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Current Affairs – August 30 2023
1. Chokuwa Rice: The Enchanting “Magic Rice” of Assam Gets GI Tag
Chokuwa rice, fondly known as “Magic rice,” has recently been bestowed with the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag, a recognition of its exceptional attributes and heritage.
This remarkable rice variety is deeply intertwined with the culinary legacy of Assam and has a rich historical connection with the powerful Ahom dynasty.
The cultivation of Chokuwa rice is unique to the Brahmaputra River region, encompassing areas like Tinsukia, Dhemaji, and Dibrugarh in Assam.
2. Chandrayaan-3’s Pragyan Rover Confirmes Sulphur Presence On The Surface Of Moon
In a groundbreaking announcement, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) revealed that Chandrayaan-3’s Pragyan rover module has successfully confirmed the presence of sulphur (S) on the surface of the Moon.
This significant revelation comes as a result of the first-ever in-situ recordings conducted near the lunar south pole. The confirmation of sulphur’s presence holds paramount importance in unraveling the Moon’s elemental composition and furthering our understanding of its geological history.
3. GSL and Kenya Shipyard Ltd Sign MoU For Collaboration In Shipbuilding
With its efforts to enhance security of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), especially on the eastern coast of Africa, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) and Kenya Shipyards Limited (KSL) to strengthen maritime security cooperation between the two nations.
4. Nitin Gadkari Launches World’s First Ethanol-Run Toyota Innova car
In a groundbreaking move towards a more sustainable automotive industry, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari introduced the world to a remarkable innovation: a 100% ethanol-fueled variant of Toyota’s Innova HyCross car.
The newly unveiled car stands as the world’s premier BS-VI (Stage-II) electrified flex-fuel vehicle, demonstrating the union of cutting-edge technology and a commitment to reducing carbon emissions.
5. ORON Aircraft: Israel’s Advanced Intelligence-Gathering Asset
The ORON aircraft, a result of Israel’s Defense Ministry’s groundbreaking progress, signifies a remarkable advancement in the nation’s military capabilities. This intelligence-gathering aircraft is poised to revolutionize Israel’s defense strategy with its cutting-edge technology and capabilities.
The ORON aircraft is based on the Gulfstream G550 Aerospace platform.
It boasts state-of-the-art sensors, cameras, and artificial intelligence.
Advanced Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) systems are integrated into the aircraft’s design.
6. FIDC Announces Appointment Of Umesh Revankar As Chairman
In a meeting convened in Mumbai, the managing committee of the Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC) has appointed Mr. Umesh Revankar, who presently serves as the Executive Vice Chairman for Shriram Finance Limited, as the new Chairman of FIDC.
This decision comes in recognition of Revankar’s extensive experience and profound expertise in the financial services sector.
7. Indian Oil ropes in Chef Sanjeev Kapoor as its Brand Ambassador
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOC), a prominent player in the oil and gas industry, is taking significant steps to expand its business in the commercial and industrial LPG segment.
The company recently launched a captivating video conferencing featuring Celebrity Chef Sanjeev Kapoor as a brand ambassador for its Indane XTRATEJ LPG brand.
Sailendra, Executive Director at Indian Oil, revealed that the company has experienced remarkable year-on-year growth in the market volume of Indane XTRATEJ LPG. This growth signifies the positive demand for this product among consumers.
8. IDFC First Bank Grabs 3-Year Title Sponsorship for BCCI Matches at Rs 4.2 Crore Per Match
On 25th August, the Indian Cricket Board announced that the IDFC First Bank has grabbed the title rights for home international series of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for three years. The IDFC First Bank will provide a sum of Rs.4.2 crore per international match.
The agreement between IDFC First Bank and BCCI covers a total of 56 matches, spanning across the next three years. This exciting lineup includes 15 One Day Internationals (ODIs), 15 test matches and 26 T20 matches.
9. India will host 1st edition of ‘Global IndiaAI 2023 ’ in October
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology will be organizing the Global IndiaAI 2023, scheduled for October this year. There will be participation from leading AI players, researchers, startups, and investors in India and worldwide.
The conference is poised to cover a wide spectrum of topics, including Next Generation Learning and Foundational AI models, AI’s applications in healthcare, governance, and next-gen electric vehicles, future AI research trends, AI computing systems, investment opportunities, and nurturing AI talent.
Union Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Electronics & IT, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar chairs the conference’s steering committee which is entrusted with the task of shaping the contours of the Global IndiaAI 2023.
It draws members from MeitY’s Digital Economy Advisory group and other prominent leaders in the field of AI.
