This is the current affairs of 5th 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. In which state of the North-East did large-scale riots break out due to the Scheduled Tribes dispute?
a. Nagaland
b. Manipur
c. Mizoram
d. Assam
Answer: b. Manipur
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2. In which state did the central government take law and order into its own hands using Article 355 of the Constitution?
a. Nagaland
b. Manipur
c. Mizoram
d. Assam
Answer: b. Manipur
– Manipur is burning due to riots. What is the reason for this, let us know –
Why is Manipur burning?
– There are two groups in Manipur.
– One is the Meitei community (it is the majority)
– The other is the Kuki and Naga Schedule Tribes (ST) of the state.
– The Meitei community wants that they should get Schedule Tribe status.
– While the community included in Schedule Tribe is against it.
– All the controversy is happening on this issue.
– The clashes started after the tribals took out a march against the move to grant ST status to the majority Meitei community.
– Hundreds of houses, churches, temples, vehicles were vandalized or set on fire.
– Many people died.
– Internet is suspended.
– Army and RAF have been deployed.
Manipur
– CM – N Biren Singh
– Governor – Anusuiya Uikey
– Capital – Imphal
– Neighboring States – Nagaland, Assam and Mizoram
– Border with which country – Myanmar
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– When Manipur merged with the Indian Union, Meitei was considered a tribe at that time.
– later when constitutional
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Historical background:
– Manipur was controlled by the British in 1891.
– After India’s independence, it was in the form of an independent princely state.
– In 1949, Manipur merged with the Union of India.
– Manipur is kept as a union territory from 1956 to 1972.
– Manipur gets statehood in 1972.
After becoming a state:
– After becoming a state, Manipur was protected under Article 371 of the Constitution, which protects tribal areas in the hill districts.
– Under Article 371C of the Constitution, non-tribal people are not allowed to buy land in the hill districts. (Similar to Article 370 that was revoked in Jammu and Kashmir)
– The hill areas constitute 90% of Manipur, where indigenous tribes reside. There are 34 recognized tribes, categorized as “Any Kuki tribes” and “Any Naga tribes”. Their population is significantly less than 50% of the state’s total population.
– The valley area constitutes 10% of Manipur, where Meitei community people reside. Some of them belong to OBC and some have a Scheduled Caste status. Their population is more than 53% of the state’s total population. They are referred to as Manipuri people in the 22 official languages of the Constitution, and Manipuri language has been given a place in it.
– If you look ethnically, there are Hindus in the valley and an influence of Christianity in the hilly areas.
– Development has not happened equally in the state. Development has reached the valley very well, while development (health, education, and others) has been very low in the hilly areas.
– That’s why it’s called the hill-valley divide.
– 90 percent of the tribal state of Manipur resides in the areas, and only 20 legislators are elected out of the 60 seats in the Assembly because the population is low.
– Whereas 40 members are elected from the valley because the population is higher, even though it is only 10 percent of the area.
– This causes tension in both areas.
Why has the controversy sparked?
– The Meitei community demands to be given the status of a Scheduled Tribe.
– The Meitei community resides in the valley. Their population in Manipur is 64.6%.
– If this happens, then all the rights and protection that are given to the Hill Area Scheduled Tribe, Kuki and Naga, will also be given to the Meitei community.
– People from the Meitei community can buy land in hilly districts.
– In 2013, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs of the central government asked the state whether Meitei should be included in the Scheduled Tribe.
– Now, in 2023, the Manipur High Court has ordered that Meitei be given the status of a Scheduled Tribe.
– The Meitei community argues that before the merger of Manipur state with India in 1949, the Meitei community was recognized as a tribe, and after the merger, its recognition as a tribe was lost.
– After the High Court’s decision, the controversy has sparked.
What does the tribe say?
– The Cookie and Naga Scheduled Tribes say that Meitei is already developed. They have development. Meitei should not be classified as a Scheduled Tribe.
Reason for sudden riots in Manipur
– Actually, the Tribal Student Union organized a rally against the High Court’s decision and the government’s actions.
– During this time, there was a conflict between the Meitei and the tribal community.
Article 355 of the Constitution implemented in Manipur
– This law grants the central government the authority to take all necessary measures to safeguard the state against internal disturbance and external aggression.
– In Manipur, Article 355 has been implemented, which means the government has acknowledged that the state government is unable to maintain law and order.
– The law and order of the state are now in the hands of the central government.
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3. Which country honored former Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh with the ‘Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star’?
a. America
b. Japan
c. Nepal
d. Bangladesh
Answer: b. Japan
Why was the honor given?
– They have made a significant contribution to the defense of the nation and strengthening relations between India and Japan. That is why the Japanese government has bestowed this honor upon them.
Admiral Karambir Singh
– He was born on November 3, 1959, in Jalandhar.
– He joined the Indian Navy in 1980.
– In 1981, he got the opportunity to fly the helicopters ‘Chetak’ and ‘Kamov.’
– He was the Chief of Navy from May 2019 to November 2021.
– He has commanded the Indian Coast Guard ship.
Order of Rising Sun
– This is the third highest award given by the Japanese government.
– It was started in 1875.
– This award is given to those who have achieved remarkable accomplishments in promoting Japanese culture, achievements in international relations, progress in their field, and environmental conservation.
– The culture of awarding non-Japanese recipients started in 1981.
Japan at a glance
– Japan is an island country in East Asia.
– It is located in the North-West Pacific Ocean.
– It is bounded by the Sea of Japan in the west and extends from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south.
– The Prime Minister of Japan is Kishada Fumiko.
– Tokyo is the capital of Japan.
– The currency of Japan is yen.
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4. Famous actor and director Manobala passed away on 3 May 2023. Which film industry was he from?
a. Malayalam
b. Bhojpuri
c. Kannada
d. Tamil
Answer: d. Tamil
– They were 69 years old. They passed away on May 3rd in Chennai.
– They had been struggling with liver problems for several days.
Career of Manobala
– They started their career in the cinema industry as a director.
– They were known for their comic roles with senior and young stars.
– In addition, they worked with big stars of the 80s and 90s.
– These included Shivaji Ganesan, Sathyaraj, Rajinikanth, Vijayakanth, Prabhu, Karthik, and Ram.
– Manobala directed 24 films.
– In their career of more than 5 decades, they acted in more than 300 films.
– They have a YouTube channel called ‘West Paper’.
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5. When is the International Day of the Midwife celebrated?
a. 2 May
b. 3 May
c. 4 May
d. 5 May
Answer: d. 5 May
– For the first time this day was celebrated in May 1992.
Theme of the year 2023:
‘Together again: from evidence to reality’
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6. Which state cabinet approved the Chief Minister’s “Skill Upgradation and Global Employment Scheme”?
a. Haryana
b. Rajasthan
c. Uttarakhand
d. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: c. Uttarakhand
– Uttarakhand government approved this scheme on 3 May 2023.
– The objective of this scheme is to prepare the youth of the state and prepare them to get jobs in foreign countries.
Uttarakhand
– Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami
– Capital: Dehradun (Winter), Gairsain (Summer)
– Governor: Gurmeet Singh
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7. When is World Hand Hygiene Day celebrated?
a. 2 May
b. 3 May
c. 4 May
d. 5 May
Answer: d. 5 May
– Slogan for World Hand Hygiene Day 2023: “Accelerate action together”
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8. What is the India’s rank in the ICC Men’s T20 International Team Rankings (May 2023)?
a. First
b. Second
c. Third
d. Fourth
Answer: a. First
– ICC T20 International Team Rankings released on 2 May 2023.
– In this, India has 13,889 points and 267 ratings in 52 matches.
Top 10 T20 Team
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9. What is the India’s rank in the ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings (May 2023)?
a. First
b. Second
c. Third
d. Fourth
Answer: b. Second
– Australia secured the first position.
– ICC ODI team rankings were released on May 4, 2023.
– Australia has 3,965 points and a rating of 113 in 35 matches.
– India has 5,294 points and a rating of 113 in 47 matches.
Top 10 ODI Teams
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10. What is the India’s rank in the ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings (May 2023)?
a. First
b. Second
c. Third
d. Fourth
Answer: a. First
– ICC Test Team Rankings released on 2 May 2023.
– He has 3,031 points and 121 ratings in 25 matches for India.
Top 10 Test team
ICC Women’s Ranking 2023
– In T20I and ODI, Australia is at the first position and India is at the fourth position.
