Daily GK Update - 17th August 2023 Current Affairs

17-August 2023...........

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Current Affairs
National Affairs
Central Government has approved an e-mobility project worth 90,000 crores.	To give a boost to e-mobility, the central government has approved 90,000 for e-mobility. The government has cleared 57,000 crores for 57,000 crores for PM-eBus Sewa for
Chandryan-3 has completed final moon-bound manoeuver.	Chandrayan-3 has reached one more step closer to the moon with the last moon-bound manoeuver.
Supreme Court has unveiled a handbook to end gender stereotypes.	To put an end to gender-based stereotypes in the justice system, supreme court has launched a handbook that will provide a glossary for women.
International News
The Dutch Economy has entered into Recession.	The Dutch Economy has entered into recession as its economy shrank by 0.3%. The Dutch Economy has shrank by 0.4% in the second quarter.
‘Pibot,’ the humanoid robot that can safely pilot an airplane	The Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) is making groundbreaking advancements in aviation with the development of "Pibot,".
Economy
Apple starts manufacturing I-Phone 15 in its Foxconn Unit.	At its Foxconn Unit, Apple has now started manufacturing of I-phone 15 in its Chennai Unit.
Important Days
Indian-American economist Raj Chetty was awarded the top Harvard University prize.	Raj Chetty, an Indian-American economist, and Michael Springer, a biologist, have been awarded Harvard University's George Ledlie Prize for their groundbreaking work in their respective fields.
Sports
Ashleigh Gardner and Chris Woakes Named ICC Players of the Month for July 2023.	The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the latest set of international stars to be named ICC Players of the Month for July 2023.
India gets the first-ever night street racing circuit in Chennai.	The Tamil Nadu government and Racing Promotions Private Limited (RRPL) have launched a new street circuit in Chennai.