Current Affairs August 2023

Modi Cabinet approves ‘PM-eBus Sewa’ for augmenting city bus operations

Modi Cabinet approves ‘PM-eBus Sewa’ for augmenting city bus operations: The union cabinet approved ‘PM-eBus Sewa’ for augmenting city bus operations under which 10,000 e-buses will be deployed across cities in the country. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023 Aim: To improve public transport in cities and is also in line with India’s objectives concerning climate […]

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Trinidad And Tobago inks pact for sharing Indian Technology Stack

Trinidad And Tobago inks pact for sharing Indian Technology Stack: India and Trinidad and Tobago have recently entered into a significant partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to share the renowned INDIA STACK technology. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023 This collection of open APIs and digital public goods, pioneered by India, is designed to

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Mohit Kumar, representing India, emerged victorious in the men’s 61 kg freestyle category

Mohit Kumar, representing India, emerged victorious in the men’s 61 kg freestyle category: Defeated Eldar Akhmadudinov of Russia by a score of 9-8 in a tight final match. The Championship was organized in Amman City, Jordan. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023 Fourth Indian Junior World Champion: Mohit Kumar joins the ranks of Indian Junior

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Priya Malik wins gold at U20 World Wrestling Championships in Jordan

Priya Malik wins gold at U20 World Wrestling Championships in Jordan: Indian wrestler Priya Malik achieved a remarkable feat by bagging the gold medal at the ongoing U20 World Wrestling Championships in Jordan. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023 An Overview of the News The win makes Priya Malik only the second Indian woman to

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Moody’s retains India’s rating at Baa3.

Moody’s retains India’s rating at Baa3.: Rating agency Moody’s has affirmed the Baa3 rating on India and has maintained a ‘stable’ outlook on the Indian economy. On August 18, Moody’s said in a statement, India’s long-term local and foreign-currency issued ratings and local-currency senior unsecured ratings remain at Baa3, while other short-term local-currency ratings are

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World Mosquito Day 2023: 20 August

World Mosquito Day 2023: 20 August: Every year on 20 August, World Mosquito Day is observed. It is observed to commemorate the discovery made by Sir Ronald Ross in 1897. In 1897, Sir Ronald Ross discovered that the malaria parasite is transmitted to humans by Anopheles mosquitoes. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023 World Mosquito

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The total number of Jan Dhan accounts crossed the 50 crore mark

The total number of Jan Dhan accounts crossed the 50 crore mark.: Out of the total 50 crore accounts, 56 per cent of accounts belong to women and 67 per cent of accounts have been opened in Rural and Semi-urban areas. The total deposits in these accounts are above Rs 2.03 lakh crore. Around 34

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Srinagar’s Tulip Garden Enters Record Books With 1.5mn Flowers

Srinagar’s Tulip Garden Enters Record Books With 1.5mn Flowers: Nestled amidst the picturesque foothills of the Zabarwan range, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden has etched its name in the annals of the World Book of Records as Asia’s largest and most spectacular park of its kind. The garden, adorned with a enchanting variety of

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World Senior Citizen Day 2023: Date, Significance and History

World Senior Citizen Day 2023: Date, Significance and History: — Every year on August 21, World Senior Citizen Day is observed to raise awareness of the contributions of older individuals to society. In India, a senior citizen means any person who has attained the age of sixty years or above. In a more general sense,

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World Athletics Championships 2023: Schedule, Venue, Team & Result

World Athletics Championships 2023: Schedule, Venue, Team & Result: The World Athletics Championships 2023 is the Budapest, Hungary from 19 to 27 August. This is the first time that Hungary has hosted the event, which is the world’s most prestigious track and field competition. The championships will be held at the National Athletics Centre, which is

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