Current Affairs - August 31, 2023 Current Affairs

Tata Steel is partnering with ACME Group to set up India's largest green hydrogen project in Odisha. The project is expected to cost Rs 27,000 crore and will involve the production of 1.3 million tonnes of green ammonia per year.

The Aditya L1 mission is scheduled to launch on September 2, 2023, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India. The launch will be carried out by a PSLV-XL rocket.

Bandhan Bank has been authorized by RBI to be the official pension disbursement bank in collaboration with the Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO). This is a significant development, as it will allow Bandhan Bank to reach out to a wider range of customers and provide them with convenient and efficient pension disbursement services.

India will host the first-ever global AI summit in October 2023. The summit will be held in New Delhi and will be attended by leading experts from around the world. The summit aims to boost innovation in AI and promote responsible use of the technology.

Geetika Srivastava is India's first female Charge d'Affaires in Pakistan. She is currently serving as joint secretary at the headquarters of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). She will succeed Suresh Kumar, who is likely to return to New Delhi.

India won the inaugural Women's Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier by defeating Thailand 7-2 in the final. This victory marked not only their Asian Cup but also secured their coveted spot in the forthcoming Women's Hockey 5s World Cup 2024.

Priyan Sain is the Miss Earth India 2023. She is a 20-year-old student, dancer, and taekwondo player from Jaipur, Rajasthan. She will now prepare to represent India at the Miss Earth 2023 pageant in Vietnam this December.

Axis Bank launched the ‘Infinity Savings Account’ with zero domestic transaction fees. This account eliminates domestic transaction fees, minimum balance requirements etc. It is designed to cater to the needs of digitally savvy customers who are avid users of subscription-based services.

The founder of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is Vikram Sarabhai. He was a visionary physicist, industrialist and the father of India's space program. He laid the foundation for ISRO in 1969 and played a key role in its early development.

NV Ramana, the former Chief Justice of India, has been appointed as a member of the International Mediator Panel of the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC). This is a prestigious appointment and is a recognition of Ramana's expertise in mediation.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has partnered with NITI Aayog to accelerate SDGs in India. This collaboration will focus on localizing the SDGs, enhancing data-driven monitoring, uplifting underdeveloped regions, and showcasing achievements, fostering cooperative federalism.

The 71st Miss World pageant will be held in Kashmir, India in December 2023. This was announced by Julia Eric Morely, the CEO of Miss World, in a press conference held in Kashmir.

Goa is the smallest state in India by area, covering an area of only 3,702 square kilometres. It is located on the western coast of India and is known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, and rich Portuguese heritage.

The Mahendragiri warship will be launched in Mumbai on September 1, 2023, at the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders. This is a significant event for the Indian Navy and India's defence sector as a whole.

The Asia Cup 2023 is the 16th edition of the Asia Cup of One-Day Internationals (ODIs) organized by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). It started on August 30, 2023, and will be played till September 17, 2023. The matches are being co-hosted by Sri Lanka and Pakistan.