Weekly Current Affairs (11th August to 17th August 2024)

Weekly Current Affairs (11th August to 17th August 2024)

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Category : International Published on: August 18 2024

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  • Former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Faiz Hameed was arrested by the Pakistan military in connection with a housing scheme scandal.
  • Mpox has been declared a public health emergency in Africa following a massive outbreak, with the disease spreading through close contact and causing severe symptoms.
  • Lei Muzi, a 13-year-old Chinese girl, made history with her Bharatanatyam "Arangetram" performance at the Indian Embassy in China.
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