Daily GK Update - 18th August 2023 Current Affairs

18-August 2023...........

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Current Affairs
National Affairs
‘India’s First Village Atlas’ Is Of Mayem In Goa.	Chief Minister Pramod Sawant unveiled India's first village atlas, centered on the village of Mayem in Goa.
DGCA forms a panel to suggest ways to ensure gender equality.	The formation of the committee by the DGCA represents a significant stride towards fostering gender equality within the Indian aviation sector.
INS Vindhyagiri, the latest ship in the Indian Navy has been commissioned.	President Draupadi Murmu has commissioned INS Vindhyagiri, which is a stealth-guided destroyer. INS Vindhyagiri has been developed under Project 17-A (Alpha).
Chandrayaan-3 has been separated from its module.	Chandrayaan-3 has been successfully separated from its module and is expected to land on 23rd August.
International News
Mr. Anwarul Haq has been appointed as the Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan.	After the President of Pakistan dissolved its National Assembly, Anwarul Haq has been appointed as the caretaker prime minister.
Economy
Canara Bank launches Canara Jeevan Dhara Scheme for Pensioners.	Canara Bank has launched Canara Jeevan Dhara Account, a Unique Saving Account for Pension Accounts. This Account has been specially designed for those people who are planning their retirement.
Retail Inflation has crossed the mark of 7%.	Retail Inflation measured through CPI has crossed the mark of 7%. According to National Statistical Office, Retail Inflation measured through the consumer price index is at 7.4%.
Sports
Priya has become the 2nd second Indian to win the under-20 wrestling world cup.	After Antim Panghal, Priya has become the only 2nd Indian to win the under-20 wrestling world cup. Priya defeated Germany’s Laura Kuhen by 5-0.