This is the current affairs of 12 & 13 September 2023. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. In which country, due to storm Daniel, the dam of ‘Wadi Derna’ river broke and more than 5300 people died due to floods?
a. Egypt
b. Russia
c. France
d. Libya
Answer: d. Libya
– On September 9, 2023, Cyclone Daniel hit Libya from the Mediterranean Sea, causing the rupture of two dams on the ‘Wadi Derna’ river.
– Subsequently, the cyclone’s water and millions of cubic meters of river water suddenly flowed towards the lower areas.
– This water collided with the city of Derna.
Due to this flood, more than 5,300 people in the city lost their lives.
– According to the Libyan government, 10,000 people are missing. The city’s population is approximately 89,000.
– Providing relief to this city is becoming challenging because the roads leading to the city have been destroyed or cut off due to the flood.
A quarter of the city ‘vanished.’
– Hani Shenib of the National Council on Libya-US Relations said, “About 4 square kilometers [1.5 square miles] in the city center have been completely destroyed.”
– Conditions in the Derna region are so dire that in many places, access is not possible. Hence, we can only speculate about the ground situation.
– Bodies are floating in the water in several areas. Many houses have been swept away, posing a risk of disease spread.
Libya
Capital – Tripoli
– Neighboring countries – Tunisia, Algeria, Niger, Chad, Sudan, Egypt
– Prime Minister – Abdul Hamid Dbeibah
– There have been two governments in this country since 2011.
– In 2011, dictator Muammar Gaddafi was killed. Since then, Libya has been divided into two regions in a way.
– Different governments or administrations are working in different regions here.
– One group supports Gaddafi’s loyalists, while the other is tribal. There is ongoing conflict between both.
– The situation in Libya is being closely monitored by the UN, and some emergency plans have been made.
– However, to deliver aid there, help from other countries will be needed.
– A few months ago, after the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, similar conditions emerged in Libya. First, we need to understand the ground conditions.
– The shocking death and devastation caused by Cyclone Daniel in the Mediterranean have pointed to the intensity of the storm, but it has also signaled the nation’s weakness, which has been shattered by more than a decade of turmoil and divided by rival governments, one in the east and one in the west, with the neglect of basic infrastructure in many areas.
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2. Which Union Minister represented India in the Eastern Economic Forum 2023 meeting held in Russia?
a. Amit Shah
b. Narendra Modi
c. Sarbananda Sonowal
d. Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer: c. Sarbananda Sonowal
– Sarbananda Sonowal is the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, Waterways, and Ayush.
– This meeting took place in the Russian port city of Vladivostok from September 10 to 13, 2023.
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3. The alternative trade route ‘Eastern Maritime Corridor’ will start between Chennai and the port city of Vladivostok of which country?
a. China
b. Russia
c. France
d. Germany
Answer: b. Russia
– During his trip to Russia from September 10 to 13, 2023, Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, Waterways, and Ayush, initiated discussions with the Russian side to start this route.
Russia – India’s Maritime Route
– From St. Petersburg to Mumbai: This route takes about 25 days. It’s a quite long route with the Suez Canal in between. It is heavily affected by geopolitical factors, and any disruption here can adversely impact global trade.
New and Alternative Route
– Chennai – Vladivostok Maritime Corridor (Eastern Maritime Corridor): Through this route, Russia’s ports can be reached in just 12 days.
– A maritime vessel traveling from Vladivostok to Chennai will pass through the South China Sea, Singapore, the Malacca Strait, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and finally reach Chennai.
– This distance is 5,600 nautical miles (10,300 kilometers), which is 3,000 nautical miles (5,500 kilometers) shorter than the old route (St. Petersburg to Mumbai).
The Agreement in 2019
– The Chennai – Vladivostok Maritime Corridor agreement was signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Vladivostok in September 2019.
– However, despite four years passing, this maritime route couldn’t be initiated.
– Now, the Indian government is making efforts to facilitate cargo shipping through this route.
Russia
President: Vladimir Putin
Capital: Moscow
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4. When is World Suicide Prevention Day celebrated?
a. 9 September
b. 10 September
c. 11 September
d. 12 September
Answer: b. 10 September
The theme for 2023:
– Creating Hope Through Action
According to the NCRB (National Crime Records Bureau) report on Accidental Deaths & Suicides in India for the year 2021, a total of 164,033 individuals committed suicide in India in 2021.
Suicide Victims by Profession During 2021
– Daily wage earner:25.6% (42,004)
– House wife: 14.1% (23,179)
– Self-employed:12.3% (20,231)
– Professionals/Salaried: 9.7% (15,870)
– Unemployed: 8.4% (13,714)
– Students : 8.0% (13,089)
– Farming Sector: 6.6% (10,881)
– Retired Persons: 0.9% (1,518)
– Other: 14.4% (23,547)
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5. When is World First Aid Day celebrated?
a. First Saturday of September
b. Second Saturday of September
c. Third Saturday of September
d. Fourth Saturday of September
Answer: b. Second Saturday of September (September 9th, 2023)
– International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) initiated this day in the year 2000.
– This day emphasizes the importance of first aid during an injury or accident.
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6. Name the winner of the Women’s Singles title of US Open 2023?
a. Aryna Sabalenka
b. Coco Gauff
c. Erin Routliffe
d. Laura Siegemund
Answer: b. Coco Gauff
– She is an American tennis player.
She won her first Grand Slam title at the age of just 19.
– She defeated Belarusian player Aryna – Sabalenka in the final match.
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7. Who became the winner of the Men’s Singles title of US Open 2023?
a. Novak Djokovic
b. Daniil Medvedev
c. Rajiv Ram
d. Joe Salisbury
Answer: a. Novak Djokovic
– She is a Serbian player. She defeated Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in the final match.
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8. Novak Djokovic equaled Margaret Court by winning which Grand Slam in US Open 2023?
a. 22
b. 23
c. 24
d. 25
Answer: c. 24
– Novak Djokovic has now equaled the record for the most Grand Slam titles with Australia’s former number one star player Margaret Court.
– This is his fourth US Open title in his career. Djokovic had previously been the champion of the US Open Men’s Singles in 2011, 2015, and 2018.
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Here are the winners and runners-up of the 2023 US Open:
Men’s Singles:
– Winner: Novak Djokovic
– Runner-up: Daniil Medvedev
Women’s Singles:
– Winner: Coco Gauff
– Runner-up: Aryna Sabalenka
Men’s Doubles:
– Winners: Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury
– Runners-up: Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden
Women’s Doubles:
– Winners: Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe
– Runners-up: Vera Zvonareva and Laura Siegemund
Mixed Doubles:
– Winners: Harry Heliovaara and Anna Danilina
– Runners-up: Jessica Pegula and Austin Krajicek
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How many Grand Slam tournaments are there?
1- Australian Open
2- French Open
3- Wimbledon
4- US Open
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9. Which player broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record by scoring the fastest 13000 runs in a one-day cricket match?
a. Rohit Sharma
b. Virat Kohli
c. Shubhman Gill
d. Ravindra Jadeja
Answer: b. Virat Kohli
– Virat Kohli achieved this milestone during the Asia Cup Super 4 against Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
– He became the fastest player to score 13,000 runs, accomplishing this feat in just 267 one-day international matches, breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record.
– Virat Kohli is the fifth player to reach 13,000 runs.
– Prior to him, Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Sanath Jayasuriya, and Mahela Jayawardene have achieved this milestone.
Virat Kohli holds the record for the fastest runs scored.
Fastest to 8000 runs
Fastest to 9000 runs
Fastest to 10,000 runs
Fastest to 11,000 runs
Fastest to 12,000 runs
Fastest to 13,000 runs
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10. Which country’s team won the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023?
a. Serbia
b. Spain
c. India
d. Germany
Answer: d. Germany
– FIBA Full Form: International Basketball Federation
– Location of the 2023 World Cup: Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia
– Dates: August 25 to September 10, 2023
– Location of the final match: Manila, Philippines
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11. Which month was declared by the Ministry of Women and Child Development as the sixth Nutrition Month?
a. September 2023
b. October 2023
c. November 2023
d. December 2023
Answer: a. September 2023
– Theme: “Nourished India, Literate India, Empowered India,” which emphasizes the importance of nutrition, education, and empowerment in building a healthy and strong nation.
– Objective of Nutrition Month: Based on Mission Poshan 2.0, the goal is to comprehensively address malnutrition through the lens of the life cycle approach.
– The central focus is to create widespread awareness about crucial stages of human life – pregnancy, infancy, childhood, and adolescence – to enhance nutrition throughout India.
– Throughout this month-long initiative, campaigns centered around critical topics such as breastfeeding and supplementary nutrition will be carried out at the grassroots level to raise awareness about nutrition-related issues nationwide.
Minister for Women and Child Development: Smriti Zubin Irani
