Current Affairs Quiz - August, 2023

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The UK has formally acknowledged that acts of genocide were committed against the Yazidi people by Daesh in 2014.
The Yazidis were subjected to massacres, forced marriages and sex slavery during the jihadists’ 2014-15 rule in the Iraq province of Sinjar.  It was announced ahead of events to mark “the 9 year anniversary of atrocities” committed by Islamic State against Kurdish-speaking Yazidi minority in Iraq.

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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) introduced ‘Rajmargyatra,’ a user-friendly mobile application designed with citizens in mind.
The application functions as a centralized source of crucial information for National Highway users, providing real-time weather updates, timely notifications, and access to pertinent details on nearby toll plazas, petrol pumps, hospitals, hotels, and other vital services, ensuring a smooth and secure travel experience on National Highways.

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The government’s think-tank NITI Aayog has established a standard definition and approach for water neutrality in industries to promote water conservation and efficient use.
Water neutrality will be defined as the total freshwater consumption, including direct and indirect water use in critical supply chains, which should be equal to or less than the quantifiable water savings achieved through strategies aimed at improving water use efficiency and conservation efforts.

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Celine Dion, the renowned international pop star, was recently diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS).
Stiff person syndrome is an uncommon neurological condition distinguished by gradual muscle stiffness and recurrent episodes of painful muscle spasms.

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The Karnataka government launched the Gruha Jyothi free power scheme, which aims to provide free electricity up to 200 units for every household in the state. About 2.14 crore households will get benefited from the Gruha Jyothi scheme.
Around 1.41 crore have already registered for the scheme.  Applications have also been invited for the Griha Laxmi scheme under under which Rs 2,000 allowance will be given for all woman heads of BPL families.

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The 130-year-old Kuttikkanam Palace, the summer residence of the kings of erstwhile Travancore, is set to be declared a historical monument.
Kuttikkanam is a hill station lying between Wagamon and Thekkady. The State Archaeology department is set to declare the famed Kuttikkanam Palace, also known as Ammachi Kottaram, as a historical monument.

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Long jumper Jeswin Aldrin wins gold in World Athletics Continental Tour-Bronze event, recently held in Switzerland.
He produced a 8.22 metre jump as he won the long jump gold at the Citius athletics meeting. Aldrin, who took the world lead with 8.42m in outdoor season-opener at Ballari in March.

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Recently, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation inaugurated the digital portal of the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS) office in Pune, Maharashtra, marking a significant step towards digitizing the operations of Multi State Cooperatives.
As a result, all tasks related to cooperative societies, including opening new branches, expansion to other states, and audits, will now be conducted online.

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India’s HS Prannoy finished runner-up at the Australian Open Super 500 badminton tournament after losing a three-game thriller to China’s Weng Hong Yang in the men’s singles finals.
The 31-year-old player from Kerala had beaten Weng in a three-game play to claim the Malaysia Masters in May.

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Recently, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Academy in Ghaziabad became the tenth member of the Interpol Global Academy Network.
This inclusion will facilitate the creation and execution of combined training initiatives and research endeavors.