Daily Current Affairs June 12

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June 12 | Daily Current Affairs 2024

Important Days – Daily Current Affairs June 12

1. What is the theme of World Day Against Child Labour 2024?
A) End Child Labour Now
B) Say No to Child Labour
C) Act Now: End Child Labour
D) Let’s act on our commitments: End Child Labour
E) Child Labour: A Global Problem
Answer: D) Let’s act on our commitments: End Child Labour

Event and Location:

• Event: World Day Against Child Labour 2024
• Location: Globally observed

Mandates and Objectives:

• Date: Celebrated on 12 June 2024
• Theme: ‘Let’s act on our commitments: End Child Labour’
• Organizers: International Labour Organization (ILO) and associated partners
• Purpose:
  • Highlight the issue of child labour
  • Encourage governments, employers, labour organizations, and society to act against child labour
  • Promote safe and healthy working conditions for children

Important Terms Explained:

• International Labour Organization (ILO): A United Nations agency that sets international labour standards and promotes social protection and work opportunities for all.
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A collection of 17 global goals set by the United Nations in 2015 to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.

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Sports – Daily Current Affairs June 12

2. Who became the first Indian to win a bout in the UFC?
A) Rayanne Amanda dos Santos
B) Puja Tomar
C) Kevin Chang
D) Ritu Phogat
E) Mary Kom
Answer: B) Puja Tomar

Event and Location:

• Event: Puja Tomar’s victory in the UFC
• Location: UFC Louisville

Mandates and Objectives:

• Key Participants: Puja Tomar (Indian strawweight fighter) and Rayanne Amanda dos Santos (Brazilian fighter)
• Purpose: Puja Tomar aimed to demonstrate the capabilities of Indian fighters on the international stage

Important Terms Explained:

• UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship): An American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company and the largest MMA promoter in the world.
• Strawweight: A weight class in combat sports. In the UFC, the strawweight division for women ranges from 106 to 115 pounds (48 to 52 kg).
• Split Decision: A type of decision in combat sports where two judges score one fighter as the winner, while the third judge scores the other fighter as the winner.

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3. Which country will host the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup in 2025?
A) Malaysia
B) Germany
C) Australia
D) India
E) Spain
Answer: D) India

Event and Location:

• Event: FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup
• Location: India

Mandates and Objectives:

• Date: December 2025
• Key Participants: 24 teams (expanded format for the first time)
• Purpose: Provide a larger and more diverse platform for young hockey players from different national associations

Important Terms Explained:

• FIH (International Hockey Federation): The governing body for the sport of hockey, responsible for organizing international tournaments and promoting the sport globally.
• Junior Hockey World Cup: An international field hockey competition for male players under the age of 21, held every four years.

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Obituary – Daily Current Affairs June 12

4. Who was the president of the Mumbai Cricket Association that recently passed away?
A) Sandeep Patil
B) Ajinkya Naik
C) Suraj Samat
D) Devendra Fadnavis
E) Amol Kale
Answer: E) Amol Kale

Event and Location:

• Event: Passing of Amol Kale
• Location: New York, USA

Mandates and Objectives:

• Date: Passed away following a cardiac arrest
• Purpose: Amol Kale was watching the India vs Pakistan match live from the Nassau County International Cricket Stadiums in New York before his passing

Important Terms Explained:

• Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA): The governing body for cricket in Mumbai, responsible for organizing local cricket competitions and managing the Mumbai cricket team.
• Cardiac Arrest: A sudden loss of blood flow resulting from the failure of the heart to pump effectively.

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Ranking – Daily Current Affairs June 12

5. Where does India rank in the WEF’s Global Gender Gap index for 2024?
A) 127th
B) 129th
C) 145th
D) 65th
E) 146th
Answer: B) 129th

Event and Location:

• Event: India’s ranking in the WEF’s Global Gender Gap index for 2024
• Location: India (global context)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Date: The rankings were released on June 12, 2024
• Key Participants: World Economic Forum (WEF), 146 economies worldwide
• Purpose: To highlight India’s strengths and weaknesses in gender parity

Important Terms Explained:

• Global Gender Gap Index: An index designed by the World Economic Forum to measure gender equality across four key areas: economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival, and political empowerment.
• Parity: Equality, as in amount, status, or value. In this context, gender parity refers to equal treatment and opportunities for men and women.

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Business and Economy – Daily Current Affairs June 12

6. What is the projected average GDP growth rate for India over the next three fiscal years according to the World Bank?
A) 6.5%
B) 6.6%
C) 6.7%
D) 7.0%
E) 7.2%
Answer: C) 6.7%

Event and Location:

• Event: World Bank’s projection of India’s GDP growth
• Location: India

Mandates and Objectives:

• Date: Next three fiscal years starting FY 2024/25
• Key Participants: World Bank
• Purpose: To provide an economic outlook for India

Important Terms Explained:

• World Bank: An international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of poorer countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects.
• GDP (Gross Domestic Product): A monetary measure of the market value of all the final goods and services produced in a specific time period by a country.

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7. What was the retail inflation rate in India for May 2024?
A) 4.31%
B) 4.83%
C) 4.75%
D) 5.1%
E) 8.69%
Answer: C) 4.75%

Event and Location:

• Event: Release of retail inflation data for May 2024
• Location: India

Mandates and Objectives:

• Date: Data released on June 12, 2024
• Key Participants: National Statistical Office (NSO), Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
• Purpose: To report the Consumer Price Index (CPI) based retail inflation rate

Important Terms Explained:

• Retail Inflation: The increase in prices of goods and services at the consumer level, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
• Consumer Price Index (CPI): An index measuring the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services.

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Appointments – Daily Current Affairs June 16

8. Who has been appointed as the next Chief of the Army Staff of India?
A) General Manoj Pande
B) Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi
C) Lt Gen Surinder Singh
D) General Bipin Rawat
E) Lt Gen Raj Shukla
Answer: B) Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi

Event and Location:

• Event: Appointment of the new Chief of the Army Staff of India
• Location: India

Mandates and Objectives:

• Date: Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi will take charge on June 30, succeeding General Manoj Pande who retires on the same day.
• Key Participants: Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, General Manoj Pande
• Purpose: Leadership transition in the Indian Army

Important Terms Explained:

• Chief of the Army Staff: The professional head and the highest-ranking military officer of the Indian Army.
• Northern Command: One of the seven operational commands of the Indian Army, responsible for defending India’s northern borders.

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International Affairs – Daily Current Affairs June 12

9. Which countries recently joined BRICS as new members in 2023?
A) Egypt, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia
B) Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa
C) Japan, Germany, Australia, Canada, and Mexico
D) USA, UK, France, Italy, and Spain
E) Argentina, Turkey, Nigeria, Indonesia, and Malaysia
Answer: A) Egypt, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia

Event and Location:

• Event: BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
• Location: Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

Mandates and Objectives:

• Key Participants: Dammu Ravi led the Indian delegation
• Purpose: To welcome new BRICS members and discuss strategic partnerships

Important Terms Explained:

• BRICS: An association of five major emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. New members in 2023 include Egypt, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia.
• International Law: Includes the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter, which BRICS countries reaffirmed.
• G20: An international forum for governments and central bank governors from 19 countries and the European Union (EU).

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National Affairs – Daily Current Affairs June 12

10. Who has been chosen as the new Chief Minister of Odisha?
A) Minu Majhi
B) KV Singh Deo
C) Mohan Charan Majhi
D) Naveen Patnaik
E) Pravati Parida
Answer: C) Mohan Charan Majhi

Event and Location:

• Event: Selection of the new Chief Minister of Odisha
• Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Mandates and Objectives:

• Announcement: Made by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
• Attendees: Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Rajnath Singh, central observers
• Election Result: BJP secured 78 out of 147 seats in the Odisha Assembly elections
• Swearing-in Ceremony: Scheduled on June 12 at Janta Maidan in Bhubaneswar

Important Terms Explained:

• Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): One of the two major political parties in India, alongside the Indian National Congress.
• Biju Janata Dal (BJD): A regional political party in Odisha, previously led by Naveen Patnaik.
• Legislative Party Leader: The head of the elected legislative party members, in this case, Mohan Charan Majhi for the BJP in Odisha.

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11. Who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on June 12, 2024?
A) Pawan Kalyan
B) Nara Lokesh
C) S Abdul Nazeer
D) Chandrababu Naidu
E) K Chiranjeevi
Answer: D) Chandrababu Naidu

Event and Location:

• Event: Swearing-in ceremony of Chandrababu Naidu as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister
• Location: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

Mandates and Objectives:

• Date: June 12, 2024
• Key Participants: Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, Nara Lokesh, Governor S Abdul Nazeer, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, other senior BJP/NDA leaders, film actors K Chiranjeevi and Rajinikanth
• Purpose: To officially swear in Chandrababu Naidu as Chief Minister and his Cabinet Ministers

Important Terms Explained:

• TDP (Telugu Desam Party): A regional political party in Andhra Pradesh, founded by N.T. Rama Rao.
• NDA (National Democratic Alliance): A political coalition in India led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

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12. Where is GAIL planning to set up India’s largest ethane cracker project?
A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Madhya Pradesh
E) Karnataka
Answer: D) Madhya Pradesh

Event and Location:

• Event: Announcement of India’s largest ethane cracker project
• Location: Ashta, district Sehore, Madhya Pradesh

Mandates and Objectives:

• Date: Groundbreaking ceremony expected by February 2025; commercial production expected in the financial year 2030-31
• Key Participants: GAIL (India’s top gas supplier)
• Purpose: Set up a 1500 KTA ethane cracker project and a greenfield petrochemical complex

Important Terms Explained:

• Ethane Cracker Project: A facility that processes ethane into ethylene, which is used to produce various petrochemical products like LLDPE (Linear Low-Density Polyethylene), HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene), MEG (Mono Ethylene Glycol), and propylene.
  Greenfield Petrochemical Complex: A new, built-from-scratch facility for the production of petrochemicals.

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13. Which institution has AVPL International signed an MoU with to produce drones for large-scale landholders?
A) IIT Bombay
B) IIT Delhi
C) IIT Kanpur
D) IIT Madras
E) IIT Roorkee
Answer: C) IIT Kanpur

Event and Location:

• Event: Signing of MoU between AVPL International and IIT Kanpur
• Location: IIT Kanpur, India

Mandates and Objectives:

• Date: Updated on June 12, 2024
• Key Participants: AVPL International, IIT Kanpur
• Purpose: To produce drones equipped with advanced technology for large-scale landholders in India, Australia, Austria, and multiple European nations

Important Terms Explained:

• MoU (Memorandum of Understanding): A formal agreement between two or more parties that outlines their intentions and mutual goals.
• Drone Technology in Agriculture: The use of drones for various agricultural applications such as seed broadcasting and agrochemical spraying to enhance productivity and sustainability.

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