This is the current affairs of 13 & 14 June 2023. Here are 12 questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. According to the Global Slavery Index 2023, how many people in the world are victims of modern slavery?
a. 10 million
b. 49.6 million
c. 80 million
d. 100 million
Answer: b. 49.6 million
Who released the Global Slavery Index 2023?
– This index was released by Walk Free (Human Rights Organization), the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in June 2023.
– The index includes data from the year 2021 and mentions the situation in 160 countries.
– The Global Slavery Index 2023 is the fifth edition.
The situation of modern slavery in the world
– There are 49.6 million people worldwide who are victims of modern slavery.
– This means that one in every 160 individuals is a victim of modern slavery.
– Among them, 28 million are victims of forced labor, and 22 million are victims of forced marriage.
– The total number of child victims among the 5 million modern slaves is 12 million.
– Modern slavery has seen a 25% increase in the past five years.
What is modern slavery?
– According to the Global Slavery Index 2023, “modern slavery” refers to situations of exploitation.
– Modern slavery takes various forms of exploitation. For example, it includes threats, violence, forced labor, forced marriage, debt bondage, sexual exploitation, human trafficking, and the sale and exploitation of children.
– During this, individuals subjected to modern slavery are unable to refuse or leave work due to threats, violence, coercion, deception, or abuse of power.
– Modern slavery is destructive to individuals, communities, and societies.
– It violates human rights and undermines social cohesion. It impedes economic development and promotes corruption.
– It also contributes to conflict, terrorism, and organized crime, posing a threat to global security and stability.
The United Nations’ stance on modern slavery
– The United Nations, in its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 8.7, states that immediate and effective measures should be taken to eradicate forced labor, human trafficking, the recruitment and use of child soldiers, and child labor. It aims to completely eliminate child labor by the end of 2025.
What are the reasons for this?
– The main reasons cited are the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, armed conflicts, and weak governance.
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2. Which country has been ranked 1st in the Global Slavery Index 2023 with the highest number of victims of modern slavery per thousand of the population?
a. Saudi Arab
b. Eritrea
c. India
d. North Korea
Answer: d. North Korea
Top 10 countries in the Global Slavery Index
Rank, Country: Modern Slavery per Thousand People, Total Modern Slavery
1. North Korea: 104.6: 2,696,000
2. Eritrea: 90.3: 320,000
3. Mauritania: 32.0: 149,000
4. Saudi Arabia: 21.3: 74,000
5. Turkey: 15.6: 1,320,000
6. Tajikistan: 14.0: 133,000
7. United Arab Emirates: 13.4: 132,000
8. Russia: 13.0: 1,899,000
9. Afghanistan: 13.0: 505,000
10. Kuwait: 13.0: 55,000
Countries with the lowest modern slavery per thousand people
Rank, Country: Modern Slavery per Thousand People, Total Modern Slavery
160. Switzerland: 0.5: 4,000
159. Norway: 0.5: 3,000
158. Germany: 0.6: 47,000
157. Netherlands: 0.6: 10,000
156. Sweden: 0.6: 6,000
155. Denmark: 0.6: 4,000
154. Belgium: 1.0: 11,000
153. Ireland: 1.1: 5,000
152. Japan: 1.1: 144,000
151. Finland: 1.4: 8,000
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3. According to the Global Slavery Index 2023, how many people in India are victims of modern slavery?
a. 11 million
b. 15 million
c. 25 million
d. 50 million
Answer: a. 11 million
– According to the Global Slavery Index 2023, approximately 1.1 million people in India are victims of modern slavery.
– This number is the highest in the world, meaning that India has the highest number of modern slaves in the world.
– Even among G20 countries, modern slavery is highest in India.
Countries with the highest number of modern slaves:
Country: Modern Slaves per Thousand, Total Modern Slaves
– India: 8.0: 1,105,000
– China: 4.0: 5,771,000
– North Korea: 104.6: 2,696,000
– Pakistan: 10.6: 2,349,000
– Russia: 13.0: 1,899,000
– Indonesia: 6.7: 1,833,000
– Nigeria: 7.8: 1,611,000
– Turkey: 15.6: 1,320,000
– Bangladesh: 7.1: 1,162,000
– United States: 3.3: 1,091,000
Half of the total number of modern slaves are from G20 countries:
– Half of the people who are victims of modern slavery due to the import of $468 billion worth of goods from countries with weak labor protections are from G20 countries.
– Lack of transparency leads to the inclusion of products related to forced labor such as raw materials, construction, packaging, and distribution.
– According to the report, forced labor includes human trafficking and child labor along with the import of high-risk products such as clothing, electronics, palm oil, and solar energy panels.
What is the methodology of assessment?
– Factors such as political instability, inequality, lack of basic needs, criminal justice system, internal conflicts, and displacement have contributed to the situation of modern slavery in a country.
What are the recommendations?
– The Global Slavery Index advocates for the implementation of measures and laws to prevent the importation of goods and services related to modern slavery by governments and businesses. It also suggests anti-slavery measures in climate change stability programs, education for children, and stricter regulations regarding child marriage.
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4. Retail inflation in May 2023 came down to a 25-month low, how much was it?
a. 3.25%
b. 4.25%
c. 5.25%
d. 6.25%
Answer: b. 4.25%
– In May 2023, India’s retail inflation rate (inflation) decreased to a 25-month low of 4.25%.
– This is attributed to a decrease in the prices of food items.
Inflation rates for food, fuel, and cereals have seen a decline.
– The Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation has remained within the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) tolerance band of 2-6% for the third consecutive month.
– In April 2023, the inflation rate was 4.70%.
Who released the retail inflation figures – National Statistical Organization (NSO)
– It falls under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
– Minister of State (Independent Charge) – Rao Indrajit Singh
Note: In May 2022, the retail inflation rate was 7.4%.
How is the retail inflation rate determined?
– It is determined using the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
– It calculates the inflation of various items such as food materials, fruits, clothing, footwear, housing, fuel, electricity, and others.
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5. Which player won the men’s singles title of French Open 2023?
a. Pete Sampras
b. Novak Djokovic
c. Rafael Nadal
d. Casper Ruud
Answer: b. Novak Djokovic
– Novak Djokovic won the title of the French Open 2023 on June 11, 2023.
– He is a star tennis player from Serbia.
– This is his third French Open title.
– He first won the title in 2016. After that, he won it again in 2021 and now in 2023.
– This is Novak Djokovic’s 23rd Grand Slam.
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6. Who holds the record (as of June 2023) of the player who has won the most Grand Slams?
a. Pete Sampras
b. Novak Djokovic
c. Rafael Nadal
d. Casper Ruud
Answer: b. Novak Djokovic
– As soon as Novak Djokovic won the French Open 2023 title, he became the player with the most Grand Slam victories in the world.
– By June 2023, Novak Djokovic has won 23 Grand Slam titles.
– In this regard, he has surpassed Spain’s Rafael Nadal (22 Grand Slams).
– Novak Djokovic has won the French Open 3 times, Wimbledon 6 times, the US Open 4 times, and a record 10 Australian Open titles.
Grand Slam: French Open, Wimbledon, US Open, Australian Open.
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7. Which player won the women’s singles title of Tennis Grand Slam tournament ‘French Open 2023’?
a. Chris Evert
b. Steffi Graf
c. Iga Swiatek
d. Karolína Muchová
Answer: c. Iga Swiatek
– In the match held on 10th June 2023, Poland’s Iga Swiatek achieved a magnificent victory. This is her third French Open title.
– She defeated Czech Republic’s Karolina Pliskova.
– In addition to this, Iga has also won the US Open once.
– Before Iga Swiatek, the following players had won the French Open title three times – Monica Seles, Serena Williams, Justine Henin, Steffi Graf, Chris Evert, Arantxa Sanchez Vicario.
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8. Which country’s former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi passed away on 12 June 2023?
a. Iraq
b. New Zealand
c. Italy
d. Papua New Guinea
Answer: c. Italy
– He was 86 years old. He was the longest-serving Prime Minister of Italy.
– He served as the Prime Minister of Italy three times, from 1994 to 1995, 2001 to 2006, and 2008 to 2011.
– He is known as Italy’s most controversial leader after the Second World War. In 2017, he was involved in a sex scandal and faced allegations of corruption.
Italy:
Capital – Rome
Prime Minister – Giorgia Meloni
President – Sergio Mattarella
Currency – Euro
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9. When is World Blood Donor Day celebrated?
a. 13 June
b. 14 June
c. 15 June
d. 16 June
Answer: b. 14 June
Theme for the year 2023:
– Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often
– World Blood Donor Day acknowledges those individuals who selflessly donate blood to save lives.
– Organized by WHO, the objective of this day is to raise awareness about the importance of regular blood donation and the need for safe blood supply.
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10. Which country’s team won the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023 football title?
a. Uruguay
b. Italy
c. India
d. Brazil
Answer: a. Uruguay
– Uruguay defeated Italy 1-0 and won the Under-20 Football World Cup for the first time.
– The final match took place in Italy.
– Thiago Almada from Argentina won the Golden Ball award as the tournament’s best player.
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11. Who has been selected by the PESB as the new Chairman and MD (CMD) of Container Corporation of India (CONCOR)?
a. Anand Swarup
b. Rakesh Asthana
c. Sanjay Swaroop
d. Vivek Malhotra
Answer: c. Sanjay Swaroop
– Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) is a company under the Ministry of Railways.
– It is the largest container transportation company in India, with a network of 61 ICDs/CFSs (Container Freight Stations) across the country.
– It also operates a fleet of 1,200 locomotives and 10,000 wagons.
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12. Orgy of cyclonic storm Biparjoy begins
– The storm is named ‘Biparjoy’ by Bangladesh, which means ‘disaster’ or ‘calamity’.
– The storm Biparjoy is expected to hit the Kachchh district from the Jakhau Port in the Arabian Sea until the evening of June 15.
– It is estimated to have wind speeds of up to 150 km/h.
– The Gujarat government has evacuated 30,000 people from seven districts within a 10-kilometer radius of the coastline in Kachchh-Saurashtra and relocated them to shelter homes.
– Section 144 has been imposed in the Kachchh district, and holidays have been declared for all schools and colleges for the next three days.
– This is the fourth-longest cyclone to persist in the Arabian Sea during the pre-monsoon season since 1982.
– Concerns are being raised that it may delay the arrival of monsoon in northern India.
– The normally calm Arabian Sea is increasingly becoming a breeding ground for recurring cyclones, attributed to global warming.
