28 August 2023 : Latest Current Affairs 28th August
Important Current Affairs 28th August 2023
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 28th August including national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 28th August 2023 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 28th August – National News
1. The increase in financial aid and the 35% reservation of government employment for women
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, increased the amount of money provided to women participating in the Ladli Behna Scheme from $1,000 to $1,250 each month on August 27.
◉ Additionally, the MP CM stated that women will receive cooking gas cylinders for 450 rupees in August to commemorate “Sawan” and that they will receive a 35 percent reservation in government jobs.
◉ According to the CM, 1.25 crore women will begin receiving $1,250 under the Ladli Behna Yojana on October 1 and the sum will progressively increase to $3,00 per month in order to achieve the goal of improving the economic and social status of women.
2. The third Indian city to receive an early warning system for air quality is Kolkata.
◉ By implementing an Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) created by the Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), the Indian city of Kolkata has made tremendous progress.
◉ With the aim of improving preparation and enabling actions to address the city’s rising air pollution levels, this system provides both real-time air pollution data and projections.
◉ The Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) uses information from satellite sources as well as the national air quality network to produce precise forecasts. Integrating data from 420 air quality monitoring stations across India into the early warning system enables a thorough and all-encompassing approach to air quality assessment.
3. Through public involvement, the Khanan Prahari App is assisting in stopping illegal coal mining activities.
◉ India’s government has launched the Khanan Prahari App, which enables residents to report any suspicious coal mining activity in their area and aid in the fight against this unlawful practice.
◉ An initiative run by the Ministry of Coal called Khanan Prahari aims to stop illegal coal mining by involving the public. Using the app, users may report instances of illicit mining.
◉ The app protects users’ security and privacy by guaranteeing user confidentiality. The Google Play Store for Android-based phones and the Apple Store for iPhones with iOS support are two places where users can get the software.
4. After delimitation, the Assam Cabinet Created 4 New Districts and 81 Sub-Districts
◉ By re-establishing four districts that were earlier dissolved in December of last year, the Assam cabinet has taken a risky decision. Assam will have 35 total districts after the addition of these new ones.
◉ The choice is consistent with the ongoing delineation procedure that was started after the Election Commission (EC) decided to redefine Assam’s Assembly and Parliamentary seats in accordance with Section 8A of the RP Act, 1950. The districts that have just been created are Hojai, Biswanath, Tamulpur, and Bajali.
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International News
5. Zimbabwe’s Emmerson Mnangagwa is elected to a second term as president.
◉ The results of the Zimbabwean presidential election have been announced, giving Emmerson Mnangagwa a victory and a second term as the country’s president. Mnangagwa received 52.6% of the vote, according to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), while Nelson Chamisa of the Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) came in second with 44%.
◉ Mnangagwa’s party, the Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (Zanu-PF), not only prevailed in the presidential vote but also won 136 seats in the legislative body. The Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC), in contrast, won 73 seats.
Banking
6. Akola Merchant Co-operative Bank and Jalgaon Peoples Co-operative Bank have their merger approved by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
◉ The merger of the Akola Merchant Co-operative Bank and The Jalgaon Peoples Co-operative Bank has been approved by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). According to the central bank, this tactical step will go into effect on August 28.
◉ Beginning on August 28, The Jalgaon Peoples Co-operative Bank will easily merge the Akola Merchant Co-operative Bank’s branches into its network of locations. Through this integration, operations and customer services will be consolidated under a single company.
7. With the help of Frontier Markets and Mastercard, Airtel Payments Bank will empower 1 lakh women-owned companies.
◉ She Leads Bharat: Udyam is a transformational program launched by Airtel Payments Bank in partnership with Mastercard Center and Frontier Markets. This program aims to improve 100,000 women-owned small companies by giving them chances to grow professionally and financially.
◉ The She Leads Bharat: Udyam initiative is the result of a partnership between businesses in the private sector, nonprofit organizations, and charities in the banking, insurance, and financial services industries. This digital-first approach intends to open doors for female-owned small companies to expand their sources of revenue.
Awards
8. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj’s SVAMITVA Scheme won the 2023 National Award for E-Government.
◉ The Ministry of Panchayati Raj’s SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) Scheme has been recognized with the prestigious National Award for e-Governance 2023 (Gold) for its innovative use of emerging technologies to provide citizen-centric services.
◉ The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India, conducted the 26th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG), which took place in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
Science
9. A report on the Gaganyaan mission and the “Vyommitra” robot from ISRO
◉ The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Gaganyaan mission has made tremendous progress, according to Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who also announced that the mission’s testing will start in October.
◉ ‘Vyommitra,’ a humanoid robot that resembles a spacecraft dressed in female clothes, will be launched as part of the Gaganyaan mission’s second phase. This humanoid robot is made to mimic a variety of jobs that people might carry out in space.
◉ Vyommitra is designed to carry out particular tasks that let academics analyze how people behave in space-like environments. For such missions, careful planning is essential to ensuring astronaut safety. The actions taken by Vyommitra will be similar to those expected of astronauts during space missions.
Sports
10. The first Indian to win a gold medal in the world athletics championships is Neeraj Chopra.
◉ When Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw competition at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, he made history. He accomplished this accomplishment as the first Indian athlete in history, which was a critical turning point for Indian athletics.
◉ Neeraj’s outstanding performance was capped by an incredible throw on his second try of 88.17 meters. His place as a global contender was cemented by this extraordinary accomplishment, which demonstrated his talent and supremacy in the competition.
11. In 2023, Max Verstappen won the Dutch Grand Prix.
◉ For the third time in a row, Max Verstappen has won the Dutch Grand Prix, triumphing at his home race. Verstappen’s commanding victory means he has now won nine consecutive Formula One races, matching Sebastian Vettel’s record.
◉ Verstappen increased his lead in the Drivers’ Championship to 138 points with his 11th victory of the year. He is currently on track to win the World Championship twice in a row.
Important Day
12. National Sports Day in 2023: When, What, Why, and History
◉ On August 29, 2023, India will commemorate National Sports Day. This yearly celebration, which takes place on August 29 in India, honors Major Dhyan Chand’s enduring legacy.
◉ Additionally, the day serves as a reminder for all of us to reflect on the contributions, tenacity, and exceptional accomplishments of the athletes as well as their impact on society.
◉ The origins of National Sports Day in India can be found in Major Dhyan Chand, one of the most well-known names in the sport of hockey and one of the country’s most renowned sporting legends.
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