August 2023 Current Affairs: In this chapter, information has been given about the latest current affairs based on India and the world in the month of August 2023 from the point of view of upcoming competitive examinations. Here you can find various fields of India and the world like: Appointments, Resignations, Sports and Sportsmen, Politics, Awards and Honors, Important Days, Deaths, Reports, Business, Planning, Politics, Education, Books and Authors, Economy, Accidents, Science, Technology You can get general knowledge about important current affairs related to geography, records, settlement, convention and entertainment etc.
The Price of LPG Gas Was Reduced by Rs 20030 August 2023 | Scheme Current AffairsThe government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a drastic reduction in the prices of cooking gas. Due to the cabinet decision, the price per cylinder was reduced by Rs 200, which will benefit 33 crore gas connection holders. |
Bright Star-23 Exercise and its Objective28 August 2023 | India Current AffairsThe Indian Air Force (IAF) for the first time participated in Exercise Bright Star-23 in Egypt. The objective of this exercise is to share with each other the planning of joint operations. |
World Athletics Championships 2023 Winners27 August 2023 | Sports Current AffairsJavelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won the first gold medal for India at the World Athletics Championships 2023 with a throw of 88.17 metres. |
B20 Summit India 2023 and its key Highlights25 August 2023 | Summit Current AffairsThe three-day summit of B20 India 2023 began in New Delhi in which the leaders shared their views on issues related to businesses globally. |
NHA launches first ABDM microsite in Mizoram24 August 2023 | Technology Current AffairsNational Health Authority (NHA) launched the first Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) microsite in Mizoram to accelerate the adoption of digital health services across India. |
Chandrayaan 3 Mission Soft Landing23 August 2023 | ISRO Current AffairsIndia's mission Chandrayaan 3 successfully landed on the Moon with the Vikram lander rover, with which India became the fourth country to land on the Moon. |
India NCAP Program 2023 and its Benefits22 August 2023 | Social Current AffairsUnion Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari launched the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP) in New Delhi. It aims to enhance road safety in India by raising safety standards for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes. |
UDGAM Portal and its Benefits21 August 2023 | Technology Current AffairsRBI has launched the UDGAM portal to facilitate consumers to search for unclaimed deposits across multiple banks at one place. |
FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Winner20 August 2023 | Sports Current AffairsSpain secured their maiden Women's World Cup title with a 1-0 win over England in the final of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023. |
Grameen Mitra Yojana 2023 and its Benefits18 August 2023 | Scheme Current AffairsThe Government of Goa has launched the Grameen Mitra Scheme for the benefit of the residents of the state. Through this scheme, the residents of the state will get the benefit of government services, which will increase their standard of living. |
Lander Module (LM) Successfully Separated from Propulsion Module (PM)17 August 2023 | ISRO Current AffairsChandrayaan-3 has successfully completed its fifth and final phase in the Moon's orbit. The Indian Space Research Organisation-ISRO has successfully separated the lander of Chandrayaan-3 from the propulsion module of the vehicle. |
PM-eBus Service and its Main Benefits16 August 2023 | Scheme Current AffairsThe Union Cabinet approved PM-eBus Seva to boost city bus operations under which 10,000 e-buses will be deployed across cities in the country. |
15 August 2023 Celebrations and Highlights15 August 2023 | Special Day Current AffairsPrime Minister Narendra Modi marked India's 77th Independence Day by unfurling the national flag at the historic Red Fort in Delhi. About 1,800 guests were invited to the Red Fort on this occasion of Independence Day. |
Indian Air Force Inducts Heron Mark 2 Drone14 August 2023 | Technology Current AffairsThe Indian Air Force has inducted the Heron Mark 2 drone, which has firepower and will monitor borders with both China and Pakistan in a single flight. |
Indian Judiciary Code, 2023 and its Objectives12 August 2023 | Politics Current AffairsUnion Home Minister Amit Shah introduced 3 new bills in the Lok Sabha. These Bills also include the Indian Evidence Bill, which aims to replace the older Indian Evidence Act of 1872. |
National Space Innovation Challenge (NSIC) 202311 August 2023 | Education Current AffairsAtal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog in association with Indian Space Research Organization has launched the National Space Innovation Challenge (NSIC) 2023 for all school students across the country. |
Airtel Payments Bank launches India's first Eco-friendly Debit Card10 August 2023 | Scheme Current AffairsAirtel Payments Bank became the first Indian bank to launch a debit card made of eco-friendly material. The launch is in line with the Bank's commitment to stability in the financial sector. |
Swati Mountain Radar inducted into Indian Army for Mountain Surveillance9 August 2023 | Technology Current AffairsTo enhance surveillance in the high altitude areas of the country, the Indian Army has inducted the Swati Mountain Radar in its mountain surveillance fleet. The radar is capable of detecting and tracking small projectiles in the battlefield taking into account the environmental conditions. |
Delhi Services Bill 2023 and its Features8 August 2023 | Politics Current AffairsMinister of State for Home Nityanand Rai passed the Delhi Services Bill 2023 in the Lok Sabha, which is mainly related to transfer and posting of officers in Delhi. This bill gives the Lieutenant Governor the right to take the final decision on major legislative and administrative matters, which will reduce the powers of the Delhi government. |
Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 20237 August 2023 | Technology Current AffairsLok Sabha introduced Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 The Bill aims to manage digital personal data by balancing the right of individuals to have their data protected with the need to lawfully process such data for relevant purposes . |
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme 2023 and its Features6 August 2023 | Scheme Current AffairsPrime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) which aims to transform and revitalize 1,309 railway stations across the country. These railway stations will not only enhance passenger experience but also become iconic landmarks in the cities they serve. |
Library Festival 20235 August 2023 | Books Current AffairsPresident Draupadi Murmu inaugurated the Library Festival 2023 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The two-day festival is organized by the Ministry of Culture and aims to highlight prestigious libraries around the world. |
Ayush Visa and its Main Benefits4 August 2023 | Scheme Current AffairsMinistry of Home Affairs has introduced a new visa category called AYUSH Visa with the objective of promoting medical tourism in India. This visa is designed to serve foreign nationals seeking a variety of medical treatments including medical care, wellness and yoga under AYUSH systems or Indian systems of medicine. |
Government launched Study in India (SII) portal3 August 2023 | Education Current AffairsEducation Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jai Shankar launched the Study in India (SII) Portal, SII Portal is a one-stop platform that will simplify the educational journey of international students in India. |
ISRO launched 7 satellites of Singapore1 August 2023 | ISRO Current AffairsThe Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully launched its PSLV-C56 rocket carrying seven Singaporean satellites from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota. |