Current Affairs August 2023

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What is the primary goal of the 15 lakh trees plantation drive initiated by the Ministry of Defence?

To promote biodiversity

To celebrate Independence Day (correct)

To honor fallen soldiers

To support local farmers

What campaign is the tree plantation drive part of?

Clean India Mission

Green India Initiative

Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam (correct)

Sustainable Development Program

Who is Captain Supreetha C.T. in relation to the Indian Army?

The first female pilot in the Indian Air Force

The head of a new defense initiative

The first woman officer from the Navy

The first woman officer from AAD to be deployed at Siachen (correct)

Why is the Siachen Glacier significant?

It is the world's highest battlefield Signup and view all the answers

Which organizations are involved in the plantation drive along with the Ministry of Defence?

DRDO, Defence PSUs, and NCC Signup and view all the answers

What significant achievement did India attain in the shooting team event?

First Olympic medal in shooting team event Signup and view all the answers

When is SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Mission scheduled to launch?

August 19 Signup and view all the answers

Who will be the first private individual to conduct a spacewalk during the Polaris Dawn Mission?

Jared Isaacman Signup and view all the answers

Where is Air India setting up South Asia's largest flying school?

Amravati Signup and view all the answers

How many commercial pilots is the new flying training school expected to train annually?

180 pilots Signup and view all the answers

What aesthetic change did Wikipedia recently introduce for mobile users?

Dark mode Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated cost of the Flying Training Organisation being set up by Air India?

200 crores Signup and view all the answers

What has been the traditional background color of Wikipedia before the introduction of dark mode?

Bright white Signup and view all the answers

Who has been appointed as the new head coach of the Indian men's cricket team?

Gautam Gambhir Signup and view all the answers

How many Indian athletes are participating in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?

117 Signup and view all the answers

Which sport is represented by the largest number of athletes in the Indian contingent for the Paris Olympics?

Athletics Signup and view all the answers

What medal did Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh win at the Paris Olympics?

Bronze Signup and view all the answers

What is notable about Manu Bhaker's achievement at the Paris Olympics?

She became the first Indian woman shooter to win a medal. Signup and view all the answers

Which two sports have 6 representatives each in the Indian Olympic contingent?

Wrestling and Boxing Signup and view all the answers

Which Indian athlete is a two-time Olympic medalist participating in badminton at the Paris Olympics?

P V Sindhu Signup and view all the answers

What was the starting date for the series against Sri Lanka that Gautam Gambhir oversaw as head coach?

July 27, 2024 Signup and view all the answers

What feature has Wikipedia recently implemented for its mobile website?

Dark mode option Signup and view all the answers

When was the Union Budget 2024 announced?

July 23, 2024 Signup and view all the answers

Which sectors will be impacted by the priorities of the Union Budget 2024?

Agriculture and Employment Signup and view all the answers

What amount did Prime Minister Modi announce as India's contribution to UNESCO?

$1 million Signup and view all the answers

During which event was India's contribution to UNESCO announced?

The 46th session of the World Heritage Committee Signup and view all the answers

What is a key focus area for the next generation reforms mentioned in the Union Budget 2024?

Infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

Who presented the Union Budget 2024?

Nirmala Sitharaman Signup and view all the answers

Which area does the contribution to UNESCO particularly focus on?

Cultural heritage conservation Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Appointments and Achievements in Cricket

Gautam Gambhir is the new head coach of the Indian men's cricket team, appointed by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah.
Gambhir's first assignment includes a series against Sri Lanka featuring 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is starting July 27, 2024.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

India is sending 117 athletes, including 7 reserves, to the Paris Olympics 2024.
Athletic delegation: 29 athletes (11 women, 18 men), with significant representation in shooting (21 athletes) and hockey (19 athletes).
Notable competitors include badminton’s two-time Olympic medalist P. V. Sindhu and a wide variety of events represented, including shooting, wrestling, archery, and boxing.

Historic Medal in Shooting

Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh won India's second bronze medal at the Paris Olympics in the 10 meter mixed team air pistol event.
Bhaker became the first Indian woman shooter to win a bronze medal in Olympic shooting team events.

Space Exploration Milestones

SpaceX is preparing to launch the Polaris Dawn Mission on August 19, marking a significant advancement in space tourism.
Jared Isaacman will be the first private individual to conduct a spacewalk during this mission.

Education and Training Initiatives

Air India is establishing South Asia's largest flying school at Belora Airport in Amravati, Maharashtra, with an investment exceeding 200 crores.
The flying school will train around 180 commercial pilots annually and is the first airline-operated flying training organization in India.

Wikipedia Updates

Wikipedia introduced a dark mode for its mobile site, enhancing user experience and comfort for night-time browsing.

Union Budget Announcements

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024 on July 23, emphasizing changes in tax regimes and targeting various sectors including agriculture, employment, and innovation.

International Contributions

PM Narendra Modi announced a contribution of $1 million to UNESCO's World Heritage Centre aimed at global heritage conservation, particularly benefiting the Global South.

Environmental Initiatives

On Independence Day 2024, the Ministry of Defence plans to initiate a tree plantation drive of 1.5 million trees across India, part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign.

Milestones in Military Service

Captain Supreetha C.T. from Mysuru became the first woman officer from the Army Air Defence to be deployed at Siachen Glacier, recognized as the world's highest battlefield.

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This quiz covers significant current affairs from August 2023, with a focus on sports updates, including the appointment of Gautam Gambhir as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team. Test your knowledge on the latest happenings in India and sports.