Page-13 of Current Affairs - August, 2024

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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Liquid Water Found Deep in Mars’ Crust, Study Reveals

August 20, 2024

Recent research has revealed large amounts of liquid water hidden beneath the surface of Mars. This discovery challenges what scientists previously thought about water on Mars and opens up new possibilities for understanding the planet’s geology and the potential for ..

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India Amends Power Export Rules Amid Bangladesh Electricity Supply Concerns

August 20, 2024

India made changes to its rules about exporting electricity to other countries, in August 2024. These changes were made to protect Indian companies from political risks in countries like Bangladesh. The new rules allow Indian power companies to bring the ..

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Super Blue Moon

August 20, 2024

The rare supermoon blue moon, also known as the ‘Sturgeon Moon’ appeared on August 19, 2024. A super moon happens when the full moon is at the closest point to Earth in its orbit. Because the moon is closer, it ..

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17th Divya Kala Mela in Raipur

August 19, 2024

Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar inaugurated the 17th Divya Kala Mela in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, this event celebrates the talents of Divyang (disabled) individuals. Purpose of the Event The Divya Kala ..

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