Page-7 of Current Affairs - August, 2023

ECC’s Turnout Implementation Plan

August 25, 2023

In preparation for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission of India (EC) has introduced a targeted voter outreach initiative to enhance voter turnout. The focus is on 10 large states, including Bihar, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, ..

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Osteoarthritis Set to Affect One Billion Worldwide by 2050

August 25, 2023

A study published in The Lancet Rheumatology journal predicts that nearly one billion people worldwide will be living with osteoarthritis by 2050. The research analyzed 30 years of data covering over 200 countries, highlighting a rapid increase in cases due ..

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3D Eye Scans Spot Early Parkinson’s Disease Sign

August 25, 2023

Scientists have harnessed the power of 3D eye scans, traditionally used by optometrists to assess retinal health, to detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms appear. This groundbreaking research delves into the emerging field of ..

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Apollo: A Friendly Humanoid Robot for Collaborative Work

August 25, 2023

Apptronik, a robotics startup based in Austin, has introduced a humanoid robot named Apollo designed to collaborate with humans. Standing at 5 ft 8 inches and weighing 72.6 kilograms, Apollo can safely work alongside humans, handling up to 25 kilograms ..

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Meta Announces the Launch of Code Llama

August 25, 2023

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced the launch of “Code Llama,” an artificial intelligence (AI) model aimed at assisting in computer code writing. This free AI model, based on Meta’s Llama 2 language model, can ..

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US Sues Elon Musk’s SpaceX

August 25, 2023

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s SpaceX, accusing the private space company of discriminatory hiring practices against asylum seekers. The DOJ contends that SpaceX falsely claimed it couldn’t hire non-US citizens and subsequently ..

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BRICS Expansion

August 25, 2023

The BRICS alliance, composed of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, invited six additional countries – Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Egypt, and Ethiopia – to join its ranks during its summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. ..

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FSSAI Amends Alcoholic Beverage Norms

August 25, 2023

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced the ‘Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) First Amendment Regulations, 2023,’ effective from March 1, 2024. According to this amendment, alcoholic beverages will only be permitted to display voluntary ..

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