Daily GK Update - 29th August 2023 Current Affairs

                      Current Affairs

                                               National Affairs

Pragyan Rover has changed its course to avoid a 4-metre-deep crater.

• ISRO has released a picture of its Pragyan Rover which has recently changed its course in an attempt to avoid 4 meters deep crater.
• Pragyan Rover has some very critical equipment such as LIBS and APXS which are expected to operate for the next 10 days.

Ministry of Health is going to roll out U-win.

• Ministry of Health is going to launch U-win which is a platform like Cowin.
• This platform will give an update regarding the immunization program.
• Through this platform, Health workers will be able to reach out to beneficiaries.

ISRO’s Aditya L1 Mission is going to be launched on 2nd September.

• After the success of Chandrayan-3, the Indian Space Research Organisation is going to embark on another landmark mission.
• ISRO will launch its Solar Mission, Aditya L1 on 2nd September from Sriharikota.
• ISRO will use its C-57 Rocket to launch this Mission.

                                        International News

Japan’s Space Agency suspends its Moon Mission.

• Japan’s Space Agency, JAXA is going to suspend its moon mission which was scheduled to be launched

Emmerson Mnangagwa Wins election As President Of Zimbabwe.

• Emmerson Mnangagwa, representing The Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front, secures a second term as the President of Zimbabwe.

                                                         Economy

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna has completed 9 years.

• On 28th August, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna has completed 9 years of its operation.
• During these 9 years, the number of subscribers has risen to 50.9 crores.
• Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna was announced on the 15th August 2014 and launched on 28th August 2014.

                                              Important Days

National Sports Day 2023- 29th August

• The National Sports Day 2023 in India is celebrated on 29 August 2023. This annual observance, held on August 29 in India, is a tribute to the enduring legacy of Major Dhyan Chand.

                                                              Sports

HS Prannoy Clinches Bronze At BWF World Badminton Championships 2023.

• HS Prannoy became the fifth Indian men's singles player to secure a medal at the BWF World Badminton Championships 2023 held in Denmark

Max Verstappen wins Dutch Grand Prix 2023.

• Max Verstappen has won the Dutch Grand Prix for the third consecutive year, once again prevailing at his home race.