This is the current affairs of 25 July 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. At which place in Meghalaya, a mob attacked the CM’s office during the meeting on the demand to make it the winter capital?
a. Ampati
b. Jowai
c. Tura
d. Mairang
Answer: c. Tura
– On the evening of July 24, 2023, a crowd attacked the office in Tura, Meghalaya, of Chief Minister Conrad Sangma.
– CM Sangma is safe, but five of his security personnel were injured.
– Following the incident, a curfew was imposed in the city of Tura during the night.
– There has been a demand to make Tura the winter capital of Meghalaya for decades.
Attack during meeting on demand of winter capital
– At the time of the attack, Conrad Sangma was in a meeting with representatives of activist organizations regarding the demand for a winter capital.
– The meeting included representatives from ACHIK (Achik Conshis Holistic Integrated Crima) and GHSMC (Garo Hills State Movement Committee).
– These organizations have been on a hunger strike for the past 14 days, demanding to make Tura the winter capital.
– The CM had called their representatives for discussions on Monday.
– The conversation was nearly complete when suddenly a crowd arrived and began pelting stones.
– The police responded by firing tear gas canisters to disperse the crowd. The crowd also attempted to break the gate of the CM’s office.
Protest Over a 50-Year-Old Demand
– Meghalaya became a state in the year 1972, before that, it was a part of Assam.
– There are 12 districts in Meghalaya.
– The Civil Society Group claims that the promise to make Tura the capital was made during the statehood formation.
– However, Shillong became the capital.
– The protesters here are also demanding a mini-secretariat.
– They say that making Tura the winter capital is the only way to address the development and issues of all communities residing in Garo Hills.
– Tura is in the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya.
Meghalaya
CM – Conrad Sangma
Governor – Fagu Chauhan
Capital – Shillong
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2. A viral video from which caste-hit state shocked the nation, showing a crowd of hundreds parading naked two women?
a. Nagaland
b. Tripura
c. Mizoram
d. Manipur
Answer: d. Manipur
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3. Due to the violence in Manipur, Meitei people were asked to leave from which state by an organization linked to the militants, after which thousands of people started migrating?
a. Nagaland
b. Tripura
c. Mizoram
d. Assam
Answer: c. Mizoram
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4. The Central Government introduced the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill-2023 in the Rajya Sabha, in which there is a provision of how many years of punishment for the person making a pirated copy?
a. 3 Year
b. 6 Year
c. 5 Year
d.2 Year
Answer: a. 3 Year
– Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur introduced the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill-2023 in the Rajya Sabha.
– It was released to the public on 21 July.
What is the Bill?
– Most films are leaked on piracy websites just a few hours after their release, causing losses to film producers.
– In response, the government has introduced a bill to amend the Cinematograph Act.
– The bill proposes a maximum of three years of imprisonment for individuals involved in making pirated copies of films and a fine of up to five percent of the film’s budget.
– Anurag Thakur had withdrawn the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2019 before presenting the modified bill in the Rajya Sabha the other day.
– The purpose of the new bill is to present age-based certification in the ‘U’ (Unrestricted with Caution) category in three categories, ‘U 7+’, ‘U 13+’, and ‘U 16+’.
– Additionally, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) will be granted the authority to issue a separate certificate for releasing the film on television or other media.
– The bill also includes provisions for incorporating new sections in the Cinematograph Act to prevent film piracy.
– It includes imposing restrictions on unauthorized recording (Section 6AA) and exhibition (Section 6AB) of films.
This will be the punishment:
– The bill introduces a new provision ‘6AA’, which prohibits the use of any device to record any film or its parts for the purpose of unauthorized recording.
– According to the bill, “If any person contravenes the provisions of section 6AA or section 6AB, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, and with a fine which shall not be less than three lakh rupees but which may extend to five lakh rupees, or with both.”
– The fine may be increased up to five percent of the total cost of production audited.
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5. Which government plans to implement Mukhyamantri Khet Suraksha Yojana across the state to protect crops from stray animals?
a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Rajasthan
c. Madhya Pradesh
d. Maharashtra
Answer: a. Uttar Pradesh
– According to government spokesperson, this scheme will protect crops from damage by wandering animals.
– The government will provide a subsidy of ₹1.43 lakh per hectare to small and borderland farmers.
– To protect the crops from animals, only a solar fence with a current flow of 12 volts will be installed.
– The state government has proposed to increase the budget for this scheme from ₹75 crores to ₹350 crores.
– The solar fence will give a slight shock to the animals, causing no harm to them but keeping them away from the crops.
– As soon as an animal touches the fence, an alarm will sound, giving them a gentle shock. This will prevent animals from causing damage to crops in the fields.
Agriculture Department Formulates Plan
– The outline of the plan has been prepared by the Agriculture Department and will soon be sent to the Cabinet for approval.
– After receiving approval, the plan will be implemented throughout the state.
Uttar Pradesh
CM – Yogi Adityanath
Governor – Anandiben Patel
Capital – Lucknow
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6. For the first time in the country, the Legislative Assembly of which state passed the Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, in which there is a provision of guaranteeing employment for 125 days to the people of villages and cities?
a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Rajasthan
c. Haryana
d. Tamil Nadu
Answer: b. Rajasthan
– Name of the Bill: Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023
– The bill was passed in July 2023.
– It provides a guarantee of 125 days of employment in a year to people aged 18 or above in villages and cities.
– Previously, under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), the central government only provided 100 days of employment in villages.
– MGNREGA was introduced in the entire country in 2006.
– Now, in July 2023, the Rajasthan government has increased the employment days to 25.
– Under this bill, elderly, women, disabled, widows, and single women will receive a pension of 1,000 rupees as social security.
– Those who can work will be provided employment, and for those who are not capable, a pension system has been introduced.
– There will also be a 15 percent increase in the pension amount every year.
– Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot says that this law is based on the model of social security coverage provided to citizens in developed countries like the USA, England, Germany, and other European countries.
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7. What is the name of the Rajasthan government’s scheme for 125 days employment guarantee for urban areas as well?
a. Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme
b. Mahatma Gandhi City Employment Guarantee Scheme
c. Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme
d. Ambedkar Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme
Answer: a. Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme
The Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023, is divided into three categories:
1- Right to Minimum Guaranteed Income:
– This bill guarantees a minimum income for every adult individual for 125 days in a year.
– Every adult citizen will receive the minimum income through the Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme in urban areas and through MGNREGA in rural areas.
– For rural areas in the state, an additional 25 days of employment will be ensured beyond the existing 100 days under MGNREGA.
2. Right to Guaranteed Employment:
– After completion of work under urban and rural employment schemes, the government will pay the minimum wage on a weekly or fortnightly basis.
– Officers will ensure that the workplace is within a five-kilometer radius of the registered job card address.
– If employment is not provided within 15 days of application, the applicant will be eligible for a weekly unemployment allowance, but this period will not exceed one fortnight in any case.
3. Right to Guaranteed Social Security Pension:
– The bill provides pension to categories like the elderly, disabled (divyang), widows, and single women.
– From the financial year 2024-2025, there will be a 15% annual increase in pension in two installments.
– It will be increased by 10% in January and 5% in July.
– The implementation of this bill will put an additional burden of 2500 crore rupees on Rajasthan, and gradually, there will be further increments.
Rajasthan
CM – Ashok Gehlot
Governor – Kalraj Mishra
Capital – Jaipur
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8. Which Indian actor has been appointed as the brand ambassador of ICC World Cup 2023?
a. Amitabh Bachchan
b. Shahrukh Khan
c. Salman Khan
d. Prabhas
Answer: b. Shahrukh Khan
– The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will be held in India from 5th October to 19th November 2023.
– In July 2023, Shahrukh Khan launched the World Cup 2023 campaign ‘It Takes One Day’ in his voice.
– There will be a total of 10 teams participating in the World Cup.
– The final match will be played on 19th November 2023 at Narendra Modi Stadium. Mumbai and Kolkata will host the two semi-finals.
ICC Chairman – Greg Barclay
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9. When is the World Drowning Prevention Day celebrated?
a. 25 July
b. 26 July
c. 27 July
d. 28 July
Answer: a. 25 July
Theme 2023
– Anyone can drown, no one should
– This day is declared by the United Nations General Assembly Resolution as “Global Drowning Prevention Day.”
– It aims to prevent deaths caused by disasters, drowning in rivers, lakes, and wells.
– The purpose is also to provide life-saving solutions to prevent such disasters.
– According to United Nations data, an estimated 236,000 people drown every year.
– Among them, 90 percent of drowning incidents occur in middle-income countries.
Drowning-related Deaths in India:
– In the year 2021, there were 36,362 drowning-related deaths in India.
– This figure is from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).
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10. In which state will the 69th edition of the Filmfare Awards be organized in the year 2024?
a. Gujarat
b. Maharashtra
c. Goa
d. Rajasthan
Answer: a. Gujarat
– The State Government’s Tourism Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with worldwide media on 19th July 2023.
– Gujarat will host the Filmfare Awards for the first time.
– Gujarat’s Chief Minister, Bhupendra Bhai Patel, stated that hosting such prestigious awards in the state will attract a large number of renowned personalities, film producers, and professionals from the film industry to Gujarat.
– This will boost the state’s tourism and local economy.
– The Filmfare Awards is an annual award ceremony, first organized in 1954.
Gujarat:
Governor – Acharya Devvrat
Capital – Gandhinagar
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11. Name the winner of Hungarian Grand Prix 2023?
a. Sergio Perez
b. lando norris
c. Oscar Piastre
d. Max Verstappen
Answer: d. Max Verstappen
– With this, Verstappen gave Red Bull a record 12th win.
– Hungary is a European country. The capital is Budapest.
Other Car Race Winners
– British Grand Prix 2023: Max Verstappen
– Canadian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen
– Spanish Grand Prix 2023: Max Verstappen
– Monaco Grand Prix 2023: Max Verstappen
– Bahrain Grand Prix 2023: Max Verstappen
– Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023: Sergio Perez
– Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2023: Sergio Perez
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12. Former wicketkeeper Brian Taber passed away at the age of 83, he was from which country?
a. England
b. West Indies
c. New Zealand
d. Australia
Answer: d. Australia
– Former Australian wicketkeeper Bryan Taber passed away on 21st July 2023.
– Bryan Taber played 16 Test matches for Australia between 1966 and 1970.
– He made his Test debut against South Africa in Johannesburg, where he took seven catches and one stumping.
– In 1969, he scored 48 runs against the West Indies in Sydney, which was his highest score, and Australia won the match by 382 runs.
– In his domestic career, he played over 100 games for New South Wales and is a member of the state’s Hall of Fame.
– After retiring from playing, he served as a selector and manager for New South Wales Cricket Board (NSW) and was involved with the Australian Under-19 men’s team.
