CURRENT AFFAIRS OF 27th AUGUST, 2023

CURRENT AFFAIRS OF 27^th AUGUST, 2023

1. On 26 August 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that 23 August of every year will be observed as National Space Day in India to commemorate the soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon.  
2. International Dog Day is annually observed on 26 August to give tribute to our furry companions who enrich our lives with their unwavering devotion and boundless affection.
3. SBI Life Insurance becomes the first Indian private life insurer to launch a 24x7 inbound contact centre to offer before and after sales services to consumers.
4. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a landmark visit to Greece, marking a significant diplomatic milestone as he became the first Indian Prime Minister to set foot in the country in 40 years.
5. Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa finished second in FIDE World Cup 2023 and World no.1 Magnus Carlsen finally managed to win the FIDE World Cup for the first time in his career.
6. A documentary film ‘Bay of Blood’ on genocide in Bangladesh during 1971 War of Liberation, directed by Krishnendu Bose, premiered at Liberation War Museum in Dhaka.
7. In a significant leap forward for India’s digital banking landscape, YES Bank has introduced its groundbreaking mobile banking app, IRIS by YES Bank which is poised to redefine the way customers engage with their financial institutions, offering an unparalleled combination of convenience, efficiency, and personalization.
8. With four gold medals and one silver medal, India has secured second rank at the 16^th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) in Chorzów, Poland.
9. The book ‘Drunk on Love: The Life, Vision and Songs of Kabir’, published by HarperCollins India and written by writer-singer Vipul Rikhi, has been released.
10. Antim Panghal has created history by becoming the first Indian female wrestler to win back-to-back U-20 world titles and successfully defended her 53 kg crown.
11. In a groundbreaking move that further bridges the worlds of sports and technology, Infosys, a global leader in consulting and digital services, has announced a multi-year partnership with women’s tennis World no 1, Iga Swiatek as global brand ambassador focused on advancing digital innovation and empowering women globally.
12. Sumit Seth has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Nicaragua.
13. The Ministry of Defence in India has taken a significant decision to undertake a comprehensive revamp of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) by enhancing its technological advancements beyond the missile program.
14. Researchers from Germany, The United States and Peru have named a recently discovered new species of snake, Tachymenoides harrisonfordi, after actor Harrison Ford.
15. Union Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone world's first plant for manufacturing liquid nano DAP fertiliser at Kandla near Gandhidham in Kutch.
16. Terry Funk, the pioneer of the World Wrestling Entertainment and the WWE Hall of Famer, has passed away at the age of 79.