This is the current affairs of 3 July 2024. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. Which country received the highest number of remittances (money sent by migrants to their families) in the year 2023?
a. India
b. Mexico
c. China
d. Pakistan
Answer: a. India
Which country’s expatriates sent the most money to their home country?
1. India (₹10 trillion)
2. Mexico (₹5 trillion)
3. China (₹4 trillion)
4. Philippines (₹3 trillion)
5. Pakistan (₹2.2 trillion)
– The World Bank list shows that expatriates from low and middle-income countries have sent money to their home countries.
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2. According to the World Bank report, in 2023, NRIs sent the highest amount of remittance to India in the world. How much amount is remittance sent to India?
a. $250 billion (₹20 lakh crore)
b. $125 billion (₹10 lakh crore)
c. $62.5 billion (₹5 lakh crore)
d. $31.2 billion (₹2.5 lakh crore)
Answer: b. $125 billion (₹10 lakh crore)
– The World Bank provided this information in June 2024.
– Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) sent ₹10 trillion to India in 2023.
– This amount is the highest in the world.
Previously, in 2022, NRIs were also leading in sending money back home, with ₹9.28 trillion sent to India.
– In 2024, Pakistanis sent ₹2.5 trillion.
Reasons for Indians sending money
– The World Bank has cited the increasing demand for workers in the US as a reason for Indians sending money.
– Additionally, there is also an increasing demand for skilled and semi-skilled workers in Middle Eastern countries.
– Indians go to the Middle East in search of work more than any other region after Western countries.
Impact of UPI launch in UAE
– According to the World Bank, the highest amount of money came to India from the US.
– Following that, 18% came from the UAE.
– The significant increase occurred when UPI payments were launched in the UAE in February 2023, making it easier for people to send money to India.
– Apart from the UAE, the highest amounts of money to India in the Middle East came from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar, which accounted for about 11% of the money received in 2023.
– The World Bank estimates that this will increase by 3.7% in 2024, surpassing ₹10.3 trillion.
– Furthermore, it is expected to increase by 4% in 2025, reaching ₹10.7 trillion.
– Gulf countries as major destinations for migrant workers
Gulf countries remain a major destination for migrant workers, particularly from India, Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Kenya. These workers are employed in various sectors including manufacturing, hospitality, security, and domestic work.
– India sends the highest number of migrant workers worldwide. Additionally, a large number of Indian expatriates reside in countries like the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and Saudi Arabia.
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3. In which district of Uttar Pradesh, more than 100 people died in a stampede after a satsang on July 2, 2024?
a. Lucknow
b. Kasganj
c. Hathras
d. Mau
Answer: c. Hathras
– In Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, more than 100 people died in a stampede following a ‘Bhola Baba’ satsang.
– The incident occurred in Fulari village around 1 PM on July 2, 2024.
– The situation in hospitals became horrific after the accident, with piles of bodies.
– Over 200 people were injured and admitted to hospitals in various districts.
Baba absconding
– After the incident, Bhola Baba went underground. The police conducted raids throughout the night.
– The police reached Baba’s ashram in Mainpuri, but he was not found there.
FIRs have been registered against 22 organizers, but Baba’s name is not included.
Policeman on duty dies of heart attack
– In Etah, seeing the pile of bodies, constable Rajnesh (30) on duty suffered a heart attack. – Colleagues took him to the doctor, but he died. However, the SSP of Etah attributed the death to illness.
How the incident happened
– According to eyewitnesses, after the satsang, devotees ran after Baba’s convoy to collect his foot dust.
– To control the crowd, water cannons were used.
– People slipped and fell to the ground, then trampled over each other. After the incident, Bhola Baba absconded.
Who is Bhola Baba
– Bhola Baba’s real name is Suraj Pal.
– He is from Etah.
– He has been conducting satsangs for about 25 years.
– He has followers in western UP, Rajasthan, and Haryana.
– Bhola Baba’s ashram spans 30 acres.
– He has created his own army.
– There are 5 cases against him, including sexual harassment.
– He was dismissed from his position as a head constable in UP police due to a sexual harassment charge and even went to jail. After his release, he changed his name and identity.
Adopted a modern look
– Unlike other babas, Bhola Baba does not wear saffron robes.
– He appears at his satsangs in three-piece suits and colored glasses.
– His suit and boots are always white.
– He sometimes conducts satsangs in kurta-pajama and a white cap.
Baba’s claim – Met God after leaving the job
– Bhola Baba claims in his gatherings that after 18 years of service, he took VRS in the 90s. He claims he doesn’t know who pulled him towards spirituality from a government job. After taking VRS, he says he had an encounter with God.
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4. When is International Co-operative Day celebrated?
a. 3 July
b. 2 July
c. 1 July
d. 31 June
Answer: c. 1 July
2024 Theme:
– Cooperatives Building a Better Future for All.
– International Day of Cooperatives brings together individuals, communities, and organizations from around the world to celebrate the impact of cooperative enterprises.
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5. When is National Doctor’s Day celebrated?
a. 01 July
b. 30 June
c. 28 June
d. 27 June
Answer: a. 01 July
– This day is celebrated in honor of Dr. Bidhan Roy, a doctor and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal.
– He was born on July 1, 1882, in Bihar, and he also passed away on this day in July 1962.
– Dr. Bidhan Roy served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal for 14 years.
– He made significant contributions to the field of medicine.
– He is also known as the Architect of Bengal for his visionary leadership.
– He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1961.
– National Doctor’s Day was initiated in India in 1991.
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6. When is National Postal Employees Day celebrated?
a. 1 July
b. 2 July
c. 4 July
d. 5 July
Answer: a. 1 July
– In India, National Postal Workers Day is celebrated every year on July 1.
– This day is dedicated to the employees of India Post.
– In India, this day started being celebrated in 1977 to honor those associated with the Indian Postal Service.
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7. When is National Chartered Accountants Day celebrated?
a. 30 June
b. 2 July
c. 1 July
d. 3 July
Answer: c. 1 July
– This day is celebrated as the establishment day of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
– ICAI was established on July 1, 1949, under an Act passed in Parliament.
– This day is also known as National CA Day.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Headquarters: New Delhi
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8. When is International Plastic Bag Free Day observed?
a. 2 July
b. 3 July
c. 4 July
d. 30 June
Answer: b. 3 July
– The purpose of this day is to spread awareness about the issues of plastic pollution and its harmful effects on the natural environment.
– Plastic causes significant damage to the environment.
– A plastic bag can take 100 to 500 years to decompose.
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9. Who has been appointed the new President of Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI)?
a. Kapil Dev
b. HR Srinivasan
c. Jyoti Randhawa
d. Shiv Kapoor
Answer: a. Kapil Dev
It seems like you’re discussing various topics, including cricket and golf. Here’s a summary based on the information provided:
– In 1983, Kapil Dev, captain of the victorious Cricket World Cup team, will replace H.R. Srinivasan.
– Kapil himself is an excellent golfer and has represented the country at the senior amateur level.
– Uttam Singh Mundy, the CEO of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), shared this information.
About PGTI:
– Established in 2006, PGTI is a professional golf tour for men based in India.
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10. Who was honoured with the 12th Vishva Hindi Samman?
a. Dr. Usha Thakur
b. Geetanjali Shree
c. Arundhati Roy
d. Malti Kashyap
Answer: a. Dr. Usha Thakur
– Dr. Usha was honored with the 12th World Hindi Award for her contribution to the development of Hindi literature in a Hindi dialogue program organized by the Indian Embassy in Nepal.
– She has translated over 40 literary works into Hindi and Nepali.
– This award is presented by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
– The 12th World Hindi Conference was held in Fiji in 2023. Dr. Usha could not attend, so she was awarded this honor during a program organized at Tribhuvan University in Kathmandu.
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11. 29 countries including India participated in the world’s largest naval exercise RIMPAC-24 organized by which country?
a. India
b. France
c. Japan
d. USA
Answer: d. USA
– Under the leadership of the United States Navy, 29 countries are participating in the naval exercise RimPac-24, which runs from June 27 to July 7, 2024.
– India’s multi-role stealth frigate INS Sahyadri of the Pacific Fleet arrived at Pearl Harbor for the exercise, involving the South China Sea and the Northern Pacific Ocean.
– INS Sahyadri is a 6000-ton guided missile stealth frigate designed and built domestically.
– RimPac-24’s maritime phase is divided into three sub-phases, culminating in large-scale military exercises at the theater level.
– This exercise includes aircraft carrier battle groups, submarines, maritime patrol aircraft, aerial refueling aircraft, remotely operated surface vessels, and special forces from multinational navies, including amphibious force landings.
– RimPac-24 aims to enhance interoperability among friendly nations’ navies through training.
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