Page-22 of Current Affairs - August, 2024

Madras High Court Declares Section 77-A Unconstitutional

August 3, 2024

The Madras High Court has recently ruled that Section 77-A of the Registration Act, 1908, is unconstitutional. This section, added through a 2022 State amendment, gave District Registrars too much power to cancel property documents if there were accusations of ..

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India Shortlists Astronauts For Axiom-4 ISS Mission

August 3, 2024

India has chosen two astronauts for the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be the main mission pilot, and Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair will be the backup pilot. This mission is a ..

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What is CAR-T cell therapy? – Current Updates (August, 2024)

August 3, 2024

CAR-T cell therapy is a groundbreaking type of immunotherapy that uses the patient’s immune system to fight certain blood cancers. It is particularly promising for treating leukemia and lymphoma. Understanding the Immune System The immune system is the body’s defense ..

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NIT-Calicut Launches Innovative Web Portal ‘Nivahika’

August 3, 2024

The National Institute of Technology-Calicut (NIT-C) has launched a new web portal called ‘Nivahika’. This portal is designed to change how the institute handles and reports data. According to the director, Prasad Krishna, Nivahika will improve the accuracy and consistency ..

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Cabinet Approves Eight High-Speed Road Corridor Projects

August 3, 2024

Recently, the Union Cabinet approved a large plan for eight high-speed road corridor projects totaling 936 kilometers, with a total investment of ₹50,000 crore. These projects are designed to improve connectivity for both pilgrims and freight transport across various regions. ..

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Saturn Ejects Comet A117uUD into Interstellar Space

August 3, 2024

In 2024, scientists made a significant discovery when they announced that comet A117uUD had been ejected from our solar system after a close encounter with Saturn. Discovery of Comet A117uUD The comet, A117uUD, was discovered by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last ..

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India Retains Eighth Position in Global Agricultural Exports

August 2, 2024

In 2023, India continued to be the eighth-largest exporter of agricultural products worldwide. However, India’s agricultural exports dropped from $55 billion in 2022 to $51 billion. This decline happened during a time when many other leading countries also saw a ..

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Tarang Shakti-2024

August 2, 2024

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is getting ready to host its largest-ever multilateral military exercise called ‘Tarang Shakti,’ planned for August and September 2024. This exercise shows India’s commitment to building strong international defense relationships and military partnerships. Objective of ..

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Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024

August 2, 2024

The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024, introduced by Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu in the Lok Sabha, is a new law meant to replace the old Aircraft Act of 1934. This new law is designed to update and simplify ..

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New Bent-Toed Gecko Species Discovered in Northeast India

August 2, 2024

Scientists from India and the UK have recently discovered six new species of bent-toed geckos in Northeast India. This finding highlights the region’s rich and largely hidden ecological diversity, emphasizing the importance of ongoing biological exploration. Key Research Institutions The ..

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