Current Affairs August 2023

Monthly Current Affairs PDF September 2023 (English)

Monthly Current Affairs PDF Edition September 2023 in English for UPSC, IAS, PCS, Civil Services, SSC CGL, CHSL, IBPS Banking and other Competitive Exams.

GK Now Monthly Current Affairs (English) Edition : September 2023

GK Now Monthly Current Affairs (English)

Edition : September 2023
(1 to 31 August 2023)
Medium : English
PDF Pages : 89
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Daily Current Affairs : 31 August 2023

Daily Current Affairs : 31 August 2023, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 31 August 2023

Q.: What is the main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana?

a) Providing free education to poor households
b) Offering interest-free loans to women entrepreneurs
c) Provide deposit free LPG connections to women from poor households
d) Distributing free smartphones to rural communities

Answer
Ans : c) Provide deposit free LPG connections to women from poor households
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Q.: What is the main purpose of the Global India AI 2023 Conference?

a) Showcasing art and culture
b) Hosting sports events
c) Providing a platform for AI discussions
d) Focusing on space exploration

Answer
Ans : c) Providing a platform for AI discussions
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Q.: What is the key feature of the world’s first ethanol-fueled car launched by Nitin Gadkari?

a) It’s the fastest car ever built
b) It can run on multiple types of fuels simultaneously
c) It functions entirely on ethanol-based fuel
d) It’s a self-driving car

Answer
Ans : c) It functions entirely on ethanol-based fuel
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Daily Current Affairs : 31 August 2023 in Hindi : Click Here

Global India AI 2023 Conference on 14-15 October 2023 in India

India to host the Global India AI 2023 Conference on 14-15 October 2023. This will provide a platform for discussions on various AI-related topics.

  1. Topics of discussion at the conference include next-generation learning, foundational artificial intelligence models, and AI applications in healthcare, governance, electric vehicles, and computing systems.
  2. The conference will feature the participation of leading players, experts in artificial intelligence, researchers, startups, and investors from around the world.
  3. The conference aims to catalyze India’s AI landscape and innovation ecosystem, fostering growth and development in the AI sector.
  4. The conference will showcase India’s vibrant AI ecosystem, featuring initiatives such as DI Bhashini, India Datasets Program, India AI Future design program for startups, and India AI Future Skills program aimed at nurturing AI talent.

Q.: What is the main purpose of the Global India AI 2023 Conference?

a) Showcasing art and culture
b) Hosting sports events
c) Providing a platform for AI discussions
d) Focusing on space exploration

Ans : c) Providing a platform for AI discussions

Government reduces prices of domestic LPG Cylinder for all consumers

The government has announced a reduction in the price of domestic LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) cylinders by 200 rupees for all consumers on 29 August 2023.

  1. Enhanced Benefit for Ujjwala Beneficiaries: The reduction amounts to 400 rupees per LPG cylinder for Ujjwala beneficiaries, a government initiative.
  2. Expansion of Ujjwala Scheme: The government plans to provide 75 lakh new free LPG connections under the Ujjwala scheme.
  3. Ujjwala Scheme’s Purpose: The Ujjwala scheme is aimed at reducing indoor air pollution and promoting the use of clean fuels among impoverished households, ultimately curbing carbon emissions.

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on 01.05.2016. The main objective of the scheme is to provide deposit free LPG connections to women from poor households. The Government had set a target of 5 Crore LPG connections to be distributed to the poor households under the scheme.

Q.: What is the main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana?

a) Providing free education to poor households
b) Offering interest-free loans to women entrepreneurs
c) Provide deposit free LPG connections to women from poor households
d) Distributing free smartphones to rural communities

Ans : c) Provide deposit free LPG connections to women from poor households

World’s first 100 percent Ethanol-fueled car launched by Nitin Gadkari

The world’s first 100 percent ethanol-fueled variant of Toyota’s Innova car has been launched by Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on 29 August 2023 in New Delhi. This world’s first electrified flex-fuel vehicle, featuring BS-VI (Stage-II) compliance can function fully on ethanol-based fuel.

  1. Benefits of Ethanol Blended Fuel: The adoption of ethanol blended is beneficial for the agriculture sector’s growth and reducing the country’s dependence on oil imports.
  2. Ethanol Blending Achievements: India achieved 10 percent ethanol blending ahead of the initial target of 2022.

What is Flex Fuel Technology

Flex fuel technology allows engines to use ethanol-blended petrol or gasoline beyond 20 percent, aiming to reduce carbon emissions, promote sustainable mobility, and decrease dependency on traditional fuels.

Q.: What is the key feature of the world’s first ethanol-fueled car launched by Nitin Gadkari?

a) It’s the fastest car ever built
b) It can run on multiple types of fuels simultaneously
c) It functions entirely on ethanol-based fuel
d) It’s a self-driving car

Ans : c) It functions entirely on ethanol-based fuel

Daily Current Affairs : 30 August 2023

Daily Current Affairs : 30 August 2023, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 30 August 2023

Q.: Which nations have been newly incorporated into the BRICS alliance?
a) Canada, Australia, Japan, Mexico, France
b) Argentina, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia
c) United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland
d) South Korea, Turkey, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam

Answer
Answer: b) Argentina, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia
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Q.: What makes the recent wildfire in northeastern Greece notable?
a) It has been burning for three days
b) It is the largest wildfire in EU history
c) It has been contained within a city
d) It has affected primarily urban areas

Answer
Answer: b) It is the largest wildfire in EU history
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Q.: What is the purpose of the Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) instrument onboard Chandrayaan-3 Rover?
a) To study the Moon’s gravitational field
b) To capture high-resolution images of lunar craters
c) To analyze the composition of lunar soil using intense laser pulses
d) To search for signs of past water presence on the Moon

Answer
Answer: c) To analyze the composition of lunar soil using intense laser pulses
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Daily Current Affairs : 30 August 2023 in Hindi : Click Here

Chandrayaan-3 Rover’s LIBS Instrument Reveals Lunar Surface Composition

The Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) instrument onboard Chandrayaan-3 Rover has conducted the first-ever in-situ measurements of the lunar surface near the south pole. These measurements have successfully confirmed the presence of Sulphur (S) in the region, which was not possible using the instruments onboard orbiters.

  • LIBS is a scientific technique that involves exposing materials to intense laser pulses to analyze their composition.
  • The process generates localized and extremely hot plasma on the material’s surface, and the resulting plasma light is analyzed to determine the composition.
  • Initial analyses showed the presence of Aluminum (Al), Sulphur (S), Calcium (Ca), Iron (Fe), Chromium (Cr), and Titanium (Ti) on the lunar surface.
  • Further measurements revealed the existence of manganese (Mn), silicon (Si), and oxygen (O), while investigation of Hydrogen presence is ongoing.
  • The LIBS payload was developed at the Laboratory for Electro-Optics Systems (LEOS)/ISRO in Bengaluru.

Q.: What is the purpose of the Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) instrument onboard Chandrayaan-3 Rover?

a) To study the Moon’s gravitational field
b) To capture high-resolution images of lunar craters
c) To analyze the composition of lunar soil using intense laser pulses
d) To search for signs of past water presence on the Moon

Answer: c) To analyze the composition of lunar soil using intense laser pulses

Massive wildfire in Greece : EU sends Firefighters

A massive wildfire has been raging in northeastern Greece for over a week. The fire, which started on August 19, has tragically claimed the lives of 20 individuals. The fire has scorched an area of over 810 square kilometers, marking the largest wildfire in the European Union (EU).

  • Despite efforts, the blaze remains uncontrolled within Dadia National Park, an important habitat for birds of prey in the northeast region.
  • Greece has suffered from multiple fires this summer, which the government attributes to the effects of climate change.
  • The European Union has dispatched eleven planes and one helicopter, along with 407 firefighters, to assist Greece in tackling a fire north of Alexandroupoli.

Q.: What makes the recent wildfire in northeastern Greece notable?

a) It has been burning for three days
b) It is the largest wildfire in EU history
c) It has been contained within a city
d) It has affected primarily urban areas

Answer: b) It is the largest wildfire in EU history

BRICS Summit 2023: Historic Expansion and New Members Announced

The 15th BRICS summit was held in Johannesburg, South Africa from 22-24 August 2023. Heads of state or government from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, along with leaders from 67 other nations attended the submit.

Key Announcement at the Summit:

BRICS to Expand as Six New Members Join Fold from January 1st, 2024. The upcoming additions – Argentina, Iran, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, and Egypt.

Q.: Which nations have been newly incorporated into the BRICS alliance?

a) Canada, Australia, Japan, Mexico, France
b) Argentina, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia
c) United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland
d) South Korea, Turkey, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam

Answer: b) Argentina, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia

Daily Current Affairs : 29 August 2023

Daily Current Affairs : 29 August 2023, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 29 August 2023

Q.: Which contestant won the Miss Diva Universe 2023 title?
a) Divita Rai
b) Trisha Shetty
c) Shweta Sharda
d) Sonal Kukreja

Answer
Answer: c) Shweta Sharda
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Q.: What is the name of India’s first space-based solar observatory ?
a) SunView-1
b) Solaris Mission
c) Aditya-L1
d) HelioScan-Alpha

Answer
Answer: c) Aditya-L1
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Q.: What is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)?
a) Providing free education to rural children
b) Enhancing agricultural productivity
c) Promoting digital entertainment services
d) Ensuring financial inclusion for all households

Answer
Answer: d) Ensuring financial inclusion for all households
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Daily Current Affairs : 29 August 2023 in Hindi : Click Here

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