This is the current affairs of 9 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. G20 expanded for the first time in 2023 after its establishment, who became its 21st member?
a. Asian Union
b. African Union
c. Bangladesh
d. NATO
Answer: b. African Union
– The G20 Summit in India commenced on September 9th.
– During the inaugural session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed making the African Union a permanent member of the organization.
– Subsequently, all members expressed their agreement with this proposal.
– As the Chairperson, as soon as PM Modi passed this proposal, the Head of the African Union, Ajaali Asomani, embraced PM Modi.
– China and the European Union also supported India’s move to include the African Union in the G20.
– It is possible that G20’s name may now change to G21.
– G20 was established in 1999, and this expansion marks the first of its kind.
Members of the G20, now G21:
– 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
– European Union
– African Union
– The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are its representatives.
– It does not have a permanent secretariat or headquarters. The country that assumes the chairmanship becomes the host of its office.
The African Union:
– It comprises 55 member countries formed by nations on the African continent.
– It was established in 2002.
– Before that, it operated as the Organization of African Unity (OAU), founded by African independent states in 1963.
– The organization adopted the Lagos Plan of Action in 1980, which recommended that Africa should reduce its dependence on the West by promoting intra-African trade.
– In 2002, the African Union replaced the Organization of African Unity with the goal of accelerating economic integration on the continent.
– Ajaali Asomani is the Chairperson of the African Union.
Modi said – Crisis of trust has arisen in the world.
– During the inauguration ceremony of the G20 Summit, PM stated that a crisis of trust has emerged in the world after the coronavirus.
– The Ukraine conflict has deepened this crisis further. Just as we can defeat COVID-19, we can also overcome this crisis of trust through mutual dialogue.
– This is a time for all of us to come together.
More than 200 programs in 60 cities for G20:
– The Prime Minister informed the gathering that with over 200 programs in more than 60 cities, India has become the G-20 for the people.
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2. The heads of state of which member countries did not attend the G20 summit?
a. China, Russia
b. China, Russia and Spain
c. China, Russia and France
d. None of these
Answer: b. China, Russia and Spain
– In this highly significant G20 Summit, some important country leaders did not participate.
– Among them, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are absent.
– China has sent Premier Li Keqiang in place of President Xi Jinping.
– Meanwhile, due to the conflict with Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin did not attend. Instead, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov represented Russia at the G20 Summit.
– Additionally, Spain’s Sánchez could not participate in this summit as he has tested positive for COVID-19.
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3. Whose statue was installed outside ‘Bharat Mandapam’, the venue of the G20 summit?
a. Nandi
b. Ashoka
c. Nataraja
d. Vishnu
Answer: c. Nataraja
– This is the world’s tallest Nataraja statue.
– It has a height of 27 feet, a width of 21 feet, and weighs approximately 18 tons.
– It is made of eight metals or ‘Ashta-dhatu,’ namely copper, zinc, lead, tin, silver, gold, mercury, and iron.
– The Nataraja statue is in the dancing posture of Lord Shiva.
– It was crafted by skilled artisans from Swamimalai in the Tanjore district of Tamil Nadu.
– This sculpture was created using the ‘Lost-Wax Casting’ technique, which was an indigenous technique of the Chola period.
Inspired by Three Temples:
– The design of the Nataraja statue draws inspiration from three renowned Nataraja sculptures – the Thillai Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram, the Uma Maheshwar Temple in Koneri Rajapuram, and the Brihadeshwar (Big) Temple in Thanjavur.
– All of these were originally built by the Cholas.
– The Chola dynasty ruled over most of the Indian subcontinent around the 9th to 11th centuries AD.
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4. In which African country an earthquake of 7.2 Richter scale occurred in September 2023, causing devastation?
a. Sudan
b. Chad
c. Morocco
d. Niger
Answer: c. Morocco
– When did the earthquake occur: September 8th, at 11:11 PM.
– The Morocco Geological Center reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.2, with its epicenter located 8 to 18 kilometers below the surface.
– The epicenter of the earthquake is said to be near the village of Ighil, close to the Atlas Mountains, about 70 kilometers from the city of Marrakech.
– By the afternoon of September 9th, the earthquake had already claimed the lives of 632 people in Morocco.
– According to the Reuters news agency, the earthquake on Friday is the most devastating earthquake in Morocco in 19 years.
– Morocco’s state television reported that several buildings have collapsed due to the earthquake.
– Some parts of the historic city of Marrakech, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its attention-grabbing red walls, have also been damaged.
– The earthquake tremors were felt as far as Portugal and Algeria.
– Even during his inaugural speech at the ongoing G20 Summit in New Delhi, PM Modi expressed condolences for the loss of life and property in Morocco.
Morocco:
– Capital: Rabat
– Monarch: Mohammed VI
– Prime Minister: Aziz Akhannouch
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5. According to the Clean Air Survey 2023, which city ranks first with a population of more than 10 lakh (1 million) people?’
a. Indore
b. Agra
c. Srinagar
d. Jabalpur
Answer: a. Indore
Ranking of Cities with a Population of Over 10 Lakhs:
1. Indore (Madhya Pradesh)
2. Agra (Uttar Pradesh)
3. Thane (Maharashtra)
– The Clean Air Survey was conducted by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Under which government program was this survey conducted:
– This survey was conducted under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), which falls under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
– It is the government’s first step to address air pollution.
– The goal of NCAP is to achieve a minimum 20% reduction in particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) concentration in the next five years (compared to the base year 2017).
– September 7th is celebrated as International Day for Clean Air for blue skies. This report was released in conjunction with this occasion.
– The theme for the year 2023 for this day is “Together for Clean Air.”
Categories of Clean Air Survey:
i) Cities with a population of more than 10 lakhs (47 cities)
ii) Cities with a population between 3 to 10 lakhs (44 cities)
iii) Cities with a population less than 3 lakhs (40 cities)
Note – The categorization of cities is based on the 2011 census population data.
Basis for Clean Air Survey:
– Biomass control
– Municipal solid waste incineration
– Road dust
– Construction and demolition waste dust
– Vehicle emissions
– Industrial emissions
– Public awareness
– Improvement in PM10 concentration.
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6. According to the Clean Air Survey 2023, which city with a population ranging from 3 lakh to 10 lakh holds the first position in the ranking?
a. Muzaffarpur
b. Moradabad
c. Guntur
d. Amaravati
Answer: d. Amaravati
Ranking of cities with population 3 lakh to 10 lakh
1. Amravati (Maharashtra)
2. Moradabad (UP)
3. Guntur (Andhra Pradesh)
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7. According to the Clean Air Survey 2023, which city with a population of less than 3 lakh holds the first position in the ranking?
a. Angul
b. Dewas
c. Parwanoo
d. Kala Amb
Answer: c. Parwanoo
Ranking of cities with population less than 3 lakhs
1. Parwanoo (HP)
2. Kala Amb (HP)
3. Angul (Odisha)
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8. When is International Day for Clean Air for blue skies celebrated?
a. 6 September
b. 7 September
c. 8 September
d. 9 September
Answer: b. 7 September
Theme 2023
– Together for Clean Air
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9. When is Himalaya Day celebrated?
a. 9 September
b. 10 September
c. 11 September
d. 12 September
Answer: a. 9 September
– This day was declared by the former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand in 2015.
– It plays a crucial role in preserving and maintaining the Himalayan environment and safeguarding the country from adverse weather conditions.
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10. When is International Day to Protect Education from Attack celebrated?
a. 9 September
b. 10 September
c. 11 September
d. 12 September
Answer: a. 9 September
– This day is declared by the United Nations. It was first observed in the year 2020.
– This day is celebrated to raise awareness about the need to protect education from attacks.
– In many conflict-ridden countries, armed forces use schools and other educational institutions. As a result, students are deprived of their right to receive quality education.
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