Current Affairs August 2023

Kamlesh Varshney, Amarjeet Singh appointed SEBI whole-time members

Kamlesh Varshney, Amarjeet Singh appointed SEBI whole-time members: Kamlesh Varshney and Amarjeet Singh have been appointed as SEBI Whole-Time Members by the Cabinet Appointments Committee (ACC). While Varshney, a 1990-batch officer of the Indian Revenue Service, is a joint secretary at the revenue department in the Finance Ministry, Singh is an executive director at the […]

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10-day Long Budha Amarnath Yatra Begins In Jammu

10-day Long Budha Amarnath Yatra Begins In Jammu: In a display of grandeur and deep religious devotion, the Jammu and Kashmir administration inaugurated the yearly Budha Amarnath Yatra across the rolling terrains of Poonch district. The trip, which lasts 10 days, is a life-changing experience for worshippers seeking Lord Shiva’s blessings. Daily Current Affairs Quiz:

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Chandrayaan-3 Landing Date Scheduled on August 23, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 Landing Date Scheduled on August 23, 2023: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has stated that Chandrayaan-3 would settle on the Moon on August 23, 2023. The spacecraft launched on July 14, 2023, and has been orbiting the moon since August 5, 2023. The Chandrayaan-3 mission is India’s third lunar mission, and its goal

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India accounts for 35% of cargo handled by Murmansk port this year

India accounts for 35% of cargo handled by Murmansk port this year: India’s collaboration with Russia’s Arctic region is on the rise, evidenced by its substantial contribution to cargo handled at Murmansk port. This vital port, located roughly 2,000 kilometres northwest of Moscow, serves as a crucial northern gateway for Russia, handling a total of

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Cabinet approves seven rail projects worth ₹32,500 crore to boost connectivity

Cabinet approves seven rail projects worth ₹32,500 crore to boost connectivity: The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved seven major railway projects totaling 32,500 crore in expenditure. These projects, announced by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, are set to revolutionize Indian Railways’ efficiency and capacity through transformative initiatives. The projects, adopting

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Agnikul Cosmos begins integration of its first satellite rocket

Agnikul Cosmos begins integration of its first satellite rocket: Agnikul Cosmos, based in Chennai, has begun the integration of its ground-breaking launch vehicle, Agnibaan SOrTeD (Sub-Orbital Technological Demonstrator), with its private launchpad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. While the exact launch date remains undisclosed, the recent event marks a pivotal milestone in

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Goa govt launches ‘Gramin Mitra’ scheme to promote digital empowerment

Goa govt launches ‘Gramin Mitra’ scheme to promote digital empowerment: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant launched the flagship scheme “Gramin Mitra” in August 2023. Objective: To provide doorstep delivery of government services across the state and promote digital empowerment in rural areas. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023 Aims: To empower rural communities with access

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ADB approves USD 40.5 mln loan for childhood development in Meghalaya

ADB approves USD 40.5 mln loan for childhood development in Meghalaya: The Asian Development Bank has approved a USD 40.5 million loan for integrated early childhood development and maternal mental health in Meghalaya. The Meghalaya government is contributing USD 15.27 million to the project. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023 Aims: To improve access to

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Government clears Rs 20000 crore deal to build five warships

Government clears Rs 20000 crore deal to build five warships: The government has cleared a Rs 20,000 crore deal to manufacture fleet support vessels (FSVs) which are urgently required by the Indian Navy in August 2023. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023 Vizag-based Hindustan Shipyard Limited will manufacture five of the 45,000-tonne warships, the largest

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Canara Bank has introduced Canara Jeevan Dhara savings bank account

Canara Bank has introduced Canara Jeevan Dhara savings bank account: Canara Bank has introduced Jeevan Dhara, a special savings bank account for pensioners, and prospective pensioners. The primary benefit of this account for senior citizens is that it is a zero-balance savings account. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023 With this savings account, senior citizens do

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