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Page-15 of Current Affairs - August, 2023

Vishwakarma Yojana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address, introduced the Vishwakarma Yojana, a scheme designed to benefit traditional workers and craftsmen, with an initial allocation of Rs...

August 16, 2023

Drone ki Udaan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 77th Independence Day address, unveiled a vision to empower rural women through Women’s Self Help Groups (SHGs). He announced the ambitious goal...

August 16, 2023

Carbon Dioxide Drives Volcanic Eruption

A groundbreaking study challenges conventional wisdom by revealing that carbon dioxide (CO2), not water vapor, is the driving force behind the eruption of basaltic volcanoes. Researchers studying magma...

August 16, 2023

Goa Offers India’s First Free IVF Treatment Service

Goa has set a groundbreaking precedent by becoming the first Indian state to offer free in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment, alongside assisted reproductive technology (ART) and intrauterine insemination...

August 16, 2023

Scent Dogs Surpass PCR Tests for COVID-19 Detection

Trained scent dogs have demonstrated remarkable accuracy in detecting COVID-19 infections, outperforming traditional RT-PCR tests, according to a comprehensive review of studies. This innovative method not only offers...

August 16, 2023

Patricia Bredin

Patricia Bredin, the UK’s inaugural Eurovision singer, passed away at 88. Her two-minute performance at the 1957 Eurovision Song Contest earned her seventh place among ten singers. Spotted...

August 16, 2023

Abua Awas Yojna

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced the launch of the ‘Abua Awas Yojna,’ a housing initiative aimed at constructing homes for the needy within the next two years,...

August 16, 2023

US Court Holds State Liable for Climate Breach, Empowering Global Litigation Trend

In a groundbreaking legal victory, a group of young residents from Montana’s Missoula successfully sued their own state for violating their constitutional right to a clean and healthful...

August 16, 2023

Indian Army Dedicates “Bhagat Bridge” on 77th Independence Day

On India’s 77th Independence Day, the Indian Army inaugurated the “Bhagat Bridge” in Danna Village, the last village on the Line of Control in the Machhal Sector of...

August 16, 2023

Indigenous 105-mm Light Field Guns Debut at Independence Day

During the 77th Independence Day celebrations at Delhi’s iconic Red Fort, Indigenous 105-mm Light Field Guns were used for the ceremonial gun salute, replacing the British 25-pounder guns....

August 15, 2023

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