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

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) completed 9 years on August 28, 2023

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) completed nine years on August 28, 2023. Over 50 crore people have been brought into the formal banking system through Jan Dhan Accounts. Over 50 crore new bank accounts have been opened since the scheme’s launch. Approximately 56% of Jan-Dhan account holders are women, and about 67% of the accounts are in rural and semi-urban areas. The total deposit balances in Jan Dhan accounts exceed two lakh three thousand crore rupees. More than 33 crore RuPay cards have been issued to Jan Dhan account holders. Around six crore 26 lakh account holders received direct benefit transfers from the Government under various schemes.

What is Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is a financial inclusion program launched by the Government of India. It was initiated on August 28, 2014, with the aim of providing access to financial services to all households in the country, particularly those that were excluded from the formal banking system. The key objectives of the Jan Dhan Yojana include:

  1. Universal Financial Inclusion: The scheme seeks to ensure that every household in India has access to a bank account, making financial services accessible to even the most marginalized sections of society.
  2. Access to Banking Services: Under the scheme, account holders are provided with a basic savings account, a RuPay debit card, and access to banking facilities such as deposit and withdrawal services.
  3. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): The Jan Dhan accounts are often used for direct benefit transfers of various government subsidies and welfare schemes. This helps in reducing leakages and ensuring that benefits reach the intended beneficiaries directly.
  4. Credit Facilities: The scheme also promotes financial literacy and credit availability to the underserved population. It encourages banks to provide overdraft facilities to account holders after a certain period, helping them meet emergency financial needs.
  5. Insurance and Pension Schemes: Jan Dhan account holders are also eligible for government-backed insurance and pension schemes, providing them with financial security in case of unforeseen events.
  6. Encouraging Saving Habits: The scheme aims to encourage a culture of saving and financial discipline among the masses.

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: d) Ensuring financial inclusion for all households

ISRO’s Aditya-L1, India’s first space-based solar observatory, will launch on 2nd September from Sriharikota

ISRO’s Aditya-L1, India’s first space-based solar observatory, will launch on September 2nd, 11:50 AM from Sriharikota. The launch vehicle for the Aditya L1 Mission is PSLV-C57.

  1. Aditya-L1 will be placed in a halo orbit around the Lagrange point L1, about 1.5 million kms from Earth.
  2. The halo orbit allows continuous observation of solar activities without obstruction from celestial events like eclipses.
  3. The mission’s goal is to study solar winds and the Sun’s atmosphere.
  4. Aditya-L1 will carry seven payloads to observe the photosphere, chromosphere, and corona of the Sun.
  5. This study will provide insights into coronal heating, coronal mass ejections, solar flares, and interplanetary medium dynamics.

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: c) Aditya-L1

Shweta Sharda Wins Miss Diva Universe 2023, to Represent India at Miss Universe

Shweta Sharda won the Miss Diva Universe 2023 finale in Mumbai on August 27, 2023. She received the crown from the former Miss Diva Universe 2023, Divita Rai. She will represent India in the 72nd Miss Universe pageant this year.

  • Trisha Shetty from Karnataka was the runner-up of Miss Diva Universe 2023.
  • Sonal Kukreja was crowned Miss Diva Supranational 2023 at the same event, representing India at Miss Supranational.

Who is Shweta Sharda ?

  • Shweta Sharda is a 22-year-old model and dancer from Chandigarh who moved to Mumbai at 16.
  • She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Indira Gandhi National Open University.
  • Shweta has appeared on popular TV reality shows such as Dance India Dance, Dance Deewane, and Dance Plus.
  • She has also worked as a choreographer on Jhalak Dikhlaja.

LIVA Miss Diva Universe

  • LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2023 is the 11th edition of the pageant.
  • The winner of the pageant represents India in the Miss Universe competition.
  • This year’s pageant allowed participation from married, divorced, pregnant, engaged, widowed, and transgender individuals for the first time.

Q.: Which contestant won the Miss Diva Universe 2023 title?

a) Divita Rai
b) Trisha Shetty
c) Shweta Sharda
d) Sonal Kukreja

Answer: c) Shweta Sharda

Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 20 to 26 August 2023

Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 20 to 26 August 2023 for competitive exams.

Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 20 to 26 August 2023

Q.: What city retained its top position and won the National Smart City Award in the fourth edition of the India Smart Cities Award Contest (ISAC)?
A) Chennai
B) Surat
C) Agra
D) Indore

Answer
Answer: D) Indore
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Q.: Who became the first Foreign Head of the Government to receive ‘The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour’ from the Greek government?
A) Angela Merkel
B) Emmanuel Macron
C) Narendra Modi
D) Boris Johnson

Answer
Answer: C) Narendra Modi
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Q.: What name did Prime Minister Narendra Modi give to the spot on the Moon where Chandrayaan-3’s lander Vikram touched down?
A) Moon Touch Point
B) Lunar Landing Site
C) Shiv Shakti Point
D) ISRO Landing Zone

Answer
Answer: C) Shiv Shakti Point
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Q.: Why is August 23 celebrated as National Space Day in India?
A) It marks the founding day of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
B) It commemorates the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 lander on the lunar South Pole.
C) It signifies India’s first human spaceflight mission.
D) It celebrates the launch of India’s first communication satellite.

Answer
Answer: B) It commemorates the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 lander on the lunar South Pole.
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Q.: Who emerged as the winner of the FIDE Chess World Cup 2023?
a) R. Praggnanandhaa
b) Viswanathan Anand
c) Magnus Carlsen
d) Ding Liren

Answer
Ans : c) Magnus Carlsen
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Q.: What is the significance of the Indian tricolour and ISRO logo being imprinted on the Moon’s surface?
a) It marks the site for a future lunar colony
b) It symbolizes India’s claim on lunar resources
c) It showcases India’s pioneering presence near the lunar south pole
d) It represents a partnership with other space agencies

Answer
Ans : c) It showcases India’s pioneering presence near the lunar south pole
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Q.: What film was awarded the “Best Feature Film” at the 69th National Film Awards?
a) Gangubai Kathiawadi
b) Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
c) Pushpa: The Rise
d) RRR

Answer
Ans : b) Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
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Q.: In which South African city is the BRICS Summit 2023 being held?
a) Johannesburg
b) Cape Town
c) Durban
d) Pretoria

Answer
Ans : a) Johannesburg
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Q.: Who recently became Thailand’s new Prime Minister?
a) Thaksin Shinawatra
b) Prayut Chan-o-cha
c) Srettha Thavisin
d) Joko Widodo

Answer
Ans : c) Srettha Thavisin
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Q.: Who are the finalists in the Chess World Cup 2023?
a) R Praggnanandhaa and Viswanathan Anand
b) Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana
c) R Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen
d) Fabiano Caruana and Viswanathan Anand

Answer
Ans : c) R Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen
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Q.: Which country recently achieved the historic feat by becoming the first country to successfully land on the South Pole of the lunar surface?
a) China
b) Russia
c) United States
d) India

Answer
Ans : India
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Q.: Who has been declared as the National Icon of the Election Commission of India (ECI)?
a) MS Dhoni
b) Aamir Khan
c) Sachin Tendulkar
d) Pankaj Tripathi

Answer
Ans : c) Sachin Tendulkar
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Q.: What record did R Praggnanandhaa set during the FIDE World Cup 2023 chess tournament?
a) Youngest player to reach the final.
b) Most wins in a single tournament.
c) Highest rating increase.
d) Most games played in the tournament.

Answer
Ans : a) Youngest player to reach the final.
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Q.: What is the theme of the 15th BRICS summit held in Pretoria, South Africa?
a) “Emerging Economies Unite”
b) “Global Challenges and Collaborative Solutions”
c) “BRICS: Towards Sustainable Development”
d) ‘BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development, and Inclusive Multilateralism’

Answer
Ans : ‘BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development, and Inclusive Multilateralism’
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Q.: What does BNCAP stand for?
a) Bureau of New Car Assessment Programme
b) Bharat National Car Approval Protocol
c) Best New Car Assessment Program
d) Bharat New Car Assessment Programme

Answer
Ans :d) Bharat New Car Assessment Programme
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Question: Which organization is responsible for the Chandrayaan missions ?
A) NASA
B) ESA (European Space Agency)
C) ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
D) JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)

Answer
Answer: C) ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
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Question: Who will be captain of Indian Men’s Cricket team in the upcoming Asia Cup 2023?
A) Shubman Gill
B) Virat Kohli
C) Rohit Sharma
D) KL Rahul

Answer
Answer: C) Rohit Sharma
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Question: Which naval exercise recently concluded its 27th edition in Sydney, Australia, involving multiple countries’ navies?
A) Operation Trident
B) Exercise Blue Waters
C) Exercise Malabar 2023
D) Operation Pacific Unity

Answer
Answer: C) Exercise Malabar 2023
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Question: In the 16th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) held in Poland, India secured which rank and how many medals?
A) First rank with four Gold and one Silver Medal
B) Second rank with five Gold and one Silver Medal
C) Second rank with four Gold and one Silver Medal
D) Third rank with three Gold and two Silver Medals

Answer
Answer: C) Second rank with four Gold and one Silver Medal
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Q.: What is the name of the Russian space agency?
A) RSA (Russian Space Administration)
B) RKA (Russian Cosmonautics Agency)
C) Roscosmos (Russian Federal Space Agency)
D) RFSA (Russian Federal Space Administration)

Answer
Ans : C) Roscosmos (Russian Federal Space Agency)
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Q.: Which nation emerged as the champion of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023?
A) Germany
B) Spain
C) USA
D) France

Answer
Ans : B) Spain
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Q.: Who recently achieved the distinction of being the first Indian, following Viswanathan Anand, to advance to the semifinals of the FIDE Chess World Cup?
A) Viswanathan Anand
B) Arjun Erigaisi
C) Magnus Carlsen
D) R Praggnanandhaa

Answer
Ans : D) R Praggnanandhaa
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Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa re-elected for second term

Incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe was declared the winner of the presidential elections. The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission announced the election results, Mnangagwa secured an absolute majority and received 52.6% of the vote.

  • Mnangagwa’s victory maintains the Zanu-PF party’s long-standing control over Zimbabwe’s politics.
  • The Zanu-PF party has held governmental leadership since Zimbabwe’s independence in 1980.
  • Nelson Chamisa, from the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party, received 44% of the vote.
  • Opposition party representatives swiftly rejected the results, claiming they lacked proper verification.

Q.: Who was declared the winner in Zimbabwe’s presidential elections?

a) Robert Mugabe
b) Nelson Chamisa
c) Emmerson Mnangagwa
d) Nelson Mandela

Answer: c) Emmerson Mnangagwa

Daily Current Affairs : 27 & 28 August 2023

Daily Current Affairs : 27 & 28 August 2023, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 27 & 28 August 2023

Q.: Which women’s visually impaired cricket team won the T-20 final of the IBSA World Games in Birmingham?
a) Australia
b) Pakistan
c) India
d) England

Answer
Answer: c) India
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Q.: Which nation is the host of the multilateral exercise Bright Star-23 from 27 August to 16 September 2023 ?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) Greece
c) Qatar
d) Egypt
e) India

Answer
Answer: d) Egypt
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Q.: Who recently became India’s first-ever gold medallist at the World Athletics Championships?
a) Abhinav Bindra
b) P. T. Usha
c) Neeraj Chopra
d) Sushil Kumar

Answer
Answer: c) Neeraj Chopra
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Q.: What is the B20 (Business 20)?
a) A global business competition
b) An international business conference
c) The official G20 dialogue forum with the business community
d) A financial organization of 20 countries

Answer
Answer: c) The official G20 dialogue forum with the business community
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Q.: Who was declared the winner in Zimbabwe’s presidential elections?
a) Robert Mugabe
b) Nelson Chamisa
c) Emmerson Mnangagwa
d) Nelson Mandela

Answer
Answer: c) Emmerson Mnangagwa
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Daily Current Affairs : 27 & 28 August 2023 in Hindi : Click Here

India handed over the B20 (Business 20) presidency to Brazil

India handed over the B20 (Business 20) presidency to Brazil on August 27. Rafael Lucchesi, Director General of SENAI, received the presidency from B20 India Chair N Chandrasekaran.

  • B20 is the official G20 dialogue forum involving the global business community.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the B20 Summit.
  • EAM Jaishankar also addressed the Business 20 Summit.
  • The three-day summit occurred from August 25 to August 27.
  • Approximately 1,500 delegates from around 55 countries attended the summit.
  • India passed the B20 presidency to Brazil as Brazil prepares to host G20 in 2024.
  • B20 India’s theme during its G20 Presidency was “Vasaudeva Katumbakam” (One Earth, One Family, One Future).

Q.: What is the B20 (Business 20)?

a) A global business competition
b) An international business conference
c) The official G20 dialogue forum with the business community
d) A financial organization of 20 countries

Answer: c) The official G20 dialogue forum with the business community

World Athletics Championships 2023 : Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in Javelin throw

Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal at the World Athletics Championships 2023 javelin throw final on 27 August 2023 with a throw of 88.17m here in Budapest, Hungary. He secured the gold in his second attempt, with his first throw being a foul.

Neeraj Chopra became India’s first-ever World Athletics Championships gold medallist by winning the javelin throw event

Neeraj Chopra is an Indian track and field athlete who is the reigning Olympic champion, World champion and the Diamond League champion in the javelin throw.

Q.: Who recently became India’s first-ever gold medallist at the World Athletics Championships?

a) Abhinav Bindra
b) P. T. Usha
c) Neeraj Chopra
d) Sushil Kumar

Answer: c) Neeraj Chopra

India is participating in multilateral exercise Bright Star-23

An Indian Air Force (IAF) reached to Egypt to participate in the multilateral exercise Bright Star-23. The exercise involves the Egypt, US, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Qatar, and India is being held at the Cairo west air base from 27 August to 16 September 2023.

  • This marks the IAF’s first participation in the tri-service exercise.
  • The IAF contingent includes MiG-29s, IL-78s, C-130Js, and C-17 aircraft, along with Garud Special Forces.
  • The Indian Army personnel are being airlifted by IAF transport aircraft for the exercise.
  • The main goal of the exercise is to practice joint operation planning and execution.
  • The exercise aims to strengthen relations between the participating nations.

Q.: Which nation is the host of the multilateral exercise Bright Star-23 from 27 August to 16 September 2023 ?

a) Saudi Arabia b) Greece c) Qatar d) Egypt e) India

Answer: d) Egypt

Indian women’s Visually Impaired team wins IBSA World Cup final

Indian women’s visually impaired cricket team won the T-20 final of the IBSA World Games on 26 August 2023 in Birmingham.

  • They defeated Australia by nine wickets in a rain-interrupted match.
  • Australia had set a target of 115 runs, but rain reduced the match to 9 overs and the target became 42 runs.
  • India reached the revised target in 3.3 overs, losing only one wicket.
  • Indian men’s visually impaired cricket team is set to play against Pakistan in the finals of the IBSA World Games 2023.

Q.: Which women’s visually impaired cricket team won the T-20 final of the IBSA World Games in Birmingham?

a) Australia
b) Pakistan
c) India
d) England

Answer: c) India

Weekly Current Affairs PDF 20 August to 26 August 2023

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine (in English) PDF for the week from 20 August to 26 August 2023 for free download. This weekly Current affairs magazine consist One liners, detail news and MCQs for Competitive exams.

Art and Culture Current Affairs

  • 69th National Film Awards : Best Actor Allu Arjun and Best Film “Rocketry: The Nambi Effect”

International Current Affairs

  • PM Narendra Modi receive ‘The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour’ from the Greek government
  • Srettha Thavisin Becomes Thailand’s New Prime Minister
  • BRICS Summit 2023: PM Modi announced “India’s support for the expansion of BRICS” 
  • BRICS summit 2023 theme: ‘BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development, and Inclusive Multilateralism’
  • Malabar 2023 : Multilateral naval exercise held  from 11 to 21 August 2023

National Current Affairs

  • National Smart City Award : MP best state and Indore retains the best city spot 
  • Sachin Tendulkar declared as National Icon of Election Commission of India.
  • BNCAP: Enhancing Car Safety in India through New Rating System
  • India Secures Second Rank at International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics 

Science and Technology Current Affairs

  • National Space Day : August 23
  • ‘Shiv Shakti Point’ : Landing Site of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon
  • Pragyan Rover of Chandrayaan-3 takes walk on moon, Imprints Tricolour and ISRO Logo on Lunar Surface
  • India’s Chandrayaan-3 makes soft landing on moon on 23 August 2023
  • Chandrayaan 2 Orbiter Establishes Two-Way Communication with Chandrayaan 3 Lander 
  • Russia’s Luna-25 Mission Failure; Chandrayaan 3, is scheduled to make a landing on 23 August 2023

Sports Current Affairs

  • Magnus Carlsen Clinches FIDE Chess World Cup Title, Defeats Praggnanandhaa in Thrilling Final
  • Chess World Cup 2023 Final Reaches Thrilling Draw – Tie-Breaker Match to Decide Winner
  • FIDE World Cup Final: First Match between R Praggnanandhaa and former world champion Magnus Carlsen ends in draw
  • Indian Men’s Cricket Team Squad Announced for Asia Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma to Lead the Team
  • R Praggnanandhaa: The Youngest Indian to Reach the FIDE Chess World Cup Semifinals 
  • Spain Wins FIFA Women’s World Cup After Thrilling Final Against England.

Weekly Current Affairs MCQ: 20 August to 26 August 2023 

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Period : 20 August to 26 August 2023
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Daily Current Affairs : 26 August 2023

Daily Current Affairs : 26 August 2023, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 26 August 2023

Q.: What city retained its top position and won the National Smart City Award in the fourth edition of the India Smart Cities Award Contest (ISAC)?
A) Chennai
B) Surat
C) Agra
D) Indore

Answer
Answer: D) Indore
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Q.: Who became the first Foreign Head of the Government to receive ‘The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour’ from the Greek government?
A) Angela Merkel
B) Emmanuel Macron
C) Narendra Modi
D) Boris Johnson

Answer
Answer: C) Narendra Modi
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Q.: What name did Prime Minister Narendra Modi give to the spot on the Moon where Chandrayaan-3’s lander Vikram touched down?
A) Moon Touch Point
B) Lunar Landing Site
C) Shiv Shakti Point
D) ISRO Landing Zone

Answer
Answer: C) Shiv Shakti Point
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Q.: Why is August 23 celebrated as National Space Day in India?
A) It marks the founding day of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
B) It commemorates the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 lander on the lunar South Pole.
C) It signifies India’s first human spaceflight mission.
D) It celebrates the launch of India’s first communication satellite.

Answer
Answer: B) It commemorates the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 lander on the lunar South Pole.
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‘Shiv Shakti Point’ : Landing Site of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the location on the Moon where Chandrayaan-3’s lander Vikram touched down will be referred to as ‘Shiv Shakti Point’. He made this announcement during his address to ISRO scientists at the ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru on August 26, 2023.

The decision to name the landing site is in line with the tradition of naming such points. PM Modi arrived at ISTRAC to personally convey this announcement to the scientists involved in the Chandrayaan-3 mission.

Q.: What name did Prime Minister Narendra Modi give to the spot on the Moon where Chandrayaan-3’s lander Vikram touched down?

A) Moon Touch Point
B) Lunar Landing Site
C) Shiv Shakti Point
D) ISRO Landing Zone

Answer: C) Shiv Shakti Point

PM Narendra Modi receive ‘The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour’ from the Greek government

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the first Foreign Head of the Government to receive ‘The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour’ from the Greek government. Greek President Katerina N. Sakellaropoulou conferred the Award to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 25, 2023, in Athens.

  1. This award is given to Prime Ministers and distinguished individuals who have contributed to enhancing Greece’s stature due to their prominent positions.
  2. The Order of Honour was established in 1975.
  3. The discussions between Prime Minister Modi and the Greek Prime Minister during the visit were extensive and led to significant and productive outcomes.

Q.: Who became the first Foreign Head of the Government to receive ‘The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour’ from the Greek government?

A) Angela Merkel
B) Emmanuel Macron
C) Narendra Modi
D) Boris Johnson

Answer: C) Narendra Modi

National Smart City Award : MP best state and Indore retains the best city spot

The fourth edition of the India Smart Cities Award Contest (ISAC) winners were announced by the central government on 25 August 2023. The contest was launched in April 2022 during the Smart Cities-Smart Urbanisation event in Surat.

  1. Madhya Pradesh was recognized as the top-performing state in this edition of ISAC.
  2. Indore, a city in Madhya Pradesh, retained its position as the winner of the National Smart City Award.
  3. Tamil Nadu secured the second position among states, while Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh jointly held the third position.
  4. Among cities, Surat and Agra ranked second and third respectively, following Indore.
  5. Chandigarh received the Union Territory award in the contest.
  6. In the previous edition of the contest held in 2020, Uttar Pradesh was the best-performing state, and Surat and Indore were joint winners in the city category.
  7. President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to felicitate the winners of ISAC 2022 awards on September 27, 2023, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

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Q.: What city retained its top position and won the National Smart City Award in the fourth edition of the India Smart Cities Award Contest (ISAC)?

A) Chennai
B) Surat
C) Agra
D) Indore

Answer: D) Indore

Daily Current Affairs : 25 August 2023

Daily Current Affairs : 25 August 2023, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 25 August 2023

Q.: Who emerged as the winner of the FIDE Chess World Cup 2023?
a) R. Praggnanandhaa
b) Viswanathan Anand
c) Magnus Carlsen
d) Ding Liren

Answer
Ans : c) Magnus Carlsen
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Q.: What is the significance of the Indian tricolour and ISRO logo being imprinted on the Moon’s surface?
a) It marks the site for a future lunar colony
b) It symbolizes India’s claim on lunar resources
c) It showcases India’s pioneering presence near the lunar south pole
d) It represents a partnership with other space agencies

Answer
Ans : c) It showcases India’s pioneering presence near the lunar south pole
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Q.: What film was awarded the “Best Feature Film” at the 69th National Film Awards?
a) Gangubai Kathiawadi
b) Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
c) Pushpa: The Rise
d) RRR

Answer
Ans : b) Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
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Daily Current Affairs : 25 August 2023 in Hindi : Click Here

69th National Film Awards : Best Actor Allu Arjun and Best Film “Rocketry: The Nambi Effect”

The 69th National Film Awards were announced by Chairperson of the  Feature Film Jury Ketan Mehta on 24 August in New Delhi.

69th National Film Awards:

  1. Best Feature Film: “Rocketry: The Nambi Effect” directed by R. Madhavan.
  2. Best Actor: Allu Arjun for “Pushpa: The Rise.”
  3. Best Actress: Alia Bhatt for “Gangubai Kathiawadi” and Kriti Sanon for “Mimi.”
  4. Best Supporting Actress: Pallavi Joshi for “Kashmir Files.”
  5. Best Supporting Actor: Pankaj Tripathi for “Mimi.”
  6. Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: “RRR.”
  7. Best Film on National Integration (Nargis Dutt Award): “The Kashmir Files” directed by Vivek Agnihotri.
  8. Best Non-Feature Film: “Ek Tha Gaon” directed by Srishti Lakhera.
  9. Best Direction: Nikhil Mahajan for the Marathi film “Godavari.”
  10. Best Female Playback Singer: Shreya Ghoshal for the song “Mayava Chayava” from “Iravin Nizhal.”
  11. Best Male Playback Singer: Kaala Bhairava for the song “Komuram Bheemudo” from “RRR.”
  12. Best Lyrics: Chandrabose for the Telugu film “Konda Palam.”
  13. Best Choreography: Prem Rakshith for “RRR.”
  14. Best Music Direction: Devi Sri Prasad for “Pushpa: The Rise” and M.M. Keeravaani for “RRR.”
  15. Best Hindi Film: “Sardar Udham Singh” directed by Shoojit Sircar.
  16. Other Awards for “Sardar Udham Singh”: Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Costume Design.
  17. Best Child Artist: Bhavin Rabari for the Gujarati film “Chhello Show.”
  18. Best Direction (Non-Feature Film): Bakul Matiyani for “Smile Please.”
  19. Total Submissions: 280 films from 28 languages were submitted for the awards in the year 2021.

Q.: What film was awarded the “Best Feature Film” at the 69th National Film Awards?

a) Gangubai Kathiawadi
b) Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
c) Pushpa: The Rise
d) RRR

Ans : b) Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

Pragyan Rover of Chandrayaan-3 takes walk on moon, Imprints Tricolour and ISRO Logo on Lunar Surface

Pragyan rover of Chandrayaan-3 has rolled down on the Lunar surface on 24 August 2023. Moon rover Pragyan has ramped down from the Lander and took a walk on the moon. This signifies a giant leap in the Indian space programme. By rolling on the lunar surface, the six wheels of the rover have imprinted Indian tricolour and ISRO logo on the Moon crust. Showing to the world for time immemorial that India landed first near Lunar south pole. 

Indian Rover Imprints Tricolour and ISRO Logo on Lunar Surface

The rover’s six wheels have left an indelible mark on the lunar landscape, engraving both the Indian tricolour and the ISRO logo onto the Moon’s crust. This act stands as a perpetual testament, proclaiming India’s pioneering presence near the lunar south pole for generations to come.

Q.: What is the significance of the Indian tricolour and ISRO logo being imprinted on the Moon’s surface?

a) It marks the site for a future lunar colony
b) It symbolizes India’s claim on lunar resources
c) It showcases India’s pioneering presence near the lunar south pole
d) It represents a partnership with other space agencies

Ans : c) It showcases India’s pioneering presence near the lunar south pole

Magnus Carlsen Clinches FIDE Chess World Cup Title, Defeats Praggnanandhaa in Thrilling Final

In Chess FIDE Chess World Cup 2023 final, Magnus Carlsen of Norway beat India’s R. Praggnanandhaa in tie-breaks at Baku in Azerbaijan on 14 August 2023.

  • Magnus Carlsen wins FIDE Chess World Cup 2023 by defeating Praggnanandhaa.
  • Carlsen wins with a final score of 1.5, Praggnanandhaa with 0.5.
  • Carlsen gets the Gold, Praggnanandhaa gets the Silver.
  • Carlsen wins his first FIDE World Cup title.
  • Praggnanandhaa reaches the final and makes history as the youngest finalist and winner.
  • Praggnanandhaa is the first Indian after Viswanathan Anand to reach the final.

Q.: Who emerged as the winner of the FIDE Chess World Cup 2023?

a) R. Praggnanandhaa
b) Viswanathan Anand
c) Magnus Carlsen
d) Ding Liren

Ans : c) Magnus Carlsen

Daily Current Affairs : 24 August 2023

Daily Current Affairs : 24 August 2023, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 24 August 2023

Q.: In which South African city is the BRICS Summit 2023 being held?
a) Johannesburg
b) Cape Town
c) Durban
d) Pretoria

Answer
Ans : a) Johannesburg
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Q.: Who recently became Thailand’s new Prime Minister?
a) Thaksin Shinawatra
b) Prayut Chan-o-cha
c) Srettha Thavisin
d) Joko Widodo

Answer
Ans : c) Srettha Thavisin
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Q.: Who are the finalists in the Chess World Cup 2023?
a) R Praggnanandhaa and Viswanathan Anand
b) Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana
c) R Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen
d) Fabiano Caruana and Viswanathan Anand

Answer
Ans : c) R Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen
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Q.: Which country recently achieved the historic feat by becoming the first country to successfully land on the South Pole of the lunar surface?
a) China
b) Russia
c) United States
d) India

Answer
Ans : India
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Q.: Who has been declared as the National Icon of the Election Commission of India (ECI)?
a) MS Dhoni
b) Aamir Khan
c) Sachin Tendulkar
d) Pankaj Tripathi

Answer
Ans : c) Sachin Tendulkar
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