This is the current affairs of 11 & 12 July 2023. Here are 13 questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. What was the retail inflation in the country in June 2023?
a. 3.81%
b. 3.91%
c. 4.11%
d. 4.81%
Answer: d. 4.81%
– In June 2023, the retail inflation rate reached a high level of 4.81% for a three-month period.
– Whereas in the previous month (May 2023), it was 4.31%.
– The main reason for this is the increased prices of food items such as grains, lentils, milk, and tomatoes.
– In June, tomatoes were priced at 150 rupees per kilogram, which has now reached 200 rupees per kilogram in July.
– However, the retail inflation rate is below the upper limit set by the RBI’s retail inflation target.
– According to the RBI, the ideal inflation rate should be around four percent. However, it can vary by two percent above or below that.
How is the retail inflation rate determined?
– It is determined by the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
– It calculates the inflation of food items, fruits, clothing, footwear, housing, fuel, electricity, and other goods.
Who releases the report on retail inflation rate?
– NSO (National Statistical Office)
– It falls under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
Who releases the report on wholesale inflation rate?
– Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
– It falls under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
(Note: The retail inflation rate is released by NSO.)
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2. Which country has topped the Global Firepower (GFP) ‘Military Strength Ranking 2023’?
a. India
b. Russia
c. China
d. USA
Answer: d. USA
The website Global Firepower, which keeps an eye on military powers around the world, has released the ranking for the year 2023.
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3. What is the rank of India in the ‘Military Strength Ranking 2023’ of Global Firepower (GFP)?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
Answer: c. 4
Top 10 countries with the most powerful militaries:
1. United States
2. Russia
3.China
4. India
5. United Kingdom
6. South Korea
7. Pakistan
8. Japan
9. France
10. Italy
– The top four countries in this list remain the same as they were in the Global Firepower ranking in 2022.
– India has consistently maintained its strong position at the fourth spot.
– However, the United Kingdom has improved its ranking from the eighth position last year to the fifth position this year.
– The “Military Strength Index 2023” also includes countries with the weakest military forces in the world.
– Bhutan and Iceland are included in this list.
Number of weapons possessed by India and neighboring countries:
Country: India – Pakistan – China
Soldiers: 1,450,000 – 654,000 – 2,000,000
Total Aircraft: 2,210 – 1,413 – 3,166
Fighter Jets: 577 – 363 – 1,199
Helicopters: 807 – 322 – 913
Attack Helicopters: 36 – 58 – 281
Tanks: 4,614 – 3,742 – 4,950
Artillery: 3,311 – 3,345 – 1,434
Navy Vessels: 295 – 114 – 730
Aircraft Carriers: 2 – 0 – 2
Submarines: 18 – 9 – 78
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4. In which country did the soldiers and planes of all the three armies of India come to participate in the Bastille Day celebrations?
a. Germany
b. France
c. China
d. Britain
Answer: b. France
– Bastille Day celebrations take place on July 14th.
– Prime Minister Modi will be attending the Bastille Day celebrations as a special guest of honor.
– Indian Armed Forces have arrived to participate in the parade.
– The flypast during Bastille Day will include four Rafale combat aircraft and two C-17 Globemaster aircraft from the Indian Air Force.
– This French military parade has been held in Paris every year on the morning of July 14th since 1880.
– It is one of the oldest regular military parades in the world.
The Story of the French Revolution and Bastille Prison
– It is one of the oldest military parades in the world.
– During the reign of Louis XVI, France was facing severe economic crisis.
– In 1789, the public revolted against the king.
– Under the king’s orders, revolutionaries and citizens were imprisoned in the Bastille prison.
– These prisoners had no right to appeal against their sentences.
– During the French Revolution, the prison became a symbol of harsh rule.
– On July 14, 1789, during the French Revolution, a large crowd gathered outside the Bastille prison.
– The crowd launched an attack on the prison, and the seven prisoners inside were freed.
– This event was a significant moment in the French Revolution, seen as the end of the monarchy.
France:
President – Emmanuel Macron
Capital – Paris
Currency – Euro
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5. Which warship of the Indian Navy reached France to participate in the Bastille Day celebrations?
a. INS Mysore
b. INS Talwar
c. INS Delhi
d. INS Chennai
Answer: d. INS Chennai
– India has sent INS Chennai to France, conveying a message of maritime security partnership.
Indian Chief of Defence Staff – General Anil Chauhan
Indian Army Chief – General Manoj Pandey
Indian Navy Chief – Admiral Ar Hari Kumar
Indian Air Force Chief – Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhary
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6. When is World Population Day celebrated?
a. 10 July
b. 11 July
c. 12 July
d. 13 July
Answer: b. 11 July
– This day is observed to control the population growth.
– In fact, on July 11, 1987, the world’s population reached 5 billion.
– The United Nations expressed concern about this, and subsequently, on July 11, 1989, a program was organized to address the growing population.
– Along with that, World Population Day was celebrated for the first time.
– Currently, India is the most populous country in the world.
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7. When is World Paper Bag Day celebrated?
a. 11 July
b. 12 July
c. 13 July
d. 14 July
Answer: b. 12 July
Note: An American inventor, Francis Wolle, created the first paper bag machine in 1852.
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8. How many gold medals did India win in the World Archery Youth Championship 2023?
a. 4
b. 5
c. 6
d. 7
Answer: c. 6
– The World Archery Youth Championship took place in Limerick, Ireland, from July 3 to July 9, 2023.
– A total of 518 archers from 58 different countries participated in the championship.
– India secured the second position with a total of 11 medals, including six gold, one silver, and four bronze medals.
– Compound archers Prathamesh Javkar and Pragati led the U21 archery team of India.
– Aditi Gopichand Swami, a 17-year-old compound archer, led the U18 archery team.
Indian medal winners in the U21 category:
Archery Discipline: Medal
– Priyansh: Compound Men’s Individual: Gold
– Parth Salunke: Men’s Individual Recurve: Gold
– Avneet Kaur and Priyansh: Compound Mixed Team: Gold
– Avneet Kaur, Parneet Kaur, and Pragati: Compound Women’s Team: Gold
– Parth Salunke and Riddhi: Recurve Mixed Team: Silver
– Bhajan Kaur: Women’s Individual Recurve: Bronze
Indian medal winners in the U18 category:
Archery Discipline: Medal
– Aishwarya Sharma, Aditi Gopichand Swami, and Ekta Rani: Compound Women’s Team: Gold
– Aditi Gopichand Swami: Compound Women’s Individual: Gold
– Manav Ganeshrao Jadhav, Pawan Gat, and Ganesh Maniratnam: Compound Men’s Team: Silver
– Aishwarya Sharma and Manav Ganeshrao Jadhav: Compound Mixed Team: Bronze
– Ujjwal Dhamma, Goldie Mishra, and Agastya Singh: Recurve Men’s Team: Bronze
The World Archery Youth Championship in the year 2025 will be held in Winnipeg, Canada.
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9. Name the first Indian male player, who won the gold medal in the ‘recurve event’ of the World Archery Youth Championships?
a. Parth Salunkhe
b. Bhajan Kaur
c. Pawan Gat
d. None of these
Answer: a. Parth Salunkhe
– Parth Salunke became the first Indian male archer to win a gold medal in the Youth World Championship in the Recurve category. He hails from Maharashtra.
– He also won a bronze medal in the Recurve Mixed Team event along with Riddhi.
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10. Which Indians won gold medals in the 34th International Biology Olympiad (IBO)?
a. Dhruv Advani, Ishaan Pednekar
b. Megh Chhabra, Rohit Panda
c. Rakesh Baghel, Vishwas Laxman
d. a and b
Answer: d. a and b (Dhruv Advani, Ishaan Pednekar and Megh Chhabra, Rohit Panda)
– The 34th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) took place from 2nd to 11th July in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
– The Indian student team showcased an exceptional all-gold performance and secured the top position in the medal tally for the first time.
– India and Singapore emerged as leading countries, both securing a total of four gold medals.
Rank: Name: Medal: State
– Dhruv Advani: Gold: Bengaluru, Karnataka
– Ishaan Pednekar: Gold: Kota, Rajasthan
– Megh Chhabda: Gold: Jalna, Maharashtra
– Rohit Panda: Gold: Risali, Chhattisgarh
– Kazakhstan will be the host for the International Biology Olympiad 2024.
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11. When was the 42nd Foundation Day of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) celebrated?
a. July 10, 2023
b. July 11, 2023
c. July 12, 2023
d. July 13, 2023
Answer: c. July 12, 2023
– Theme :
NABARD: 42 Years of Rural Transformation
About NABARD:
– Establishment: 1982
– NABARD is a national bank.
– It provides financial and developmental assistance to agriculture and rural sectors.
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12. When is World Malala Day celebrated?
a. 11 July
b. 12 July
c. 13 July
d. 14 July
Answer: b. 12 July
– This day is celebrated every year on the occasion of Malala Yousafzai’s birthday.
– The United Nations has designated this day as Malala Day to commemorate and honor a young woman who advocates for women’s education.
About Malala:
– Malala, who raised her voice for girls’ education, was shot by the Taliban on October 9, 2012.
– Following the incident, Malala advocated for gender rights and established a non-profit organization called the Malala Fund.
– She also co-authored an international best-selling book called “I Am Malala” and helped young girls with access to education.
– The Pakistani government honored her with the National Youth Peace Prize for the first time in 2012.
– In 2014, at the age of 17, she became the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts in promoting children’s rights.
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13. Who became the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of ITC Limited?
a. Sanjeev Puri
b. Rakesh Mahajan
c. Vivek Verma
d. Avni Maurya
Answer: a. Sanjeev Puri
– The board of directors of ITC Limited has appointed Sanjiv Puri as the Chairman and Managing Director of the company for a period of five years.
– ITC Limited is involved in diverse business sectors such as tobacco manufacturing, food processing, retail sales, and financial services.
Full name of ITC: Indian Tobacco Company
– Established on: 24th August 1910.
