Current Affairs 21th August 2023 : Daily GK Update in English
1. What is the Wholesale inflation recorded in India in July 2023?
A. (-)1.36%
B. (+)1.36%
C. (-)3.36%
D. (+)3.36%
Answer [A] (-)1.36%
2. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has flagged irregularities in which scheme?
A. PM KISAN
B. Bharatmala programme
C. PM DISHA
D. Sagarmala programme
Answer [B] Bharatmala programme
3. Maui Island, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
A. UK
B. Indonesia
C. USA
D. Japan
Answer [C] USA
4. What is the name of the Project 17A frigate recently inaugurated by the Indian President in 2023?
A. Vindhyagiri
B. Kailashgiri
C. Arunagiri
D. Shivgiri
Answer [A] Vindhyagiri
5. Which country launched the ‘Sponge City Initiative’ in 2015?
A. Japan
B. China
C. USA
D. Australia
Answer [B] China
6. In August 2023, Name India’s first long-range revolver which is manufactured by Advanced Weapons and Equipment India.
A. Nidar
B. Prabal
C. Anamika
D. Nirbheek
Answer [B] Prabal
7. In August 2023, which of the following banks launched a centralized Web portal, Unclaimed Deposits Gateway to Access Information (UDGAM) for searching unclaimed deposits across multiple banks?
A. State Bank of India
B. Punjab National Bank
C. Central Bank of India
D. Reserve Bank of India
Answer [D] Reserve Bank of India
8. In August 2023, which of the following organizations launched the FloodWatch mobile app for real-time flood forecast situations across India?
A. National Remote Sensing Centre
B. Central Water Commission
C. National Disaster Response Force
D. None of the above
Answer [B] Central Water Commission
9. Which of the following villages in Goa has become the first village to have a biodiversity atlas, detailing the floral and faunal biodiversity of the village?
A. Aldona
B. Benaulim
C. Mayem
D. Verem
Answer [C] Mayem
10. The theme of World Humanitarian Day 2023 is _____.
A. WomenHumanitarians
B. NoMatterWhat
C. It takes a village
D. None of the above
Answer [B] NoMatterWhat
11. In August 2023, Wahab Riaz, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, belongs to _____.
A. Pakistan
B. Bangladesh
C. Afghanistan
D. West Indies
Answer [A] Pakistan
12. In which of the following states Narendra Modi hails India’s first 3D- printed post office?
A. Bengaluru
B. Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Telangana
Answer [A] Bengaluru
13. What is the name of the first small satellite rocket launched by Agnikul Cosmos with its private Launchpad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota?
A. Agnilet I
B. Agnikul One
C. Agnibaan Sorted
D. CosmoLift A1
Answer [C] Agnibaan Sorted
14. In August 2023, which of the following banks launched a savings bank account named “Jeevan Dhara” catering to pensioners and those soon-to-be pensioners?
A. HDFC Bank
B. ICICI Bank
C. Canara Bank
D. State Bank of India
Answer [C] Canara Bank
15. In August 2023, what amount does the government approve for the production of urgently needed fleet support vessels (FSVs) for the Indian Navy?
A. Rs 22,000 crore
B. Rs 20,000 crore
C. Rs 25,000 crore
D. Rs 27,000 crore
Answer [B] Rs 20,000 crore
16. What amount of loan has been granted by the Asian Development Bank for initiatives focusing on integrated early childhood development and maternal mental health in Meghalaya?
A. USD 4.5 million
B. USD 40.5 million
C. USD 405 million
D. USD 45 million
Answer [B] USD 40.5 million
17. In August 2023, which of the following organizations announced the launch of the Pilot Project for Public Tech Platform to enable the delivery of frictionless credit by facilitating a seamless flow of required digital information to lenders?
A. World Bank
B. State Bank of India
C. Reserve Bank of India
D. Punjab National Bank
Answer [C] Reserve Bank of India
18. In August 2023, Parshottam Rupala unveiled the ‘A-HELP’ along with an Infertility Camp in Gujarat to mark a significant stride towards empowering women. Where ‘A-HELP’ stands for?
A. Accredited Agent for Health and Extension of Livestock Production
B. Agriculture and Health Enhancement for Livestock Productivity
C. Association for Handling Extension and Livestock Productivity
D. Association for Health Extension of Livestock Productivity
Answer [A] Accredited Agent for Health and Extension of Livestock Production
19. How many personnel were awarded Fire Service Medals on the occasion of Independence Day 2023?
A. 35
B. 42
C. 53
D. 67
Answer [C] 53
20. In August 2023, which of the following states launched the Mukhyamantri Nishulk Annapurna Food Packet Scheme on Independence Day?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand
C Arunachal Pradesh
D. Rajasthan
Answer [D] Rajasthan