Page-6 of Current Affairs - August, 2024

What is Solar Paraboloid Technology?

August 27, 2024

As the world moves towards using more renewable energy, solar paraboloid technology is becoming more popular because it could make solar power more efficient. This technology might play a big role in reducing carbon emissions and helping countries meet their ..

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Australia Records Historic Winter Temperature of 41.6°C

August 27, 2024

Australia recently recorded its hottest winter temperature ever, reaching 41.6°C (106.7°F) at Yampi Sound. This breaks the previous winter record by 0.4°C. It’s also the highest temperature ever recorded in August across the country. The previous winter record was 41.2°C ..

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New Study Urges Better Protection for Sunda Clouded Leopards

August 27, 2024

The Sunda clouded leopard population in Borneo has decreased to around 3,800 individuals. This decline is linked to habitat loss caused by human activities like deforestation. A recent study, published on August 21, 2024, in npj Biodiversity and led by ..

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FSSAI Withdraws Advisory on A1, A2 Milk Claims

August 27, 2024

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) reversed its earlier advisory. This advisory had instructed food businesses to remove any references to ‘A1’ and ‘A2’ milk from their product packaging. The decision to retract this advisory was made ..

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Union Cabinet Approves ‘Vigyan Dhara’ Science Schemes

August 27, 2024

The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of three major schemes, combining them into a new central sector scheme called ‘Vigyan Dhara.’ This scheme will have a proposed budget of Rs 10,579.84 crore for ..

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Union Cabinet Approves Unified Pension Scheme for Employees

August 26, 2024

Indian government will start a new pension system called the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), on April 1, 2025, after getting approval from the Union Cabinet. This scheme aims to address the dissatisfaction among government employees with the current National Pension ..

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Mission Rhumi 2024

August 26, 2024

India launched its first reusable hybrid rocket, Rhumi-1, from Thiruvidanthai, Chennai, marking a significant achievement in the country’s space exploration efforts, on August 24, 2024. This event, known as Mission Rhumi, not only showcased advanced technology but also aimed to ..

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IIM Bangalore Launches India’s First Global Centre for PEVC

August 26, 2024

On August 25, 2024, the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM-B), signed an important agreement with Mathew Cyriac, a former student and the Executive Chairman of Florintree Advisors Pvt Ltd. This partnership aims to establish India’s first Global Centre of ..

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