Daily GK Update - 16th August 2023 Current Affairs

                                                 Current Affairs

                                                 National Affairs

On Independence Day, Government has launched housing schemes for Urban Poor.

• On the eve of 77th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a housing scheme for urban poor households.
• Under this scheme, Government will offer interest rate subvention and relief on loans taken for constructing houses.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches Vishvakarma Yojna.

• On the 77th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Vishvakarma Scheme for Artisans.
• Under this scheme, the government has allocated 15,000 crore rupees for skill upgradation for young artisans.

ISRO to send its Solar Mission in September.

• Indian Space Research Organisation is considering sending its Solar Mission, Aditya L1 in September.
• Aditya L1 is India’s first solar mission.
• This mission has been launched to study the sun’s corona.

India’s First Long Range Revolver ‘Prabal’ has been launched.

• India is set to introduce its first long-range revolver named 'Prabal on August 18 marking a stride forward in the realm of indigenous firearm manufacturing.

                                         International News

India’s Imports from Russia doubled to $20.4 billion.

• Since April- May Period, India’s Imports from Russia have doubled to $20.4 billion.
• Russia continues to be India’s largest oil exporter.

                                                        Economy

Government has increased the windfall tax on Diesel and Jet Fuel.

• Government has hiked Windfall Tax on Diesel and Jet Fuel to Rs 7100 per tonne.
• A windfall tax refers to the tax levied against certain industries by the government when economic conditions permit those industries to experience significantly above-average profits.

The government has launched the ‘Lakhpati Didi’ Scheme.

• Central Government has launched the ‘Lakhpati Didi’ Scheme to encourage girls for starting micro-enterprises.
• Government announced to make 2 crore Lakhpati Didis.

Apple is going to manufacture Air Pods in India.

• In the coming months, Apple is going to manufacture Air Pods in India in the Foxconn Factory.

                                                              Sports

India defeats Malaysia to win the Asian Champions Trophy.

• India has successfully won the Hero Asian Champions Trophy defeating Malaysia by 4-3.

Neymar Junior has quitted PSG to join Saudi Arabian Al Hilal.

• Brazil forward Neymar Jr has signed for Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the clubs announced, joining Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.