Page-18 of Current Affairs - August, 2024

IISc Bengaluru Dominates NIRF 2024 University Category

August 14, 2024

On August 12, 2024, India’s Union Minister of Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, shared the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings for the year 2024. In these rankings, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, stood out as one of the best, ..

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IIT-Hyderabad Ranked 12th in NIRF 2024

August 13, 2024

The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) has gained notable recognition in the 2024 National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings. It has moved up to 12th place in the top 100 overall category, improving ..

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Vinay Mohan Kwatra Becomes Indian Ambassador to the US

August 13, 2024

Vinay Mohan Kwatra has been appointed the Indian Ambassador to the United States, starting his role on August 12, 2024, and succeeding Taranjit Singh Sandhu. This move is part of a broader plan to strengthen India-US relations. Background on Vinay ..

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Neelakurinji Added to IUCN Red List as Vulnerable Species

August 13, 2024

The Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) has been classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. This classification marks the first global assessment of the species, highlighting its ecological importance and the urgent need for conservation efforts. The Neelakurinji ..

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Shah Rukh Khan Honored at 77th Locarno Film Festival

August 13, 2024

Shah Rukh Khan, famous as Bollywood’s ‘King Khan’, received a career achievement award at the 77th Locarno Film Festival on August 10. This award recognizes his major impact on cinema. In his speech to an audience of 8,000, Khan shared ..

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India Completes Paris Olympics 2024 With Six Medals

August 13, 2024

The Paris Olympics 2024 ended with India winning a total of six medals: one silver and five bronze. This was a decrease from the seven medals, including one gold, that India achieved at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. India sent a ..

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What is Alberta Advantage Immigration Program?

August 13, 2024

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) helps skilled individuals apply for permanent residency in Alberta. It aims to address labour shortages and support business growth. The program works with both the Alberta provincial government and the Canadian federal government, with ..

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Government to include AYUSH in Ayushman Bharat scheme

August 13, 2024

The Union Government of India is considering adding an AYUSH package to the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). This initiative aims to improve health coverage for a large segment of the population. What is Ayushman Bharat ..

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