This is the current affairs of 7 & 8 September 2023. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. Which G20 summit is being held on 9 and 10 September 2023?
a. 15th
b. 16th
c. 17th
d. 18th
Answer: d. 18th
– This summit is being held on 9 and 10 September 2023.
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2. In which building of Delhi was the G20 summit organized?
a. India Mandapam
b. Bharat Center
c. Bharat Mandapam
d. G-20 Mandapam
Answer: c. Bharat Mandapam
– This is the International Exhibition-cum-Convention Center (IECC), which is named as the India Mart.
– The development of this convention center has been done at a cost of 2,700 crore rupees.
– It has the capacity to accommodate more than 7,000 people.
– This convention center also features an amphitheater with a seating capacity of 3,000 people, equivalent to three PVR theaters.
– The meeting rooms can accommodate 100 people at once, and parking space has been provided for more than 5,500 vehicles.
– This complex of the Government agency India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) is spread over 123 acres.
Key Issues at the G20 Summit
– Increased capital for multilateral development banks (MDBs).
– Common standards for cryptocurrencies (norms).
Climate change.
– Building consensus on a polarized world.
– Voice of the Global South, especially Africa.
– China’s first and the G20’s challenge.
The AI anchor will say, “Hello, and welcome to India.
– We have installed an AI holographic box at the exhibition entrance.
– Inside this holographic box, you’ll find an AI anchor.
– This anchor will welcome foreign guests. It features advanced voice cloning technology, providing a real anchor feel.
– Facial recognition technology is used in the holographic box, so if the American president, Biden, stands in front of it, the anchor will recognize him and communicate with him in his language.”
5,000 Years of Indian Democracy on the Wall of Democracy
– In the Wall of Democracy, foreign guests will witness India’s 5,000 years of democratic history. This wall is created from 26 screen panels, each displaying stories from different eras.
– It encompasses India’s Mother of Democracy, the Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic times, the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, Mahajanapadas, and the Republic, Jainism, Buddhism, Kautilya and Economics, Megasthenes, Emperor Ashoka, Faxian, Khalimpur Tamrapatra of the Pala Empire, the Shreni System, the ancient city of Uthiramerur in Tamil Nadu, the philosophical foundation of democracy, Krishnadevaraya, Akbar, Chhatrapati Shivaji, Local Self-Governance, the Indian Constitution, and includes elections in modern India.
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3. Name the Sherpa of 18th G20?
a. Amitabh Kant
b. Rakesh Verma
c. Arun Vijay
d. Narendra Modi
Answer: a. Amitabh Kant
– Amitabh Kant is the Sherpa for the G20. The Sherpa plays a crucial role in facilitating consensus among all domestic and foreign agencies within the country regarding this event.
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4. Which regional organizations were invited to the G20 New Delhi summit?
a. African Union and AUDA-NEPAD (Auda-NEPAD)
b. ASEAN and ISA
c. CDRI और ADB / CDRI and ADB
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the above (African Union, AUDA-NEPAD, ASEAN, ISA, CDRI and ADB)
African Union:
– It is an intergovernmental organization consisting of 55 member countries in the African continent.
– It was officially launched in 2002.
– This organization aims to foster greater unity and solidarity among African countries and their peoples.
– During this year’s summit of leaders, there is a possibility of the organization becoming the 21st member of the G20.
AUDA-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD):
– This organization came into existence in June 2018.
– Its full name is the African Union Development Agency (AUDA) – New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD).
– Its primary objective is to coordinate and implement priority regional and continental projects in Africa.
ASEAN – Association of Southeast Asian Nations:
– It was established on August 8, 1967.
– It is a political and economic alliance of 10 member countries in Southeast Asia.
– Its members include Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
– Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia.
ISA – International Solar Alliance:
– The International Solar Alliance is a treaty-based intergovernmental organization initiated by Prime Minister Modi and former French President François Hollande in 2016.
– Its objective is to provide a dedicated platform for cooperation among solar-resource-rich countries and the global community for joint initiatives towards sustainable energy.
– According to the organization’s website, as of September 2032, 116 countries have signed the ISA framework agreement.
– Headquarters: Gurugram, India.
CDRI – The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure:
– It was established in the year 2019 under the leadership of India with the support of UNDRR (United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction).
– CDRI’s objective is to enhance the resilience of infrastructure systems to climate and disaster risks.
– Headquarters: New Delhi, India.
ADB – Asian Development Bank:
– It was founded in 1966 to promote economic and social progress in developing member countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
– ADB has 68 member countries, with its headquarters located in Manila, Philippines.
– India holds a 6.317% share with 5.347% voting rights in ADB.
– Japan and the United States are the largest shareholders, followed by China and India.
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5. India has given guest country status to which countries for G-20 summit 2023?
a. Bangladesh, Egypt, Mauritius
b. Nigeria, Oman, Singapore
c. Spain, UAE
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the above (Bangladesh, Egypt, Mauritius, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore, Spain and UAE)
Nine Guest Countries Also Joined the 2023 Summit:
– Bangladesh, Egypt, Mauritius, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore, Spain, and the UAE will be “guest countries” at this event.
– In addition to the G20 members, the heads of these countries will also participate in the summit as guests.
– Among the guest countries for the G20 summit, Bangladesh will be the sole South Asian neighbor.
G-20 Member Countries:
– India, Argentina, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, United Kingdom, United States, and the European Union.
About G-20:
– G-20 is a group of 19 countries and the European Union (EU).
– The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank represent it.
– It does not have a permanent secretariat or headquarters. The country that holds the presidency hosts its office.
– G-20 membership includes the world’s largest advanced and emerging economies, which collectively represent nearly two-thirds of the world’s population, 85% of global GDP, 80% of global investment, and more than 75% of global trade.
Objectives of G-20:
– To promote policy coordination and cooperation among its members to achieve global economic stability and sustainable growth.
– To prevent future financial crises and reduce risks by enhancing financial regulations.
– To develop a new international financial architecture.
G-20 Sherpa – Amitabh Kant, Former CEO of NITI Aayog:
– The Sherpa is a special position responsible for leading the organization and management of the G-20 summit on behalf of the host country’s head.
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6. What is the theme of the 18th G20 Summit under the chairmanship of India?
a. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’)
b. One World
c. Guests are like God:
d. None of these
Answer: a. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’)
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7. In which country will the 19th G20 summit be held in the year 2024?
a. Brazil
b. Indonesia
c. India
d. Germany
Answer: a. Brazil
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8. IPS officer Arun Kumar Sinha, who passed away on 6th September 2023, was the chief of which security group?
a. NSG
b. SPG
c. CRPF
d. BSF
Answer: b. SPG
– Due to liver problems, the Director of SPG, Arun Kumar Sinha, passed away on September 6, 2023.
– He was 61 years old and belonged to the 1987 batch of the Kerala cadre of IPS officers.
– Arun Kumar Sinha had been serving as the Director of SPG since 2016.
When was SPG formed?
– SPG was formed in 1985.
– It was established in response to the need for special security measures following the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
– This group is responsible for the security of the Prime Minister’s residence, office, and all official and personal events, both in India and abroad.
– Until 2019, SPG also provided security for former Prime Ministers and their families.
– In 2019, an act was introduced, under which, based on intelligence reports, SPG security was provided only for a period of up to 5 years after leaving the position of Prime Minister.
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9. Who has been appointed as the new chairperson of NASSCOM?
a. Rajesh Nambiar
b. Anant Maheshwari
c. Rajendra Tripathi
d. Kartar Singh
Answer: a. Rajesh Nambiar
– Nasscom : National Association of Software and Services Companies
– Rajesh Nambiar has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of Cognizant India.
– He had previously worked as the Vice-Chairman of NASSCOM.
What is NASSCOM?
– NASSCOM is a non-profit industry association.
– It is the premier body for the IT BPM industry in India, with a market size of around 180 billion dollars.
– NASSCOM provides a significant number of jobs in the private sector in India.
– Headquarters: New Delhi
– NASSCOM was founded on March 1, 1988.
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10. Singer Malini Rajurkar passed away on 6th September 2023, she was identified by the songs she sang in which genre?
a. khayal and tappa
b. Bhojpuri
c. Western
d. None of these
Answer: a. khayal and tappa
– She passed away at the age of 82 in Hyderabad.
About Malini Rajurkar:
– She was born in the year 1941 in Ajmer, Rajasthan.
– She was a renowned singer from the Gwalior Gharana.
– She was known for her singing style in the ‘Khayal’ and ‘Tappa’ genres.
– She is regarded as a pioneering vocalist in this style.
– She had donated her body for medical research.
– After her passing, her body was donated to Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad.
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11. Where was the three-day ‘Kathmandu-Kalinga Literary Festival’ organised?
a. Karachi, Pakistan
b. Lalitpur, Nepal
c. Colombo Sri Lanka
d. Mumbai, India
Answer: b. Lalitpur, Nepal
– The inauguration of this festival was done by the Foreign Minister of Nepal, Mr. N.P. Saud.
– Writers from Nepal, India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka participated in this festival.
– Artists from all these countries showcased their art.
– Several writers were honored with various awards at the festival.
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12. When is International Literacy Day celebrated?
a. 5 September
b. 6 September
c. 7 September
d. 8 September
Answer: d. 8 September
– UNESCO started celebrating this day in 1966.
– It was decided to celebrate this day on 7 November 1965.
– Theme 2023: “Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies”
