This is the current affairs of 1 to 4 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. Who has been appointed by the President as the Acting Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?
a. Vijay Pratap
b. Vijaya Bharti Sayani
c. Narayan Swamy
d. Kalpana Shrivastava
Answer: b. Vijaya Bharti Sayani
– They replaced Justice Arun Mishra, whose three-year term has ended.
– Vijaya Bharati Sayani is one of the five members of the NHRC.
– The President has appointed her as the chairperson of the NHRC until a new chairperson is appointed.
– She was appointed as a member of the NHRC in December 2023.
– Before that, she practiced law in the Telangana High Court.
In 2019, the appointment rule was changed
– In 2019, Parliament changed the eligibility criteria for the post of NHRC chairperson.
– Earlier, only retired Chief Justices of the Supreme Court could be the chairperson. – However, in the amended law, other judges of the Supreme Court are also eligible for this position.
NHRC
– Formation: October 12, 1993
– It is an independent body of the Government of India with the objective of promoting and protecting human rights.
– It was established in 1993 under the ‘Protection of Human Rights Act’.
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2. Which Indian institution was awarded the ‘Nelson Mandela Health Protection Award 2024’ by the World Health Organization (WHO)?
a. AIIMS, Delhi
b. National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru
c. Institute of Mental Health, Agra
d. Ranchi Institute of Neuropsychiatry and Allied Sciences (RINPAS), Ranchi
Answer: b. National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru
NIMHANS- (National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences)
– NIMHANS Director Pratima Murthy received the award at the 77th World Health Assembly (27 May to 1 June 2024) in Geneva (Switzerland).
Nelson Mandela Award
– Established in 2019, this award recognizes individuals, institutions, government or non-government organizations that have contributed to health promotion.
– Every year, WHO selects eight winners from its four regions – Africa, Eastern Mediterranean, South-East Asia, and Western Pacific.
– The winner can be an individual or an institution that has made an exceptional contribution to public health at the national or global level.
About NIMHANS
– Full name: National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences
– It is a multidisciplinary institute for patient care and academic research in the field of mental health and neurosciences.
– Established: 1954
– Located in Bengaluru.
– It collaborates with central and state governments to implement national policies such as the National Mental Health Policy (2014), the Mental Health Care Act (2017), and the National Suicide Prevention Strategy (2022).
– NIMHANS has involved youth as change agents in district youth empowerment centers, reaching approximately 6 million youth.
– It is a national initiative for child protection, mental health, and psychosocial care, reaching over 3 million people.
WHO (World Health Organization)
– Established: 1948
– Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
– Director-General: Tedros Adhanom
Nelson Mandela
– He was born on July 18, 1918, in Cape Province, South Africa.
– He was a human rights activist, lawyer, and international promoter of peace.
– He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in October 1993.
– He passed away in 2013 at the age of 95.
Q: When is International Nelson Mandela Day celebrated?
Answer: July 18
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3. Which player has been appointed as the brand ambassador for tobacco control by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare?
a. Ashwini Ponnappa
b. Poonam Yadav
c. Saina Nehwal
d. PV Sindhu
Answer: d. PV Sindhu
– The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of India organized a program on May 30, 2024, for World No Tobacco Day.
– This year’s theme was “Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference.”
– On this occasion, the ministry appointed India’s badminton star PV Sindhu as the brand ambassador for tobacco control.
– In a video, PV Sindhu urged everyone to unite in the campaign against tobacco use.
– She also encouraged people to lead a tobacco-free life and adopt healthy choices from today for a better tomorrow.
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4. When is World Bicycle Day celebrated?
a. 01 June
b. 02 June
c. 03 June
d. 04 June
Answer: c. 03 June
Theme 2024
– Promoting Health, Equity, and Sustainability through Cycling.
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5. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, how many lakh people were affected by the floods in Assam due to cyclonic storm ‘Remal’?
a. 4.5 lakhs
b. 2.5 lakhs
c. 3.5 lakhs
d. 3.0 lakhs
Answer: c. 3.5 lakhs
– On June 1, 2024, officials reported that more than 350,000 people are affected in 11 districts.
– They said that due to continuous rain following Cyclone ‘Remal’, road and rail communication in many parts of the state has been disrupted.
– Around 30,000 people have taken refuge in relief camps, while several rescue agencies are relocating people to safe places.
– Assam’s Cachar district is the most affected, with 119,997 people impacted.
– Following this, Nagaon has 78,756 affected, Hojai 77,030, and Karimganj 52,684.
– The death toll from floods, rain, and the storm in the state from May 28 to June 2 has reached 12.
– Continuous rain has disrupted rail and road traffic in the Barak Valley and Dima Hasao.
Part of National Highway Washed Away in Meghalaya
– In Meghalaya, a part of the National Highway has been washed away, causing vehicles to be stranded, thus severing road connectivity between the Barak Valley and the rest of the state and region.
– According to the spokesperson of the Northeast Frontier Railway, several trains have either been canceled or stopped before their destinations.
– Meanwhile, according to the Indian Meteorological Department, due to the impact of Cyclone Remal, the southwest monsoon has entered Assam and other northeastern states ahead of its time.
– Heavy rain and storms are forecast in various districts of the state.
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6. The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) separated from the International Boxing Association and became a member of which sports organization?
a. World Boxing
b. World Boxing Council
c. World Boxing Association
d. International Boxing Federation
Answer: a. World Boxing
– Just before the Paris Olympic Games, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) joined World Boxing on May 31, 2024.
– This decision came after a warning from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which stated that if the Indian federation remained affiliated with the International Boxing Association (IBA), the sport could be removed from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
– The IOC stripped IBA of its recognition in June 2023, citing its failure to complete reforms in administration, finance, and ethical issues.
– World Boxing was established in April 2023.
– Ajay Singh, President of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), said that it is crucial for the sport to maintain its Olympic status, and they are happy to join World Boxing.
– The boxing events at the Paris Olympics, starting from July 26, will be organized under the supervision of the IOC (International Olympic Committee).
– The International Boxing Association will not be part of the Olympics for the second consecutive Games.
World Boxing
– The objective of World Boxing (WB) is to campaign to keep boxing as an Olympic sport.
– Launched: April 2023
– Members: 28 (India is also a member)
– Headquarters: Renens, Switzerland
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7. Who has been elected the first woman President of Mexico?
a. Halla Tomasdottir
b. Claudia Sheinbaum
c. Heather Humphreys
d. Manuel Robles
Answer: b. Claudia Sheinbaum
– She won the presidential election on June 3, 2024.
– She is the candidate of the ruling Morena Party.
– This is the first time in Mexico’s 200-year history that a woman has been elected president.
Claudia Sheinbaum
– Born on June 24, 1962.
– She is a Mexican politician, scientist, and academic.
– She is a member of the leftist political party Morena.
– She served as the Head of Government of Mexico City from 2018 to 2023, a position equivalent to that of a state governor.
Mexico
– Capital: Mexico City
– Population: 127.5 million (2022)
– Language: Spanish
– Currency: Mexican Peso
– President: Andrés Manuel López Obrador
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8. Who has been elected as the new President of Iceland?
a. Halla Tomasdottir
b. Heather Humphreys
c. Katrin Jakobsdottir
d. Sigurour Ingi
Answer: a. Halla Tomasdottir (55 Years old)
– Elections for the presidency were held in Iceland on June 1, 2024.
– Where Thomasdottir received 34.3% of the votes and won the election, while former Prime Minister Katerina Jacobsdottir received 25.2% of the votes.
– She is a well-known businesswoman in Iceland.
– She will take the oath of office on August 1, 2024.
– She is the second woman to be elected President of Iceland.
– Before her, the first female president was Vigdis Finnbogadottir in the year 1980.
Iceland
– Iceland is a Nordic island nation.
– Capital: Reykjavik
– Prime Minister: Bjarni Benediktsson
– President: Halla Tomasdottir (elected on June 2nd)
– Currency: Icelandic Krona
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9. Which Indian cinematographer was awarded the ‘Pierre Agenaux Excellence in Cinematography’ award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival?
a. Santosh Sivan
b. Pankaj Kumar
c. R Vijayalakshmi
d. Fauzia Fatima
Answer: a. Santosh Sivan
– This time, while 4 Indian filmmakers received awards, on the other hand, India’s world-famous cinematographer Santosh Sivan was honored with the prestigious ‘Pierre Angénieux Excellence in Cinematography’ award at the Cannes 2024.
– Bollywood star Preity Zinda from India was also present at the event. She herself presented this award to Santosh.
Santosh, the first Asian to receive this honor
– Santosh Sivan is the first Asian to receive this honor.
About the Award
– Angénieux established this award in 2013.
– Angénieux is a company that manufactures modern lenses and cameras for filming. It is the official partner of the Cannes Film Festival.
– Angénieux was the first company to invent the SLR (Single Lens Reflex) camera and zoom lens.
– This company’s camera sent close-up images of the moon’s surface to NASA’s Ranger 7 lunar mission on July 31, 1964, for the first time.
– In collaboration with the Cannes Film Festival in 2013, this company initiated the Lifetime Achievement and Encouragement Awards in the field of cinematography, which are ongoing.
Cinematography of 57 Films:
– Santosh has worked on the cinematography of around 57 films and directed more than 17 films.
– His professional journey began in 1998 with the movie “Dil Se,” starring Preity Zinta.
– Currently, Santosh is involved in the shooting of Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Santoshi’s film ‘Lahore 1947’ and Ritesh Deshmukh’s film ‘Raja Shivaji.’
– Additionally, he is also busy with the shooting of his own film ‘Junie.’
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10. Which country got the chairmanship for Colombo Process 2024-26?
a. Philippines
b. Japan
c. India
d. China
Answer: c. India
– After its establishment in India in 2003, for the first time, India has become the chair of the regional group Colombo Process.
– The Colombo Process is a regional consultative process of the origin countries of migrant workers from South and Southeast Asia.
– It functions as a platform for the exchange of foreign employment, involving 12 member countries from Asia.
– Ranjit Jayaswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), announced on ‘X’ that India would chair the Colombo Process for the term 2024-26.
– The aim of this forum is to promote safe, orderly, and legal migration among its member countries.
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