27th August, Current Affairs
Smart Cities Award
Indore has been adjudged the best Smart City, while Madhya Pradesh has been chosen as the top state for its exemplary performance in the Smart Cities Mission. Surat and Agra secured second and third places among cities, and Tamil Nadu ranked second among states, followed by Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
Achievement in 4x400m Relay
The Indian men’s 4x400m relay team, including Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Amoj Jacob, Muhammad Ajmal Variyathodi, and Rajesh Ramesh, set an Asian record with a time of 2:59:05, qualifying for their maiden final round at the World Athletics Championships.
HS Prannoy’s Performance in Badminton
India’s ace shuttler HS Prannoy won a bronze medal after losing to Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the semifinals of the ongoing Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Championships.
Zimbabwe’s Presidential Election
Emmerson Mnangagwa has been re-elected as Zimbabwe’s President for a second and final term.