This is the current affairs of 5 July 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 became the new Prime Minister of United Kingdom?
a. Rachel Reeves
b. Keir Starmer
c. Akshata Murthy
d. Suella Braverman
Answer: b. Keir Starmer
– Power changed hands in Britain on Friday, July 5, 2024.
– In the general election, the ruling Conservative Party lost to the Labour Party after 14 years.
– Immediately after the results were announced, Indian-origin Rishi Sunak resigned from the post of Prime Minister.
– Keir Starmer, 61, of the Labour Party, has become the 58th Prime Minister of the country.
– He was appointed Prime Minister by King Charles III of the United Kingdom.
Labour Party Crosses 400
– To form a government in the United Kingdom, 326 seats are needed.
– The Labour Party has won 412 out of 650 seats.
– The Conservatives were reduced to 120 seats. – This is the biggest defeat of the Conservative Party (initially known as the Tory Party) in the last 190 years.
This Time, the Most Indian-Origin Candidates Won
– This time, the highest number of Indian-origin leaders have won in the election.
– According to the information so far, a total of 19 Indian-origin leaders have won.
– In the 2017 election, 10 Indian-origin leaders won, and in 2019, 15 won.
– Indian-origin and former Home Minister Suella Braverman won the election.
New Cabinet
– Keir Starmer has formed his cabinet.
– Angela Rayner has been appointed as Deputy Prime Minister. Rayner has also been given the charge of Minister of Equality, Housing, and Communities.
– In a historic move, Keir Starmer has appointed Rachel Reeves as Finance Minister. She is the first woman to hold this position. Reeves, 45, started her career in the banking sector.
PM Modi Congratulates the New PM of Britain
– Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Labour Party leader Keir Starmer on winning the general election in Britain.
– He posted on social media that he hopes to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries.
– PM Modi also praised Rishi Sunak’s leadership and expressed gratitude for his ‘active contribution’ in strengthening India-UK relations during his tenure.
About Sir Keir Starmer
– Starmer is from London and belongs to a Jewish family.
– He was born on September 2, 1962, to a modest nurse and a toolmaker.
– At the age of 16, during his studies, he joined the Labour Party’s youth wing ‘Young Socialist.’
He did his post-graduation in Civil Law from Oxford University.
– In 1987, he started working as a barrister in London on human rights, criminal defense work, and other cases.
– He has been against the monarchy in Britain but maintains good relations with King Charles.
In 2014, Starmer was awarded the title of ‘Knighthood’ by Buckingham Palace for his excellent work in criminal justice.
– In 2015, Keir Starmer won the election from the Labour Party for the first time and reached Parliament.
What Rishi Sunak Said After the Defeat
– After losing the election, Rishi Sunak said, “Two generations ago, my family came to Britain and I got the opportunity to become PM. This is the greatness of the country.”
– “I apologize to the party for the loss. Congratulations to Keir Starmer on his victory.”
Why Did Rishi Sunak Lose the Election?
– Long Time in Power: The Conservative Party had been in power for a long time (14 years). Four Prime Ministers were changed quickly. Liz Truss was the shortest-serving PM in British history.
Recession Situation: Since the corona pandemic, Britain has been on the brink of recession. Rishi Sunak tried to fix it, succeeded to some extent, but the situation was already bad.
– Unemployment and Living Standards: The living standards of people are the worst in 60 years. Unemployment is increasing.
Relations with the EU After Brexit: The UK decided to separate from the European Union in 2016. Britain has failed to establish a working relationship with the Union so far. There are many countries in Europe, but with the greatness that we are European, this psychological connection could not be made.
– Becoming PM by Opportunity: It went negative that initially he supported Boris Johnson, then separated. After that, Liz Truss became PM, and later he himself became PM.
– Selected PM: It is rare in Britain that the party selects the PM. Rishi Sunak was a selected PM, not an elected PM. He was not chosen by the party workers through a vote.
– Approach to Migration: Under Sunak’s government, there was talk of sending illegal immigrants to Rwanda and Uganda by ship. This idea was given by former Home Minister Suella Braverman. It increased resentment among immigrants.
– International Challenges: The problem is not only in Britain but in many European countries that for decades they had control over countries around the world. Even after giving independence, they continued to enjoy the resources. During the Cold War, too. There were wars in Europe and West Asian countries, like Yugoslavia (which later became Serbia and Montenegro). These wars benefited European countries. Cheap labor was available from there. But it was stopped in 2007-08 when the economic crisis came. After that, revolutions and wars started happening in West Asia. Concerns about China started to arise. This all continued until the corona era arrived. During the corona era, the US, China, Europe all were devastated. The pandemic made countries and societies helpless, which was seen in Britain and European countries. They tried to move forward, and then the Russia-Ukraine war happened. Then the Israel-Hamas issue arose, increasing difficulties. The economic crisis worsened.
Good or Bad for India
– It is not bad for India. Despite being of Indian origin, Rishi Sunak was strict on the immigration issue. He could not do anything for people of Indian origin.
– Could not make a Free Trade Agreement with India: For many years, talks on the FTA have been ongoing but no progress has been made.
UK
– Emperor: King Charles III
– Capital: London
– Currency: Pound
– Language: English
– Population: 67 million (2022)
– Neighboring Country: Ireland
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2. In which state, 56 people have died and 21.13 lakh people have been affected due to floods?
a. Assam
b. Arunachal Pradesh
c. Gujarat
d. Bihar
Answer: a. Assam
– Due to heavy rains, many northeastern and other states in the country are facing flood situations.
– In the northeastern state of Assam, 56 people have died due to floods as of July 4, 2024.
– 2.113 million people in 29 districts have been affected by the floods.
– In the flood at Kaziranga National Park, 31 animals have drowned so far.
– Officials of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said that there was a slight decrease in the water levels of the Brahmaputra and other rivers on July 4.
– However, the flood situation remains serious, and 2.113 million people have been forced to leave their homes.
– More than 39,300 flood-affected people have taken shelter in 247 relief camps.
– Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the breaking of eight strategic embankments has worsened the flood situation, mainly due to heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh and Bhutan.
– Additionally, landslides have cut off seven districts in Arunachal Pradesh from contact!
Eight people have died in floods in Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.
– Capital: Dispur
– Governor: Gulab Chand Kataria
– Language: Assamese
– Population: 35.378 million (2022)
– Neighboring States: Meghalaya, Tripura, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram
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3. Actress Smriti Biswas died at the age of 100 on 3 July 2024, she was associated with which language films?
a. Hindi
b. Marathi
c. Bengali
d. All the three
Answer: d. All the three
– Smriti Biswas, who worked in Hindi, Marathi, and Bengali films, passed away on July 3, 2024.
– She lived in the city of Nashik, Maharashtra.
She debuted in Bollywood with the Bengali film ‘Sandhya’ (1930).
– Her famous films included ‘Baap Re Baap’, ‘Delhi Ki Thug’, ‘Bhagam-Bhag’, ‘Modern Girl’, ‘Nek Dil’, and ‘Aparajita’.
– ‘Modern Girl’ (1960) was her last Hindi film.
She worked with Bollywood stars such as Kishore Kumar, Balraj Sahni, Guru Dutt, V. Shantaram, Mrinal Sen, Bimal Roy, B.R. Chopra, Dev Anand, and Raj Kapoor.
– She was married to filmmaker S.D. Narang.
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4. In which country will the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Minister level meeting be held?
a. Laos
b. Cambodia
c. China
d. Japan
Answer: a. Laos
– The 57th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting will be held in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, from July 21 to 27, 2024.
– A preparatory meeting was held on July 3, 2024, chaired by Laos’ Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith.
– ASEAN Establishment Year: August 8, 1967
Headquarters: Jakarta (Indonesia)
Member Countries (10)
– Brunei
– Cambodia
– Indonesia
– Laos
– Malaysia
– Myanmar
– Philippines
– Singapore
– Thailand
– Vietnam
Laos
– President: Thongloun Sisoulith
– Language: Lao or Laotian Tai-Kadai
– Currency: Lao Kip
– Population: 7.53 million (2022)
– Neighboring Countries: Burma, Cambodia, China, Thailand, and Vietnam
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5. When is world chocolate day celebrated?
a. 7 July
b. 8 July
c. 9 July
d. 10 July
Answer: a. 7 July
– World Chocolate Day was celebrated for the first time in 2009.
– It is also believed that people started celebrating International Chocolate Day on July 7 because it was the day when chocolate was first introduced in Europe in 1550.
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6. In which country’s cave did archaeologists find the world’s oldest artifact?
a. Singapore
b. Papua New Guinea
c. Malaysia
d. Indonesia
Answer: d. Indonesia
– An ancient painting of a pig hunt was found on the ceiling of a cave on the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia.
– This painting on the rocks is 51,200 years old.
– The cave is made of limestone, and the artwork depicts human figures hunting a pig by encircling it.
– This painting is located in the Leang Karampeua cave in the Maros-Pangkep area of South Sulawesi province.
– The painting shows a pig that is 36 inches long and 15 inches wide, with three small human figures around it.
– The painting was made using red color.
Scientists have said that this painting indicates that it was used to tell stories in ancient times.
Previously, scientists had discovered ancient artwork in the Sulawesi Liang Bulu Sipong 4 cave, which depicted the hunting of a pig along with a dwarf buffalo.
– That painting was about 48,000 years old, but the newly discovered painting has broken the record of the old one.
Oldest Painting Found in Spain
– The oldest painting was found in the Maltravieso cave in Spain, created by Homo sapiens.
It is about 65,000 years old.
– Capital: Jakarta
– Currency: Indonesian Rupiah
– Language: Javanese
– Population: 275.5 million (2022)
– Neighboring Countries: Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Malaysia
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7. Hollywood writer-director and Oscar winner Robert Towne passed away. For which movie did he receive this honor?
a. Shampoo
b. Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
c. Chinatown
d. The Last Detail
Answer: c. Chinatown
– 89-year-old American screenwriter Robert Towne passed away on July 1, 2024.
– His greatest achievement was the 1974 masterpiece “Chinatown,” for which he won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.
– Robert Towne wrote the scripts for “The Last Detail” (1973), “Chinatown” (1974), and “Shampoo” (1975).
– For “Chinatown,” he received an Oscar, and two other movies were nominated for the Oscars.
In honor of his contributions to the film industry, – Towne was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from the American Film Institute in June 2014.
– In 1997, the Writers Guild of America presented him with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
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