Today’s Current Affairs: 16th aug 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Day: August 16, 2023
Granting Scheduled Caste (SC) Status To Dalit Christians
Granting Scheduled Caste (SC) Status To Dalit Christians: The Union Government established a commission, led by former Chief Justice K.G. Balakrishnan, to explore the possibility of granting Scheduled Caste (SC) status to Dalit Christians. The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution to amend the 1950 Presidential (SC) order to include them. The Justice Ranganath Misra […]
Track To Become a Global Leader In The AI Field : Telangana
Track To Become a Global Leader In The AI Field : Telangana A report highlights Telangana’s organized approach to developing and spreading Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various sectors. The report suggests that due to the rapid adoption of AI, Telangana is on track to become a global leader in the AI field, not just within […]
Graphene-Aurora Program
Graphene-Aurora Program: The “Graphene-Aurora Program” was launched by MeitY Maker Village in Kochi, Kerala. This initiative, led by Digital University Kerala, aims to bridge the gap between graphene research and commercialization. The establishment of the India Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (I-GEIC) will play a pivotal role in this effort. Graphene is a single layer […]
Kirti Chakras And Shaurya Chakras
Kirti Chakras And Shaurya Chakras: President Droupadi Murmu has sanctioned 76 gallantry awards for armed forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel on the eve of India’s 77th Independence Day. Among these, the Kirti Chakra, the second-highest peacetime gallantry award, will be presented to four Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) members who lost their lives […]
Antarctic Strawberry Feather Star : Cryptic Sea Animals (New Species)
Antarctic Strawberry Feather Star : Cryptic Sea Animals (New Species) Scientists have unveiled a new species, the Antarctic Strawberry Feather Star, found in the depths of the Antarctic Ocean. With a distinctive body shape and 20 arms, this otherworldly creature was discovered during research expeditions between 2008 and 2017. The discovery, detailed in the journal […]
Matangini Hazra And Kanaklata Barua
Matangini Hazra And Kanaklata Barua: President Droupadi Murmu, during her address on the eve of Independence Day, paid tribute to women freedom fighters. She mentioned two notable figures: Matangini Hazra and Kanaklata Barua ,exemplified the spirit of India’s struggle for independence and their contributions continue to be honoured and remembered. Matangini Hazra: Born in 1869 […]
Remittances : India Status
Remittances : India Status Remittances to India surged by 26% to reach approximately $112 billion in FY23, marking a significant increase from the approx $89 billion recorded in FY22. This growth in remittances reflects the heightened demand for Indian professionals globally following the pandemic. Remittances are funds sent by migrants to their families and friends […]
Chandrayaan-3 : Nears Moon Orbit
Chandrayaan-3 : Nears Moon Orbit India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, launched on July 14, has successfully undergone its third lunar orbit reduction, transitioning from a highly-elliptical orbit to a near-circular orbit around the Moon. The craft’s orbit circularization phase aims to bring it to a constant 100 km distance above the lunar surface, marking a critical milestone […]
African Penguins : Facing Extinction By 2035
African Penguins : Facing Extinction By 2035 African penguins has been highlighted in a recent report by The Guardian. Scientists have warned that without intervention, these unique creatures could become extinct by 2035. The penguins confront threats like disease, storms, flooding, and pollution. These distinct birds inhabit the coasts of Namibia and South Africa and […]