Library:Tata Institute of Social Sciences,Guwahati: Current Affairs- August 27, 2023

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

23rd August, day of Chandrayaan-3 landing on Moon to be observed as National Space Day; Landing point will be called ‘Shiv Shakti’, and the point where Chandrayaan-2 left its footprint will be called ‘Tiranga’.
India is all set to open a climate change and health hub in New Delhi in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
G-20 nations arrive at consensus on issues of cultural heritage.
Assam’s Kaziranga National Park to get its first woman Field Director.
Indira Gandhi Smartphone Scheme: The State government plans to distribute 40 lakh smartphones to women beneficiaries.
The Ministry of Jal Shakti released the report on the sixth census on minor irrigation schemes

Indian Oil Corporation, L&T and ReNew have set up a joint venture for pursuing green hydrogen projects.
PMJDY accounts surpass 50 crore, deposits touch ₹2 lakh crores.
The third High Level Dialogue (HLD) between India and European Union (EU) was held in New Delhi.

NASA and SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft blasted off carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station.
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa was re-elected for a second and final term.
Indian Mission at Bahrain Launches New Mobile App to Ease Consular Access.

Neeraj Chopra makes history by winning India’s first-ever gold medal at World Athletics Championships.
World Athletics: Parul Chaudhary broke National Record in women’s 3000m steeplechase final and India finished fifth in men’s 4x400m relay final.