This is the current affairs of 4th 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. What is the ranking of India in the World Press Freedom Index 2023?
a. 56
b. 150
c. 161
d. 180
Answer: c. 161
– Before this, in the year 2022, India’s ranking was 150.
Who released the World Press Freedom Index?
– It was released by ‘Reporters Without Borders’ (RSF).
– It is considered a global media watchdog.
– This is an international NGO whose stated objective is to protect the freedom of the media and promote it.
– Its headquarters are in Paris, and it has the status of a consultant to the United Nations.
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2. Which country has topped the World Press Freedom Index 2023?
a. Portugal
b. Ireland
c. Finland
d. Norway
Answer: d. Norway
World Press Freedom Index 2023
– In terms of media freedom, India’s ranking is 161 out of 180 countries.
– Before this, in the year 2022, India’s ranking was 150.
– Pakistan has shown better performance. It was placed at 150th position after improving from last year’s 157th rank.
– Sri Lanka also made significant improvements in the index, staying at 135th position this year compared to 146th in 2022.
India’s declining rank:
Year: Rank
– 2023: 161
– 2022: 150
– 2021: 142
Top 10 countries:
Position of influential countries:
– USA: 45
– United Kingdom: 26
– France: 24
– Germany: 21
– Russia: 164
– Saudi Arabia: 170
– Australia: 27
Neighboring Countries: 2023: 2022
– China: 179: 175
– Nepal: 95: 76
– Bangladesh: 163: 162
– Myanmar: 173: 176
– Bhutan: 90: 33
– Sri Lanka: 135: 146
– Pakistan: 150: 157
– Afghanistan: 152: 152
India’s Index and Score
Note: In comparison to 2022, there has been a decline in all indicators in 2023.
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3. Which country has been accused by Russia of attempting to assassinate Putin after two drone attacks on the Kremlin?
a. USA
b. Japan
c. Ukraine
d. Norway
Answer: c. Ukraine
What is the Kremlin?
– The Kremlin is a highly secured complex located in Moscow, the capital of Russia, it is the official residence of the President of Russia.
– Russia has alleged that Ukraine has tried to attack with a drone on the house of its President Vladimir Putin.
– Russia detected them with its radar and tracking system. They were killed before the attack.
– After the attack, it was said from the Russian side – We consider it a terrorist attack. It was a conspiracy to kill the President. Although Putin is safe and he was not at his home at the time of the attack.
what did russia say
– The Russian government said that this attack was done before the Victory Day Parade to be held on May 9, while foreign guests would also be present.
– Russia has the right to respond to this attack. Russia will also choose the place and time for this.
What did Ukraine say?
– After Russia’s threat, air attack alarms have been activated in the Ukrainian capital, Kiev.
– American Patriot missiles are deployed here, which have been given to Ukraine by Germany.
– Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky later clarified that Ukraine did not carry out a drone attack on the Kremlin, and that it did not have the capability to carry out such attacks.
Dispute between Russia and Ukraine
– Russia attacked Ukraine in February 2022. Since then the war between the two countries is going on.
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4. The first person of Indian origin to be appointed as the President of the World Bank?
a. Indira Nooyi
b. Sundar Pichai
c. Satya Nadella
d. Ajay Banga
Answer: d. Ajay Banga
– His full name is Ajaypal Singh Banga.
– US President Joe Biden nominated Ajay Banga as the President of the World Bank in February 2023.
– After this, on May 3, 2023, the Executive Directors Board of the World Bank unanimously elected him as the President.
How the President of the World Bank is chosen:
– The United States of America is the largest shareholder of the World Bank.
– The President of the World Bank is usually an American, while the head of the International Monetary Fund traditionally comes from Europe.
– The US President nominates the name of the President of the World Bank.
– The nominated person’s name must be approved by the Executive Directors Board of the World Bank to become the President.
– The term of the President is five years.
– While Europe chooses the chief of the IMF (International Monetary Fund).
Ajay Banga
– Ajay Banga is a 63-year-old Indian-American.
– He was born on November 10, 1959, in Pune, Maharashtra.
– His father, Lieutenant General Harbhajan Singh Banga, was an officer in the Indian Army.
– Ajay Banga graduated from St. Stephen’s College in Delhi.
– Later, he earned an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad.
– He began his career with Nestle and later worked for PepsiCo.
– In April 2010, he became the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Mastercard.
– A few months later, he became the CEO of Mastercard.
– The Indian government honored him with the Padma Shri award in 2016.
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5. In which country of Central Asia, the Election Commission of India was invited in the referendum for constitutional amendment?
a. Kazakhstan
b. Uzbekistan
c. Kyrgyzstan
d. Turkmenistan
Answer: b. Uzbekistan
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6. When is International Firefighters Day celebrated?
a. 1 May
b. 2 May
c. 3 May
d. 4 May
Answer: d. 4 May
– The day is celebrated to pay respect to the fire fighting experts who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
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7. When is Coal miner’s day celebrated?
a. 1 May
b. 2 May
c. 3 May
d. 4 May
Answer: d. 4 May
– Coal Miners Day is celebrated every year on 4th May to honor the efforts of coal miners.
– Coal mining industry in India started in 1774.
– At that time East India Company started mining in Asansol and Raniganj coal field in Durgapur on the banks of Damodar river passing through Jharkhand and West Bengal.
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8. When is World Asthma Day observed?
a. First monday of may
b. First tuesday of may
c. First wednesday of may
d. First thursday of may
Answer: b. First tuesday of may (May 2 in the year 2023)
2023 theme
– Asthma Care For All
– The purpose of this theme is to encourage everyone to provide proper treatment to reduce the number of asthma deaths and increasing number of patients.
– Asthma Day is observed on the first Tuesday of May.
– In the year 2023, Asthma Day 2023 was celebrated on May 2.
– The observance of Asthma Day started in 1993, when the first Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) celebrated this day.
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9. Who is the first insurance company to accept CBDC?
a. Reliance General
b. LIC
c. National Insurance
d. SBI Life
Answer: a. Reliance General
CBDC: Central Bank Digital Currency (e-Rupee)
– Reliance General Insurance has announced its acceptance of RBI’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) eRupee (e₹) for premium payments.
– eRupee is a digital token that is equivalent to a banknote, and it is a legally tendered or sovereign currency supported by RBI.
– Currently, the physical eRupee QR code of Reliance General Insurance is available at some branches so that walk-in customers can scan and make payments instantly.
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10. Clash between wrestlers and police
– Wrestlers from across the country are protesting at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.
– These wrestlers have been sitting on a protest for the past 12 days regarding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brijbhushan Sharan Singh. Female wrestlers have accused Brijbhushan of sexual harassment.
– The mats were soaked due to rain, so folding mats were ordered. The police prevented them from being brought in.
– This led to a scuffle between wrestlers and police.
– Some wrestlers have been injured.
– Wrestler Rakesh Yadav’s head was injured.
– The situation became so bad that after the scuffle, wrestlers like Vinesh and Sakshi, who have won medals, began crying.
– They said, “Did we win medals to see such days? The police are pushing us.”
– The next morning, on May 4, 2023, Bajrang Punia said that they will return their medals to the Indian government.
– Boxer Vijender Singh said that this fight will continue for a long time.
