Daily GK Update - 9th August 2023 Current Affairs

09-August 2023...........

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Current Affairs
National Affairs
The Union Cabinet has approved funds for the BhartNet Programme.	The Union Cabinet has approved 1.39 Lakh Crore Rupees for BharatNet Project. BharatNet Project aims at promoting broadband connectivity.
Chhattisgarh CM transfers Rs 15 crore as part of Godhan Nyay Yojana.	Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel transfers Rs 15 crore in online mode to support beneficiaries as part of Godhan Nyay Yojana. As part of the flagship it was started to support cattle rearers, women’s self-help groups (SHGs), and ‘gauthan’ committees.
The Central Government launches Bhartiya Vastra Evam Shilp Kala.	Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the e-portal Bhartiya Vastra Evam Shilp Kala on National Handloom Day. This portal has been developed by NIFT (National Institute for Fashion Technology).
International News
Cambodian King appoints Hun Sen’s son as new Prime Minister.	Cambodia’s King appointed Hun Sen’s son the country’s new leader, beginning a handover of power that ends nearly four decades of rule.
New COVID variant Eris is spreading rapidly in the UK.	The United Kingdom has witnessed the spread of new COVID variant Eris or EG.5.1 at a faster rate across the country and become a significant contributor to COVID-19 cases in the UK.
Iraq becomes the 18th country recognized by WHO for eliminating Trachoma.	Iraq has been officially recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the 18th country to successfully eliminate trachoma as a public health concern.
Economy
India is the 18th largest exporter in the world, According to the WTO Report.	According to the World Trade Organisation’s World Trade Statistics Review has placed India on the 18th spot. India is the 9th largest merchandise exporter.
Important Days
World Lion Day 2023- 10th August	World Lion Day is observed on August 10 each year. The day is observed annually on a global scale to raise awareness about their conservation and protection.
Sports
Indian wrestlers win 11 medals at World u17 championships.	India ended their 2023 World Cadet Wrestling Championships, meant for under-17 grapplers, with a total of 11 medals, including a gold, at Istanbul, Turkey.