Current Affairs 16th August 2023 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Who among the following became the first-ever Indian to secure the individual World Title at the World Archery Championships final 2023 in Berlin?
A. Deepika Kumari
B. Atanu Das
C. Aditi Swami
D. Abhishek Verma
Answer [C] Aditi Swami
2. With how many prestigious institutions has the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) signed an MoU for collaboration in standardization and conformity assessment?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 25
D. 35
Answer [D] 35
3. According to the EU’s climate change service report, published in August 2023, what is the average global sea surface temperature that set a new record?
A. 18.62°C
B. 20.34°C
C. 20.96°C
D. 22.18°C
Answer [C] 20.96°C
4. In August 2023, under which campaign has the Sports Authority of India (SAI) launched the short movie series ‘Halla Bol’?
A. Play4Change
B. FitnessFirst
C. Cheer4India
D. Playforbetterlife
Answer [C] Cheer4India
5. How much funding has the government allocated for the extension of Bharat Net in Villages across the country?
A. 1,38,550 crore rupees
B. 1,34,600 crore rupees
C. 1,40,500 crore rupees
D. 1,39,579 crore rupees
Answer [D] 1,39,579 crore rupees
6. In August 2023, which of the following ministries issued the notification prohibiting the production, sale, and distribution of ‘ketoprofen’ and ‘aceclofenac’ for animal use?
A. Union Ministry of Agriculture
B. Union Ministry of Environment and Forests
C. Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
D. Union Ministry of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Answer [C] Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
7. In August 2023, the Ministry of Minority implemented the ____-scheme to assist candidates belonging to the six minority communities by way of special coaching for qualifying examinations.
A. Naya Savera
B. Padho Pradesh
C. Nai Udaan
D. Nai Roshni
Answer [A] Naya Savera
8. In August 2023, which of the following organizations developed the MASI application for real-time monitoring of Child Care Institutions?
A. United Nations Children’s Fund
B. Ministry of Women and Child Development
C. National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
D. World Heath Organizaton
Answer [C] National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
9. Padma Bhushan awardee N Vittal, who passed away recently, was a famous personality of which field?
A. Administrative Services
B. Politician
C. Actor
D. Sports
Answer [A] Administrative Services
10. Which country along with India celebrates Independence Day on 15 August?
A. Republic of Congo
B. Bangladesh
C. Pakistan
D. Both A & D
Answer [D] Both A & D