Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 19 August 2023 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

INS Vindhyagiri, inaugurated in August 2023, is primarily involved in maritime surveillance and is part of the Indian Navy's efforts to strengthen its coastal security and protect its maritime interests.

The 'My Bengal, Addiction-Free Bengal' campaign aims to combat the pressing issue of drug abuse in Indian society. It is an important initiative to raise awareness and take action against drug addiction.

The 'India Stack' consists of open APIs and Digital Public Goods (DPGs) designed to facilitate identity, data, and payment services on a large scale. The MoU with Trinidad and Tobago aims to share and collaborate on these technologies.

The FloodWatch mobile application provides real-time flood information and forecasts for up to seven days to the general public. It is a crucial tool for enhancing flood preparedness and response.

The 'Tarang Shakti' multilateral air exercise hosted by the Indian Air Force is expected to involve countries such as France, the United Kingdom (UK), Australia, the United States (US), and Japan, among others.

Indian Bank has set up specialized startup cells across various cities in India to promote the growth of the startup ecosystem and cater to specialized banking needs.

Crisil's assessment as of August 15, 2023, indicates that the monsoon in India has turned deficient, with rainfall registering 5% below the long period average (LPA).

Parminder Chopra assumed the role of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Power Finance Corporation (PFC) in June 2023, succeeding Ravinder Singh Dhillon.

Agnibaan SOrTeD, developed by Agnikul Cosmos Private Ltd, is designed for payload delivery to Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO).

The India Tour of West Indies and the United States of America in August 2023 refers to cricket, with the Indian Men's Cricket team touring these regions as part of a year-long partnership.