CURRENT AFFAIRS OF 28th AUGUST, 2023

CURRENT AFFAIRS OF 28^th AUGUST, 2023

1. On 26 August 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the spot where the moon lander of Chandrayaan-3 landed on the Moon will be known as ‘Shivashakti’ and where Chandrayaan-2 crash landed in 2019 will be called as ‘Tiranga Point’. 
2. In a significant move towards enhancing transparency in financial transactions and empowering consumers, the Indian Government is set to launch the ‘Mera Bill Mera Adhikar’ invoice incentive scheme which is scheduled to commence from 1 September 2023, aims to promote the habit of requesting bills during purchases, thereby fostering a culture of fiscal responsibility and accountability.
3. The city of Indore has clinched the top spot in the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan-2023 conducted by the Central Pollution Control Board, in the category of cities with a population exceeding 10 lakhs.
4. India finished the Archery World Cup 2023 stage 4 in Paris, France with five medals including two Gold medals and three bronze medals.
5. Chief of the Naval Staff and Commandant of Philippine Coast Guard signed the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for exchange of White Shipping Information on 23 August, 2023 which would facilitate the operationalization of information exchange on merchant shipping traffic, which will contribute to enhanced maritime safety and security in the region.
6. In a significant stride towards environmental responsibility, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), a prominent state-owned engineering company, has successfully developed the first set of indigenous Selective Catalyst Reactors (SCR) Catalysts which will play a crucial role in mitigating nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from thermal power plants.
7. Infosys announces a three-year partnership with global tennis icon Rafael Nadal, appointing him as the brand ambassador and the face of Infosys’ Digital Innovation.
8. Goa Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai released his recently authored three new books namely ‘Heritage Trees of Goa’, ‘When Parallel Lines Meet’, and ‘Ente Priya Kavithakal‘ (‘My Dear Poems’ a collection of poems) at a function held at the Raj Bhavan.
9. In a groundbreaking collaboration, HDFC Bank, India’s leading private sector bank, has partnered with Marriott Bonvoy, the acclaimed travel program by Marriott International, to unveil the ‘Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card’.
10. Actor Radhika Madan became a part of the jury panel at the International Emmy Awards 2023.
11. Under the ‘100 Microsites’ initiative, the National Health Authority (NHA) of India has unveiled the first Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) Microsite in the capital city of Mizoram, Aizawl, aimed at accelerating the adoption of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) across India.
12. Surat, the city that topped among India’s smart cities, is now home to Gujarat’s first privately-owned public Hospitality and convention centre named ‘The World’.
13. In a significant geopolitical development, the BRICS alliance, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, on 24 August 2023, announced the inclusion of six new member countries namely Argentina, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, and Egypt into its fold.
14. One Electric Motorcycles becomes the first Indian EV company to start production in Africa. It has started its flagship electric motorcycle ‘KRIDN’ locally in Africa.
15. The Ministry of Tourism launched a campaign to showcase India as a premier wedding destination globally, by enticing couples from around the world to embark on a remarkable journey to celebrate their special day in India.
16. American professional wrestler, Windham Rotunda, also known by his ring name Bray Wyatt, passed away on 24 August 2023, at the age of 36.