This is the current affairs of 1st July 2023. Here are 10 questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. In France, due to what reason riots broke out against the police in June 2023 and there was a war-like situation in the streets?
a. Pension Demand
b. Reason for shooting a minor
c. Women Harassment
d. None of These
Answer: b. Reason for shooting a minor
– In France, a minor boy violated traffic rules on June 27, 2023.
– The police fired shots when he refused to stop for a traffic check. He died as a result, and it is being said that the police shot him at close range.
– Following this, over 6,000 people participated in protests in Nantes at the urging of Nahel’s mother.
People in France became angry, and violence erupted in various places.
– BBC correspondent Sofia Betz from the capital Paris says, “The condition of the streets in the city has become like a battlefield.”
– A curfew has been imposed outside Paris, and tram and bus services have been suspended in the city at night.
– There were also clashes between protesters and the police in the northern city of Lille.
– People gathered in Rennes to pay tribute to the young man who was also killed.
– The police officer who fired the shot has been arrested, and a case of intentional homicide has been filed against him.
– French President Emmanuel Macron has called this shootout “unacceptable.” Speaking to the media, he said, “Nothing can justify the death of a young person.”
– However, the police union claims that the President is forming an opinion too quickly against the police officers.
– Meanwhile, Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has said that they will take action against the “French police” because they attempted to justify the murder of the teenager.
The government does not want a situation like 2005 to occur again.
– It seems that the police unions are unhappy with the President’s statement immediately after the incident.
– In November 2005, after the death of two young men in a similar incident, violence and riots continued for weeks. This incident will surely be on the administration’s mind.
– At present, the government’s primary concern is to prevent a recurrence of the situation that occurred in 2005.
France:
– Capital: Paris
– President: Emmanuel Macron
– Prime Minister: Elizabeth Born
– Currency: Euro
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2. Which country is ranked first in the Energy Transition Index 2023 of the World Economic Forum (WEF)?
a. India
b. Sweden
c. Switzerland
d. Pakistan
Answer: b. Sweden
– The World Economic Forum has released the Energy Transition Index 2023.
– Energy transition refers to the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.
– This index covers 120 countries, with Sweden ranking first.
– The World Economic Forum (WEF) published this list on June 28 in collaboration with Exchanger.
– The report states that global energy transition has slowed down amidst the global energy crisis and geopolitical instability.
– It means that the pace of improvement in energy transition has slowed down.
– Stockholm is the capital of Sweden.
Top five countries in the Energy Transition Index:
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3. In the Energy Transition Index 2023, what is India’s ranking?
a. 27
b. 37
c. 50
d. 67
Answer: d. 67
– In the Energy Transition Index 2023, India ranks 67th.
– The World Economic Forum has stated that India is the only major economy that has made significant progress in the just, secure, and sustainable dimensions of energy transition.
– India’s primary contribution to improving performance has been the transition to renewable energy.
– India has also been relatively less affected by the recent energy crisis.
– The reduced reliance on natural gas in electricity generation and the increasing utilization of existing production capacities are contributing factors.
World Economic Forum:
– Chairman: Borge Brende
– Headquarters: Switzerland
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4. When is International Parliamentarism Day observed?
a. 01 July
b. 30 June
c. 28 June
d. 27 June
Answer: b. 30 June
Theme of 2023:
– Parliament for the Planet
– This day is proclaimed by the United Nations.
– Every year, on June 30th, International Day of Parliamentarism is observed, dedicated to the establishment of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
– The establishment of the IPU was aimed at promoting democratic governance, enhancing accountability, and fostering cooperation among national parliaments.
Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU):
– Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
– Established: 1889
– President: Duarte Pacheco
– Secretary-General: Martin Chungong
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5. When is National Doctor’s Day celebrated?
a. 01 July
b. 30 June
c. 28 June
d. 27 June
Answer: a. 01 July
– This day is celebrated in honor of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, the second Chief Minister of West Bengal.
– He was born on July 1, 1882, in Bihar, and he also passed away on this day in July 1962.
– Dr. Bidhan Roy served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal for 14 years.
– He made significant contributions in the field of medicine.
– He is also referred to as the architect of Bengal for his visionary leadership.
– He was conferred with the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, in the year 1961.
– National Doctor’s Day in India was initiated in the year 1991.
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6. When is National Chartered Accountants Day celebrated?
a. 30 June
b. 2 July
c. 1 July
d. 3 July
Answer: c. 1 July
– This day is celebrated as the establishment day of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
– ICAI was established under an Act passed in the Parliament on July 1, 1949.
– This day is also known as National CA Day.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
– Headquarters: New Delhi
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7. When is World UFO Day celebrated?
a. 2 July
b. 1 July
c. 24 June
d. 29 June
Answer: a. 2 July
– In the United States, this day is also celebrated on June 24 by some organizations.
– UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) is also known as a flying saucer.
– World UFO Day has been celebrated since 2001 amidst the debate about the existence of UFOs.
– Its purpose is to promote public discourse and research on the presence of UFOs and aliens worldwide.
– Anything seen in the sky that is not man-made and does not adhere to any natural theory is generally referred to as a UFO.
– In 1953, the United States Air Force named them UFOs to keep records and later review them. They were also commonly referred to as flying discs in the 1940s and 1950s.
– Area 51 is a highly secretive location in the United States.
– Until a few years ago, the United States denied the existence of such a place.
– However, in 2013, the United States made certain documents public and acknowledged that Area 51 is a special testing area where testing is conducted on things like UFOs.
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8. Which Indian player won the Lausanne Diamond League 2023?
a. Neeraj Chopra
b. Julian Weber
c. Roshan Verma
d. Alakh Singh
Answer: a. Neeraj Chopra
– Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra secured the first position in the Lausanne Diamond League 2023.
– He achieved the top spot with a best javelin throw of 87.66 meters.
Neeraj stays on top even in difficult times:
– On May 5, 2023, Neeraj won the gold with a throw of 88.67 meters at the Doha Diamond League.
– After that, he experienced muscle strain.
Due to this, he had to withdraw from the Fanie – Blankers-Koen Games on June 4 and the Paavo Nurmi Games on June 13.
– However, on June 29, Neeraj Chopra participated in the Lausanne Diamond League 2023 and emerged victorious.
The second gold of the year:
– This is Neeraj’s second gold in 2023.
He also won a gold medal at the Doha Diamond League.
– Moreover, this is his 8th international gold. Prior to this, he had won gold in tournaments such as the Asian Games, South Asian Games, Olympic Games, and Diamond League.
– Note: Lausanne is a city in Switzerland.
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9. How much interest has the central government increased on small savings schemes for the July-September 2023 quarter?
a. 20 basis points
b. 25 basis points
c. 30 basis points
d. 35 basis points
Answer: c. 30 basis points
– Basis point meaning: There are 100 basis points in one percent. So, 30 basis points mean 0.3 percent.
– The central government made this decision on June 30, 2023.
– The Ministry of Finance announced on June 30 that the interest rates for small savings schemes for the July-September quarter will now range from 4 percent to 8.2 percent. This is the fourth time in the last 12 months that the central government has increased the interest rates on small savings schemes.
– The interest rate on five-year recurring deposits has been increased by 0.3 percent.
No changes in the interest rates of these schemes:
– There have been no changes in the interest rates of schemes such as the Senior Citizen Savings Scheme, – National Savings Certificate, Kisan Vikas Patra, and Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme.
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10. Which country’s team won the Asian Kabaddi Championship 2023?
a. Korea
b. Japan
c. Iran
d. India
Answer: d. India
– This championship was held in the city of Busan, Republic of Korea, in June 2023.
– The Indian team defeated Iran with a score of 42-32 to claim victory.
– This was India’s eighth championship title in the previous nine editions.
– Pawan Sehrawat is the captain of the Indian team.
– Six teams participated in the Asian Kabaddi Championship – India, Iran, Japan, Korea, Chinese Taipei, and Hong Kong.
