Page-7 of Current Affairs - August, 2023

Srettha Thavisin Becomes New Prime Minister of Thailand

August 23, 2023

Srettha Thavisin, formerly the chief of a prominent real estate development firm in Thailand, has become the country’s prime minister amidst a political deadlock following recent elections. Thavisin’s unexpected ascension followed a parliamentary vote, coinciding with the return of Thaksin ..

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Hun Manet Appointed as the New PM of Cambodia

August 23, 2023

Following a controversial election, Cambodia’s parliament has appointed Hun Manet, the eldest son of outgoing Prime Minister Hun Sen, as the new prime minister, solidifying a dynastic transfer of power in the nation. Hun Manet, a member of the ruling ..

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FDA Approves Abrysvo to Protect Infants from RSV

August 23, 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for the groundbreaking vaccine Abrysvo, designed to protect infants from birth to 6 months of age against lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) and severe LRTD caused by respiratory syncytial virus ..

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Heat-Induced Food Insecurity

August 23, 2023

Amidst rising global temperatures, a recent study highlighted the alarming reality that just a few days of intense heat can lead to severe food insecurity for billions worldwide. The study, published in Nature Human Behaviour, analyzed data from 150 countries, ..

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Patna Marine Drive

August 23, 2023

The Bihar government is set to undertake a major project, envisioning the conversion of the Digha to Gandhi Maidan stretch into the Patna Marine Drive. This ambitious plan involves creating lush green spaces, lining the JP Ganga Path with parks, ..

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Report on Stalled Real Estate Projects

August 23, 2023

A 14-member committee led by former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant submitted its report to Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Puri on August 21, 2023. The committee was established to investigate stalled real estate projects and propose solutions for ..

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Mohajer-10 Attack Drone

August 23, 2023

Iran has introduced its latest domestically built drone, the “Mohajer-10,” featuring improved capabilities like higher altitude flight, longer endurance, and increased payload capacity. Unveiled during a ceremony attended by the Iranian president, the drone can fly for up to 24 ..

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Sachin Tendulkar Assumes Role of Election Commission’s National Voter Awareness Ambassador

August 23, 2023

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar is set to embark on a new role as the national icon for voter awareness and education under the Election Commission of India (ECI). The ECI announced its intention to sign a memorandum of understanding ..

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Debt-Fossil Fuel Trap

August 23, 2023

Developing countries burdened with heavy debts are compelled to rely on fossil fuels for revenue generation, hindering their transition to renewable energy. A recent report titled “The Debt-Fossil Fuel Trap,” published by Debt Justice and partner organizations, highlights the predicament ..

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Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics (IJBB)

August 23, 2023

In alignment with the “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” initiative by the Government of India and the G20, the Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics (IJBB), in collaboration with the Department of Anatomy at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, presents ..

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