This is the current affairs of 30 May 2023. Here are 10 questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. Chennai Super Kings won the IPL 2023 trophy, by how many wickets did they beat Gujarat Titans in the final?
a. 4
b. 5
c. 6
d. 7
Answer: b. 5
– Under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the Chennai Super Kings won the IPL for the fifth time.
– The captain of the losing team in the final was Hardik Pandya of the Gujarat Titans.
Indian Premier League Final Score:
– Chennai Super Kings: Lost 5 wickets in 15 overs, scored 171 runs.
– Gujarat Titans: Lost 4 wickets in 20 overs, scored 214 runs.
Will Dhoni retire?
– After winning IPL 2023, Mahendra Singh Dhoni hinted that he will not retire yet.
Where was the final match held?
– The final match took place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Prize money for the winning team:
– Chennai Super Kings (winner): 20 crores INR
– Gujarat Titans (runner-up): 12.5 crores INR
– Mumbai Indians (third place): 7 crores INR
– Lucknow Super Giants (fourth place): 6.5 crores INR
CSK equals Mumbai Indians’ record:
– Under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, CSK has equaled Mumbai Indians’ record for winning the most IPL titles.
– Mumbai Indians, under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, has been the winner five times.
Previous winners of the IPL:
– Chennai Super Kings (5 times): 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023
– Mumbai Indians (5 times): 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020
– Kolkata Knight Riders (2 times): 2012, 2014
– Sunrisers Hyderabad (1 time): 2016
– Rajasthan Royals (1 time): 2008
– Deccan Chargers (1 time): 2009
– Gujarat Titans (1 time): 2022
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2. Due to rain in the IPL final match, which method was used to announce the winner?
a. CDS
b. IPL
c. DLS
d. ORG
Answer: c. DLS Method
– Essentially, the DLS (Duckworth-Lewis-Stern) method is employed to determine the results in matches interrupted by rain or other obstacles.
– Due to rain, the IPL final match was announced under this rule, declaring the winner (Chennai Super Kings) without completing the match.
What is the DLS Method in T20 Cricket?
– The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method calculates based on two factors: remaining overs and remaining wickets.
– During a match, a team adjusts its gameplay to either speed up or slow down, considering these factors.
– A table (chart) is created for the DLS method.
It determines the value of runs, overs, or wickets based on the remaining resources of a team in terms of remaining overs and wickets.
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3. Who is the ‘Orange Cap’ winner in IPL 2023 season?
a. Mohammed Shami
b. Faf Du Plessis
c. Rashid khan
d. Shubman Gill
Answer: d. Shubman Gill
– This award is given to the batsman who scores the highest number of runs throughout the IPL season.
Shubman Gill:
– He is a player of the Gujarat Titans.
In the IPL 2023 season, he won the Orange Cap by scoring 890 runs in 17 matches.
– He has won several awards along with the Orange Cap.
Along with the Orange Cap, he received a prize of 10 lakhs rupees.
– Previously, Jos Buttler had won the Orange Cap in 2022.
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4. Who is the ‘Purple Cap’ winner in IPL 2023 season?
a. Ajinkya Rahane
b. Sai Sudarshan
c. Mohammed Shami
d. MS Dhoni
Answer: c. Mohammed Shami
What is the IPL Purple Cap?
– The winner of this award is the bowler who takes the highest number of wickets throughout the IPL season.
Mohammed Shami:
– He is a player of the Gujarat Titans.
In the IPL 2023 season, he won the Purple Cap by taking 28 wickets in 16 matches.
– He took 11 wickets in the playoffs, which were the most by any bowler in the tournament. Shami was in excellent form throughout the tournament.
– Along with the Purple Cap, he received a prize of 10 lakhs rupees.
– Previously, Yuzvendra Chahal was awarded the Purple Cap in 2022.
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5. Which player got the ‘Player of the Match’ award for the final match of IPL 2023?
a. Devon Conway
b. MS Dhoni
c. Ajinkya Rahane
d. Devon Conway
Answer: a. Devon Conway
– They are the opening batsmen for the Chennai Super Kings. They played a crucial role in winning the team its fifth title.
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6. IPL 2023 season Award
Awards – Winners – Award Money
– Champion: Chennai Super Kings: 20 crore
– Orange Cap: Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans): 10 lakh
– Purple Cap: Mohammed Shami (Gujarat Titans): 10 lakh
– Emerging Player of the Season: Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals): 10 lakh
– Game Changer of the Season: Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans): 10 lakh
– Catch of the Season: Rashid Khan: 10 lakh
– Most 6s in the Season: Faf du Plessis: 10 lakh
– Striker of the Season: Glenn Maxwell: 10 lakh
– Most Valuable Player: Shubman Gill: 10 lakh
– Rupee on the Go – 4s of the Season: Shubman Gill: 10 lakh
– Longest Six of the Season: Faf du Plessis: 10 lakh
– Fairplay Award: Delhi Capitals
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7. IPL 2023 Final Match Awards
Awards – Winners – Award Money
– Player of the Match: Devon Conway: 5 lakh
– Electric Striker of the Match: Ajinkya Rahane: 1 lakh
– Game Changer of the Match: Sai Sudarshan: 1 lakh
– Longest Six of the Match: Sai Sudarshan: 1 lakh
– Rupee on the Go – 4s of the Match: Sai Sudarshan: 1 lakh
– Active Catch of the Match: MS Dhoni: 1 lakh
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8. Who became the first player to play 250 matches in IPL?
a. Mahendra Singh Dhoni
b. Mohammed Shami
c. Shubman Gill
d. Devon Conway
Answer: a. Mahendra Singh Dhoni
– Along with the final match of IPL 2023, Mahendra Singh Dhoni completed 250 matches in the IPL.
– He is the first player to achieve this feat.
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9. When is the International Day of UN Peacekeepers observed?
a. 28 May
b. 29 May
c. 30 May
d. 31 May
Answer: b. 29 May
– 2023 Theme: Peace begins with me.
– The year 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of United Nations peacekeepers.
– Since 1948, over two million uniformed and civilian personnel have contributed to helping countries move towards peace.
– On May 29, 1948, the first United Nations peacekeeping mission, the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO), began its campaign in Palestine.
– United Nations peacekeepers are also known as Blue Helmets.
India’s involvement in UN peacekeeping:
– Currently, India has approximately 5,900 troops deployed in 12 United Nations missions.
– India has contributed around 275,000 soldiers to peacekeeping operations so far.
– 159 Indian soldiers have made the supreme sacrifice to ensure peace and stability worldwide.
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10. Which Indians have received the Dag Hammarksjold Medal, the highest award given to UN peacekeepers?
a. Shishupal Singh and Sanvalaram Vishnoi
b. Ram Singh and Vinod Singh
c. Rakesh Kumar Singh and Viplab Verma
d. none of the above
Answer: a. Shishupal Singh and Sanvalaram Vishnoi
– These two brave individuals sacrificed their lives in July 2022 while serving on duty with rebels in the UN peacekeeping mission in Congo.
– Head Constable Shishupal Singh of the Border Security Force (BSF) hailed from Sikar, Rajasthan, and Sanwalaram Vishnoi from Barmer, Rajasthan.
– The United Nations awarded the Dag Hammarskjold Medal on the occasion of International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers (May 29).
– Ruchira Kamboj, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, received the medal on behalf of Head Constable Shishupal Singh and Sanwalaram Vishnoi.
– The award was presented by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
