This is the current affairs of 3 June 2023. Here are 10 questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
PDF Download: Click here
A horrific accident between two express trains and a goods train took place in which district of Odisha in June 2023?
a. Puri
b. Raigad
c. Balasore
d. Bolangir
Answer: c. Balasore
– A horrific rail accident occurred on the evening of June 2, 2023, between two express trains and a freight train in the Balasore district of Odisha.
– As a result, more than 238 people lost their lives.
– The newspaper “The Hindu” has called it India’s fourth deadliest train accident.
How the horrific accident happened:
– The train collision took place around 7 p.m. on June 2, 2023.
– This incident occurred near the Bahanga railway station in the Balasore district.
– While the Yeshvantpur-Howrah Express was running, two compartments derailed from the track.
– These compartments collided with the Coromandel Express coming from the opposite direction.
– Afterward, around 17 compartments of the Coromandel Express derailed. Some of these compartments jumped and collided with a stationary freight train.
– One collision after another occurred here, which was extremely devastating.
How many people died?
– The number of fatalities has been increasing since the accident.
– At the time this video was being made, more than 236 people had lost their lives, while over 900 people were injured.
– Many people got trapped under and inside the train compartments.
– Efforts were made to extricate people by cutting through the compartments.
– The passengers of the Coromandel Express suffered the most damage.
– The work of removing the deceased and injured from the affected compartments continued throughout the night.
– Gas cutters were used to extract bodies from underneath the derailed compartments.
– Local people were the first to provide assistance, followed by the district administration, and later the teams from SDRF and NDRF arrived.
– The accident site was littered with piles of bodies. The entire atmosphere is filled with the screams of the injured and the sorrow of those who have lost their loved ones.
Technique to Prevent Accidents – Kavach (Safety Shield)
– Its testing was conducted on March 4, 2022.
– At that time, the Rail Minister and the Chairman of the Railway Board were on board the train for the testing.
– Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnav was on the engine of one train, while Chairman Vinay Kumar Tripathi was on the engine of another train.
– Both trains were running face to face on the same track at a speed of 50 kilometers per hour.
– Both trains stopped 380 meters before colliding.
What is the Safety Kavach System
– It controls overspeeding.
– In the event of any danger, the train automatically applies the brakes.
– The objective is that no matter how fast the trains are, they will not collide due to the Kavach system.
– When the train approaches the signals, it will automatically sound an alarm.
– The Kavach system installed in the two engines prevents a collision from occurring.
– During emergencies, the system will send an SOS message from the train.
Major Rail Accidents in the Last 10 Years
– June 2, 2023 – A severe accident between two express trains and a goods train in Balasore, Odisha.
– August 18, 2017 – Puri-Haridwar Utkal Express derailed in Muzaffarnagar. This accident resulted in the death of 23 people and left nearly 60 injured.
– November 20, 2016 – Indore-Patna Express (Train No. 19321) derailed near Pukhrayan, Kanpur. In this accident, 150 passengers lost their lives, and over 150 were injured.
– May 26, 2014 – Gorakhdham Express heading towards Gorakhpur collided with a stationary goods train near Khalilabad station in Sant Kabir Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh. This accident resulted in the death of 25 people and left over 50 injured.
– May 22, 2012 – A goods train collided with the Hampi Express (Hubli-Bangalore) near Andhra Pradesh. Around 25 people lost their lives when four coaches of the train derailed and one coach caught fire, while 43 people were injured.
—————
2. PM Modi will address the joint session of the US Parliament on 22 June 2023, before that when did he do so?
a. June 2015
b. June 2016
c. June 2017
d. June 2018
Answer: b. June 2016
– Name of the US Congress: US Congress
– Names of the chambers: House of Representatives and Senate
– Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in the US capital, Washington, D.C. on June 22 and 23.
– He is going as a state guest of America.
– During this visit, on June 22, 2023, PM Modi will address a joint session of the US Congress.
– For this, House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other leaders have sent an invitation through a joint signature.
– The letter states, “Your historic address in a joint session of the US Congress seven years ago left a lasting impact and deepened the friendship between America and India.”
PM Modi has addressed the US Congress before
– PM Modi addressed the US Congress for the first time on June 8, 2016.
—————
3. How many agreements were signed between the two countries during Nepal’s Prime Minister Prachanda’s visit to India?
a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. 7
Answer: d. 7
– Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda visited India from May 31 to June 3, 2023.
– During this period, there were bilateral discussions and agreements between PM Narendra Modi and Prachanda.
Seven agreements between India and Nepal on June 1, 2023:
1. Transit Treaty between India and Nepal
Note: The previous treaty expired in 2019. The revised treaty will allow Nepal access to India’s inland waterways to facilitate cargo transportation to sea ports. It also includes provisions for the convenience of the Nepalese people in terms of new rail routes and India’s inland waterways.
2. MoU for cooperation in the petroleum infrastructure sector
3. MoU for infrastructure development at the Dodhara Chandani Check Post on the India-Nepal border
4. MoU between Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS) and the Institute of Foreign Affairs, Nepal
5. MoU between NPCIL (National Payments Corporation of India) and NCHL (Nepal Clearing House Limited) for cross-border payments
6. Project Development Agreement between SJVN (Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam) and the Investment Board of Nepal for the Lower Arun Hydroelectric Project
Note: India is also developing the mega 900 MW Arun-III hydropower project in the neighboring country, and there is also the Arun-4 hydropower project of 490 MW in the pipeline.
7. MoU for the development of the Fukot-Karnali Hydropower Project between NHPC (National Hydro Power Corporation) of India and VUCL (Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited) of Nepal
Nepal:
President – Ramchandra Paudel
Capital – Kathmandu
————–
4. India has agreed with which neighboring country to import 10,000 MW of electricity in the next 10 years?
a. Pakistan
b. China
c. Nepal
d. Bangladesh
Answer: c. Nepal
– Nepali PM Prachanda and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated in a joint statement – India exports approximately 452 megawatts of electricity to Nepal.
– It has been agreed to import an additional 1,200 megawatts from India.
– It has been agreed upon that through India, Nepal will soon begin exporting electricity to Bangladesh up to 50 megawatts, and the three countries will soon finalize this intention.
—————
5. Who took oath as the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC)?
a. Ashok Kumar
b. Rudraprayag Singh
c. Ritesh Sharma
d. Praveen Kumar Srivastava
Answer: d. Praveen Kumar Srivastava
– President Draupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to PK Srivastava as the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) on May 29, 2023.
– However, he had been functioning as the Acting CVC since December 2022.
– He is a 1988-batch (retired) IAS officer from the Assam-Meghalaya cadre.
– He has previously served as Special Secretary and Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Central Vigilance Commission:
– The Central Vigilance Commission is a top Indian government body established to address governmental corruption.
– Established: 1964
– Headquarters: New Delhi
– CVC: Praveen Kumar Srivastava
————-
6. When is World Bicycle Day celebrated?
a. 01 June
b. 02 June
c. 03 June
d. 04 June
Answer: c. 03 June
Theme of 2023: Celebrating the Affordable Path to Sustainability”.
————-
7. Which state government has approved the ‘Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Yojana’ to provide Rs 6000 grant annually to farmers?
a. Gujarat
b. Bihar
c. Madhya Pradesh
d. Maharashtra
Answer: d. Maharashtra
– The Maharashtra government approved the NamO Shetkari Mahasamman Yojana on May 30, 2023.
– Under this scheme, more than one crore farmers in the state will receive an annual payment of Rs. 6,000.
– This amount is separate from the Rs. 6,000 being given to farmers under the PM Kisan Yojana by the central government.
– This scheme of the state government will benefit more than one crore farmers.
————-
8. What will be the new name of Ahmednagar announced by Maharashtra government?
a. Shivaji Nagar
b. Ahilya Nagar
c. Rajendra Nagar
d. Malwa Nagar
Answer: b. Ahilya Nagar
– Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced this on the occasion of the 298th birth anniversary of Ahilya Devi Holkar in May 2023.
– This district is located in Western Maharashtra.
– The name of Ahmadnagar will now be changed to honor the 18th-century Malwa Queen Ahilyabai Holkar.
– The Maharashtra government has requested a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the central government for this.
Who was Ahilyabai Holkar?
– Ahilyabai Holkar was born in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra in the year 1725.
– Later, she became the queen of the Malwa kingdom (from 1767 until her death).
– She was married at a young age to Khanderao.
– Their marriage took place in 1733, and Khanderao attained martyrdom during the battle in 1754.
– Later, Ahilyabai was entrusted with the command of the Holkar empire.
– Ahilyabai Holkar is considered one of the greatest queens in the history of India.
– Ahilyabai Holkar is credited with the construction of several dharmashalas (rest houses) in different parts of the country.
– She took her last breath on August 13, 1795.
Place names that have been changed in Maharashtra:
– The names of Aurangabad and Osmanabad were changed to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar and Dharashiv, respectively.
Maharashtra:
– Chief Minister – Eknath Shinde
– Governor – Ramesh Bais
————-
9. Who is the winning team of Men’s Asia Junior Cup Hockey Cup 2023?
a. Oman
b. Pakistan
c. India
d. Bangladesh
Answer: c. India
– The Indian junior hockey team defeated Pakistan and won this cup. The captain of the team is Uttam Singh.
– With this victory, India has qualified for the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Men’s Junior World Cup to be held in Malaysia.
– Where was the championship organized? – In Oman.
India won the Asia Cup for the fourth time.
– Prior to this, India had won the Asia Junior Cup in 2004, 2008, and 2015.
– Pakistan had won the Asia Junior Cup Hockey Tournament in 1988, 1992, and 1996.
————–
10. Who became the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)?
a. Amarendu Prakash
b. Vinod Khanna
c. Amar Prakash
d. None of these
Answer: a. Amarendu Prakash
– He assumed the role of the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) from May 31, 2023.
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
– It is one of India’s largest steel-making companies.
– Established: January 19, 1954
– Headquarters: New Delhi
