Page-22 of Current Affairs - August, 2024

IIT Guwahati Develops ML Framework LEAP for IC Design Efficiency

August 9, 2024

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) have developed a new machine learning framework called ‘LEAP’ that significantly improves the process of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) for Integrated Circuits (ICs). EDA is a critical process in the ..

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Study Reveals India’s Districts Facing Extreme Weather Crisis

August 9, 2024

A study titled Managing Monsoons in a Warming Climate has highlighted concerning trends in extreme weather across India. According to the study, nearly 84% of districts in the country are experiencing severe heatwaves, and 70% are seeing an increase in ..

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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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