Daily Current Affairs June 08 & 09

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June 08 & 09 | Daily Current Affairs 2024

Important Days – Daily Current Affairs June 08 & 09

1. When is World Oceans Day celebrated and what is the theme for 2024?
A) June 5, “Save Our Oceans”
B) June 8, “Awaken New Depth”
C) June 7, “Protect the Oceans”
D) June 10, “Ocean Life Matters”
E) June 12, “Sustain the Seas”
Answer: B) June 8, “Awaken New Depth”

Event and Location:

• Event: World Oceans Day 2024
• Location: Global celebration

Mandates and Objectives:

• Date: Celebrated annually on June 8
• Purpose: To honour, protect, and conserve the world’s oceans

History:

• First Proposal: 1992 at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Official Recognition: 2008 by the United Nations

Significance:

• Environmental Awareness: Raises awareness about threats like pollution, overfishing, climate change, and habitat destruction
• Conservation Efforts: Promotes actions like beach clean-ups, reducing plastic use, and supporting marine protected areas
• Educational Initiatives: Organizes programs and workshops to inform about marine science and the ocean’s importance
• Global Collaboration: Encourages international efforts to address ocean-related issues

Important Terms Explained:

• Earth Summit (1992): Officially known as the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), where the concept of World Oceans Day was first proposed
• Marine Protected Areas: Regions of seas, oceans, and estuaries designated to protect ecosystems and biodiversity
• Plastic Reduction Initiatives: Efforts aimed at decreasing the use of plastic to reduce pollution in oceans

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2. When is World Brain Tumour Day observed annually?
A) June 1
B) June 5
C) June 8
D) June 10
E) June 15
Answer: C) June 8

Event and Location:

• Event: World Brain Tumour Day 2024
• Location: Observed globally

Mandates and Objectives:

• Date: Annually observed on June 8
• Purpose: To create awareness about brain tumours, promote early detection, and support research efforts

History:

• Initiation: First observed on June 8, 2000, by the German Brain Tumor Association (Deutsche Hirntumorhilfe eV)
• Global Recognition: Announced as a global awareness day by the International Brain Tumor Alliance (IBTA) in 2010

Significance:

• Aim:
  • Awareness: Educate people about brain tumours, their symptoms, and treatment options
  • Support: Address challenges faced by patients and their families, and advocate for improved treatment options
  • Research: Encourage research and raise funds to assist patients with treatment costs
• Theme for 2024: “Brain Health and Prevention”

Symptoms of Brain Tumours:

• Frequent, acute headaches with nausea and vomiting
• Personality or behavioral changes, paralysis of body parts
• Seizures, difficulty in speaking, trouble in vision, hearing, smell, or taste
• Muscle weakness, imbalance while walking
• Memory loss, coordination difficulty

Treatment:

• Diagnosis: Neurological examination, biopsy, MRI tests
• Treatment Options: Surgery, medication, and other methods depending on tumour characteristics

Important Terms Explained:

• Benign Tumours: Noncancerous, curable, slow growth rate
• Malignant Tumours: Cancerous, classified based on their potential to multiply
• Neurological Examination: Tests for coordination, vision, hearing, and balance to diagnose brain tumours

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Sports – Daily Current Affairs June 08 & 09

3. Which medal did Sarabjot Singh win at the ISSF World Cup 2024 in Munich and in which event?
A) Silver, 50m Rifle
B) Gold, 10m Air Pistol
C) Bronze, 25m Pistol
D) Gold, 10m Air Rifle
E) Silver, 50m Pistol
Answer: B) Gold, 10m Air Pistol

Event and Location:

• Event: ISSF World Cup 2024 Munich
• Location: Munich, Germany

Mandates and Objectives:

• Date: Held in 2024
• Purpose: To compete in shooting sports at an international level

Performance Highlights:

• Gold Medal: Sarabjot Singh won gold in the men’s 10m air pistol event
• Final Score: Sarabjot Singh scored 242.7 in the final
• Qualification Round: Topped with a score of 588 points

Achievements:

• Competitors: Shuaihang Bu (China) won silver with 242.5, and Robin Walter (Germany) won bronze with 220.0
• Previous Wins: Sarabjot Singh also won gold in the same event at the ISSF World Cup in Bhopal and in the air pistol mixed team event in Baku in 2023
• Olympic Quota: Secured a Paris 2024 Olympics quota with a bronze at the Asian Shooting Championship in Changwon, Republic of Korea

Team India’s Standings:

• First Medal: Sarabjot’s win was India’s first medal at the ISSF World Cup 2024 in Munich
• Overall Performance: India is tied for third place with Serbia, each having a gold medal. China leads with nine medals, including four golds, followed by France with one gold and one bronze.

Important Terms Explained:

• ISSF (International Shooting Sport Federation): The governing body for Olympic shooting events
• 10m Air Pistol: A precision shooting event where participants shoot at a target from a distance of 10 meters using a 4.5 mm caliber air pistol

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Obituary – Daily Current Affairs June 08 & 09

4. Where did AJT Johnsingh pass away and what position did he hold at the Wildlife Institute of India?
A) Chennai, Director
B) Dehradun, Professor
C) Bengaluru, Dean
D) Mumbai, Researcher
E) Pune, Advisor
Answer: C) Bengaluru, Dean

Event and Location:

• Event: Passing of AJT Johnsingh
• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Mandates and Objectives:

• Date: Passed away on June 07
• Purpose: Known for his contributions to wildlife biology and conservation

History:

• Early Life: Born in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu
• Career:
  • Dean: Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun
  • Advisor: Ministry of Environment and Forests, India

Significance:

• Conservation Efforts: Inspired by Jim Corbett, Johnsingh became a distinguished conservationist in India
• Teaching: Renowned for being a great teacher, many students felt fortunate to have learned from him
• Vidarbha Connection: Conducted significant surveys and studies in the Vidarbha region, particularly focusing on tiger landscapes

Important Terms Explained:

• Wildlife Institute of India: A premier training and research institution in the field of wildlife and biodiversity conservation in India
• Tiger Reserves: Protected areas for the conservation of tigers and their habitat

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5. What major award did Ramoji Rao receive in 2016?
A) Bharat Ratna
B) Padma Bhushan
C) Padma Shri
D) Padma Vibhushan
E) Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Answer: D) Padma Vibhushan

Event and Location:

• Event: Passing of Ramoji Rao
• Location: Hyderabad, Telangana

Mandates and Objectives:

• Date: June 8, 2024
• Purpose: To inform about the passing of Ramoji Rao and his contributions
• History:
  • Founder: Eenadu Group and Ramoji Film City
  • Age at Passing: 88
  • Treatment Location: Star Hospital, Hyderabad
  • Time of Death: 3:45 am

Significance:

• Key Contributions:
  • Media: Founder of Eenadu Group, ETV Network
  • Film Industry: Established Ramoji Film City, Usha Kiran Movies, Mayuri Film Distributors
  • Business Ventures: Margadarsi Chit Fund, Dolphin Group of Hotels
  • Awards: Received Padma Vibhushan in 2016
  • Funeral: To be conducted with state honours, as directed by Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy

Important Terms Explained:

• Eenadu Group: A prominent media conglomerate in India
• Ramoji Film City: One of the largest film studio complexes in the world, located in Hyderabad

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Business and Economy – Daily Current Affairs June 08 & 09

6. What was the retail inflation rate for industrial workers in April 2024?
A) 4.20%
B) 3.87%
C) 5.79%
D) 6.16%
E) 4.90%
Answer: B) 3.87%

Event and Location:

• Event: Release of Consumer Price Index-Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) data
• Location: New Delhi, India

Mandates and Objectives:

• Date: Updated on June 8, 2024
• Purpose: To provide the latest statistics on retail inflation for industrial workers

History:

• Background: The Ministry of Labour and Employment compiles the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) based on retail prices collected from 317 markets in 88 industrial centers across India.

Significance:

• Key Figures:
  • April 2024 Inflation: 3.87%
  • March 2024 Inflation: 4.20%
  • April 2023 Inflation: 5.09%
  • February 2024 Inflation: 4.90%
  • February 2023 Inflation: 6.16%
• Monthly CPI-IW Index:
  • February 2024: Increased by 0.3 points to 139.2
  • March 2024: Decreased by 0.3 points to 138.9
  • April 2024: Increased by 0.5 points to 139.4

Important Terms Explained:

• CPI-IW (Consumer Price Index-Industrial Workers): A measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by industrial workers for a market basket of consumer goods and services
• Dearness Allowance: A cost of living adjustment allowance paid to government employees, public sector employees, and pensioners in India

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Appointments – Daily Current Affairs June 08 & 09

7. Who has been elected as the President of the UN General Assembly’s seventy-ninth session?
A) António Guterres
B) Dennis Francis
C) Philemon Yang
D) Kofi Annan
E) Ban Ki-moon
Answer: C) Philemon Yang

Event and Location:

• Event: Election of the President of the UN General Assembly’s seventy-ninth session
• Location: United Nations, New York

Mandates and Objectives:

• Date: Elected on Thursday (June 06), upcoming session begins on September 10, 2024
• Purpose: To lead the UN General Assembly and oversee its operations and deliberations

History:

• Previous Roles:
  • Former Prime Minister of Cameroon
  • Chairperson of the Panel of Eminent Africans of the African Union

Significance:

• Leadership Qualities:
  • Recognized for dedication to peace, sustainable development, and human dignity
  • Emphasized the importance of dialogue, cooperation, and inclusivity
• Key Theme for 79th Session:
  • Theme: “Unity in diversity, for the advancement of peace, sustainable development, and human dignity for everyone everywhere”
  • Advocates for solving problems through dialogue and consensus

Important Terms Explained:

• UN General Assembly: The main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the United Nations
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A collection of 17 global goals set by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 for the year 2030

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8. Who has been appointed as the new MD and CEO of PNB MetLife India Insurance?
A) Ashish Srivastava
B) Rajesh Kumar
C) Sameer Bansal
D) Anil Sharma
E) Deepak Gupta
Answer: C) Sameer Bansal

Event and Location:

• Event: Appointment of Sameer Bansal as MD and CEO of PNB MetLife India Insurance
• Location: PNB MetLife India Insurance headquarters

Mandates and Objectives:

• Date: Effective from July 1
• Purpose: To lead PNB MetLife India Insurance as the managing director and chief executive officer

History:

• Previous Position: Sameer Bansal succeeds Ashish Srivastava
• Ashish Srivastava’s New Role: Managing director for New York-based MetLife Inc’s global shared services team in India

Significance:

• Experience:
  • Sameer Bansal: Over 25 years of experience in financial services
  • Expertise: Leading distribution through bancassurance, agency, digital, employee benefits, and direct marketing business models
• Regulatory Approval: The appointment is subject to necessary regulatory approvals

Important Terms Explained:

• Bancassurance: The selling of life assurance and other insurance products and services by banking institutions
• PNB MetLife India Insurance: A life insurance company in India, promoted by MetLife International Holdings and Punjab National Bank

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9. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh?
A) KS Jawahar Reddy
B) Neerabh Kumar Prasad
C) S Suresh Kumar
D) L V Subramanyam
E) N Chandrababu Naidu
Answer: B) Neerabh Kumar Prasad

Event and Location:

• Event: Appointment of Neerabh Kumar Prasad as Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh
• Location: Andhra Pradesh, India

Mandates and Objectives:

• Date: June 7, 2024
• Purpose: To appoint a new Chief Secretary following the retirement of KS Jawahar Reddy

History:

• Background:
  • Previous Role: Special Chief Secretary of the Environment, Forest, Science and Technology Department
  • Previous Incumbent: KS Jawahar Reddy, who went on indefinite medical leave and is set to retire

Significance:

• Key Details:
  • Batch: 1988 AP cadre IAS officer
  • Previous Experience: Served as Chief Commissioner of Land Administration, Vice Chairman of Tirupati Urban Development Authority, and briefly held additional charge as Chief Secretary in 2019
• Selection:
  • Selected By: TDP president and Chief Minister-elect N Chandrababu Naidu
  • Reason for Selection: Known as an ‘efficient and honest’ officer

Important Terms Explained:

• IAS (Indian Administrative Service): One of the premier civil services in India
• Chief Secretary: The highest-ranking civil servant in a state government, responsible for overseeing the administration of state affairs

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International Affairs – Daily Current Affairs June 08 & 09

10. What was the primary reason for launching the Biopharmaceutical Alliance?
A) To reduce drug prices globally
B) To increase investment in biotechnology
C) To address global drug supply chain disruptions
D) To promote traditional medicine
E) To enhance medical research collaboration
Answer: C) To address global drug supply chain disruptions

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of the Biopharmaceutical Alliance
• Location: San Diego, USA during the Bio International Convention 2024

Mandates and Objectives:

• Date: Announced on June 6, 2024
• Purpose: To build a resilient supply chain in the biopharmaceutical sector and prevent future drug supply disruptions

History:

• Background: The alliance was formed in response to drug supply shortages experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The global health crisis revealed significant vulnerabilities in the pharmaceutical supply chain, leading to severe drug shortages worldwide.

Significance:

• Aim:
  • To diversify and map the pharmaceutical supply chain in detail
  • To coordinate bio policies, regulations, and R&D support measures among member countries
  • To ensure a reliable and sustainable biopharmaceutical supply chain
• Key Outcomes of the San Diego Meeting:
  • Agreement to coordinate bio policies, regulations, and R&D measures
  • Emphasis on creating a sustainable and reliable biopharmaceutical supply chain

Important Terms Explained:

• Biopharmaceuticals: Medical drugs produced using living organisms such as tissues, microorganisms, animal fluids, or genetically modified cells. These drugs use biotechnology to produce proteins and nucleic acids.
• Bio International Convention: The world’s largest biotechnology event, attracting industry leaders globally to discuss and showcase advancements in the biotech sector.

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11. What is the power generation capacity of Nepal’s Arun III hydropower project?
A) 500 MW
B) 900 MW
C) 679 MW
D) 402 MW
E) 1200 MW
Answer: B) 900 MW

Event and Location:

• Event: Breakthrough of the Headrace Tunnel in the Arun III Hydropower Project
• Location: Arun River, Nepal

Mandates and Objectives:

• Date: The breakthrough was marked recently with construction starting in May 2018
• Purpose: To build Nepal’s largest hydropower project with Indian assistance

History:

• Background:
  • Project Award: Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) awarded the project in March 2008
  • Agreement Signed: November 2014 between Investment Board Nepal and SJVN
  • Construction Start: May 2018

Significance:

• Key Milestones:
  • Current Progress: 75% of the project work completed
  • Expected Completion: Projected to generate electricity next year
  • Power Generation: 900 MW with an estimated annual generation of 3,924 million units of electricity
• Economic Impact:
  • Free Energy Provision: 21.9% of generated energy free of cost, equivalent to Rs 155 billion
  • Royalties: Rs 107 billion over the next 25 years
  • Total Economic Benefits: Rs 348 billion over 25 years in dividends, income tax, VAT, and customs
• Additional Projects:
  • Lower Arun Hydropower Project: 679 MW capacity, a tailrace development of Arun III

Important Terms Explained:

• Headrace Tunnel: A tunnel leading water from the reservoir to the power station in a hydropower project
• Run-of-the-River: A type of hydroelectric generation where the natural flow and elevation drop of a river are used to generate electricity
• SJVN (Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam): An Indian public sector undertaking involved in power generation

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National Affairs – Daily Current Affairs June 08 & 09

12. Who administered the oath of office to Narendra Modi during his swearing-in ceremony for his third term as India’s prime minister?
A) Amit Shah
B) Ram Nath Kovind
C) Droupadi Murmu
D) Venkaiah Naidu
E) Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer: C) Droupadi Murmu

Event and Location:

• Event: Swearing-in Ceremony of Narendra Modi
• Location: Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandate: Narendra Modi was sworn in as India’s prime minister for a third term, setting a record-equalling precedent.
• Objective: To continue his leadership and ensure policy certainty in India, despite challenges from a restive coalition and recent poll setbacks.

Important Terms Explained:

• Swearing-in Ceremony: A formal event where the newly elected or re-elected prime minister takes the oath of office, pledging to perform their duties faithfully.
• Rashtrapati Bhavan: The official residence of the President of India, which serves as the venue for significant state functions, including the swearing-in of the prime minister.

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13. What is the theme of RBI’s HaRBInger 2024 hackathon?
A) Financial Inclusion
B) Smarter Digital Payments
C) Innovation for Transformation
D) Digital Financial Literacy
E) Sustainable Finance
Answer: C) Innovation for Transformation

Event and Location:

• Event: Reserve Bank of India’s Third Global Hackathon – HaRBInger 2024
• Location: Online platform – APIX

Mandates and Objectives:

• Date: Registration from June 7, 2024, to July 19, 2024
• Purpose: To develop innovative solutions addressing financial fraud and inclusivity in financial services

History:

• Previous Editions:
  • HaRBInger 2023: Focused on ‘Inclusive Digital Services’
  • HaRBInger 2021: Focused on ‘Smarter Digital Payments’

Significance:

Themes of HaRBInger 2024:

• Zero Financial Frauds:
  • Real-time prediction, detection, and prevention of frauds using alternate data sources
  • Ensuring transaction anonymity in token-based (CBDC) transactions while maintaining financial system integrity
  • Identifying mule bank accounts/payment wallets
• Being Divyang Friendly:
  • Accurately identifying banknotes by visually impaired individuals

Important Terms Explained:

• Hackathon: An event to develop innovative solutions for specific challenges through problem statements
• HaRBInger: RBI’s global hackathon aimed at fostering innovation in the financial sector
  CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency): Digital currency issued by a central bank

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14. Which two ministries signed the MoU to set up a dedicated Tele MANAS cell for the armed forces?
A) Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Defence
B) Ministry of Health and Ministry of Defence
C) Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Home Affairs
D) Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Finance
E) Ministry of Health and Ministry of Finance
Answer: B) Ministry of Health and Ministry of Defence

Event and Location:

• Event: Signing of MoU to set up a dedicated Tele MANAS cell for the armed forces
• Location: Armed Forces Medical College, Pune

Mandates and Objectives:

• Date: Thursday, 06 June 2024
• Purpose: To provide direct access to mental health care for armed forces personnel and their families

History:

• Background: Recognizing the unique stressors faced by the Indian military, there has been a long-standing need for mental health counselling. The operational environment, cultural challenges, and specific stressors related to regional conflicts necessitate a specialized approach to mental health care in the armed forces.

Significance:

• Key Outcomes:
  • Pilot Basis: The Tele MANAS cell will operate on a pilot basis for two years
  • Direct Access: Armed forces beneficiaries will have direct access to specialized mental health care
  • Comprehensive Services: 24×7 tele-mental health services via the toll-free number 14416
• Tele MANAS Initiative:
  • Digital Extension: An extension of the District Mental Health Programme (DMHP)
  • Operational Cells: 51 operational cells across 36 states and UTs, offering services in 20 different languages
  • Demand: Since October 2022, over 10 lakh calls received, managing more than 3,500 calls daily

Important Terms Explained:

• Tele MANAS: A national telemental health helpline providing 24×7 mental health services
• District Mental Health Programme (DMHP): A program aimed at providing mental health services at the district level

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