Page-10 of Current Affairs - August, 2024

Himachal Pradesh Launches Nutritious Scheme for Schoolchildren

August 21, 2024

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the Mukhyamantri Bal Paushtik Aahar Yojana in Hamirpur, a program designed to provide nutritious food to children in government schools. This new initiative builds on the existing midday meal scheme by adding ..

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What is Green Ammonia Scheme?

August 21, 2024

The Indian government is starting a major auction process to encourage the production of green ammonia as part of its Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Scheme. This effort is aimed at helping India move towards cleaner and more ..

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India-Japan 2+2 Summit

August 21, 2024

The partnership between India and Japan is becoming increasingly important, especially when it comes to ensuring a free, open, and fair Indo-Pacific region. This was clearly seen during the recent “2+2” dialogue, where India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and ..

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China Equips Amphibious Assault Ship With Laser Weapon

August 21, 2024

China has recently added a laser weapon to one of its Type 071 amphibious assault ships. This move is part of a broader global trend where many countries, including the US, are integrating advanced laser weapons into their naval forces. ..

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Biomedical Researcher Leonard Hayflick Dies at 98

August 21, 2024

Leonard Hayflick, a renowned biomedical researcher, passed away at 98, on August 1, 2024. He was famous for his discovery related to how cells divide and age, which has dramatically changed our understanding of biology and aging. What is Hayflick ..

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Maharashtra Launches First Solar Village

August 20, 2024

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has launched the Solar Village Scheme. This program aims to power 100 villages with 100% solar energy. Manyachiwadi in Satara district is the first village to benefit from this scheme, making it the first fully ..

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Former Army Chief General Sundararajan Padmanabhan Dies at 83

August 20, 2024

General Sundararajan Padmanabhan, a former Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army, died on August 19, 2024, in Chennai at the age of 83. Known as “Paddy” among friends, he is remembered for his outstanding leadership. Career Overview General ..

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AIM Invites Applications for Australia-India Agritech Program

August 20, 2024

The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has opened applications for Indian and Australian startups and small businesses to join the climate-smart Agritech group of the India Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) accelerator. This program is designed to help businesses ..

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India Tags Horseshoe Crabs for Conservation Efforts

August 20, 2024

The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) and the Odisha Forest Department have started a project to tag horseshoe crabs along the Odisha coast. This is the first time India has taken such an initiative to help protect these crabs, whose ..

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Karnataka Leads Nation with 5,765 Public EV Charging Stations

August 20, 2024

Karnataka is leading India in the number of public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, with a total of 5,765 stations, according to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). Most of these stations (about 85%) are in the Bengaluru Urban district, ..

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