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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 10, 2023

August 10, 2023

1. Which Indian state is conducting a caste-based survey across the state? [A] Madhya Pradesh[B] Bihar[C] Tamil Nadu[D] Kerala Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Bihar] Notes:Bihar’s caste-based survey resumed a day after the Patna High Court allowed the State government ..

NITIE to Become IIM Mumbai

August 10, 2023

The well-regarded National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) is set to rebrand and expand its horizons as it prepares to become the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai. This monumental change isn’t just in name alone but carries with it ..

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India Reduces Emissions Rate by 33 Percent over 14 Years

August 10, 2023

Over the past 14 years, India has showcased significant progress in its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. From 2005 to 2019, the country remarkably decreased its greenhouse emissions rate by 33%. This not only demonstrates India’s capability to adapt ..

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Crystal Quartz Weighing Unit

August 10, 2023

Archaeologists excavating in Keeladi have discovered a crystal quartz weighing unit from the Sangam period. This is the first such find since the start of the Keeladi excavations in 2014. The crystal artifact, distinctively designed, boasts a roughly spherical form. ..

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Sri Lanka Unique Digital Identity Project (SL-UDI)

August 9, 2023

In a significant stride towards bolstering digitalization, India has extended a financial hand to Sri Lanka’s innovative digital identity project. Known as the Sri Lanka Unique Digital Identity Project (SL-UDI), the initiative is poised to transform the nation’s technological landscape. ..

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Maya Operating System

August 9, 2023

India’s Defence Ministry is taking a significant stride in enhancing its cybersecurity by introducing an indigenously developed operating system, Maya OS. Introducing Maya OS Maya OS is an innovative operating system crafted by the Union Ministry of Defence to fortify ..

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Pharmacy (Amendment) Bill, 2023

August 9, 2023

The Lok Sabha recently passed the Pharmacy (Amendment) Bill, 2023, bringing about crucial changes to the Pharmacy Act, 1948. This amendment aims to streamline the practice and profession of pharmacy in India. Pharmacy Act, 1948: Regulation and Mandate The Pharmacy ..

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Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023 – Current Updates (August, 2023)

August 9, 2023

The Lok Sabha recently took a significant step towards promoting aquaculture and improving the ease of doing business by passing an amendment bill. The bill, which aims to decriminalize certain activities related to coastal aquaculture, holds several important provisions. Decriminalizing ..

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Hathnikund Dam

August 9, 2023

In a bid to avert the recurring threat posed by the Yamuna River’s flooding in Delhi and adjoining areas, the Haryana government has set its sights on a significant infrastructure endeavor – the construction of a dam. This strategic initiative ..

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Wegovy Reduces Risk of Heart Attack

August 9, 2023

The pharmaceutical landscape recently witnessed a remarkable milestone as Novo Nordisk, a leading Danish pharmaceutical company, achieved a groundbreaking feat with its obesity medication, Wegovy. This achievement not only addresses weight concerns but also holds the potential to significantly reduce ..

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