Page-18 of Current Affairs - August, 2024

Neeraj Chopra Wins Silver in Javelin at Paris 2024 Olympics

August 9, 2024

At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Neeraj Chopra, the reigning Olympic champion in men’s javelin throw, secured a silver medal, marking a significant achievement even though he couldn’t defend his title. This event showcased the fierce competition among the world’s top ..

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Great Barrier Reef Faces Record Temperatures, Urgent Threats

August 9, 2024

The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) is experiencing serious problems because of climate change. Recently, scientists have found that the ocean’s surface temperature is the highest it has been in over 400 years. This rapid increase in temperature has caused a ..

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Waqf Board Amendment Bill 2024

August 9, 2024

The Union government’s proposed changes to the Waqf Boards Act of 1995 have caused a big political argument in India. Opposition parties are worried that these changes could harm the rights of the Muslim community to manage their lands and ..

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Nagaland Becomes First State to Implement Disaster Insurance

August 8, 2024

Nagaland has become the first state in India to start a disaster management insurance scheme by signing an agreement with SBI General Insurance. This new program called the Disaster Risk Transfer Parametric Insurance Solution (DRTPS), is designed to protect against ..

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Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar Awards 2024

August 8, 2024

The Indian government has brought back the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar, marking the first national awards for scientists since their number was reduced in 2022. On August 7, 2024, it was announced that thirty-three awards would be given out on August ..

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New Plant Species Ceropegia Shivrayiana Discovered at Vishalgad

August 8, 2024

A new flowering plant called Ceropegia Shivrayiana has been discovered in the Vishalgad area of Kolhapur. This discovery was detailed in a research paper published in the journal Phytotaxa, highlighting the biodiversity and ecological importance of Vishalgad Fort. Research Team ..

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Vinesh Phogat Disqualified Over Weight Issues Before Match

August 8, 2024

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified because she was a bit over the weight limit for her gold medal match. Although she gained weight the day before, she was found to be “a few grams over 50 kg” on the competition ..

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PM-KUSUM scheme – Recent Updates

August 8, 2024

The PM-KUSUM scheme, started in 2019 to introduce solar energy in Indian agriculture, is facing difficulties. According to a report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), only 30% of the scheme’s targets have been met. With the 2026 ..

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Australia Adds 13 Species to Threatened List Amid Crisis

August 8, 2024

Australia has added 13 new species to its threatened list. This has led to urgent calls to reform the country’s environmental laws. Among the newly listed species are the vulnerable pig-nosed turtle, the critically endangered Dalhousie catfish, and the Coffs ..

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Broadcast Services Bill 2024

August 8, 2024

The Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has proposed a new law called the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024. This law aims to put strict rules on independent news creators who share content on digital platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and ..

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