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IIT-Hyderabad Ranked 12th in NIRF 2024

The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) has gained notable recognition in the 2024 National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings. It has...

August 13, 2024

Vinay Mohan Kwatra Becomes Indian Ambassador to the US

Vinay Mohan Kwatra has been appointed the Indian Ambassador to the United States, starting his role on August 12, 2024, and succeeding Taranjit Singh Sandhu. This move is...

August 13, 2024

Neelakurinji Added to IUCN Red List as Vulnerable Species

The Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) has been classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. This classification marks the first global assessment of the species, highlighting...

August 13, 2024

Shah Rukh Khan Honored at 77th Locarno Film Festival

Shah Rukh Khan, famous as Bollywood’s ‘King Khan’, received a career achievement award at the 77th Locarno Film Festival on August 10. This award recognizes his major impact...

August 13, 2024

India Completes Paris Olympics 2024 With Six Medals

The Paris Olympics 2024 ended with India winning a total of six medals: one silver and five bronze. This was a decrease from the seven medals, including one...

August 13, 2024

What is Alberta Advantage Immigration Program?

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) helps skilled individuals apply for permanent residency in Alberta. It aims to address labour shortages and support business growth. The program works...

August 13, 2024

Government to include AYUSH in Ayushman Bharat scheme

The Union Government of India is considering adding an AYUSH package to the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). This initiative aims to improve health...

August 13, 2024

German Scientists Discover Plastic-Eating Fungi for Waste Reduction

Scientists in Germany have found fungi that can eat plastic, which could help tackle the global problem of plastic pollution. Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic waste...

August 13, 2024

CSIR-NPL Launches Certification Process for Continuous Emission Monitoring

The Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) is now an important tool for accurately tracking pollution in India’s industries. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) made it mandatory to...

August 13, 2024

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 13, 2024

1. Which institute recently issued an advisory to farmers to control ‘Fruit Rot Disease’ (Kole Roga) in arecanut plantations? [A] Central Research Institute of Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad[B] Central...

August 13, 2024

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