Page-7 of Current Affairs - August, 2024

INS Mumbai to Make Maiden Visit to Colombo

August 26, 2024

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mumbai is scheduled to visit Colombo, Sri Lanka, on August 26, 2024. This visit is important as it highlights the growing maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka and showcases India’s dedication to regional security ..

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What is Jan Aushadhi Scheme?

August 26, 2024

The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a key initiative by the Indian government aimed at providing affordable, high-quality medicines to citizens. Through this program, medicines are made available at significantly reduced prices—often between 50% to 90% cheaper than ..

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Nagpur Researchers Discover New Plant Species in Ambagad

August 26, 2024

A new plant species, Cleistanthus Deekshabhoomiana, has been discovered by three botany teachers in the Ambagad forest, located in Bhandara district, Maharashtra. This species is a new addition to the Cleistanthus genus, which already has 134 known species worldwide. The ..

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Union Cabinet Approves BioE3 Biomanufacturing Policy

August 26, 2024

The Union Cabinet of India, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the BioE3 policy, which stands for “Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment”, on August 25, 2024.  This policy aims to use advancements in biotechnology to support India’s development ..

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IISER Pune Developed CsPbBr3

August 26, 2024

Dr. Atikur Rahman’s research group at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Pune has created a new method for growing tiny crystals called CsPbBr3 nanoplatelets. These crystals are important because they can be used in devices ..

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India, and Indonesia Condemn Cross-Border Terrorism From Pakistan

August 26, 2024

India and Indonesia recently criticized the use of terrorist groups to carry out attacks across borders, focusing on Pakistan’s support for terror groups targeting Jammu and Kashmir. This issue was discussed during the sixth meeting of the India-Indonesia joint working ..

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1835 Moon Hoax

August 26, 2024

On August 25, 1835, The New York Sun published a series of articles that claimed to reveal astonishing astronomical discoveries, including the existence of life on the moon. Although these stories were meant to be satirical, many people took them ..

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India-Denmark Launch Smart Laboratory for Clean Rivers Initiative

August 24, 2024

The Environmental Strategic Partnership between India and Denmark has launched the Smart Laboratory on Clean Rivers (SLCR) project to help restore the Varuna River. This project has received ₹16.8 crore from India’s Jal Shakti Ministry and an additional ₹5 crore ..

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