Current Affairs 06 July 2023

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1Q) Recent outbreak of algae bloom, commonly known as "red tide" has sickened and killed an unknown number of sea lions and dolphins, in which of the following countries?

(A) USA

(B) UK

(C) France

(D) Spain

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⇨ In the USA, a recent outbreak of algae bloom, commonly known as "red tide" has sickened and killed an unknown number of sea lions and dolphins.

⇨ The algae is a natural phenomenon that causes the production of a neurotoxin called domoic acid, but the blooms can also proliferate because of human causes such as climate change and an excess of nitrates washed out to sea, experts say.

⇨ Sea lions (IUCN Status – Endangered).

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2Q) India secured which of the following position in the latest world competitiveness ranking-2023 published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD)?

(A) 35

(B) 37

(C) 40

(D) 43

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⇨ India has been ranked 40th on the latest world competitiveness ranking-2023 released by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD).

⇨ Denmark, Ireland, and Switzerland claimed the top three positions, while the Netherlands secured the fifth spot, followed by Taiwan, Hong Kong, Sweden, the USA, and the UAE in the rest of the top 10.

⇨ The IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, first published in 1989, analyzes and benchmarks the competitiveness of 64 countries worldwide using a combination of surveys, statistical data, and trends.

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3Q) Turkmenistan recently inaugurated a $ 5-billion "smart" city built in honor of former strongman leader Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov, cementing one of the most extraordinary personality cults in the world. In this context, Turkmenistan is bordered by which of the following Sea?

(A) Adriatic Sea

(B) Black Sea

(C) Mediterranean Sea

(D) Caspian Sea

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⇨ Turkmenistan is a country in Central Asia bordered by the Caspian Sea and largely covered by the Karakum Desert.

⇨ The Caspian Sea is bordered by Iran, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Russia.

⇨ It is bordered by Kazakhstan to the northwest, Uzbekistan to the north and east, Afghanistan to the southeast, Iran to the south, and the Caspian Sea to the west.

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4Q) Recently, the 64th Global Environment Facility (GEF) council meeting was held in which of the following country?

(A) Brazil

(B) Canada

(C) Paris

(D) Britain

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⇨ At the 64th Global Environment Facility (GEF) council meeting in Brazil, the governing body approved the disbursement of $1.4 billion to accelerate efforts to tackle the climate, biodiversity, and pollution crises.

⇨ Of this, $653 million has been set aside for biodiversity and this would be used to help countries update their National Biodiversity Strategies Action Plans, and biodiversity programs and meet the targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).

⇨ This is the second work program of the GEF-8 funding period, which runs from 2022 and 2026.

⇨ The GEF was established on the eve of the 1992 Rio Earth Summit.

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5Q) Which of the following Supreme Court court judgments are associated with the Sedition law?

(1) Romesh Thappar v. the State of Madras (1950)

(2) Brij Bhushan and Others v. the State of Delhi (1950)

(3) Kedar Nath Singh vs State of Bihar (1962)

(4) Balwant Singh vs State of Punjab (1962)

(A) Only 1 and 2

(B) Only 2 and 3

(C) Only 1, 2, and 3

(D) Only 1, 2, 3, and 4

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⇨ Important Supreme Court court judgments are associated with the Sedition law:

⇨ Romesh Thappar v. the State of Madras (1950) - It is a landmark judgment that upheld that freedom of speech and expression includes freedom of the press.

⇨ Brij Bhushan and Others v. the State of Delhi (1950) - it is established the principle that freedom of speech and expression is a fundamental right in India.

⇨ Kedar Nath Singh vs State of Bihar (1962) - The Supreme Court of India upheld the constitutional validity of the provisions of the Indian Penal Code that penalized sedition.

⇨ Balwant Singh vs State of Punjab (1962) - The Supreme Court held that mere sloganeering which evoked no public response did not amount to sedition.

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6Q) Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State?

(1) Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President’s rule.

(2) Appointing the Ministers.

(3) Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration by the President of India.

(4) Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government.

(A) Only 1 and 2

(B) Only 1 and 3

(C) Only 1, 2, and 3

(D) Only 1, 2, 3, and 4

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⇨ Article 356 - The Governor of a State can send a report to the President of India recommending the imposition of President Rule in the State.

⇨ Governor generally approves the appointment of ministers in the State cabinet, The discretion power comes under CM.

⇨ Governor can be Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration by the President of India.

⇨ Governor makes rules for conducting the business of the State Government with the advice of the Council of Ministers. This means that it is not the discretionary power of the Governor to make the rules to conduct the business of the State Government.

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7Q) Which of the following country is known for the world’s second-largest rainforest after the Amazon?

(A) Canada

(B) Argentina

(C) Tanzania

(D) Congo

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⇨ The Congo, the world’s second-largest rainforest after the Amazon, continues to retreat.

⇨ The rainforest is spread across six African countries, the largest of which lost half a million hectares (mha) of forest last year, according to a new report released.

⇨ The Congo rainforest is spread across Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. Sixty percent of the rainforest lies in the DRC.

⇨ Brazil accounted for 43 percent of the total tropical primary forest loss, at 1.8 million ha, followed by DRC (12.1 percent) and Bolivia.

⇨ DRC is among the world’s five poorest nations according to the World Bank. In 2022, nearly 62 percent of the population, or around 60 million people, lived on less than $2.15 a day.

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8Q) Iran will be formally approved as a member of the regional Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. In this context, which of the following are the member countries of SCO?

(1) China

(2) Russia

(3) Kyrgyzstan

(4) Pakistan

(A) Only 1 and 2

(B) Only 2 and 3

(C) Only 1, 2, and 3

(D) Only 1, 2, 3, and 4

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⇨ About Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO):

⇨ The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic, international security, and defense organization established by China and Russia in 2001.

⇨ The SCO is the successor to the Shanghai Five, formed in 1996 between China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan.

⇨ The SCO currently comprises eight Member States, they are:

⇨ (1) China,

⇨ (2) India,

⇨ (3) Kazakhstan,

⇨ (4) Kyrgyzstan,

⇨ (5) Russia,

⇨ (6) Pakistan,

⇨ (7) Tajikistan, and

⇨ (8) Uzbekistan.

⇨ India and Pakistan became permanent members in 2017.

⇨ The SCO’s official languages are Russian and Chinese.

⇨ The SCO has been an observer in the UN General Assembly since 2005.

⇨ The Secretariat of the SCO is headquartered in Beijing, China.

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9Q) Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Digital India Bill, It is often in recent news.

(1) The Ministry of Communications will come up with the Digital India Act, of 2023.

(2) Digital India Act, of 2023 will replace the Information Technology Act (IT Act) of 2000.

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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⇨ The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology will come up with the Digital India Act, of 2023.

⇨ Digital India Act, of 2023 will replace the Information Technology Act (IT Act) of 2000.

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10Q) Which of the following statement is correct regarding the "Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam" Knowledge Centre and Space Museum?

(1) The "Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam" Knowledge Centre and Space Museum is expected to be established in Kerala.

(2) The Centre is jointly promoted by the State government and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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⇨ The "Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam" Knowledge Centre and Space Museum is expected to be ready in 18 months at Kowdiar in the State capital (Kerala).

⇨ The Centre is jointly promoted by the State government and the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC).

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