This is the current affairs of 7 June 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. India’s first international cruise ship service to start in June 2023 between which country?
a. India – Sri Lanka
b. India – Pakistan
c. India – Bangladesh
d. India – China
Answer: a. India – Sri Lanka
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2. What is the name of India’s first international cruise ship from Chennai to Sri Lanka in June 2023?
a. Angriya Cruise
b. MV Ganga Vilas
c. MV Empress
d. Cordelia cruz
Answer: c. MV Empress
– Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal, flagged off this cruise from Chennai on 5th June 2023.
– This cruise will embark on a five-day tour to three ports in Sri Lanka, Hambantota, Trincomalee, and Kankesanturai, carrying 750 passengers, and then return to Chennai.
– Along with this, the Minister also inaugurated an international cruise tourism terminal at Chennai Port, built at a cost of 17.21 crore rupees.
– Sarbananda Sonowal stated that this is being seen as the beginning of a new era of cruise tourism and maritime trade in the country.
Targets for increasing the number of cruises:
- 2023: 208
- 2030: 500
- 2047: 1100
Plans for new cruise tourism terminals in Andaman, Puducherry, and Lakshadweep:
– Plans are underway to develop new cruise tourism terminals in the Andaman, Puducherry, and Lakshadweep circuit.
– Work is being done to develop ferry circuits in India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Myanmar.
– In order to boost the demand for cruise services along the western, southern, and eastern coasts of the country, work is also underway in Gujarat for pilgrimage, cultural and natural tourism, Ayurvedic wellness tourism, and heritage tourism.
World’s longest river cruise – Ganga Vilas:
– The operation of the world’s longest river cruise, Ganga Vilas, began in January 2023.
– It runs from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh to Bogibeel in Assam.
– Its route passes through Bangladesh.
– It is not called an international cruise because no new passengers can board in Bangladesh.
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3. The first state in the country to launch its own internet broadband service in June 2023?
a. Rajasthan
b. Bihar
c. Kerala
d. Goa
Answer: c. Kerala
– Kerala has become the first state in the country to have its own internet service.
– Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched the state’s internet broadband service, KFON (Kerala Fiber Optic Network), on 6th June 2023.
– Prior to this, in July 2022, it had received certification from the Department of Telecommunications as an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
KFON:
– In 2019, the Kerala government declared internet connection as a basic right.
– Along with this, the government initiated the Kerala Fiber Optic Network Limited (KFON) project worth 1,548 crore rupees.
– Now, in June 2023, this service has been launched for the general public.
– It is estimated that around 7.5 million families can avail themselves of internet services.
– Out of these, approximately 2 million economically disadvantaged families will receive free internet.
– Additionally, government departments will also receive free internet services.
– In the first phase, 14,000 economically disadvantaged families and 30,000 government offices will receive KFON internet services.
– Users can benefit from internet services at a speed of 20 Mbps, and the speed can be increased as per the requirement.
– In Kerala, anyone can become a KFON customer through the KFON mobile application, which is available on Playstore and App Store.
– For prepaid customers, data plans start at 299 rupees per month for 3,000 GB of data.
What is the meaning of self-owned internet?
– Generally, the Telecom Department of the central government grants certification to private companies as Internet Service Providers (ISPs).
– Companies are required to pay a fee for this certification.
– The Kerala government has obtained its own license for its KFON project and has paid the necessary fee.
– This fee includes the cost of laying optical fiber cables in the sea.
Kerala:
Chief Minister – Pinarayi Vijayan
Governor – Arif Mohammad Khan
Capital – Thiruvananthapuram
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4. The Union Cabinet approved the world’s largest food storage scheme in the cooperative sector, how much will it cost?
a. 50 thousand crore rupees
b. 1 lakh crore rupees
c. 1.5 lakh crore rupees
d. 2 lakh crore rupees
Answer: b. 1 lakh crore rupees
– India is set to become the world’s largest food storage (food store) in the cooperative sector.
– The Central Cabinet has approved it under the Food Storage Scheme in June 2023.
– This scheme will incur an expenditure of one lakh crore rupees.
– Initially, the pilot project will be implemented in 10 districts. After that, the plan will be implemented throughout the country.
Where will these food stores be located?
– Under the Food Storage Scheme, warehouses will be built in every block.
– Its capacity will be 2,000 tons.
Warehouses of 500-2000 tons will also be built in Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (PACS).
– The wastage of grains due to storage shortage will be prevented.
– Farmers who had to sell their produce at lower prices due to lack of storage will benefit.
– They will be able to store grains in these warehouses and sell them according to their convenience.
Who will oversee the Food Storage Scheme?
– Under the chairmanship of the Cooperative Minister, an inter-ministerial committee will be formed.
– It will include the Minister of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and the Secretary of the respective ministries.
What will be the storage capacity of food storage in 5 years?
– Once the Food Storage Scheme is fully implemented, the storage capacity will reach 2,150 lakh tons in 5 years.
What is the current storage capacity in the country?
– The storage capacity is 1,450 lakh tons.
– The country has only 47 percent of storage capacity for production.
– After the implementation of this scheme, the storage capacity will be 2,150 lakh tons.
– India produces 3,100 lakh tons of food grains.
– Warehouses of 500-2000 tons will also be built in Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (PACS).
– There are more than 13 crore farmers associated with over 1,00,000 PACS.
– The first PACS was established in the year 1904.
– They are involved in providing short-term loans.
– During the crop cycle, farmers take loans for their needs such as seeds, fertilizers, etc.
How many PACS will be computerized in the financial year 2023-24?
– In the financial year 2023-24, 63,000 PACS will be computerized in the next five years.
– An announcement has been made to spend 2,516 crores on it.
– The objective is to bring more transparency and accountability in their operations.
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5. Which Indian shooting pair won gold medal in the ISSF World Cup Junior Championships 2023 held in Germany?
a. Abhinav Shaw and Gautami Bhanot
b. Suruchi Inder Singh and Shubham Bisla
c. Abhinav Shaw and Shubham Bisla
d. Gautami Bhanot and Suruchi Inder Singh
Answer: a. Abhinav Shaw and Gautami Bhanot
– ISSF: International Shooting Sport Federation
– Indian shooters won the gold medal in the final of the 10-meter Air Rifle Mixed Team event in Suhl, Germany.
– The final competition took place on June 4, 2023.
– Abhinav and Gautami Bhannot competed against the French pair Oceane Muller and Romain Aufrere.
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6. When is Telangana Formation Day celebrated?
a. 2 June
b. 3 June
c. 4 June
d. 5 June
Answer: a. 2 June
– On July 1, 2013, the Congress Working Committee passed a resolution in support of the formation of Telangana as a separate state.
– The Telangana statehood bill was passed in Parliament in February 2014.
– President Pranab Mukherjee officially gave his approval and signed the bill on March 1, 2014.
– Telangana became the 29th state of India!
Telangana:
– Chief Minister: K. Chandrashekhar Rao
– Governor: Tamilisai Soundararajan
– Capital: Hyderabad
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7. Footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic who announced his retirement from the game is from which country?
a. USA
b. France
c. Netherlands
d. Sweden
Answer: d. Sweden
– AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 41 years old, announced his retirement from football on June 5, 2023, after playing his final match of the season against Hellas Verona.
– Ibrahimovic has played for clubs such as Malmo, Ajax, Juventus, Inter, Barcelona, PSG, Manchester United, and LA Galaxy.
– He began his career in Malmo FF in 1999.
– He has won 34 trophies in his career, including 11 league titles, 5 UEFA Champions League titles, and 1 FIFA Club World Cup.
– He has won 116 matches for his country, scoring 62 goals.
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8. When is World Food Safety Day celebrated?
a. 5 June
b. 6 June
c. 7 June
d. 8 June
Answer: c. 7 June
Theme for the year 2023:
– Food standards save lives
– On December 20, 2018, the United Nations General Assembly established World Food Safety Day in its resolution 73/250.
– The first World Food Safety Day was celebrated on June 7, 2019.
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO):
– Headquarters: Rome, Italy
– Established: October 16, 1945
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9. When is World Oceans Day celebrated?
a. 5 June
b. 6 June
c. 7 June
d. 8 June
Answer: d. 8 June
Theme for the year 2023:
– Planet Ocean: Tides are Changing
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10. Who became the new chairperson of The Hindu Group?
a. Vijaya Lakshmi
b. Nirmala Laxman
c. Vishakha Roy
d. kolam singh
Answer: b. Nirmala Laxman
– Nirmala Lakshman has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of – The Hindu Group Publishing Private Limited (THGPPL) for a period of three years.
– The company’s headquarters is located in Chennai.
– It is the publisher of The Hindu, a national daily newspaper, along with Frontline, Sportstar, and Hindu BusinessLine among other publications.
– It also operates several digital assets, including The Hindu’s website and mobile app.
– The company was founded in 1878 by G. Subramania Iyer.
– In 1905, the trust acquired The Hindu newspaper, and the company’s focus shifted towards journalism.
