Here are the top 3 current affairs as of mid-August 2024:

1. India Adds Three New Ramsar Sites: India has added three more sites to its list of Ramsar wetlands, bringing the total number to 85. The newly designated sites include Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary and Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu, and the Tawa Reservoir in Madhya Pradesh. Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.

2. Paris Olympics 2024 Concludes: The Paris Olympics concluded with India securing six medals—one silver and five bronze—placing the country at the 71st position in the overall medal tally. The United States topped the medal count, with China and Japan following closely.

3. Bangladesh Political Turmoil: Bangladesh is facing significant political upheaval following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amidst violent protests. Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus has been appointed as the head of the interim government during this crisis [[❞]](https://www.gkduniya.com/current-affairs-august-2024) [[❞]](https://competition.careers360.com/articles/current-affairs).

These events have been pivotal in shaping the global and regional landscape recently.