August 2023 Questions and Answers

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Q1
On 23 August 2023, which mission made India the first country to soft‑land near the Moon’s south pole?
  • A Chandrayaan‑2
  • B Chandrayaan‑3
  • C Luna‑25
  • D Artemis I
Answer: Option B
Explanation: ISRO’s Chandrayaan‑3 achieved a historic soft landing near the lunar south pole on 23 August 2023.
Q2
Who became the first Indian to win a World Athletics Championships gold in August 2023?
  • A Avinash Sable
  • B Murali Sreeshankar
  • C Neeraj Chopra
  • D Jeswin Aldrin
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Neeraj Chopra won men’s javelin gold at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest in August 2023.
Q3
The World Athletics Championships 2023 were hosted by which city in August 2023?
  • A Paris
  • B Budapest
  • C Doha
  • D London
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The 19th edition took place in Budapest, Hungary, from 19–27 August 2023.
Q4
In August 2023, which country’s Luna‑25 mission crashed during a lunar landing attempt?
  • A China
  • B Russia
  • C USA
  • D Japan
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Russia’s Luna‑25 crashed during its pre‑landing phase in August 2023.
Q5
Which summit decided to expand BRICS by inviting six new members in August 2023?
  • A Fortaleza Summit
  • B Goa Summit
  • C Johannesburg Summit
  • D Xiamen Summit
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg (August 2023) invited Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and UAE.
Q6
In August 2023, India’s men’s 4x400m relay team set an Asian record in the World Championships semifinal with a time closest to:
  • A 2:58.88
  • B 2:59.99
  • C 3:00.23
  • D 2:57.51
Answer: Option A
Explanation: India clocked 2:58.88 in the Budapest semifinal, an Asian record in August 2023.
Q7
Which nation’s coup dominated West African news flow into August 2023, prompting evacuations and sanctions debate?
  • A Gabon
  • B Niger
  • C Burkina Faso
  • D Guinea
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Niger military takeover in late July led to major August 2023 developments including sanctions discussions.
Q8
Who was sworn in as Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister in August 2023?
  • A Shehbaz Sharif
  • B Anwaar‑ul‑Haq Kakar
  • C Imran Khan
  • D Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Anwaar‑ul‑Haq Kakar was appointed caretaker PM in August 2023 to oversee elections.
Q9
Which country continued to be highlighted as the world’s top remittance recipient in updates discussed in August 2023?
  • A China
  • B Mexico
  • C India
  • D Philippines
Answer: Option C
Explanation: India remained the largest recipient of remittances according to widely cited August 2023 summaries.
Q10
Which state assembly passed a resolution in August 2023 urging the Centre to rename the state to “Keralam”?
  • A Tamil Nadu
  • B Kerala
  • C Karnataka
  • D Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Kerala Assembly passed a resolution to request the official name “Keralam” in August 2023.

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