Current Affairs August 2023

Sachin Tendulkar declared as National Icon of Election Commission of India

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, a Bharat Ratna Awardee, has been declared the National Icon of the Election Commission of India (ECI). He addressed an event in New Delhi on 23 August 2023, emphasizing the importance of every vote for the nation’s development.

  1. This designation aims to raise voter awareness and promote participation in the electoral process.
  2. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Sachin Tendulkar and the Election Commission for a three-year partnership.
  3. The partnership aims to tackle challenges related to urban and youth apathy towards voting.
  4. The collaboration with Tendulkar is intended to boost voters’ participation in upcoming elections, particularly the general elections scheduled for the next year.
  5. The Election Commission regularly associates with prominent individuals from various fields and designates them as national icons to motivate voters.
  6. Previously recognized national icons by the ECI include Pankaj Tripathi, MS Dhoni, Aamir Khan, and Mary Kom.

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

Ans : c) Sachin Tendulkar

India’s Chandrayaan-3 makes soft landing on moon on 23 August 2023

India achieved a historic feat by becoming the first country to successfully land on the South Pole of the lunar surface. The Vikram lander executed a flawless touchdown near the lunar south pole on 23 August 2023.

  1. This achievement is significant as it marks a breakthrough in India’s space exploration efforts.
  2. The Automatic Landing Sequence (ALS) was initiated by ISRO for the Vikram Landing Module, enabling it to identify a suitable landing spot and perform a soft landing.
  3. The landing was a moment of anxiety for 20 minutes before the successful touch, followed by celebrations and jubilation among the ISRO team.
  4. ISRO Chairman S Somnath expressed gratitude and emphasized that the success was a result of lessons learned from past failures.
  5. The focus now shifts to the Chandrayaan-3 lander and Rover, with plans for the Rover Pragyan to roll down after reviewing data from the lander.
  6. The Project Director of Chandrayaan 3 mission, P Veeramuthuvel, credited the team’s hard work and hailed the flawless touchdown as a demonstration of India’s soft landing capabilities.
  7. The Mission Director, M Sreekanth, thanked the entire ISRO team for successfully accomplishing the challenging task of soft landing on the lunar surface.
  8. After the Vikram lander’s soft landing, ISRO established communication between the Chandrayaan-3 Lander and MOX-ISTRAC, Bengaluru.
  9. Images captured by the Lander Horizontal Velocity Camera during descent were shared on social media by ISRO, revealing the lunar surface at close proximity.

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

Ans : India

Chess World Cup 2023 Final Reaches Thrilling Draw – Tie-Breaker Match to Decide Winner

The Chess World Cup 2023 final between India’s R Praggnanandhaa and Norway’s Magnus Carlsen has reached a thrilling climax as the two players have agreed to a draw after 30 moves in the second classical game on 23 August 2023.

The score is now tied at 1-1 after the first game also ended in a draw on 22 August. The final will now be decided by a tie-breaker match, which will consist of two rapid games, followed by blitz games and an Armageddon game if needed.

Praggnanandhaa, who is only 18 years old, has stunned the chess world by becoming the second Indian ever to reach the final of the Chess World Cup after Viswanathan Anand.

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

Ans : c) R Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen

Srettha Thavisin Becomes Thailand’s New Prime Minister

Srettha Thavisin, a wealthy property developer and political newcomer, has secured the position of Thailand’s new Prime Minister by triumphing in a parliamentary vote held on August 22, 2023.

  1. Thavisin, 61 years old, took leadership of the Pheu Thai Party, which has an alliance with former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
  2. Thavisin’s affiliation with the Pheu Thai Party began just nine months ago. He gained recognition for supporting student-led protests advocating for democratic reforms in Thailand.
  3. During the parliamentary session, Thavisin received 375 out of 749 votes, surpassing his competitor Prayut Chan-o-cha.
  4. Prayut Chan-o-cha, a former army chief and the previous Prime Minister, came to power through a coup in 2014 and governed Thailand for seven years.

Q.: Who recently became Thailand’s new Prime Minister?

a) Thaksin Shinawatra
b) Prayut Chan-o-cha
c) Srettha Thavisin
d) Joko Widodo

Ans : c) Srettha Thavisin

BRICS Summit 2023: PM Modi announced “India’s support for the expansion of BRICS”

During the 15th BRICS Summit’s open plenary session in Johannesburg on August 23, 2023, Modi praised BRICS for its significant achievements over approximately two decades.

  1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need to make BRICS future-ready by preparing the respective societies for the future.
  2. He highlighted the importance of technology in achieving this goal.
  3. Modi called for the support of all BRICS countries to include the African Union in the G20.
  4. India suggested various ideas to reshape the BRICS agenda, including a railway research network, close cooperation among MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises), online BRICS databases, and support for start-up firms.
  5. PM Modi announced that India’s support for the expansion of BRICS
  6. Modi proposed collaboration with the BRICS Space Exploration Consortium, focusing on space research and weather monitoring.

Q.: In which South African city is the BRICS Summit 2023 being held?

a) Johannesburg
b) Cape Town
c) Durban
d) Pretoria

Ans : a) Johannesburg

Daily Current Affairs : 23 August 2023

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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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BNCAP: Enhancing Car Safety in India through New Rating System

Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP) is a car safety rating system for passenger cars in India launched by Union minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari on August 22, 2023. BNCAP is based on the international standard called the Global New Car Assessment Programme (GNCAP), which assesses the crashworthiness of vehicles.

  1. Car safety ratings in BNCAP will range from 1 to 5 stars, reflecting performance in crash tests that evaluate the impact on occupants and pedestrians during collisions.
  2. The primary objective of BNCAP is to enhance the safety standards of cars in India, a country with a high rate of road fatalities.
  3. BNCAP also intends to empower consumers to make informed decisions about the safety features of the cars they purchase.
  4. Implementation of BNCAP is scheduled to start from October 1, 2023, covering all new car models sold in India.

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

Ans :d) Bharat New Car Assessment Programme

BRICS summit 2023 theme: ‘BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development, and Inclusive Multilateralism’

The 15th BRICS summit is being held in Pretoria, South Africa, from August 22 to 24, 2023, under the theme ‘BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development, and Inclusive Multilateralism’.

  1. The summit is attended by the leaders of the five member states: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
  2. The summit’s goals include strengthening cooperation among BRICS countries on trade, investment, health, education, science and technology, security, and sustainable development.
  3. A BRICS-Africa Outreach Dialogue is part of the summit, where BRICS leaders engage with African country leaders and regional organizations.
  4. A significant topic of discussion is the potential expansion of BRICS membership to include emerging economies like Turkey, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Egypt, facing challenges and opposition from existing members due to concerns about influence and leverage.
  5. The role of Russia within BRICS is also a focus, with Russia aiming to use the platform to counter Western dominance and assert global leadership, especially in light of increasing pressure and sanctions from the West.

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’

Ans : ‘BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development, and Inclusive Multilateralism’

FIDE World Cup Final: First Match between R Praggnanandhaa and former world champion Magnus Carlsen ends in draw

The final of the FIDE World Cup 2023 chess tournament took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, starting on Tuesday, August 22. The initial game of the best-of-four series featured a match between Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa and Norwegian World Champion Magnus Carlsen.

  1. The first classical game concluded in a draw after 40 moves, with both players displaying cautious and solid gameplay.
  2. Despite being only 18 years old, Praggnanandhaa impressed observers by holding his ground against the world’s top-ranked player, Magnus Carlsen, who has a significantly higher rating.
  3. Praggnanandhaa’s path to the final involved defeating World No. 3 Fabiano Caruana in the semifinals, setting a record as the youngest player to achieve this feat.
  4. Magnus Carlsen’s journey to the final included a victory over Levon Aronian in a closely contested match.
  5. The second classical game of the final was scheduled for Wednesday, August 23, followed by two more games on Thursday and Friday.
  6. In the event that the score remains tied after the four games, tiebreaks were set to take place on Saturday.

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.

Ans : a) Youngest player to reach the final.

Daily Current Affairs : 22 August 2023

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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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India Secures Second Rank at International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics

India achieved the second rank at the 16th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) held in Chorzów, Poland from August 10 to August 20, 2023.

  • India secured four Gold Medals and one Silver Medal in the competition.
  • The United Kingdom secured the lead with five Gold Medals.
  • The Olympiad saw the participation of 236 students from 50 nations, collectively earning a total of 27 gold, 41 silver, and 50 bronze medals across all categories.
  • Gold medals were awarded to Rajdeep Mishra from Kota, Rajasthan, Koduru Tejeswar from Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, Md. Sahil Akhtar from Kolkata, West Bengal, and Akarsh Raj Sahay from Nagpur, Maharashtra.
  • Sainavaneet Mukund from Bangalore, Karnataka received a silver medal.
  • The Indian team was guided by Prof. Surhud More from IUCAA, Pune, and Pritesh Ranadive from HBCSE-TIFR, Mumbai.

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: C) Second rank with four Gold and one Silver Medal

Malabar 2023 : Multilateral naval exercise held  from 11 to 21 August 2023

The 27th edition of the multilateral naval exercise Malabar 2023 has concluded in Sydney, Australia on 21 August 2023. Malabar 2023 is a multilateral naval exercise involving the navies of India, USA, Japan and Australia, also known as the Quad. The exercise aims to enhance the cooperation, coordination and interoperability among the participating nations in the Indo-Pacific region. The exercise was held  from 11 to 21 August 2023.

  • The exercise involved participation from the Indian Navy, Royal Australian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force, and the US Navy.
  • Representing the Indian Navy were the indigenously built Destroyer INS Kolkata, Frigate INS Sahyadri, and P8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
  • The sea phase of the Malabar exercise included complex and high-intensity exercises in air, surface, and undersea domains, as well as weapon firings and cross-deck helicopter operations.
  • The MALABAR series of maritime exercises began in 1992 as a bilateral exercise between the Indian Navy and the US Navy.
  • Over the years, it has expanded to include participation from four prominent navies in the Indo-Pacific Region.

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: C) Exercise Malabar 2023

Indian Men’s Cricket Team Squad Announced for Asia Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma to Lead the Team

Chief Selector of BCCI, Ajit Agarkar, has announced the Indian Men’s Cricket team for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023.

  • The team will be captained by Rohit Sharma, with Hardik Pandya serving as the Vice Captain.
  • Notable players in the squad include Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and Sanju Samson.

About Asia Cup 2023 

The Asia Cup 2023 is a cricket tournament that will feature six teams from Asia: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and one qualifier. The tournament will be held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from 30 August 2023 to 17 September 2023. The matches will be played as one-day internationals (ODI). The Asia Cup 2023 will be the 16th edition of the tournament, which was first held in 1984. The current champion is India, who won the 2018 edition in the United Arab Emirates.

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: C) Rohit Sharma

Chandrayaan 2 Orbiter Establishes Two-Way Communication with Chandrayaan 3 Lander

Two-way communication has been established between the Chandrayaan 2 orbiter and the Chandrayaan 3 lander module Vikram. This enables the Mission Operations Complex at ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network in Bengaluru to communicate with the upcoming Lander Vikram.

  • The Chandrayaan 3 lander is set to land near the south pole of the Moon on August 23rd at 6.04 pm.
  • ISRO tweeted about the development, referring to the Chandrayaan 2 orbiter formally welcoming the Chandrayaan 3 Lander Module.
  • The Chandrayaan 2 orbiter was launched in July 2019 and is still in lunar orbit.
  • ISRO has announced that the live telecast of the landing event will start on DD National and other social media platforms at 5.20 pm on August 23rd.

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: C) ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)

Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 13 to 19 August 2023

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Q.: In which weight category did Priya Malik win the gold medal at U20 World Wrestling Championships in August 2023?
a) 68 kg
b) 76 kg
c) 80 kg
d) 85 kg

Answer
Answer: b) 76 kg
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Q.: Who clinched the 10m air pistol mixed team gold at the ISSF World Championship 2023?
a) Ilayda Tarhan and Yusuf Dikec
b) Esha Singh and Shiva Narwal
c) China’s shooting duo
d) Turkish shooting team

Answer
Answer: b) Esha Singh and Shiva Narwal
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Q.; Where was India’s first 3D concrete Printed Post Office building inaugurated?
a) New Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Bengaluru
d) Chennai

Answer
Answer: c) Bengaluru
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Q.: The BRICS Summit is a conference attended by the leaders of which five member states?
a) United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany
b) Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
c) Brazil, Russia, Indonesia, China, South Africa
d) Belgium, Russia, India, China, South Korea

Answer
Answer: b) Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
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Q.: What is the altitude of Migla, a strategically important point on the Likaru-Migla-Fukche road in Eastern Ladakh.
a) 19,024 feet
b) 19,400 feet
c) 18,000 feet
d) 20,000 feet

Answer
Ans :b) 19,400 feet
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Q.: What is the significance of the India’s new warship name “INS Vindhyagiri”, ?
a) It is named after a famous Indian naval officer.
b) It is named after a mountain range in Karnataka.
c) It represents a historical naval battle.
d) It symbolizes India’s maritime heritage.

Answer
b) It is named after a mountain range in Karnataka.
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Q.: What is the name of the Lander Module in the Chandrayaan-3 mission that is expected to land on the Moon’s surface?
a) Luna
b) Explorer
c) Vikram
d) Apollo

Answer
Answer: c) Vikram
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Q.: Which portal has played a crucial role in detecting and deactivating fraudulent connections and blacklisting SIM card dealers?
a) CyberGuard Portal
b) SecureSIM Portal
c) Sanchar Sathi Portal
d) FraudBlock Portal

Answer
Answer: c) Sanchar Sathi Portal
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Q.: Who recently made history by winning a gold medal at the Under 20 World Championship in men’s 61 Kg Freestyle wrestling category?
a) Ramesh Kumar
b) Sagar Jaglan
c) Mohit Kumar
d) Deepak Punia

Answer
Answer: c) Mohit Kumar
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Q.: How many electric buses will be deployed under PM-eBus Sewa scheme?
A) 5,000
B) 10,000
C) 15,000
D) 20,000

Answer
Answer: B) 10,000
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Q.: What is the main objective of the PM Vishwakarma scheme?
a) Providing financial aid to farmers
b) Supporting traditional artisans and craftspeople
c) Promoting digital literacy in rural areas
d) Enhancing urban infrastructure

Answer
Ans : b) Supporting traditional artisans and craftspeople
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Q.: Who is the Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) who visited India to attend WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine?
a) Dr. Margaret Chan
b) Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
c) Dr. Adhanom Ghebreyesus Tedros
d) Dr. Narendra Ghebreyesus

Answer
Ans : b) Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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Q.: Who holds the top spot in the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings for batters, as per rankings updated on 16 August 2023?
a) Shubman Gill
b) Babar Azam
c) Suryakumar Yadav
d) Mohammad Rizwan

Answer
Ans : c) Suryakumar Yadav
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Q.: Where is the G20 Film Festival being held?
a) Mumbai, India
b) Tokyo, Japan
c) New Delhi, India
d) Beijing, China

Answer
Ans : c) New Delhi, India
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Q.: How many Kirti Chakra awards were approved by President Smt Droupadi Murmu on Independence Day 2023?
a) 2
b) 4
c) 6
d) 8

Answer
Ans : b) 4 – All are awarded (posthumous) to CRPF personnel
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Q.: What is the name of the first Indian space-based observatory designed to study the Sun?
a) Aditya-L1
b) Solaris-I
c) HelioSat-1
d) SunProbe-1

Answer
Ans : a) Aditya-L1
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Q.: On August 15, 2023, India celebrated its _______ Independence Day.
A) 75th
B) 76th
C) 77th
D) 78th

Answer
Ans :C) 77th
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Q.: Who established Sulabh International, a renowned social service organization?
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Bindeshwar Pathak
c) Mother Teresa
d) Azza Hazare

Answer
Ans : b) Bindeshwar Pathak
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Q.: The Parsi New Year is celebrated according to which calendar?
a) Gregorian calendar
b) Lunar calendar
c) Shahenshahi calendar
d) Hijri calendar

Answer
Ans : c) Shahenshahi calendar
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Q.: Who is the new caretaker prime minister of Pakistan overseeing the national elections in October 2023?
a) Shehbaz Sharif
b) Raja Riaz Ahmad
c) Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar
d) Imran Khan

Answer
Ans : c) Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar
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Q.: India wins Asian Champions Trophy 2023 in Hockey. Who was India’s opponent in the final?
a) Pakistan
b) Japan
c) Malaysia
d) South Korea

Answer
Ans : c) Malaysia
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Q.: When is Partition Horrors Remembrance Day observed in India?
a) August 15
b) August 14
c) September 1
d) July 4

Answer
Ans : b) August 14
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Q.: Which bill proposes to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860?
A) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
B) Bharatiya Nyay Prakriya Sanhita, 2023
C) Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita, 2023
D) None of the above

Answer
Ans : A) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
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Daily Current Affairs : 20 & 21 August 2023

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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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R Praggnanandhaa: The Youngest Indian to Reach the FIDE Chess World Cup Semifinals

R Praggnanandhaa is a young chess prodigy from India who has made history by becoming the first Indian after Viswanathan Anand to reach the semifinals of the FIDE Chess World Cup. He achieved this feat by defeating his compatriot Arjun Erigaisi in a thrilling tie-break on August 17, 2023.

Praggnanandhaa, who is only 18 years old, started playing chess at the age of six and became the second youngest grandmaster in history at the age of 12 years and 10 months. He has won several national and international titles, including the World Youth Chess Championship in 2019. He is currently ranked 40th in the world and has a rating of 2718.

The FIDE Chess World Cup is a prestigious knockout tournament that features some of the best players in the world. It also serves as a qualifier for the Candidates Tournament, which determines the challenger for the World Chess Championship. Praggnanandhaa is one of the four semifinalists, along with Magnus Carlsen, Sergey Karjakin and Jan-Krzysztof Duda. He will face Karjakin, a former world championship finalist, in the next round.

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

Ans : D) R Praggnanandhaa

Spain Wins FIFA Women’s World Cup After Thrilling Final Against England

Spain won their first FIFA Women’s World Cup title by defeating England 1-0 in the final at Stadium Australia in Sydney on 20 August 2023.

  1. The winning goal was scored by captain Olga Carmona with a stunning volley from a corner kick in the 29th minute.
  2. Spain’s solid defense and goalkeeper Sandra Panos made crucial saves to deny England’s attempts to equalize.
  3. Spain dominated possession and created more chances, while England struggled with their rhythm and accuracy.
  4. This was England’s second consecutive final defeat, previously losing to the USA in 2019.
  5. Spain’s national football team, La Roja, became the second country after Germany to win both the Men’s and Women’s World Cups.

Q.: Which nation emerged as the champion of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023?

A) Germany
B) Spain
C) USA
D) France

Ans : B) Spain

Russia’s Luna-25 Mission Failure; Chandrayaan 3, is scheduled to make a landing on 23 August 2023

Russia’s Moon mission (Luna-25) ended in failure as its spacecraft spun out of control and crashed into the moon on 19 August 2023.

  • Russia’s Luna-25 was a lunar lander mission that aimed to explore the south pole of the Moon.
  • It was launched on 10 August 2023 from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia.
  • It crashed into the Moon on 19 August 2023 after a failed orbital maneuver.
  • It was Russia’s first lunar mission in nearly five decades.
  • The cause of the crash is still under investigation by Roscosmos, the Russian space agency

The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) ambitious mission to the Moon, Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft is scheduled to make a soft landing on the south pole of the lunar surface at around 6:04 pm (Indian Standard Time) on 23 August 2023.

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)

Ans : C) Roscosmos (Russian Federal Space Agency)

Weekly Current Affairs PDF 13 August to 19 August 2023

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine (in English) PDF for the week from 13 August to 19 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.

  • G20 Film Festival from August 16 to September 3, 2023, in New Delhi
  • Parsi New Year (Navroz): August 16, 2023.

Government Schemes Current Affairs.

  • PM Vishwakarma scheme : A Boost for Traditional Workers
  • PM-eBus Sewa: Plan to Deploy 10,000 Electric Buses across 169 cities in India 

Important Days Current Affairs

  • Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on August 14

International Current Affairs

  • 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg from August 22 to 24, 2023
  • WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine : 17-18 August 2023 in Gandhinagar 
  • Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar Elected as Pakistan’s Caretaker Prime Minister.

National Current Affairs

  • Enhancing Mobile SIM Card Security: Mandatory Biometric Verification and New Measures Introduced by Government
  • President Droupadi Murmu launched India’s newest warship ‘INS Vindhyagiri’ in Kolkata 
  • Likaru-Migla-Fukche road will become the world’s highest motorable road, reaching an altitude of 19,400 feet.
  • India celebrates its 77th Independence Day on August 15, 2023
  • President approves 76 Gallantry awards to Armed Forces & CAPF personnel on the eve of 77th Independence Day

Polity Current Affairs

  • IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act to be Replaced by Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nyay Prakriya Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita. 12

Science and Technology Current Affairs

  • India’s First 3D Printed Post Office at Cambridge Layout, Bengaluru
  • Chandrayaan-3 Mission Advances: Lander Separation Marks Key Milestone on Journey to Lunar Surface
  • First space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun – Aditya-L1, is ready for launch in September 2023

Sports Current Affairs.

  • Shooters Esha Singh and Shiva Narwal won the 10m air pistol mixed team gold at ISSF World Championship in Baku, Azerbaijan
  • Priya Malik Clinches Gold at U20 World Wrestling Championships in the woman 76 kg category
  • Indian Wrestler Mohit Kumar Creates History with Gold at Under 20 World Championship in Men’s 61 kg Freestyle category
  • ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings: Suryakumar Yadav retains top spot
  • India Makes History with Fourth Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Title Victory 

Miscellaneous Current Affairs

  • Sulabh International’ founder and social activist Bindeshwar Pathak passed away 

Weekly Current Affairs MCQ: 13 August to 19 August 2023

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Daily Current Affairs : 19 August 2023

Daily Current Affairs : 19 August 2023, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 19 August 2023

Q.: In which weight category did Priya Malik win the gold medal at U20 World Wrestling Championships in August 2023?
a) 68 kg
b) 76 kg
c) 80 kg
d) 85 kg

Answer
Answer: b) 76 kg
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Q.: Who clinched the 10m air pistol mixed team gold at the ISSF World Championship 2023?
a) Ilayda Tarhan and Yusuf Dikec
b) Esha Singh and Shiva Narwal
c) China’s shooting duo
d) Turkish shooting team

Answer
Answer: b) Esha Singh and Shiva Narwal
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Q.; Where was India’s first 3D concrete Printed Post Office building inaugurated?
a) New Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Bengaluru
d) Chennai

Answer
Answer: c) Bengaluru
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Q.: The BRICS Summit is a conference attended by the leaders of which five member states?
a) United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany
b) Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
c) Brazil, Russia, Indonesia, China, South Africa
d) Belgium, Russia, India, China, South Korea

Answer
Answer: b) Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
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15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg from August 22 to 24, 2023

South Africa is hosting the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg from August 22 to 24, 2023. This marks the first in-person summit in four years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

  • The BRICS Summit is an international relations conference involving the heads of state or government of the five member states: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi, China’s Xi Jinping, and Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro will attend the summit in person. Russia’s Vladimir Putin will participate virtually.
  • The summit’s agenda includes discussions on trade, investment, health, security, climate change, the digital economy, and multilateralism.
  • One of the aims of the summit is to strengthen cooperation among the BRICS countries and enhance their collective role in global affairs.

Q.: The BRICS Summit is a conference attended by the leaders of which five member states?

a) United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany
b) Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
c) Brazil, Russia, Indonesia, China, South Africa
d) Belgium, Russia, India, China, South Korea

Answer: b) Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa

India’s First 3D Printed Post Office at Cambridge Layout, Bengaluru

The first 3D concrete Printed Post Office building was inaugurated in Cambridge Layout, Bengaluru on August 18, 2023. The construction was accomplished using 3D concrete printing technology through a fully automated process. A robotic arm was used to print the concrete layer by layer according to the design, and the entire construction was completed within 45 days.

This marked India’s first 3D printed post office, showcasing the application of this innovative technology in construction. The use of 3D printing significantly reduced both the cost and time of construction for the post office building.

Q.; Where was India’s first 3D concrete Printed Post Office building inaugurated?

a) New Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Bengaluru
d) Chennai

Answer: c) Bengaluru

Shooters Esha Singh and Shiva Narwal won the 10m air pistol mixed team gold at ISSF World Championship in Baku, Azerbaijan

Shooters Esha Singh and Shiva Narwal won the 10m air pistol mixed team gold at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championship in Baku, Azerbaijan on August 18, 2023.

  • They defeated the Turkish team of Ilayda Tarhan and Yusuf Dikec with a score of 16-10 in the final.
  • This victory contributed to India’s total medals count, bringing it to two.
  • India is currently in the second position on the medals table with one gold and one bronze medal.
  • China leads the medals tally with five gold and two bronze medals.

Q.: Who clinched the 10m air pistol mixed team gold at the ISSF World Championship 2023?

a) Ilayda Tarhan and Yusuf Dikec
b) Esha Singh and Shiva Narwal
c) China’s shooting duo
d) Turkish shooting team

Answer: b) Esha Singh and Shiva Narwal

Priya Malik Clinches Gold at U20 World Wrestling Championships in the woman 76 kg category

Indian wrestler Priya Malik secured a gold medal at the U20 World Wrestling Championships in Jordan on August 17, 2023. She won the gold in the 76 kg category by defeating Germany’s Laura Kuehn with a score of 5-0 in the final.

  • Priya Malik is the second Indian woman to win a gold medal in this competition.
  • Antim Panghal had previously won a gold medal in the previous edition of the championships.
  • Priya’s victory brings India a total of two gold medals in the ongoing championships, a feat that has occurred only once before, in 2001.
  • Another Indian wrestler, Arju won a bronze medal in the 68 kg category by defeating Turkey’s Elif Kurt in the bronze medal bout.

Q.: In which weight category did Priya Malik win the gold medal at U20 World Wrestling Championships in August 2023?

a) 68 kg
b) 76 kg
c) 80 kg
d) 85 kg

Answer: b) 76 kg

Indian Wrestler Mohit Kumar Creates History with Gold at Under 20 World Championship in Men’s 61 kg Freestyle category

Indian wrestler Mohit Kumar made history by winning the Under 20 World Championship in the men’s 61 Kg Freestyle category in Amman City, Jordan, on August 17, 2023.

  • Mohit secured victory in the final by defeating Russia’s Eldar Akhmadudinov with a score of 9-8.
  • He became the fourth Indian Freestyle Wrestler to achieve a Junior World Championship title.
  • Mohit joins the ranks of Palwinder Cheema (2001), Ramesh Kumar (2001), and Deepak Punia (2019) as male Indian wrestlers who have won gold medals in the U20 World Championships.
  • Jaideep won the bronze medal in the 74kg category, defeating Kyrgyzstan’s Zhakshylyk Ruslanovich Baitashov.
  • Sagar Jaglan clinched a silver medal in the Freestyle 79 kg category.
  • Deepak Chahal earned a bronze medal in the Freestyle 97 kg category on the second day of the event.
  • The Indian men’s freestyle wrestling team has achieved a total of five medals in the competition.

Q.: Who recently made history by winning a gold medal at the Under 20 World Championship in men’s 61 Kg Freestyle wrestling category?

a) Ramesh Kumar
b) Sagar Jaglan
c) Mohit Kumar
d) Deepak Punia

Answer: c) Mohit Kumar

Daily Current Affairs : 18 August 2023

Daily Current Affairs : 18 August 2023, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 18 August 2023

Q.: What is the altitude of Migla, a strategically important point on the Likaru-Migla-Fukche road in Eastern Ladakh.
a) 19,024 feet
b) 19,400 feet
c) 18,000 feet
d) 20,000 feet

Answer
Ans :b) 19,400 feet
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Q.: What is the significance of the India’s new warship name “INS Vindhyagiri”, ?
a) It is named after a famous Indian naval officer.
b) It is named after a mountain range in Karnataka.
c) It represents a historical naval battle.
d) It symbolizes India’s maritime heritage.

Answer
b) It is named after a mountain range in Karnataka.
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Q.: What is the name of the Lander Module in the Chandrayaan-3 mission that is expected to land on the Moon’s surface?
a) Luna
b) Explorer
c) Vikram
d) Apollo

Answer
Answer: c) Vikram
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Q.: Which portal has played a crucial role in detecting and deactivating fraudulent connections and blacklisting SIM card dealers?
a) CyberGuard Portal
b) SecureSIM Portal
c) Sanchar Sathi Portal
d) FraudBlock Portal

Answer
Answer: c) Sanchar Sathi Portal
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Q.: Who recently made history by winning a gold medal at the Under 20 World Championship in men’s 61 Kg Freestyle wrestling category?
a) Ramesh Kumar
b) Sagar Jaglan
c) Mohit Kumar
d) Deepak Punia

Answer
Answer: c) Mohit Kumar
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Daily Current Affairs : 18 August 2023 in Hindi : Click Here

Enhancing Mobile SIM Card Security: Mandatory Biometric Verification and New Measures Introduced by Government

Communication Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed on 17 August 2023 that the government has introduced measures to enhance security in the mobile SIM card distribution process.

  • Biometric verification of mobile SIM card dealers will now be mandatory.
  • The bulk connection mechanism for SIM cards will be discontinued.
  • Registration will also be compulsory for all point-of-sale dealers to ensure transparency.
  • These decisions aim to prevent cyber frauds, fraudulent calls, and protect users.
  • The Sanchar Sathi Portal has been instrumental in detecting and deactivating 52 lakh fraudulent connections.
  • Approximately 67 thousand SIM card dealers have been blacklisted due to fraudulent activities.
  • Legal action has been taken, with 300 FIRs lodged, and measures such as blocking 66 thousand WhatsApp accounts and eight lakh payment wallet accounts.
  • In the new initiative, Point of Sale engaging in illegal activities will be terminated and blacklisted for up to 3 years.
  • To prevent misuse of printed Aadhaar, demographic details will be captured by scanning the QR code of printed Aadhaar.

Q.: Which portal has played a crucial role in detecting and deactivating fraudulent connections and blacklisting SIM card dealers?

a) CyberGuard Portal
b) SecureSIM Portal
c) Sanchar Sathi Portal
d) FraudBlock Portal

Answer: c) Sanchar Sathi Portal

Chandrayaan-3 Mission Advances: Lander Separation Marks Key Milestone on Journey to Lunar Surface

ISRO achieved successful separation of Chandrayaan-3’s lander module from the propulsion module on August 17, 2023. The Lander Module, named Vikram, will continue its independent journey to the Moon’s surface.

  • Vikram and the rover Pragyaan are expected to land on the Moon on August 23.
  • The separation of the Lander Module from the Propulsion Module concludes lunar-bound maneuvers for the soft landing.
  • Chandrayaan-3’s primary goals include demonstrating safe and soft landing, rover exploration, and in-situ scientific experiments on the lunar surface.
  • Both the lander and rover are equipped with scientific payloads for these experiments.
  • The Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully completed its fifth and final lunar-bound orbit maneuver.
  • Launched on July 14, Chandrayaan-3 comprises a lander module, propulsion module, and rover.
  • The Propulsion Module will continue its journey to study spectral and polarimetric measurements of Earth from lunar orbit.
  • It carries a SHAPE payload designed to aid future discoveries of habitable or life-supporting planets through reflected light observations.

Q.: What is the name of the Lander Module in the Chandrayaan-3 mission that is expected to land on the Moon’s surface?

a) Luna
b) Explorer
c) Vikram
d) Apollo

Answer: c) Vikram

President Droupadi Murmu launched India’s newest warship ‘INS Vindhyagiri’ in Kolkata

President Droupadi Murmu launched India’s new warship ‘INS Vindhyagiri’ on August 17, 2023, at GRSE’s facility in Kolkata. The warship is an advanced stealth frigate named after the Vindhyagiri mountain range in Karnataka.

  • INS Vindhyagiri is the sixth ship of Project 17A Frigates and is equipped with modern technology and gadgets.
  • The ship will undergo thorough trials before being commissioned into the Indian Navy’s service.
  • P17A ships are guided missile frigates, an advancement of the Shivalik class Project 17 frigates.
  • These ships have enhanced stealth features, advanced weapons, sensors, and platform management systems.
  • INS Vindhyagiri is the last of the three ships constructed by GRSE for the Indian Navy.
  • The initial five ships of the project were launched between 2019 and 2022.

Q.: What is the significance of the India’s new warship name “INS Vindhyagiri”, ?

a) It is named after a famous Indian naval officer.
b) It is named after a mountain range in Karnataka.
c) It represents a historical naval battle.
d) It symbolizes India’s maritime heritage.

Answer: b) It is named after a mountain range in Karnataka.

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