This is the current affairs of 5 & 6 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. Russia forced India to buy crude oil in which currency instead of rupee and dirham?
a. Yuan
b. Pound
c. Euro
d. Riyal
Answer: a. Yuan
– Indian Oil Corporation has become the first refinery company in India to make payments in Chinese currency yuan for Russian oil.
– In fact, due to the attack on Ukraine, the United States has imposed a ban on doing business with Russia in dollars.
– After that, in 2022, Russia offered to provide oil to India at a discount.
– Subsequently, India and Russia reached an agreement for rupee-ruble trade.
– Crude oil was imported from Russia at a record level.
– Actually, in May 2023, Russia refused to accept payment in rupees for crude oil.
– Russia claimed that billions of rupees were stuck in Indian banks’ Vostro accounts and it couldn’t utilize them. Russia also stated that the rupee is an ‘unstable’ currency.
– In May 2023, Russia exerted pressure on India to make payments in Chinese currency yuan, but India declined.
After that, payment was decided in UAE’s currency, the dirham, but it didn’t last long.
In July 2023, Russia clearly stated to India that it wants payment in Chinese currency yuan only.
– After that, Indian oil companies started making payments in yuan for crude oil.
– It is believed that under China’s pressure, Russia has started accepting payment for oil in yuan instead of dirham.
Reduction in Oil Imports from Russia
– The import of crude oil from Russia has decreased in June 2023.
– In June, 17.9 million barrels were imported, whereas in May, it was 19.6 million barrels.
Why is there a decrease in oil imports from Russia?
– There are two reasons for this.
– Firstly, Russia is reducing its oil production, and secondly, payment challenges are increasing.
– The arrival of crude oil in India is decreasing because the payment system has changed.
– Under pressure from China, Russia has stated that oil payment will not be accepted in rupees. Russia’s Foreign Minister came to India and made this statement.
– Attempts were made to purchase some Russian crude oil in dirham, but now the focus has shifted to payment in yuan.
– Due to diplomatic challenges in India-China relations, India might not be able to make payments in yuan.
– When Russia is not paid in the currency it desires, the oil imports to India will continue to decrease. So, these are the two reasons.
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2. The Union Cabinet approved the “Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDT) Bill, 2023”, in which there is a provision for a maximum fine of rupees?
a. Rs.150 crore
b. Rs.250 crore
c. Rs.300 crore
d. Rs.500 crore
Answer: b. Rs.250 crore
– The Central Cabinet approved the draft of the Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 on July 5, 2023.
– This bill will be presented in the monsoon session of Parliament.
– The monsoon session of Parliament is commencing from July 20.
– Once the law is enacted, this new bill will grant the right to protect people’s personal data.
– It will also provide authorization for the processing of personal data.
Penalty of up to 250 crore rupees
– The bill includes provisions for imposing penalties of up to 250 crore rupees on companies that violate the regulations.
– After this law comes into effect, people will have the right to demand details about their data collection, storage, and processing, and they can also request its deletion.
– The draft of this bill, which is associated with it, was released in November 2022 for public suggestions, at that time it included provisions for penalties up to 500 crore rupees, but in the new bill, it has been reduced by half.
Currently, there is no such law in the country.
– The need for privacy and data protection has arisen with the rise of mobile and internet usage. Several countries have already established strict laws regarding the protection of people’s data.
– Due to the lack of strict laws at present, companies that collect data often take advantage of it. There are frequent reports of leaks related to banking, credit card, and insurance information.
– As a result, people are hesitant about their data privacy.
Consent required for biometric data by companies.
– According to the draft, users’ data will have to be removed from companies’ possession if it is not necessary for business purposes.
– The new Personal Data Protection Bill grants complete rights to the owner of biometric data.
– Companies will only have the right to collect biometric data with the consent of the individual.
– Companies seeking personal data of children will require the consent of parents or guardians to access the data.
– Companies will not be able to track children’s data for targeted advertising purposes.
Data Protection Board to make decisions in disputed situations.
– In disputed situations, the Data Protection Board will make decisions. Citizens will have the right to claim compensation in civil court.
– There are many aspects that will gradually develop.
Rights granted to individuals in the draft.
– Right to information about personal data.
– Right to rectify and erase personal data.
– Right to resolve complaints.
Duties of individuals according to the draft.
– Individuals cannot file false complaints with the Data Protection Board.
– To exercise the right to rectify data, the information provided must be verifiable and authentic.
The law will also be applicable abroad.
– Services are sold based on the data of Indian individuals, so this law will also be applicable abroad.
– According to the legislation, individuals should have access to information related to their private data in all languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
– This will enable individuals to accurately assess the purposes for which their personal data will be used.
– Based on this, they can determine whether to share their data or not.
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3. Union Communications Minister launched ‘Bharat 6G Alliance’, name its chairman?
a. Sandeep Singh
b. Bhaskar Ramamurthi
c. Abhay Karandikar
d. NG Subramaniam
Answer: d. NG Subramaniam
– Union Minister of Communications, Railways, Electronics, and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, launched the ‘Bharat 6G Alliance’ on 3rd July 2023.
– It is a society created under the Societies Registration Act.
– The objective of this alliance, formed in collaboration with the telecommunications and information technology industry, education, and the central government, is to advance 6G in an organized and systematic manner.
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4. By launching the ‘Bharat 6G Alliance’, India has set a target of how much percent of the world’s 6G IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) by the year 2030?
a. 5%
b. 10%
c. 15%
d. 20%
Answer: b. 10%
Objectives of the Bharat 6G Alliance:
– Promote innovation in next-generation wireless technology.
– India has acquired over 200 patents related to 6G technology by June 2023, and this number is increasing every week.
– By the year 2030, India aims to hold 10% of the global intellectual property rights (IPRs) related to 6G, meaning that 10% of the patents associated with 6G will be owned by India.
– The government also intends to launch a 6G network by 2030.
– Compared to 5G, the 6G network will offer approximately 100 times faster speed and provide more reliable and cost-effective solutions.
– In March, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a vision document for 6G services in the country. The Bharat 6G Alliance is a part of that initiative.
– The 6G vision document included a roadmap for the launch of 6G services, recommendations from task forces, necessary financial support for projects, and opening up spectrum bands.
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5. Who has been appointed as the chairman of the senior men’s cricket selection committee by the BCCI?
a. Sridharan Sharath
b. Ajit Agarkar
c. Shiv Sunder Das
d. Subroto Banerjee
Answer: b. Ajit Agarkar
– The Senior Men’s Selection Committee now includes Ajit Agarkar (Chairman), Shiv Sunder Das, Subroto Banerjee, Salil Ankola, and Shridharan Sriram.
– Ajit Agarkar is a former Indian all-rounder.
BCCI:
– Chairman: Roger Bennie.
– Secretary: Jay Shah.
– Men’s Coach: Rahul Dravid.
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6. Which city’s police launched ‘Police Drone Unit’ for the first time in the country?
a. Delhi
b. Chennai
c. Mumbai
d. Lucknow
Answer: b. Chennai
– The Greater Chennai City Police (GCCP) has launched this unit for the first time in the country.
– In fact, the police in many cities of the country commonly use drones, but there was no special unit dedicated to it.
– The drone unit of the Greater Chennai City Police (GCCP) has been established at a cost of approximately 3.6 crore rupees.
– The inauguration of this unit was done by the DGP of Tamil Nadu, C. Sylendra Babu.
Tamil Nadu:
– Chief Minister: M. K. Stalin.
– Governor: R. N. Ravi.
– Capital: Chennai.
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7. Which country’s team won the SAFF (South Asian Football Federation) Championship 2023?
a. Kuwait
b. Nepal
c. India
d. Bangladesh
Answer: c. India
– The final match was played in the Sri Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru in July 2023.
– The Indian Men’s Football team clinched the title by defeating Kuwait 5-4 in the final showdown.
Awards – Winners:
Most Valuable Player (MVP): Sunil Chhetri.
Fair Play Award: Nepal Football Team.
Best Goalkeeper: Anisur Rahman Zico.
Highest Goal Scorer: Sunil Chhetri (6 goals).
SAFF (South Asian Football Federation) Football Championship:
– It is a biennial international football tournament.
– National teams from South Asian countries participate in this championship.
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8. In which city of India, the 132nd Durand Cup tournament will be held, in which foreign teams will also participate after 27 years?
a. Chennai
b. Patna
c. Mumbai
d. Kolkata
Answer: d. Kolkata
– The 132nd edition of the Durand Cup will be held in Kolkata from 3rd August to 3rd September 2023.
– It will feature 24 foreign teams participating after a gap of 27 years.
– The Durand Cup is the oldest football tournament in Asia and the third oldest in the world.
– It was established in 1888.
– The tournament is organized by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
– It is named after its founder, Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, who was the Foreign Secretary of British India from 1884 to 1894.
– It was first started in Shimla in 1888 as a football tournament for various departments and regiments of the Indian and Princely States’ armed forces.
– Since independence, the presence of the Indian armed forces has continued in the form of participation from various regiments’ clubs as invited guests.
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9. When is National Postal Employees Day celebrated?
a. 1 July
b. 2 July
c. 4 July
d. 5 July
Answer: a. 1 July
– National Postal Workers Day is celebrated in India every year on 1st July.
– This day is dedicated to the postal workers of India.
– It was initiated in 1977 to honor and recognize the people associated with the Indian Postal Service.
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10. When is World Sports Journalists Day celebrated?
a. 2 July
b. 3 July
c. 4 July
d. 5 July
Answer: a. 2 July
– The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) established World Sports Journalists Day in 1994.
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11. When is the International Plastic Bag Free Day observed?
a. 2 July
b. 3 July
c. 4 July
d. 30 June
Answer: b. 3 July
– The objective of this day is to spread awareness about the issues of plastic pollution and its harmful impact on the natural environment.
– Plastic causes a lot of damage to the environment.
– It can take 100 to 500 years for a plastic bag to decompose.
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12. When is World Zoonoses Day observed?
a. 8 July
b. 7 July
c. 6 July
d. 5 July
Answer: c. 6 July
– A contagious disease that spreads from animals to humans in various species is called zoonosis.
– It is celebrated to promote the first vaccination against zoonotic diseases such as influenza, Ebola, and West Nile virus.
