Page-581 of Current Affairs

Sulina Channel

August 18, 2023

In an overnight drone strike, Russia targeted ports and grain storage sites along Ukraine’s Danube River. The Danube delta had emerged as an alternate passage for Ukraine’s grain trade after Russia exited the Black Sea grain deal. The deal, previously ..

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Floodwatch Mobile App

August 18, 2023

The Central Water Commission (CWC) has introduced the ‘FloodWatch’ mobile application, enabling real-time flood forecasts up to seven days. Developed in-house, the app employs satellite data analysis, mathematical modeling, and real-time monitoring to provide accurate flood predictions. With accessible information ..

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Operation Jericho

August 17, 2023

The Mizo Rebellion of 1966, also known as Operation Jericho, witnessed the Indian Air Force’s strategic involvement in aiding the Army’s efforts to quell the separatist movement led by the Mizo National Front. As the rebels sought to gain control ..

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Exercise Tarang Shakti

August 17, 2023

The Indian Air Force’s multi-national exercise, Tarang Shakti, originally scheduled for later this year, has been postponed to the following year. Defense officials announced that the decision was made to better align with the schedules of participating friendly foreign nations ..

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Maisies Galaxy

August 17, 2023

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revolutionized our understanding of the universe, allowing astronomers to unveil some of its most enigmatic secrets. JWST has now revealed Maisie’s Galaxy, one of the earliest known galaxies, which emerged approximately 390 million ..

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India’s First Common Testing Centre for Unmanned Aerial Systems

August 17, 2023

Tamil Nadu is set to host India’s inaugural Common Testing Centre for Unmanned Aerial Systems (drones), with an allocated budget of Rs 45 crore. Under the guidance of the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO), this initiative aligns with the ..

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India’s First Night Street Circuit

August 17, 2023

In a collaborative effort involving Racing Promotions Private Limited (RRPL), the government of Tamil Nadu has launched a groundbreaking street circuit in Chennai. Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development of Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, inaugurated the 3.5km track, which ..

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NHAI’s New Design Division

August 17, 2023

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has established a dedicated Design Division to ensure effective review and maintenance of bridges, specialized structures, and tunnels on the country’s National Highways. This division is tasked with formulating policies and guidelines for ..

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Redwoods Rising Project

August 17, 2023

The Redwoods Rising project, a collaboration between Redwood National and State Parks and the Save the Redwoods League, is committed to revitalizing the once-logged redwood forests for a more resilient future. Using strategies like controlled thinning and prescribed fires, the ..

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MoU Between India and Suriname to Strengthen Collaboration in Medical Products Regulation

August 17, 2023

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, acknowledged a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) of India and the Ministry of Health of Suriname on medical product regulation. This agreement, ..

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