Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 18, 2023

Solution: option c.)

Indian wrestler Mohit Kumar has become the Under 20 World Championship 2023 in the men’s 61 Kg Freestyle category in Jordan.
Mohit is the fourth male wrestler from India to earn a gold medal in the U20 World Championships, following Palwinder Cheema in 2001, Ramesh Kumar in 2001, and Deepak Punia in 2019.

After leading India to their best-ever performance at the last edition, Antim Panghal is spearheading India’s challenge at the World Under-20 Wrestling Championships 2023 in Amman, Jordan from August 14 to 20.

Solution: option d.)

Renowned author and vice-president of Samata Parishad, Hari Narke passed away at the age of 70 in Mumbai.
Narke was the professor of Mahatma Phule chair at Savitribai Phule Pune University and a former member of the Maharashtra Backward Class Commission.
He was also a member of the Rangnath Pathare committee which was formed to collect evidence to prove Marathi as a classical language.

Solution: option a.)
Based on the FY23 revised budget estimates Maharashtra secured the top position as the best state in overall fiscal health in a report conducted by a foreign brokerage firm Based on the FY23 revised budget estimates, Maharashtra tops the ranking, followed by Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Telangana and Jharkhand.
While the bottom 3 are Bengal, Punjab, and Kerala The report, penned by Kaushik Das, chief economist at the Deutsche Bank, was conducted to survey the fiscal health of 17 major states across the country.

Maharashtra CM: Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Deputy CM: Ajit Power, Devindra Fadnvais
Maharashtra Capital: Mumbai
Maharashtra Governor: Ramesh Bais

Solution: option d.)

As part of its ongoing campaign to provide tap water to every rural household of Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi Adityanath government connected 1.5 crore rural families with tap water under PM Modi’s Jal Jeevan Mission on Independence Day.
So far around nine crore rural people have been provided the tap water facility under the Mission. As per the state government spokesman, over 40,000 tap connections are being given daily under the ‘Har Ghar Jal Yojana’ of the Jal Jeevan Mission.
With this, Uttar Pradesh stands out among states having given the maximum number of tap connections on a single day in the country. In terms of providing tap connections, Uttar Pradesh, with as huge a population as over 23 crore, holds the second position among the states. Barring Bihar, all other states lag behind Uttar Pradesh in terms of provision of tap water connections.

Solution: option b.)

According to information received from the media on August 16, 2023, Shatrujit Kapoor has become the new DGP of Haryana.
He reached the police headquarters in Sector 6, Panchkula and took charge. He will remain in this post for 2 years.

It is worth mentioning that Shatrujit Kapoor is a 1990 batch IPS. He has replaced P.K. Aggarwal, who retired on August 15.
Shatrujit Kapoor is the third senior 1990 batch IPS who is the DG of the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB). He will retire on October 31, 2026.

Haryana CM: Manohar Lal Khattar
Haryana Governor: Bandaru Dattatreya
Haryana Capital: Chandigarh

Solution: option c.)
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant launched the flagship scheme “Gramin Mitra” on 17 August 2023 in the capital Panaji.
Objective: To provide doorstep delivery of government services across the state and promote digital empowerment in rural areas.
Aims: To empower rural communities with access to information and opportunities that can transform their lives and drive socio-economic growth.

Solution: option d.)

The government is planning skill development training for two crore women under the ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme that aims to encourage them to start micro-enterprises.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech, said “It is my dream to make two crore lakhpati didis in villages”.
Women would be trained in skills like plumbing, LED bulb making and operating and repairing drones among others.

Solution: option d.)

On August 17, 2023, the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the ‘My Bengal, Addiction Free Bengal’ Campaign as part of the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’ (Addiction-Free India Campaign). This event was organized by the Brahma Kumaris at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata.

During the launch, the President emphasized the significance of the youth as a vital national asset. She expressed concern about the unfortunate diversion of the time and energy of the youth towards harmful addictions instead of focusing on building a strong foundation for their future.
West Bengal CM: Mamta Banerjee

West Bengal Governor: CV Ananda Bose
West Bengal Capital: Kolkata

Solution: option a.)

Flights serving the eastern Sicilian city of Catania were halted after an eruption from nearby Mount Etna, local authorities said, bringing fresh travel troubles to the crisis-plagued Italian airport.
The 3,330-metre-high volcano burst into action overnight on Sunday, firing lava and ash high over the Mediterranean island. The lava flow subsided before dawn, but ash was still coming from one of the craters.

Italy Capital: Rome
Italy Currency: Euro
Italy President: Sergio Mattarella

Solution: option b.)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched a new web portal, UDGAM, to help people search for their unclaimed deposits across multiple banks.
The portal, which was inaugurated by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, will allow users to check if they have any unclaimed deposits or accounts in seven banks initially, and in all banks by October 15, 2023.

UDGAM, which stands for Unclaimed Deposits Gateway to Access Information, aims to make it easier for people to claim their deposits or make their accounts operational.
The portal was announced by RBI as part of its developmental and regulatory policies in April 2023.

Solution: option a.)

Three female referees will officiate games at the upcoming 2023 Basketball World Cup, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has announced on its official website.
For the first time in the history of the FIBA’s flagship event, three female referees, Amy Bonner, Blanca Burns and Jenna Reneau, have been nominated for the tournament scheduled to tip off on August 25, FIBA said in its statement.
A total of 44 referees from all five regions will be dispersed to various venues after a pre-competition camp in Manila (Philippines).

The 2023 FIBA World Cup will be held in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia, marking the first time in history that the event is hosted by multiple countries.

Solution: option b.)

Pakistan’s lethal pacer Wahab Riaz announced his retirement from international cricket as he wants to focus on franchise-based tournaments.
The 38-year-old pacer has played in 27 Test matches, 91 ODIs, and 36 T20Is for Pakistan, scalping a total of 237 wickets in international cricket.

Solution: option b.)

‘SAMUDRA’ – Smart Access to Marine Users for Ocean Data Resources and Advisories.
This app offers comprehensive ocean-related information, benefiting seafarers and the fishing community. It provides real-time updates and critical alerts on oceanic disasters like tsunamis, storm surges, high waves, and swell surge alerts. It features interactive maps, charts, and animations to explain complex oceanic phenomena.
The app is particularly valuable for fishermen as it offers Potential Fishing Zone (PFZ) advisories, guiding them to potential fish aggregation locations.
The app also serves various public and private entities like the Indian Coast Guard, the Navy, and shipping industries.

Solution: option a.)

The government has cleared a Rs 20,000 crore deal to manufacture 5 fleet support vessels (FSVs) which are urgently required by the Indian Navy in August 2023 Vizag-based Hindustan Shipyard Limited will manufacture five of the 45,000-tonne warships, the largest ship of its class being built at the defense ministry-owned yard.
The ships are needed to support warships on long-range patrol and can carry a variety of equipment, such as fuel, ammunition and food supplies.
Chairman of Hindustan Shipyard Limited: Hemant Khatri

Solution: option b.)

On India’s 77th Independence Day, the Indian Army inaugurated the “Bhagat Bridge” in Danna Village, the last village on the Line of Control in the Machhal Sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
This 115-feet long bridge is named in memory of Late Major Bhagat Singh, Veer Chakra awardee, who valiantly defended the sector during the 1965 war.
Indian Army engineers worked tirelessly for two months to build the bridge.
The dedication ceremony was attended by villagers, including children, women, and elders from seven nearby villages, who expressed gratitude for the infrastructure.

Jammu and Kashmir Capital: Srinagar
Jammu and Kashmir Governor: Manoj Sinha