This is the current affairs of 28 June 2024. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. In which landlocked country, in June 2024, the President, with the help of the people, foiled the military coup and the General was arrested?
a. Bolivia
b. Pakistan
c. Paraguay
d. Kazakhstan
Answer: a. Bolivia
Bolivia
– Capital: Sucre
– President: Luis Arce
– Currency: Boliviano
– It is a landlocked country.
– Neighboring countries: Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile, Peru
– It is the 27th largest country in the world.
– It is the largest landlocked country in South America (Southern Hemisphere).
– It is the 7th largest landlocked country in the world, after Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Chad, Niger, Mali, and Ethiopia.
– In Bolivia, a military attack was carried out on June 26, 2024, by soldiers in the capital, La Paz, targeting the Presidential Palace.
– Shortly after the attack, Army General Hoje Juniga attempted to enter the Presidential Palace with military vehicles, accompanied by some members of the army.
– Meanwhile, in support of the government, the public took to the streets. Some parts of the army did not support the general.
– Tear gas was used to deter people.
– The coup attempt was unsuccessful.
– Within 3 hours, the army general was arrested. This was broadcast live on Bolivian television.
– Before his arrest, Army Chief General Hoje stated that he wanted to restore democracy in the country.
– He respects President Luis Arce but believes changes are needed in the country’s government.
– The President said – this is a victory for the people and democracy of Bolivia.
– Shortly after the attack, the army withdrew, and General Hoje was arrested.
– After the failed coup, the President said that the people of the country need to unite to defend democracy. This is a victory for the people and democracy of Bolivia.
– The army general was dismissed just a few days ago.
– According to local media reports in Bolivia, General Hoje was removed from his post earlier this week.
– He had made controversial comments about former President Evo Morales, after which the government made this decision.
– There have been several coups in Bolivia.
– Attempting a coup in Bolivia is nothing new. The country has experienced several coups in the last 200 years.
– In several coups, the name of the American intelligence agency CIA has been mentioned.
– Bolivia has a population of 12 million people. Former President Morales had chosen current leftist President Luis Arce as his successor.
– A storehouse of minerals
– This country holds approximately 23% of the world’s lithium reserves, which is a significant mineral for the technical industry.
– Bolivia had agreements for lithium production with China and Russia.
– It is believed that this has caused displeasure among Western countries, including America.
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2. Pahalman Subba passed away on 27 June 2024, he was the first elected MP of which parliamentary constituency?
a. Mizoram
b. Sikkim
c. Nagaland
d. Lucknow
Answer: b. Sikkim
– Subba was elected to the Lok Sabha after Sikkim’s merger with India in 1975.
– During his tenure from 1977 to 1980, Subba represented Sikkim in the Lok Sabha.
– In 1980, Subba contested and won elections on the ticket of the Sikkim Janata Party (SJP).
– He had also served as the President of the Sikkim Teachers’ Association.
Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang
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3. Which country became the 100th member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
a. Liberia
b. Mali
c. Niger
d. Paraguay
Answer: d. Paraguay
– This information was provided by the Ministry of External Affairs on June 26, 2024.
– India is the host country for the International Solar Alliance (ISA). Its headquarters are in Gurugram, Haryana.
– Spain was the 99th member; Paraguay has now become the 100th country.
Members of the ISA:
– So far, 119 countries have signed the ISA Framework Agreement.
– 100 countries have ratified and submitted the necessary International Solar Alliance Support Document to become full members.
What is the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
– The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a treaty-based intergovernmental organization aimed at bringing about changes in the solar energy sector.
– ISA was established on November 30, 2015, in Paris, France, by India and France.
– Initially, countries located between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn were eligible to become members of the International Solar Alliance.
– Later, amendments were made to the ISA Framework Agreement, under which now all United Nations member countries can become its members.
Objectives of ISA:
– Promoting efficient consumption of solar energy
– Reducing dependence on fossil fuels
– Making energy access convenient
– Ensuring energy security
– Enhancing energy transition
– Promoting solar energy for an environmentally -sustainable future
Paraguay:
– Capital – Asunción
– President – Santiago Peña
– Currency – Guaraní
– It is a landlocked country in South America. Its neighboring countries are Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia.
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4. Which Indian writer won the PEN Pinter Prize 2024?
a. Ruskin Bond
b. Arundhati Roy
c. Shobha De
d. Kiran Bedi
Answer: b. Arundhati Roy
– The Pen Pinter Prize is awarded annually to writers from the United Kingdom, Ireland, or the Commonwealth.
– Established in 2009 by the charity English PEN, it defends freedom of expression and honors literature in memory of Nobel Prize-winning playwright Harold Pinter.
Reason for the Award:
– Arundhati Roy was honored with the prestigious Pen Pinter Prize 2024 on June 27, 2024, for her “unflinching and unanswerable” writing.
– Arundhati Roy was born on November 24, 1961, in Meghalaya.
Other Awards:
– In 1997, Arundhati Roy received the Booker Prize for her first novel, ‘The God of Small Things’.
– She received an advance of one million pounds (approximately 8 crore rupees) for this novel.
-The book was published in May and had sold in 18 countries worldwide by June.
– By the end of the year, TIME included it among the top five bestselling books.
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5. South India’s first and the country’s largest leopard safari opened to the public in Bannerghatta Biological Park of which state?
a. Kerala
b. Andhra Pradesh
c. Tamil Nadu
d. Karnataka
Answer: d. Karnataka
– Karnataka’s Environment Minister Ishwar Khandre inaugurated this safari.
– A 20-hectare area has been demarcated and fenced for the safari. Currently, eight sloth bears have been released into the open forest area for the safari.
– This facility has been constructed at a cost of 4.5 crore rupees.
– Recently, due to increased human-wildlife conflict, several bear cubs rescued from across the state are brought here.
– These cubs will be nurtured here and eventually introduced into the bear safari to educate visitors about these large cats, increasing human-wildlife conflicts, and conservation methods.
Additional information about Karnataka:
Capital: Bengaluru
Chief Minister: Siddaramaiah
Governor: Thawar Chand Gehlot
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6. In which district of Uttar Pradesh, Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) signed MoU with Boney Kapoor for the development of International Film City?
a. Lucknow
b. Prayagraj
c. Noida
d. Varanasi
Answer: c. Noida
– Development of the International Film City in Noida will be undertaken by Boney Kapoor’s company, Bayview Projects, and the Bhutani Group’s Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV).
– On June 27, 2024, film producer Boney Kapoor signed an agreement with the Yamuna Authority in Noida regarding the construction of Noida Film City.
Construction Details
International Film City:
– A proposed film city spread over 1,000 acres in Sector-21.
– It is located approximately 4 km from the Yamuna Expressway and near the upcoming Noida International Airport in Jewar.
– Around 230 acres of land will be developed in the first phase.
– Of the total 1,000 acres, 220 acres will be used for commercial purposes and 780 acres for industrial use.
– The estimated cost of the film city construction project is 1,510 crore rupees.
– The Yamuna Authority will receive 18% of the profits generated from this film city project.
– The project will include film shooting facilities, studios, a film institute, an entertainment park/family entertainment center, hotels and restaurants, retail shops, a shopping mall, serviced residences, and commercial offices, along with other filming and ancillary properties.
– It will also feature facilities for music production, dubbing, editing, VFX and special effects, film festivals, and a premiere arena.
90-Year License:
– The estimated cost for the first phase is 1,510 crore rupees, although the total cost for developing the film city on 1,000 acres will be 10,000 crore rupees.
– Infrastructure for commercial activities on 75 acres and film city-related activities on 155 acres will be prepared.
– The company developing the film city will be granted a 90-year license.
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7. When is the International Day of the Tropics celebrated?
a. 27 June
b. 28 June
c. 29 June
d. 30 June
Answer: c. 29 June
– This day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2016.
– The Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn form a region between them on Earth.
– Despite covering only 40% of the Earth’s total surface area, tropical regions host 80% of all biodiversity. However, they face the fastest rate of environmental damage due to deforestation, climate crises, and urbanization.
– The objective of this day is to celebrate the extraordinary biodiversity of tropical regions while highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities facing nations.
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8. CAG inaugurate the Chadwick House-Navigating Audit Heritage Museum?
a. Punjab
b. Haryana
c. Himachal Pradesh
d. Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: c. Himachal Pradesh
Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)
– Comptroller and Auditor General Girish Chandra Murmu inaugurated the Heritage Museum in the capital Shimla on June 24, 2024.
– This museum showcases the development and achievements of the CAG.
– Chadwick House holds historical significance. Mahatma Gandhi stayed here during his visit to Shimla for the Cabinet Mission in 1946.
– After independence in 1950, a training school for the Indian Audit and Accounts Service was established here.
– However, without maintenance, it was on the verge of closure in 2018.
– In December 2020, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed with Prasar Bharati (All India Radio) to establish Chadwick House as a museum.
Comptroller and Auditor General:
– The Comptroller and Auditor General of India, established by Chapter 5 of the Indian Constitution, is an authority that audits all accounts of the Government of India and state governments.
– It also audits government-owned companies. Its reports are scrutinized by Public Accounts Committees.
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9. Which Ratna status was given to Central Electronics Limited (CEL) by the Central Government?
a. Maharatna
b. Navratna
c. Mini Ratna (Category-1)
d. Mini Ratna (Category-2)
Answer: c. Mini Ratna (Category-1)
– In the Golden Jubilee celebration of Central Electronics Limited (CEL), Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister, honored CEL with “Mini Ratna” status (Category-1).
– CEL has made significant contributions in various sectors including defense, railways, security, surveillance, and solar energy, emphasizing indigenous technologies and manufacturing capabilities.
Established in 1974.
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