Today's Current Affairs 27th August 2023

NATIONAL

India hand over B20 presidency to Brazil to host G20 in 2024

• India has handed over the B20 presidency to Brazil to host G20 in 2024.
• According to B20 India Chair N Chandrasekaran India's B20 Presidency under the its G20 Presidency worked under the theme of Vasaudeva Katumbakam (One Earth, One Family, One Future).
• Worked on 9 themes which included the empowerment of women and youth, the transition towards an Artificial Intelligence world, building a global resilient supply chain, and financing for the global economic recovery.

Second G20-Chief Scientific Advisers’ Roundtable meeting began in Gujarat

• The second G20-Chief Scientific Advisers’ Roundtable meeting officially began in Gandhinagar in August 2023.
• Science advisors, Scientists, researchers from G20 countries, and invited countries will participate.

Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal launches Tele-Law- 2.0

• Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal launched Tele-Law- 2.0 which Integrates Tele-Law and Nyaya Bandhu App to ensure access to Justice in New Delhi.
• Aim: To enable the common citizen to access legal advice, legal assistance, and legal representation through a single registration and single gateway of Tele-Law.
• The Minister called upon legal professionals to contribute pro bono services to ensure that no citizen is deprived of essential legal assistance.

 SPORTS

In badminton, HS Prannoy won bronze medal at BWF World Championships

• HS Prannoy bagged a bronze medal in badminton at BWF World Championships 2023 in Denmark.
• He registered a loss to Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the semifinals at the Championships and went down to world number three position.
• This is India's 14th medal at the World Championships.
• This includes one gold, four silvers and nine bronze medals.
• China is the most successful team in the tournament's history, with 196 medals, including 69 gold, 48 silver and 79 silvers.

India shines in blind cricket at IBSA World Games: Women's team wins gold, men's team secures silver

• India's blind women's cricket team emerged victorious in the T20 final of the IBSA World Games held in Birmingham. They won the title by defeating Australia in the championship match.
• The Indian women's cricket team won the gold medal on the same day by defeating Australia by nine wickets using the DLS method.
• The Indian men's blind cricket team earned a silver medal at the IBSA World Games 2023 after losing to Pakistan in the men's T20 cricket final held at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

 INTERNATIONAL

Zimbabwean President Mnangagwa re-elected for 2nd and final five-year term

• Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa was re-elected for a second and final five-year term in August 2023.
• His victory over his closest competitor, Nelson Chamisa after his first full term in office, strengthened ZANU-PF 's grip on power.
• Zimbabwe has over the past two decades suffered under disastrous economic policies that have led to soaring prices, high unemployment, and a medical system lacking basic drugs and equipment.

 APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

Infosys Signs Women’s Tennis Champ Iga Swiatek As Brand Ambassador 

• Infosys Enters Partnership with Women's Tennis Champion Iga Swiatek as Global Brand Ambassador Focused on Advancing Digital Innovation and Empowering Women Globally.
• In a groundbreaking move that further bridges the worlds of sports and technology, Infosys, a global leader in consulting and digital services, has announced a multi-year partnership with women’s tennis World No. 1, Iga Swiatek. The collaboration establishes Swiatek as the global brand ambassador for Infosys, with a key focus on promoting Digital Innovation and inspiring women worldwide.
• This announcement comes on the heels of Infosys signing tennis legend Rafael Nadal for the same prestigious role, solidifying the company’s commitment to both tennis excellence and technological advancement.

 OBITUARY

Marathi actress Seema Deo passed away at the age of 81

• Veteran Marathi actress Seema Dev passed away on 24 August 2023 at the age of 81 in Mumbai.
• Seema Deo had an illustrious career spanning over six decades, during which she acted in around 90 Hindi and Marathi movies.