of Current Affairs - August, 2023

Adichanallur Museum

The Adichanallur Museum, a world-class archaeological endeavor, is set to take visitors on a captivating journey into India’s ancient past. Laid by none other than the Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, the foundation stone for the museum marks a momentous ..

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‘Digital India RISC-V’ Symposium

The Digital India RISC-V Symposium, a one-day event held on August 6, 2023, at the prestigious IIT Madras Research Park, was a momentous occasion for the Indian electronics industry. Organized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of ..

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Ethiopia Declares State of Emergency in Amhara Region

The Amhara region of Ethiopia has been thrown into chaos as a result of increasing violence pitting a local ethnic militia, called Fano, against the national army. The situation has become so dire that the council of ministers declared a ..

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EG.5.1 or Eris Variant of COVID-19

The emergence of new COVID-19 variants has been an ongoing challenge in the fight against the pandemic. Among the latest variants, the EG.5.1, also known as the Eris variant, has been making headlines, causing concern in the United Kingdom and ..

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Athidhi Portal

The Kerala government is taking proactive measures to expedite the registration process and introduce a unique identification system for migrant workers in the state. In response to recent sexual crimes allegedly committed by migrant workers against children, the government has ..

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FDA’s Approval for Zurzuvae

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently granted approval for a groundbreaking oral pill called Zurzuvae, co-developed by Biogen and Sage Therapeutics, to address postpartum depression (PPD) and major depressive disorder (MDD). This revolutionary medication offers hope and ..

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“Still Unprepared” Report

In 2022, India experienced extreme weather events impacting the nation on a staggering 314 out of 365 days. As climate change accelerates, the urgency to address climate risks becomes paramount, especially for major Indian banks. A recent analysis conducted by ..

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USDA’s Advanced Sorghum Varieties

A new study conducted by scientists from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has set its focus on developing advanced sorghum varieties to meet the nutritional needs of mothers and children in sub-Saharan Africa. Sorghum, a significant crop in ..

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