Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 15 & 16 August 2023 - CLAT MCQ

The National Space Innovation Challenge 2023 (NSIC 2023) aims to bridge the gap in the Indian space economy and encourage future space entrepreneurs. It is designed to ignite innovation among young school students and create awareness of opportunities in the space sector.

The National Space Innovation Challenge 2023 (NSIC 2023) was launched through a collaboration between Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and Navars Edutech Private Limited.

The National Space Innovation Challenge 2023 has two categories:

1. Category 1 (Grades 5-8): Space Junk collection robot design and Reusable Rockets design.
2. Category 2 (Grades 9-12): Satellite design for Global warming studies and Indian Spaceship design for Planet Mars.

The One District One Product (ODOP) program aims to promote equitable regional progress across every district in India by highlighting and promoting a distinctive product from each district.

The ODOP program emphasizes empowering women artisans and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) by providing a platform to showcase their crafted goods and products.

The theme of World Organ Donation Day in 2023 was "Step up to volunteer; we need more organ donors to fill the lacunae." This theme emphasizes the importance of encouraging more people to volunteer for organ donation.

Zayed Talwar 2023 was a bilateral naval exercise held between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to enhance naval cooperation, security ties, and joint operations.

Chakr Innovation, a technology startup, received funding for addressing air pollution and promoting sustainable solutions by converting diesel generator soot into ink and paint.

Myra Grover received the 'Women Icon Award' from the House of Lords, UK Parliament, in recognition of her contributions to sustainable practices in fashion, environmental protection, and empowerment of rural women.

The film "Champaran Mutton," directed by Ranjan Umakrishnan, advanced to the semi-finals of the Student Academy Awards, showcasing exceptional talent in the cinematic field.