Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 13-14, 2023

11. Which institution released the publication titled ‘75 Endemic Birds of India’? [A] NITI Aayog[B] Zoological Survey of India[C] UNEP[D] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Zoological Survey of India] Notes:A recent publication by ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 14, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 14, 2023 INDIA ISRO successfully conducted fresh orbit reduction maneuver of Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft. A total of 954 Police personnel have been awarded Police Medals on the occasion of Independence Day. ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 13, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 13, 2023 INDIA The Navies of India and the UAE carried out a military exercise as part of efforts to boost maritime security cooperation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays foundation ..

What is Chhaupadi – The ‘Period Hut’ Ritual Of Nepal?

A 16-year-old girl from Nepal recently died tragically after being banished to a “period hut” as part of the ancient practice of chhaupadi, which considers women and girls unclean and untouchable during menstruation. The girl reportedly died from a snake ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Hawaiian Island of Maui Devastated by Wildfires

Wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui have left a landscape of destruction, with at least 100 reported deaths and numerous survivors recounting tales of narrowly escaping the flames. The fires caught the island by surprise, destroying over 1,000 structures, ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Hai Yang 24 Hao: Chinese Warship’s Colombo Visit Raises Diplomatic Queries

A Chinese naval vessel, ‘Hai Yang 24 Hao,’ arrived in Colombo Port on August 10 for a formal visit, scheduled to dock until August 12. This visit comes a year after a similar event strained Indo-Lanka relations due to diplomatic ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

India Clinches Victory in Thrilling Asian Champions Trophy Final

In a captivating final match of the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai. India triumphed over Malaysia with a 4-3 scoreline. The Indian team displayed a remarkable comeback, with Harmanpreet Singh and Gurjant Singh scoring quick ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023

Category: Sports Current Affairs

19 Member Committee Formed under Shri MC Pant to Revise NCERT Textbooks

NCERT has established a 19-member National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee (NSTC), chaired by NIEPA chancellor MC Pant, to revise textbooks for classes 3 to 12. Members include Sudha Murthy, Shankar Mahadevan, Sanjeev Sanyal, and others. The committee aims ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Pakistan’s Caretaker Government Prepares for Election Amid Uncertainty

Following the dissolution of Pakistan’s lower house of parliament by President Arif Alvi, a new caretaker prime minister has been appointed in preparation for a general election under neutral administration. Senator Anwar ul-Haq Kakar of the Balochistan Awami Party has ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

WHO Designates EG.5 Covid-19 Variant as ‘Variant of Concern’

The World Health Organization (WHO) has elevated the EG.5 strain of the Covid-19 virus to the status of a ‘variant of concern’ after initially categorizing it as a variant of interest. This sub-variant of the omicron lineage, known as EG.5, ..

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs