Current Affairs - August 30, 2023 Current Affairs

The ORON aircraft was developed by Israel's Defense Ministry. It is a Gulfstream G550 Aerospace-based spy plane that integrates advanced sensors, AI, and C4I systems. The ORON aircraft is poised to revolutionize Israel's defense strategy with its cutting-edge technology and capabilities.

The primary objective of ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission is to study the Sun's corona, its outermost layer. The corona is a very hot and dynamic region, and understanding its properties is essential for understanding solar activity and its effects on Earth.

National Sports Day is celebrated in India on 29 August every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, one of the greatest hockey players of all time. The day is also a tribute to the contributions of all sportspersons who have made India proud. The theme for National Sports Day 2023 is "Sports are an enabler to an inclusive and fit society".

Nitin Gadkari, the Union Road Transport and Highways Minister, launched the world's first 100% ethanol-fueled Toyota Innova HyCross car in August 2023. The car was developed by Toyota Kirloskar Motor, the Indian subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation.

The Asia Cup 2023 will be jointly hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The tournament will be held from 30 August to 17 September 2023. It will be a 50-over ODI tournament, with all matches played at international standard venues.

Chokuwa rice is grown in the Brahmaputra River region of Assam. It is a semi-glutinous rice variety that has been cultivated in the region for centuries. The rice is known for its unique texture and flavor, and it is often used in traditional Assamese dishes. In 2023, Chokuwa rice was awarded a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This certification guarantees that the rice meets certain quality standards and that it has been produced in a traditional way. The GI tag is a recognition of the rice's unique qualities and its important role in Assamese culture.

The Kampala Ministerial Declaration on Migration, Environment, and Climate Change (KDMECC) was adopted by 48 African countries in 2023. The declaration is a pioneering framework to manage climate-induced migration.

The Pragyan rover of Chandrayaan-3 confirmed the existence of Sulphur and a variety of other elements on the surface of the Moon's South Pole. The most significant finding was the confirmation of the presence of sulphur (S). This is a major breakthrough in our understanding of the Moon's composition and history.

Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) and Kenya Shipyards Limited (KSL) signed an MoU to enhance shipbuilding collaboration and maritime security cooperation between the two nations.

The Nabhmitra device was developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) at its Space Applications Centre in Ahmedabad. The device is designed to enhance the safety of fishermen during their sea expeditions by providing them with two-way communication with the shore, weather and cyclone warnings, and distress signaling capabilities.

The first-ever International Day for People of African Descent was observed by the United Nations on August 31, 2021. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2020 to recognize the cultural, social, and historical contributions made by individuals with African heritage.

The Vivek Express is the longest train route in India. It covers a distance of 4,154.1 km from Kanyakumari in the south to Dibrugarh in the northeast. The journey takes around 75 hours to complete, passing through eight Indian states: Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh.

Nita Ambani stepped down from the Reliance Industries board to allow her children, Isha Ambani, Akash Ambani, and Anant Ambani, to join. This is part of a succession plan by Mukesh Ambani to ensure the future leadership of the company.

India and New Zealand signed an MoU in August 2023 to enhance cooperation in the civil aviation sector. The MoU is expected to boost air travel between India and New Zealand, and to promote economic and cultural ties between the two countries.

Umesh Revankar has been appointed as the new Chairman of Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC). He is currently the Executive Vice Chairman for Shriram Finance Limited.