Page-8 of Current Affairs - August, 2024

Antarctica’s Ice Collapse Risk Lower than Previously thought

August 23, 2024

In Antarctica, there are large ice sheets that sometimes break away from the continent and float in the ocean. When these floating ice sheets melt, they can leave behind very tall and unstable ice cliffs. Scientists worry that if these ..

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Madeira Wildfires Devastate 5,000 Hectares, Tourists Stranded

August 23, 2024

The southern part of Madeira, a beautiful island, has been hit hard by big forest fires. These fires have burned more than 5,000 hectares (which is a huge area) of wild forest. This is especially worrying because the fires are ..

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Astronomers Launch Black Hole Finder App for Citizens Worldwide

August 23, 2024

Astronomers have created the Black Hole Finder app, a tool designed by the Dutch Black Hole Consortium. The main goal of this app is to help everyday people—like you—find newly-formed black holes. Now available in eight different languages, the app ..

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Unemployed Adults in India Face Higher Heart Disease Risk

August 23, 2024

A recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has examined the risk factors for heart disease among adults in India, focusing on unemployment and high blood sugar levels. The study involved nearly 4,500 adults aged 40-69 and ..

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India Surpasses China As Top Importer of Russian Oil

August 23, 2024

In July 2024, India became the top buyer of Russian oil, overtaking China. This change happened because China was making less money from refining oil, which led them to buy less Russian crude. Key Statistics Russian oil made up a ..

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Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 Exercise

August 22, 2024

The 51st Fighter Wing (FW) at Osan Air Base in South Korea is conducting a major military training exercise by integrating its readiness drills with Ulchi Freedom Shield 24, an annual joint exercise between the U.S. and South Korea. This ..

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RGIA Wins Best Airport Award for Third Consecutive Year

August 22, 2024

The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad has once again been recognized as the Best Airport at the India Travel Awards for the third year in a row. This achievement highlights RGIA’s dedication to providing an exceptional experience for ..

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Jay Shah Set to Become ICC Chairman

August 22, 2024

Jay Shah, who is currently the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is getting ready to take over as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). This change is expected to happen in November ..

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India, EU Prepare for Conference on Online Radicalization

August 22, 2024

India and the European Union (EU) are coming together for an important meeting called the EU-India Track 1.5 Conference on August 21-22 in New Delhi. The main focus of this conference is to address the serious issue of online radicalization, ..

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Sri Lanka Grants Visa-Free Access to 35 Countries

August 22, 2024

The Sri Lankan government has introduced a new policy that allows citizens from 35 countries to visit Sri Lanka without needing a visa. This policy starts on October 1, 2024, and is part of Sri Lanka’s efforts to increase tourism ..

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