Page-14 of Current Affairs - August, 2024

What is Krishi-DSS Digital Geospatial Platform?

August 19, 2024

The Indian government introduced the Krishi-Decision Support System (Krishi-DSS), a digital platform designed to manage agricultural data across the country, on August 16 2024. This tool provides a wide range of information, including satellite images, weather data, and soil health ..

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PM Modi to address Third Voice of Global South Summit

August 19, 2024

India hosted the third Voice of Global South Summit (VOGSS), following the principle of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,’ which means “the world is one family.” This summit supports Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of development that includes everyone. Purpose of the Summit ..

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Germany Joins 18th Member State of United Nations Command in South Korea

August 19, 2024

Germany recently joined the U.S.-led United Nations Command (UNC) in South Korea, making it the 18th member. This move shows Germany’s commitment to global security and its belief that stability in Europe and the Indo-Pacific region are connected. What is ..

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India, Sri Lanka Deploy K9s in Exercise Mitra Shakti

August 19, 2024

The 10th edition of Exercise Mitra Shakti, a joint military training exercise between India and Sri Lanka, is happening from August 12 to 25, 2024, at the Army Training School in Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka. This year, military dogs, also ..

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Scientists Sequence Largest Animal Genome in Lungfish Study

August 19, 2024

The South American lungfish, Lepidosiren paradoxa is a unique species found in the stagnant waters of South America. It has gained attention for being a living fossil and possessing the largest known genome of any animal, approximately 30 times the ..

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Government Finalizes Tender for 1,000 GPUs Under IndiaAI Mission

August 19, 2024

The Indian government is pushing forward with the IndiaAI Mission, aiming to build strong AI computing abilities. They have finalized a plan to buy 1,000 graphics processing units (GPUs), which are crucial for helping start-ups, researchers, and public agencies. Main ..

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Who is Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the Youngest Prime Minister of Thailand?

August 17, 2024

Paetongtarn Shinawatra was elected as Thailand’s youngest prime minister at the age of 37. Her election came after the dismissal of Srettha Thavisin, marking a major change in Thailand’s political scene amid ongoing instability. Political Background Paetongtarn is the daughter ..

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New Orchid Species Discovered in Sikkim

August 17, 2024

A newly discovered orchid species, Gastrodia indica, was found in Fambonglho Wildlife Sanctuary in Sikkim, India, by botanist Madhusudan Khanal. This orchid is notable because it does not open its flowers, a rare trait among orchids, making it the first ..

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