This is the current affairs of 27 June 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. Nobel Prize winning scientist ‘John Bannister Goodenough’ passed away on 25 June 2023, he was the co-inventor of which invention?
a. Alkaline Battery
b. Lithium Ion Battery
c. Sodium Ion Battery
d. Zinc Ion Battery
Answer: b. Lithium Ion Battery
– He passed away at the age of 100. He was just one month away from turning 101.
– The discovery of the lithium-ion battery was made by scientist John Bannister Goodenough and British-American scientist Stanley Whittingham.
– Both of them were awarded the Nobel Prize in 2019.
– Goodenough was born in Jena, Germany, to American parents.
– He worked as a meteorologist for the US military during World War II.
– Goodenough also played a significant role in the development of random access memory (RAM) for computers.
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2. ICC to launch which World Cup trophy into space in June 2023?
a. ODI
b. Test
c. T20
d. All of the above
Answer: a. ODI
First time India hosting the World Cup:
– India is hosting the World Cup for the first time.
– Prior to this, India has co-hosted this mega tournament with its neighboring countries.
Launch height of the trophy:
– With the assistance of the American private space agency ‘SpaceX,’ the ICC sent the trophy into space using a balloon.
– After reaching a height of 112,000 feet (36.57 km) from the Earth’s surface, the trophy was unveiled in the stratosphere.
– It was then landed at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
– The stratosphere is the second layer of the Earth’s atmosphere, located above the troposphere and below the mesosphere.
– Some stunning video shots were captured using 4K cameras, which were released by the ICC.
– Along with this, the announcement of the trophy’s world tour was also made.
– As part of the World Tour starting on June 27, the trophy will travel to 18 countries and return to India. The tour will conclude on September 4.
Duration of the World Cup:
– The One-Day World Cup will be held from October 5 to November 19, 2023.
– The International Cricket Council (ICC) launched the trophy into space on June 26, 2023.
ICC:
Chairman – Greg Barclay
CEO – Geoff Allardice
Headquarters – Dubai, UAE
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3. Where was the Special Olympics World Games 2023 held?
a. Berlin, Germany
b. Delhi, India
c. New York, USA
d. London, UK
Answer: a. Berlin, Germany
– The Games were held in Berlin from June 17 to June 25, 2023.
– Around 7,000 athletes from approximately 190 countries participated in a total of 26 sports competitions, representing mentally-diverse individuals.
– The Special Olympics World Games are organized by the Special Olympics organization, recognized by the International Olympic Committee.
About the Special Olympics World Games:
– It is held every two years.
– The 2025 edition will be hosted in Italy.
– The 2027 edition will take place in Australia.
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4. How many medals did Indian players win in the Special Olympics World Games 2023?
a. 187
b. 202
c. 206
d. 208
Answer: b. 202
– Indian athletes won a total of 202 medals.
– Gold: 76
– Silver: 75
– Bronze: 51
– India secured the last two gold medals in the athletics track events.
– Anchal Goyal (400 meters, level B women) and Ravimathi Arumugam (400 meters, level C women) won these gold medals.
Special Olympics India Chairperson – Dr. Mallika Nada
– She says that a large number of athletes have had to face various forms of social discrimination, and they are often perceived as non-productive members of society in different fields. This is an outdated and incorrect notion. Their performance on the sports field proves that they are capable of great achievements, strength, agility, focus, and discipline.
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5. When is the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking observed?
a. 26 June
b. 27 June
c. 28 June
d. 29 June
Answer: a. 26 June
Theme 2023
– People First: stop stigma and Discrimination, strengthen Prevention
– This day was declared by the United Nations in 1987.
– The issue of drug addiction is a complex problem that affects millions of people worldwide.
– Many individuals who use drugs face stigma and discrimination, which can have negative effects on their physical and mental health.
– The objective of this year’s campaign is to raise awareness about the importance of treating people who use drugs with respect, dignity, and empathy.
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6. When is MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) Day celebrated?
a. 26 June
b. 27 June
c. 28 June
d. 29 June
Answer: b. 27 June
Theme 2023
– Future-ready MSMEs for India@100
– The United Nations General Assembly adopted this day in the year 2017.
– The first World MSME Day was celebrated in 2018.
– Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of the global economy, responsible for 90% of businesses and 60% to 70% of employment.
– MSMEs are providing financial independence to the most vulnerable section of our society.
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7. Which storm has been declared by IMD as the longest active cyclone since 1977?
a. Mocha
b. Amphan
c. Asani
d. Biporjoy
Answer: d. Biporjoy
– Cyclone Biparjoy is the longest-lasting cyclone to remain active in the last 46 years since 1977.
– This information has been provided by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in its report.
– According to the IMD, Cyclone Biparjoy remained active in the Arabian Sea for a total of 13 days and three hours.
– It exceeds the average lifespan of severe cyclones by more than double, which is six days and three hours.
– Cyclone Biparjoy formed over the southeastern Arabian Sea on June 6.
– Biparjoy changed its path nine times along a distance of 2,525 kilometers.
– This made it challenging for meteorologists to predict the cyclone’s path accurately.
– It intensified into an extremely severe cyclone on June 11.
– On June 15, Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall in Saurashtra and Kutch.
– After that, on June 18, it weakened due to shifting into a region of lower pressure.
Longest Duration Cyclone in 1977:
– The longest-lasting cyclone in 1977 developed over the Bay of Bengal, above the Bengal Gulf.
– It weakened over the Arabian Sea, lasting for a duration of 14 days and six hours between November 8th and November 23rd, 1977.
In recent years, the most severe cyclones over the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal have been:
– Cyclone Kyarr (October 2019) had a lifespan of nine days and 15 hours over the Arabian Sea.
– Cyclone Gaja (November 2018) had a lifespan of nine days and 15 hours above the Bay of Bengal.
IMD
Headquarters – New Delhi
Director-General – Mrityunjay Mohapatra
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8. Which country has been named by FIFA as the host country for the Under-17 World Cup 2023?
a. India
b. Peru
c. Chile
d. Indonesia
Answer: d. Indonesia
– The FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2023 will be held from November 10th to December 2nd.
– The hosting rights were initially awarded to Peru in 2019, but they were later withdrawn due to concerns about the country’s basic infrastructure.
– In June 2023, FIFA awarded the hosting of this World Cup to Indonesia.
Indonesia:
– Capital – Jakarta
– Proposed Capital – Nusantara
– President – Joko Widodo
– Currency – Indonesian Rupiah
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9. According to the UNICEF report, how many children were forcibly displaced in the world in the year 2022?
a. 1.56 Crore
b. 2.64 Crore
c. 4.13 Crore
d. 4.33 Crore
Answer: d. 4.33 Crore
– UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) published a report on June 13, 2023.
– According to the report, in the year 2022, a staggering 433 million children had to endure the trauma of being forcibly displaced.
– This alarming figure has doubled compared to the previous decade
Causes of displacement:
– The main causes of displacement are conflict, violence, climate change, floods, droughts, and natural disasters such as hurricanes.
– According to UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell, the increase in the number of displaced children directly correlates with ongoing conflicts, violence, and climate emergencies worldwide.
– Out of the forcibly displaced 4.33 crore (43.3 million) children, approximately 60% (25.8 million) were internally displaced due to conflict and violence. For example, the war in Ukraine forced more than 2 million Ukrainian children to flee their country.
– The number of refugee and asylum-seeking children also reached a new record of 17.5 million.
– Due to conflicts, over 940,000 children have been displaced so far.
– Weather events, such as floods in Pakistan and the Horn of Africa drought, resulted in the displacement of 12 million children in 2022.
UNICEF – United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund:
– Established in 1946
– Headquarters in New York
– Chief: Catherine M. Russell
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10. Who has been selected for the IMA Award in the category of Community Service by the Indian Medical Association (IMA)?
a. Dr. RC Mishra
b. Dr. Venugopal
c. Dr. Rakesh Garg
d. Dr. Vivek Paswan
Answer: b. Dr. Venugopal
– They will receive the award during the National Doctor’s Day on 1st July.
– Dr. K. Venugopal has been selected under the category of community service.
