Page-4 of Current Affairs - August, 2023

XRISM Satellite Launch and Moon Sniper Lunar Lander Postponed

August 28, 2023

The launch of the revolutionary XRISM satellite, designed to capture celestial objects in a new light, and the innovative “Moon Sniper” lunar lander has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions. The launch, a joint effort between the Japan Aerospace ..

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HS Prannoy Clinches Bronze at BWF World Badminton Championships 2023

August 28, 2023

Indian badminton player HS Prannoy secured a bronze medal in the men’s singles at the BWF World Badminton Championships 2023. His campaign concluded with a semi-final loss to Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn in a competitive match. Prannoy, ranked 9th in the ..

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Sur Vasudha

August 28, 2023

In a remarkable display of unity through music, the G20 Orchestra, comprising 101 musicians and vocalists from G20 member nations and invited countries, mesmerized an audience with their performance titled ‘Sur Vasudha’ in Varanasi, India. This orchestral extravaganza was organized ..

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Emperor Penguins Face “Quasi Extinction”

August 26, 2023

A recent study conducted by researchers from the British Antarctic Survey reveals that emperor penguins, the iconic symbol of Antarctica, are facing a grave threat of “quasi extinction” due to a rapid reduction in sea ice. The study found that ..

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Rising Temperatures Linked to Extensive Leaf Mortality in Tropical Forests

August 26, 2023

A recent study published in the Nature journal on August 23 highlights new dangers posed by climate change to tropical forests. The study suggests that rising temperatures could lead to a phenomenon known as “mass leaf death,” where the leaves ..

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Committee of Experts to ‘Onshoring the Indian Innovation to GIFT IFSC

August 26, 2023

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) received a report from the “Committee of Experts to Onshoring the Indian Innovation to GIFT IFSC.” The committee, chaired by Shri G. Padmanabhan, Former Executive Director of RBI, aimed to understand why Indian ..

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Soil Micronutrients’ Impact on Human Health

August 26, 2023

A recent study published in the Nature journal reveals a strong link between soil micronutrients and human health outcomes, particularly in children and adult women. The study highlights that nutrient-deficient soil contributes to nutritional deficiencies, especially in children and women. ..

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G20 Governments Provide $1.4 Trillion in Fossil Fuel Support Despite Climate Goals

August 26, 2023

A recent report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) has revealed that G20 governments collectively provided $1.4 trillion in subsidies, investments, and lending to cushion the fossil fuel industry and consumers after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered an ..

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Ministry of Defence Inks Contract for Indigenous Fleet Support Ships

August 26, 2023

The Ministry of Defence has signed a significant contract with Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam on August 25, 2023, for the acquisition of five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) for the Indian Navy. Valued at approximately Rs 19,000 crore, this ..

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Hot Rolled Coil

August 26, 2023

The Nagarnar Steel Plant has achieved an unprecedented accomplishment by producing its final product of HR (Hot Rolled) Coil just nine days after producing Hot Metal. This achievement is remarkable considering that the mining major NMDC lacked prior steel-making experience. ..

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