Current Affairs for 28 August 2023: National and International

Current Affairs for 28 August 2023: Daily news headlines for Current Affairs on 28 August 2023 have been shared here for the day. The latest news of today includes all updates from the G-20 Summit to the Russia-Ukraine War and more. Current affairs events are essential for competitive exam preparations. Check Current Affairs today for 28 August 2023 on the page below.

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Current Affairs for 28 August 2023

Here are the international, national, and sports current affairs for 28 August 2023:

National Current Affairs 28 August 2023

• PM Modi Named Chandraan-3 Moon Landing Site as ‘ShivShakti Point’: While addressing the scientists at ISRO, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the location of the Rover on the moon's surface will be called ‘ShivShakti Point’ from now onwards.

• Air Force to Study Required Transport Equipment: The Indian Air Force will be conducting a detailed study on its need to transport heavy and important equipment and the aircraft required to do so. IAF currently has a transport fleet of around 250 aircraft including the biggest C-17 Globemaster.

• 160 Flights to be Cancelled in Delhi from 8 to 10 September: As a security measure for the upcoming G-20 Summit, The government has cancelled around 160 flights at Delhi Airport between 8 to 10 September to keep the venue of the G-20 Summit as a ‘No-Flying Zone’.

International Current Affairs 28 August 2023

• France to Ban Muslim Dress ‘Abaya’ in State Schools: In a recent, the French Education Minister announced that they are planning to ban on ‘Abaya’ a full-length robe worn by Muslim women in state-run schools. The country also banned headscarves in 2004.

• Zelensky Asks for Help from the West to Conduct Elections: Amidst war with Russia, Ukrainian President Zelensky has stated that the country can see fresh elections if the countries from the West help and support them.

• Idalia Storm Takes Form in Gulf of Mexico, Might Hit US Coastline: Tropical Storm ‘Idalia’ has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and it might hit the United States of America in the coming week. Experts have speculated that it might impact with severe damage.

Sports Current Affairs 28 August 2023

• Neeraj Chopra Wins First Gold in World Athletics Championship 2023: Olympian Neeraj Chopra has won a gold medal in World Athletics Championship in Javelin Throw making him the first Indian to receive gold. Also, he has qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 with this win.

• Indian Women’s Visually Challenged Cricket Team Won at IBSA World Games: The Indian Women's Team wrote history on Saturday as it won the gold medal by beating Australia in the finals. 

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