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Page-8 of Current Affairs - August, 2024

Antarctica’s Ice Collapse Risk Lower than Previously thought

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...

August 23, 2024

Madeira Wildfires Devastate 5,000 Hectares, Tourists Stranded

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...

August 23, 2024

Astronomers Launch Black Hole Finder App for Citizens Worldwide

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...

August 23, 2024

Unemployed Adults in India Face Higher Heart Disease Risk

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...

August 23, 2024

India Surpasses China As Top Importer of Russian Oil

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...

August 23, 2024

Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 Exercise

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...

August 22, 2024

RGIA Wins Best Airport Award for Third Consecutive Year

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...

August 22, 2024

Jay Shah Set to Become ICC Chairman

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...

August 22, 2024

India, EU Prepare for Conference on Online Radicalization

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...

August 22, 2024

Sri Lanka Grants Visa-Free Access to 35 Countries

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...

August 22, 2024

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