Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 23, 2023

Viacom18 has appointed Google’s Kiran Mani as CEO overseeing digital business operations in August 2023.
Currently, he holds the position of General Manager and MD for Android and Google Play in the Asia Pacific region at Google.
Mani, in his role as the head of the digital business, will have the responsibility of leading the expansion of JioCinema, according to the sources.
Alok Jain, another former Disney Star executive, has also become a part of Viacom18 as President and Head of Colors Hindi and Regional.

With the motive to display the architectural heritage and scientific aspects of Indian temples, the Yogi Adityanath government is going to build a huge temple museum in Ayodhya that will tell the glorious history of Hindu temples across the country.

On the instructions of the chief minister, the UP Tourism department has started preparing a detailed action plan regarding the construction of the museum.

The state government is moving forward with its proposal to build the temple museum over five acres of land in Ayodhya. With the construction of the museum, the UP Tourism Department aims to make the world aware of the importance of Indian temples that reflect the holistic culture of Sanatan.

UP Capital: Lucknow
UP Governor: Anandiben Mafatbhai Patel

Neelkanth Mishra, chief economist at Axis Bank, has been appointed as part-time chairperson of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) while Nilesh Shah, the managing director of Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Ltd, has been appointed as a part-time member of the Aadhaar agency.
The board of the UIDAI comprises a chairperson, two part-time members, and the chief executive officer, who is also the Member-Secretary of the Authority.
Mishra’s appointment as the UIDAI’s part-time chairperson means that he is now a part of some of the most high-profile government offices;
he is also a part-time member of the Economic Advisory Committee to the Prime Minister (PM-EAC); and a member of the advisory committee of the India Semiconductor Mission.

Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar is being designated as a “national icon” of the Election Commission (EC) to encourage greater voter participation in the electoral process.
A memorandum of understanding will be signed between Sachin Tendulkar and the poll panel on Wednesday. As part of the three-year agreement, Sachin Tendulkar will spread voter awareness.
“This collaboration would mark a significant step towards leveraging Sachin Tendulkar’s unparalleled impact with the youth for increasing voters’ participation in the forthcoming elections, especially in general elections (to Lok Sabha), 2024,” the Election Commission said in a statement.

Surat, the city that topped among India’s smart cities, was ranked as the best city to live in the years 2013 and 2019 and is now home to Gujarat’s first privately-owned public Hospitality and Convention Centre.
The development of this remarkable centre has been completed, and a Gruh Pravesh is scheduled for the 17th of September, 2023, in honour of the birthday of the country’s Prime Minister, Narendrabhai Modi as a gift to the country.

Gujarat Capital: Ahmedabad
Gujarat CM: Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel
Gujarat Governor: Acharya Devrat

CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the scheme Mukhyamantri Seekho Kamao Yojna means the ‘Chief Minister’s Learn-Earn’ scheme in Madhya Pradesh.
The scheme has facilitated on-the-job training along the lines of ‘learn and earn along with skill development and has been started for the youth in the age group of 18 to 29 yrs.
Under the scheme, the selected youth will be given training according to the requirements of the industries and also get an 8 to 10 thousand rupees stipend.

Madhya Pradesh Capital: Bhopal
Madhya Pradesh CM: Shivraj Singh Chauhan
Madhya Pradesh Governor: Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel

During his visit to Johannesburg in South Africa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 15th BRICS Summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a three-day visit to Johannesburg in South Africa from 22nd to the 24th August 2023.
BRICS Establishment: 2009. Members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
First BRICS Summit: 2009, Russian Federation. Previous BRICS Summit/14th BRICS Summit: 2022, China.
15th BRICS Summit: 2023, South Africa.

BRICS is an acronym for the grouping of the world’s leading emerging economies, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
(BRICS) The British Economist Jim O’Neill coined the term “BRIC” in 2001 to describe the four emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India, and China.

Actress Radhika Madan is on cloud nine, as she has become a part of the jury panel at the International Emmy Awards 2023.
Radhika took to Instagram on Sunday and shared her excitement with fans. She also gave them a glimpse into the semi-final round of the judging session.
In the video, Radhika can be seen enjoying the experience of being a jury member at the Emmys.

The India Club in London, with its early roots in the Indian independence movement as a hub for nationalists including Krishna Menon, will shut down next month after losing a protracted battle against its closure.

The historic meeting venue and eatery, which had won its battle to prevent the building in the heart of London’s Strand from demolition a few years ago, was served a notice by the landlords to make way for a more modernised hotel.

Proprietors Yadgar Marker and his daughter Phiroza launched a “Save India Club” appeal as they fought to keep it going but now announced its impending closure.

The eagerly awaited Ninth India Region Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) took place in the historic city of Udaipur, located in the state of Rajasthan.
Stretched across a duration of two days, the event received its inauguration from the distinguished Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla.
With the core objective of exploring the theme “Enhancing Democracy and Effective Governance in the Digital Era,” the conference aimed to facilitate insightful discussions and exchange of ideas among its participants.

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak passed away, aged 49. The Zimbabwe cricketer lost his battle with cancer while undergoing treatment in South Africa, according to multiple reports.

Former Zimbabwe fast bowler wrote on his social media handle confirming the passing away of Streak.

Streak captained Zimbabwe between 2000 and 2004 and represented his nation in 65 Test matches and 189 ODIs. Streak captained Zimbabwe between 2000 and 2004 and represented his nation in 65 Test matches and 189 ODIs.

Matangini Hazra: Born in 1869 in a village near Tamluk, West Bengal, she was married at a young age and became widowed by 18.
After her husband’s death, she dedicated herself to social causes and became deeply involved in the Nationalist movement, supporting Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals. Hazra participated in various protests, including the Civil Disobedience Movement and the Salt March.

During the Quit India Movement in 1942, at the age of 73, she led a large procession of around 6,000 protesters, advocating for the takeover of the Tamluk police station. In the ensuing clash with British authorities, she was shot and killed, becoming a martyr for the cause of Indian independence.
West Bengal Capital: Kolkata
West Bengal CM: Mamta Banerjee
West Bengal Governor: CV Ananda Bose

World Water Week is a global event which is organised by the Stockholm International Water Institute every year since 1991.
The programme will be held from August 20 to 24 at the Waterfront Congress Center.
It is a non-profit event which aims to develop solutions for the international water crisis (alongside several other problems).
The theme is Seeds of Change: Innovative Solutions for a Water-Wise World.

Punjab Agriculture and farmers welfare minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian said following reports of pink bollworm attack on cotton crops in a few villages of Bathinda district, he has ordered four senior officers to camp in Muktsar, Bathinda, Fazilka and Mansa till August 31 as the next 15 days are very crucial for the crop.

After reports of pink bollworm infestation in the cotton crop in Bathinda district, the Punjab agriculture department has deployed its senior officials to camp in the cotton belt and cancelled their weekly holidays till the end of this month.

Punjab CM: Bhagwant Mann
Punjab Capital: Chandigarh
Punjab Governor: Banwarilal Purohit

Dr Jitendra Singh unveils new variety “Lotus” flower developed by Lucknow Institute CSIR-NBRI (National Botanical Research Institute): Named ‘Namoh 108’, the new Lotus has 108 petals

Namoh 108 is a grand gift to the relentless zeal and innate beauty of Shri Narendra Modi, coming as it does in the tenth year of his tenure as the Prime Minister: Dr Jitendra Singh

Dr Jitendra Singh also launches the Lotus Mission, a project being undertaken in Mission mode like the other priority schemes

S&T Minister also launches and releases a slew of initiatives and publications including the new variety of Aloe vera named ‘NBRI-Nihar’, having approximately 2.5 times high gel yield in comparison to Aloe vera.