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Sebi Strengthens Cybersecurity Framework for Stock Exchanges and MIIs

August 30, 2023

India’s capital markets regulator, Sebi, has introduced new guidelines to strengthen the cybersecurity and cyber resilience framework for market infrastructure institutions (MIIs) such as stock exchanges, clearing corporations, and repositories. These guidelines come into immediate effect and address the interconnectedness ..

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Biden Administration Unveils Prescription Medication Price Negotiations in US Medicare Program

August 30, 2023

The Biden administration has announced a list of ten prescription medications that will undergo price negotiations within the US Medicare program. This groundbreaking initiative is made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act, allowing Medicare to negotiate prices for expensive drugs, ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 30, 2023

August 30, 2023

41. As per the ‘State of India’s Birds’ report, how many species were identified as being of high conservation concern? [A] 78[B] 178[C] 278[D] 378 Show Answer Correct Answer: B [178] Notes:As per the ‘State of India’s Birds’ report, 178 ..

Ophidascaris robertsi

August 30, 2023

An Australian woman’s case of a live 8cm worm in her brain has stunned the medical community, presenting a new frontier in understanding animal-human interactions and zoonotic diseases. Surgeons in Canberra removed the worm from the woman’s frontal lobe after ..

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Lack of Zoning in Punjab Exacerbates Flood Risks

August 30, 2023

Punjab’s ongoing flood situation is intensified by the absence of floodplain zoning along rivers Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, and Ghaggar. Properly managed floodplains act as natural defenses against floods, recharge groundwater, and maintain water tables. Floodplain zoning involves designating areas around ..

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Fujiwhara Effect

August 30, 2023

Hurricanes Idalia and Franklin, swirling near the southeastern US coast, have raised concerns about their potential interaction under the Fujiwhara Effect. This phenomenon occurs when two cyclones come close to each other and engage in an intense “rotational dance.” While ..

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Chandrayaan-3’s Pragyan Rover Confirms Sulphur Presence on Moon’s Surface

August 30, 2023

ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 mission’s Pragyan rover has successfully confirmed the presence of sulphur on the lunar surface near the south pole. Utilizing the Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscope (LIBS) instrument, this achievement marks the first in-situ measurements of lunar composition. Elements like aluminium, ..

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Assam Government to Launch ‘Knowledge Hub’ and ‘Assam Institute of Urban Affairs’

August 30, 2023

Assam’s government has unveiled an ambitious plan to establish a ‘Knowledge Hub’ and an ‘Assam Institute of Urban Affairs.’ Led by Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Ashok Singhal, these initiatives aim to introduce cutting-edge urban planning concepts and expertise to ..

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Greece Battles Largest Recorded Wildfire in the EU

August 30, 2023

Greece is grappling with its largest recorded wildfire, an ongoing catastrophe in the northeastern Alexandroupolis and Evros regions that has already claimed 20 lives. Spanning over 81,000 hectares, this fire is the European Union’s most significant ever recorded, with international ..

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XQ-58A Valkyrie AI Drones

August 30, 2023

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has underscored the significance of drones on the global stage. In response, the United States is gearing up to deploy thousands of low-cost drones to counter China’s military advantage. Leading this initiative is the XQ-58A Valkyrie, ..

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