Daily Current Affairs August 09

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August 09| Daily Current Affairs 2023

Important Days – Daily Current Affairs August 09

1. International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, also known as World Tribal Day, is observed every year on which date?
A) August 5
B) August 8
C) August 9
D) August 12
E) August 15
Answer: C) August 9

• International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples also known as World Tribal Day is observed every year on August 9 to promote and protect the rights of indigenous populations around the world
• The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is to be marked annually on August 9, according to a decision made by the UN General Assembly in December 1994.
• The day was picked in honour of the 1982 Geneva-based Working Group on Indigenous Populations of the UN Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights inaugural meeting, which served as the inspiration for the date
• The theme of World Tribal Day in 2023 is “Indigenous Youth as Agents of Change for Self-determination.”

Nagasaki Day 2023

• Every year on August 9th, Nagasaki Day is solemnly observed to remember the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan, during World War II.
• This occasion serves as a poignant reminder of the immense destructiveness of nuclear weapons and promotes the ideals of peace, the elimination of nuclear arms, and the avoidance of nuclear conflict.
• The atomic bombs that were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki (on August 6 and 9, 1945) were given the names “Little Boy” and “Fat Man.”
• The bombing of the Japanese city of Nagasaki with the ‘Fat Man’ plutonium bomb resulted in profound human suffering and devastation.
• “Bock’s Car” is the designated name of the B-29 bomber from the United States Army Air Forces that released the “Fat Man” nuclear weapon above the Japanese city of Nagasaki.
• This year – 78th anniversary

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Sports – Daily Current Affairs August 09

2. During the FISU World University Games, how many medals did India finish with?
A) 20 medals
B) 22 medals
C) 24 medals
D) 26 medals
E) 28 medals
Answer: D) 26 medals

• India finished seventh in the FISU World University Games 2023 standings with a best-ever haul of 26 medals – 11 gold, five silver and 10 bronze.
• The 31st edition of the World University Games was held in Chengdu, the People’s Republic of China, from July 28 to August 8.
• India’s previous best performance at the World University Games came at Gwangju 2015, where Indian athletes won five medals – one gold, one silver and three bronze.
• At the 2019 edition in Naples, India won four medals – one gold, one silver and two bronze.
• India have been part of the World University Games since the inaugural edition at Turin in 1959.
• Hosts China topped the FISU World University Games medals tally with 178 medals, including 103 gold. Japan came second with 21 gold medals from a tally of 93. The Republic of Korea finished third with 17 gold medals from a total of 58.
• The next edition of the World University Games is slated to take place in 2025 in Germany.
• AishwaryPratap Singh Tomar won gold medals in men’s 10m air rifle and 50m rifle 3 positions and was part of gold medal-winning men’s 10m air rifle team. He also won a bronze with the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions team.
• Youth Olympic Games champion Manu Bhaker and Sift Kaur Samra also won multiple gold medals. Manu Bhaker bagged gold medals in the women’s 10m air pistol individual as well as the team event. Sift Kaur Samra mirrored Manu’s success in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions.
• Indian archers, meanwhile, contributed seven medals, including three gold, to the tally.
• Avneet Kaur and Sangampreet Singh Bisla won individual gold medals in women’s and men’s compound events, respectively. Aman Saini and Pragati combined to win a gold medal in the mixed compound team event.
• Athletics, meanwhile, saw India claim four bronze medals. JyothiYarraji clocked a new national record to win the bronze medal in the women’s 100m hurdles. AmlanBorgohain (men’s 200m) and Bhavani Yadav (women’s long jump) also won bronze medals.
• Priyanka Goswami, silver medallist in the 10,000m walk at the Commonwealth Games and Asian Athletics Championships, led the Indian women’s 20km race walk team to a bronze.
• YaminiMourya, competing in women’s 57kg, claimed India’s solitary bronze in judo. It was India’s first-ever judo medal at the World University Games.

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Obituary – Daily Current Affairs August 09

3. Which renowned American film-maker, known for iconic works like ‘The Exorcist’ and ‘The French Connection’, recently passed away?
A) Martin Scorsese
B) Steven Spielberg
C) Quentin Tarantino
D) Alfred Hitchcock
E) William Friedkin
Answer: E) William Friedkin

• Renowned American film-maker William Friedkin, who is known for his iconic works like ‘The Exorcist’ and ‘The French Connection’, passed away at the age of 87
• William Friedkin embarked on his filmmaking journey through documentaries during the early 1960s. He marked his feature directorial debut with the film “Good Times” in 1967.
• His 1971 crime thriller “The French Connection” garnered widespread acclaim, earning him five Oscars, including the prestigious Best Picture and Best Director awards at the 44th Oscars (1972).
• In 1973, his horror film “The Exorcist,” adapted from William Peter Blatty’s novel, secured awards for Writing (Screenplay–Based On Material From Another Medium) and Sound at the 46th Oscars (1974).
• Notably, “The Exorcist” became the first horror film to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars.
• His latest work, “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial,” is slated to premiere at the 80th Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, in September 2023

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Banking and Finance – Daily Current Affairs August 09

4. Postal Life Insurance (PLI) has launched which initiative for its sales force, aiming to transform the incentive disbursement process?
A) Mobile App Incentive Scheme
B) PLI Direct Rewards Program
C) Digital Incentive Disbursement System
D) PLI Sales Force Empowerment Scheme
E) Incentive Direct Transformation Program
Answer: C) Digital Incentive Disbursement System

• Postal Life Insurance (PLI), a distinguished name in the insurance sector since 1884, is taking a momentous leap forward in its customer-centric approach.
• Recognising the pivotal role of its sales force, the PLI is proud to introduce the pilot program for “Direct Incentive Disbursement” in the Delhi and Uttarakhand Circles.
• The cornerstone of PLI’s success has always been its sales staff, the driving force behind the department’s accomplishments. Their dedication profoundly influences PLI’s ability to acquire and retain clients, making them indispensable brand ambassadors. By delivering personalised services and cultivating strong client relationships, PLI’s agents consistently contribute to the growth of revenue.
• Through the “Direct Incentive Disbursement” feature, agents will experience the seamless transfer of their hard-earned commissions from the previous month directly to their Post Office Savings Bank Accounts.
• Key benefits of pilot program:
  • -Swift and Secure Transactions: Salesforce receive incentives directly in their POSB accounts.
  • -Convenience and Motivation: Salesforce can conveniently manage their funds, and immediate rewards drive optimal performance.
  • -Simplified Administration: Automated payouts reduce administrative costs, enabling a greater focus on delivering client service

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5. Which bank became the first in India to launch an eco-friendly debit card for its customers?
A) HDFC Bank
B) ICICI Bank
C) Axis Bank
D) Airtel Payments Bank
E) State Bank of India
Answer: D) Airtel Payments Bank

• Airtel Payments Bank, India’s only profitable multi-segment fintech operating at scale with a banking license, becomes the first Indian Bank to launch eco-friendly debit card for its new and existing customers with a savings bank account.
• The launch comes in alignment with the Bank’s commitment to sustainability and promoting eco-friendly practices within the financial sector.
• The debit cards will come in r-PVC material, a certified eco-friendly material. With adoption of this eco-friendly material, Airtel Payments Bank will make a significant impact on environmental preservation.
• Airtel Payments Bank is coming up with two cards under Classic variant – Personalised Classic Card and Insta Classic Card.
• The cards come with rewards including e-commerce benefits of up to INR 10,000, and free One Dines across major cities of India.

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6. Which bank has entered into a corporate agency tie-up with Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company to offer life insurance to its customers?
A) HDFC Bank
B) ICICI Bank
C) Axis Bank
D) Kotak Mahindra Bank
E) ESAF Small Finance Bank
Answer: E) ESAF Small Finance Bank

• Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company (Kotak Life) said that its corporate agency tie–up with ESAF Small Finance Bank (ESAF Bank) to offer life insurance to customers.
• The tie-up plans to benefit 68 lakh customers of ESAF Bank that will offer a wide range of tailor-made life insurance products and solutions provided by Kotak Life, including protection, savings, investment and retirement through ESAF Bank’s 700 banking outlets spread across 21 States and 2Union Territories.

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7. Which insurance company has been awarded the contract for the implementation of Meghalaya’s health insurance for citizens?
A) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
B) ICICI Lombard General Insurance
C) Reliance General Insurance
D) Bharti AXA General Insurance
E) SBI General Insurance
Answer: C) Reliance General Insurance

• Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd said they have been awarded the contract for the implementation of Meghalaya’s health insurance for citizens
• The RGICL will be implementing the Megha Health Insurance Scheme and the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan ArogyaYojana phase 6.
• The RGICL will be implementing the Megha Health Insurance Scheme and the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan ArogyaYojana phase 6.
• The contract is awarded after a competitive bidding process, in which RGICL emerged as the successful bidder to implement a revised MHIS 6 scheme in convergence with PMJAY, providing an insurance cover of Rs 5,30,000 for all eligible beneficiaries on a family floater basis
• The Government of Meghalaya developed a universal health insurance scheme for the state by improvising on the structural framework of the RashtriyaSwasthyaBimaYojana (RSBY).

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Appointments – Daily Current Affairs August 09

8. Which individual has been granted a one-year post-retirement extension as the chairman of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)?
A) R.K. Singh
B) Pradhan Prakash
C) ShrikantMadhav Vaidya
D) Nitin Gadkari
E) Narendra Modi
Answer: C) ShrikantMadhav Vaidya

• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the proposal of the ministry of petroleum and natural gas for re-employment on a contract basis of Shri ShrikantMadhav Vaidya, chairman, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for a period of one year beyond the date of his superannuation ie with effect from September 1, 2023, till August 31, 2024, or till the appointment of a regular incumbent to the post, or until further orders, whichever is the earliest
• Vaidya, who took over as chairman of IOC on July 1, 2020, turned 60 and as per the rules was to superannuate from service at the end of the month. But now, he will continue for one more year as the head of India’s largest oil company.
• No chairman of a Maharatna PSU has been given an extension beyond 60 years in recent years.
• In fact, the government had earlier this year denied Ranjan Kumar Mohapatra an eight-month extension as director (human resources) of IOC till his superannuation age.

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International Affairs – Daily Current Affairs August 09

9. How much funding did India pledge for clean water and community development in the Pacific Island nation of Tuvalu?
A) $500,000
B) $600,000
C) $700,000
D) $800,000
E) $900,000
Answer: C) $700,000

• India committed USD 700,000 in funding support from its UN Development Partnership (UNDP) funds for clean water initiatives and community development in schools of the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu.
• In the only public school in Tuvalu, the proposed concrete water cistern, with a capacity of 760 m3, will store and provide clean water to students, teachers, and school staff, promoting hygiene and reducing water-borne diseases.
• At the Summit of the Forum for India–Pacific Islands Cooperation, held in May 2023 in Papua New Guinea, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the “SagarAmrut Scholarship” scheme for the Pacific Island countries.
• He had also announced a 12-point action plan focusing on health, wellness and community development sectors as per priorities of the Pacific island countries.
• The India-UN Development Partnership Fund, established by the Indian government June 2017, provides support to projects in developing countries that aim to contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
• The water cistern project in Tuvalu is in pursuance of these initiatives focused on the importance of high-impact community development projects in areas of choice by the Pacific countries.
• The Fund adheres to the principles of South-South cooperation and places a priority on national ownership and leadership, equality, sustainability, development of local capacity and mutual benefit.
• A total of USD 150 million over the next decade has been committed by Government of India for the Fund. Till date, 75 development projects across 56 countries have been supported through the Fund.

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10. Which Indian naval ship undertook a Passage Exercise (Passex) with the Royal Saudi Naval Ship HMS Al Jubail in the Red Sea?
A) INS Vikrant
B) INS Kolkata
C) INS Chennai
D) INS Viraat
E) INS Pralaya
Answer: C) INS Chennai

• INS Chennai Mission Deployed in the Red Sea Undertook Passage Exercise (Passex) with Royal Saudi Naval Ship HMS Al Jubail
• The Indian Navy’s indigenously designed and constructed guided missile destroyer INS Chennai is Mission Deployed in the Red Sea.
• Conducted off Jeddah, SaudiArabia the ‘Passex’ include tactical manoeuvres, seamanship evolutions and common drills.
• The visit of INS Chennai was to boost defence co-operation between India and Saudi Arabia, INS Chennai’s visit to Jeddah

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National Affairs – Daily Current Affairs August 09

11. What did the Cabinet approve regarding GST rates for certain activities?
A) Reduction of GST rates for online gaming, casinos, and horse racing.
B) Introduction of a new 28% GST rate for online gaming, casinos, and horse racing.
C) Exemption of GST for online gaming, casinos, and horse racing.
D) Increase of GST rates for online gaming, casinos, and horse racing.
E) Removal of GST rates for online gaming, casinos, and horse racing.
Answer: B) Introduction of a new 28% GST rate for online gaming, casinos, and horse racing

• The Union Cabinet cleared a bill to amend laws to bring clarity related to the uniform 28 per cent GST at full face value for online gaming, casinos and horse racing, government sources confirmed.
• The statutes to be amended through the latest bill include CGST, IGST and UT GST laws.
• The bill is expected to be introduced during the remaining days of the monsoon session of Parliament. The GST Council, in its meeting on July 11, recommended taxing casino, horse racing and online gaming at the uniform rate of 28 per cent.
• Tax will be applicable on the face value of the chips purchased in the case of casinos, the full value of the bets placed with the bookmaker/totalisator in the case of horse racing, and the full value of the bets placed in online gaming.
• The mechanism was further approved at the next meeting of the council on August 2

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12. Which organizations have collaborated to facilitate Military Heritage Tourism?
A) USI and CSC-E-Governance
B) PCTI and USI
C) CSC-E-Governance and PCTI
D) USI, CSC-E-Governance, and PCTI
E) None of the above
Answer: D) USI, CSC-E-Governance, and PCTI

• The United Services Institution of India (USI), the country’s oldest and prestigious National Security and Defence Services think tank, in collaboration with CSC-e-Governance and PCTI, will facilitate the exploration, development, and provision of guided tours for military heritage tourism in the country
• The initiative will commence with a tour of Hussainiwala in Punjab, scheduled to begin from Delhi.
• To effectively accomplish this objective, USI, PCTI, and CSC-e-Governance Services India Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
• As per the agreement, USI will identify potential tourist destinations and document them. PCTI will oversee the organization of the tours, while CSC-SPV will provide local support through its Common Service Centres.

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13. Which e-portal was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for textiles and crafts?
A) BhartiyaShilpKosh
B) BhartiyaVastraKosh
C) Textiles and Crafts credits
D) BhartiyaVastraevamShilpKosh
E) CraftyTextiles Portal
Answer: D) BhartiyaVastraevamShilpKosh

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the e-portal of ‘BhartiyaVastraevamShilpKosh’ – a Repository of Textiles and Crafts developed by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).
• The launch was held on 9th National Handloom Day celebration at Bharat Mandapam, PragatiMaidan, Delhi.
• The programme was attended by over 3000 handloom and khadi weavers, artisans, and stakeholders from the textile and MSME sectors.
• It brought together handloom clusters across India, NIFT campuses, Weaver Service Centres, Indian Institute of Handloom Technology campuses, National Handloom Development Corporation, Handloom Export Promotion Council, KVIC institutions, and various State Handloom Departments.
• The Government started celebrating National Handloom Day in 2015, with the first celebration held on the 7 of August that year.
• The date was specifically chosen as an ode to the Swadeshi Movement, which was launched on 7 August 1905 and encouraged indigenous industries and, in particular, handloom weavers.

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14. Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited (TLMAL) recently achieved a significant milestone by delivering its __________ C-130J Super Hercules empennage.
A) 100th
B) 150th
C) 200th
D) 250th
E) 300th
Answer: C) 200th

• Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited (TLMAL) achieved a milestone with the recent delivery of the 200th C-130J Super Hercules empennage.
• The TLMAL team also previously manufactured center wing box components for the legacy C-130 model aircraft, and introduced a new cutting-edge 4,700 square-meter metal-to-metal bonding facility in April 2018.
• TLMAL empennages are included in C-130Js operated by seven nations, including India.
• These C-130Js support critical worldwide search and rescue, peacekeeping, combat delivery, maritime patrol, special operations, aerial refueling, commercial cargo transport, medevac and humanitarian response missions.
• The C-130J Super Hercules is the proven standard in tactical airlift, providing a unique mix of versatility and performance to complete any mission, anytime, anywhere. It is the current variant of the C-130 Hercules and is the airlifter of choice for 21 nations around the world.
• In March of this year, Lockheed Martin and Tata Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding to begin the implementation of fighter wing production after the team at TLMAL demonstrated the capability to produce one of the most technologically complex aerostructures — a fuel-carrying 9G, 12,000 hour, interchangeable/replaceable fighter wing.
• TLMAL — a joint venture between Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics — was established in 2010 in Adibatla, Hyderabad

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15. The Ministry of Railways has given in-principle approval for the closure of Bastar Railway Private Limited (BRPL), a joint venture company in which IRCON holds a __________ share.
A) 10 per cent
B) 18 per cent
C) 26 per cent
D) 34 per cent
E) 42 per cent
Answer: C) 26 per cent

• The Ministry of Railways has granted in-principle approval for the closure of Bastar Railway Private Limited (BRPL), a joint venture company in which IRCON holds a 26 per cent share.
• BRPL is in the construction stage and has not yet generated revenue.
• IRCON reported a ₹25 lakh loss in FY 2022-23. The estimated time of closure is still under process. The Ministry of Railways’ interest in taking over the project is cited as the reason for this closure.

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16. Which Indian state has signed an agreement with the Mexican State Nuevo Leon for investments in tourism, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture sectors?
A) Maharashtra
B) Gujarat
C) Rajasthan
D) Uttar Pradesh
E) Haryana
Answer: D) Uttar Pradesh

• Mexican state Nuevo Leon and the Uttar Pradesh government signed an agreement for investment in several sectors, including tourism, infrastructure, pharmaceutical and agriculture.
• The agreement was signed between UP Industrial Development Commissioner (IIDC) Manoj Kumar and Nuevo Leon’s Minister of Economics Ivan Rivas Rodriguez in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Nuevo Leon Governor Samuel Garcia

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17. Who chaired the seventh meeting of the Coordination Committee on India’s G20 Presidency?
A) Narendra Modi
B) P.K. Mishra
C) Amit Shah
D) Rajnath Singh
E) Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer: B) P.K. Mishra

• Principal Secretary to Prime Minister, Dr. P.K. Mishra chaired the seventh meeting of the Coordination Committee on India’s G20 Presidency at Bharat Mandapam in PragatiMaidan New Delhi.
• The meeting covered Summit preparedness in substantive as well as logistical aspects. Progress and outcomes on both Sherpa and Finance tracks were reviewed.
• Discussion was held on the Indian Presidency’s priorities including Green Development, accelerating Sustainable Development Goals SDGs, strong sustainable balanced, inclusive growth, digital public infrastructure, gender equality, and reform of multilateral institutions.
• Total of 185 meetings including 13 at the Ministerial level have been concluded covering almost all States and Union Territories in the country. Besides, 12 outcome documents, 12 other deliverables with consensus have been adopted.

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