Daily Current Affairs June 20

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June 20| Daily Current Affairs 2023

Important Days – Daily Current Affairs June 20

1. When is World Refugee Day celebrated every year?
A) 15th April
B) 20th June
C) 3rd September
D) 10th December
E) 25th March
Answer: B) 20th June

• World Refugee Day is celebrated every year on the 20th of June, serving as a global reminder of the challenges faced by refugees and displaced persons around the world.
• The history of World Refugee Day dates back to December 4, 2000, when the United Nations General Assembly established it through Resolution 55/76.
• The resolution aimed to raise awareness about the increasing number of refugees worldwide and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention.
• The 1951 Refugee Convention, adopted in the aftermath of World War II, established the legal framework for the protection and rights of refugees.
• The theme of World Refugee Day 2023 is “hope away from home”

International Picnic Day

• International Picnic Day is observed on June 18th each year.
• The day highlights the importance of a picnic and the joy it brings.
• The term “picnic” finds its roots in the French word “pique-nique,” and its popularity surged in France after the revolution, providing an opportunity to enjoy informal outdoor meals in the country’s royal parks.

International Day for Countering Hate Speech

• The International Day for Countering Hate Speech is marked every year on June 18.
  In July 2021, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution emphasizing the promotion of inter-religious and intercultural dialogue to counter this phenomenon.
• First Edition: 2022

World Sickle Cell Awareness Day

• World Sickle Cell Awareness Day is observed on June 19th each year to raise awareness about sickle cell disease (SCD) and its impact on individuals, families and communities worldwide.
• World Sickle Cell Awareness Day has its origins in a United Nations General Assembly resolution adopted on December 22, 2008.
• Theme: Building and strengthening global sickle cell communities, formalizing newborn screening and knowing your sickle cell disease status.

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Sports – Daily Current Affairs June 20

2. Who emerged as the winner of the Canadian Grand Prix?
A) Lewis Hamilton
B) Sebastian Vettel
C) Charles Leclerc
D) Max Verstappen
E) ValtteriBottas
Answer: D) Max Verstappen

• Held: Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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3. Which Indian badminton players won the Men’s doubles title at the KapalApi Group Indonesia Open 2023?
A) P. V. Sindhu and SainaNehwal
B) Kidambi Srikanth and ParupalliKashyap
C) Chirag Shetty and SatwiksairajRankireddy
D) Ashwini Ponnappa and N. Sikki Reddy
E) H. S. Prannoy and Sameer Verma
Answer: C) Chirag Shetty and SatwiksairajRankireddy

KapalApi Group Indonesia Open 2023 (Indonesia Open 2023)

• Held: Gelora Bung Karno Sports complex in Jakarta, Indonesia
• Edition: 41st
• Satwik and Chirag Shetty won the men’s doubles final of the Indonesian Open in Jakarta defeating Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and WooiYikSoh 21-17, 21-18.
• SainaNehwal (2010, 2012) and Kidambi Srikanth (2017) previously won the singles title in Jakarta.
• SatwiksairajRankireddy and Chirag Shetty won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games and bronze at the World Championships last year, defeated Aaron Chia and SohWooiYika of Malaysia in a stunning 2-game battle in Jakarta.

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Banking and Finance – Daily Current Affairs June 20

4. NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) unveiled a new and refreshed brand identity of GIFT Nifty as a part of full-scale transition of SGX Nifty to Gift Nifty from _____?
A) June 3, 2023
B) July 3, 2023
C) August 3, 2023
D) September 3, 2023
E) October 3, 2023
Answer: B) July 3, 2023

• NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) unveiled a new and refreshed brand identity of GIFT Nifty as a part of full-scale transition of SGX Nifty to Gift Niftyfrom July 3, 2023.
• The new identity of Gift Nifty signifies the unique opportunity and new direction for the international investors to participate in India’s growth story to access Nifty products through NSE IX at GIFT City.
• The new look of Gift Nifty is aligned with the flagship index NIFTY 50, which reflects the growth story of Indian equity markets.
• The unveiling of the new logo follows the recent announcement of full-scale operations of NSE IX-SGX Connect to start from July 3, 2023.
• This strategic initiative between NSE IX and SGX, enables Gift Nifty orders from SGX members to be routed to NSE IFSC for trading and execution with clearing and settlement through SGX Derivatives Clearing.
• To begin with, market participants can access Gift Nifty 50, Gift Nifty Bank, Gift Nifty Financial Services and Gift Nifty IT derivative contracts on NSE IX and gradually other indices will be rolled out under Gift Nifty suite.
• These contracts are accessible for almost 21 hours, which overlaps Asia, Europe, and US trading hours.
• Gift Nifty offers a single pool of liquidity and venue to access USD denominated Nifty derivatives at NSE IX under the regulatory framework of International Financial Services Center Authority (IFSCA).
• In addition, NSE IX also unveiled its new corporate brand identity evolving distinctly designed IX along with NSE to signify the ambition and vision of NSE International Exchange to be a leader in global capital market landscape.
• The trading at NSE IX Limited was launched on June 5, 2017 post receiving grant of recognition from SEBI.
• NSE IX has already launched trading in Indian and global stock derivatives, index derivatives, currency derivatives, depository receipts and non-agriculture commodity derivatives.

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Appointments – Daily Current Affairs June 20

5. Who has been approved for the appointment of deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet?
A) RaghuramRajan
B) SwaminathanJanakiraman
C) Urjit Patel
D) Shaktikanta Das
E) Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer: B) SwaminathanJanakiraman

• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved appointment of SBI managing director SwaminathanJanakiraman to the post of deputy governor of Reserve Bank of India for a period of three years.
• Current RBI DG Mahesh Kumar Jain’s term is set to expire in June.
• SwaminathanJanakiraman is currently the managing director of the State Bank of India and is responsible for the bank’s Corporate Banking and Subsidiaries vertical.
• Prior to this role, he was responsible for Bank’s Assurance functions – Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, and Stressed Assets verticals.
• He has also served as a nominee director of the SBI on the boards of Yes Bank, Jio Payments Bank, and NPCI as well as Bank of Bhutan, an SBI JV.
• Jain was appointed as a deputy governor in June 2018 for three years. He was re-appointed in June 2021 for a further two-year period.
• Jain is in-charge of the department of supervision, financial inclusion and development, consumer education and protection, among others.
• Currently, the other three deputy governors of the RBI are Michael D Patra, T Rabi Sankar and Rajeshwar Rao.
• MK Jain had served as the managing director and chief executive officer of IDBI Bank before being appointed as the deputy governor of the Reserve Bank Of India. Before joining IDBI Bank, he headed Indian Bank.

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Awards – Daily Current Affairs June 20

6. Who has been awarded the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade for 2023?
A) Salman Rushdie
B) J.K. Rowling
C) Margaret Atwood
D) Haruki Murakami
E) Arundhati Roy
Answer: A) Salman Rushdie

• The Peace Prize of the German Book Trade for 2023 has been awarded to British-American author Salman Rushdie, “for his indomitable spirit, for his affirmation of life and for enriching our world with his love of storytelling”.
• The Peace Prize of the German Book Trade, endowed with €25,000 ($27,300), will be handed out in a ceremony in October during the Frankfurt Book Fair.
• The prize, created in 1950, recognizes a personality committed to serving international understanding between nations and cultures through their work.
• Last year, the award went to Ukrainian author SerhiyZhadan.
• Previous recipients include, among others, Margaret Atwood, OrhanPamuk, Susan Sontag, Amos Oz, Vaclav Havel .
• Rushdie served as the president of the PEN American Center from 2004 to 2006, and then as chairman of the PEN World Voices International Literary Festival for 10 years.

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7. Which state was honored with the first prize in the Best State category at the National Water Awards 2022?
A) Rajasthan
B) Maharashtra
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Madhya Pradesh
E) Gujarat
Answer: D) Madhya Pradesh

• The Vice President of India, Shri JagdeepDhankhar confered the 4th National Water Awards at an award distribution ceremony being organised at Plenary Hall, VigyanBhawan, New Delhi by the Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD &GR), Ministry of Jal Shakti.
• The Department has announced a total of 41 winners, including joint winners, for the 4th National Water Awards, 2022, covering 11 categories. Each award winner will be conferred with a citation and a trophy as well as cash prizes in certain categories.
• Each award winner was conferred with a citation and a trophy as well as cash prizes in certain categories.
• The Vice President also launched an animated short film on ‘Piku’, the mascot of National Water Mission for telecast on Doordarshan to spread the message of water conservation.

Category-wise winners list – 4th National Water Awards, 2022

(i) Best State:

(ii) Best District:

(iii) Best Village Panchayat:

(iv) Best Urban Local Body:

(v) Best Media:

(vi) Best School:

(vii) Best Institution for Campus usage:

(viii) Best Industry:

(ix) Best NGO:

(x) Best Water User Association

(xi) Best industry for CSR

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International Affairs – Daily Current Affairs June 20

8. Which multinational peacekeeping joint exercise has commenced in Mongolia, featuring participation from military contingents and observers from over 20 countries?
A) Operation Blue Flag
B) Exercise Cobra Gold
C) Exercise Iron Fist
D) Ex Khaan Quest 2023
E) Exercise Red Flag
Answer: D) Ex Khaan Quest 2023

• Multinational Peacekeeping Joint Exercise “Ex Khaan Quest 2023” featuring participation from military contingents and observers from over 20 countries has commenced in Mongolia.
• Mr UkhnaagiinKhurelsukh, the Hon’ble President of Mongolia inaugurated the Exercise in a ceremony organised at the exercise location in Mongolia.
• The exercise is co-sponsored by Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) and United States Army Pacific Command (USARPAC).
• The Indian Army is represented by a contingent from the GARHWAL RIFLES.
• The 14-day exercise is aimed at enhancing interoperability of the participating nations, for sharing experience and to train uniformed personnel for the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKO).
• The exercise will prepare participants for future UN Peacekeeping missions, develop peace operations capabilities and enhance military readiness.
• The exercise includes Command Post Exercise (CPX), Field Training Exercises (FTX), combat discussions, lectures and demonstration.
• The military exercise will enhance the level of defence co-operation between Indian Army and participating countries especially with the Mongolian Armed Forces which will enhance bilateral relations between the two countries.

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9. Which country received the missile corvette INS Kirpan as a gift from India?
A) Malaysia
B) Thailand
C) Vietnam
D) Indonesia
E) Philippines
Answer: C) Vietnam

• India gifted the indigenously-built in-service missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam to enhance that country’s naval capabilities.
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced after bilateral talks with his visiting Vietnamese counterpart General Phan Van Gang.
• Both Ministers identified means to enhance existing areas of collaboration, especially in defence industry cooperation, maritime security and multinational cooperation.
• Earlier in the day, General Gang laid a wreath at the National War Memorial and was later given a Tri-Service guard of honour. He arrived in India on a two-day visit.
• INS Kirpan is a Khukri class missile corvette displacing 1,350 tonnes and was commissioned into the Navy on January 12, 1991.
• It has a displacement of close to 1,400 tonnes, a length of 91 metres, a beam of 11 metres, and is capable of speed in excess of 25 knots.
• The ship is fitted with a medium range gun, 30 mm close range guns, chaff launchers, and surface to surface missiles, enabling it to perform a wide variety of roles, including coastal and offshore patrol, coastal security, surface warfare, anti-piracy, and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations, according to the Navy.
• In June 2022, India and Vietnam signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on mutual logistics support in the presence of the two Defence Ministers during Mr. Singh’s visit to the Southeast Asian nation, and the two Defence Ministers signed the “Joint Vision Statement on India-Vietnam defence partnership towards 2030”, which the Ministry had said would significantly enhance the scope and scale of existing defence cooperation.
• Hanoi has procured 12 high speed patrol boats for the Vietnamese border guard force under a $100 million Line of Credit (LoC) extended in September 2014.
• In 2016, India extended another $500 million defence LoC, and discussions are under way to identify the equipment.
• In its first field training exercise in a foreign country, a contingent of the Vietnam People’s Army was also hosted by India for the three-week “VINBAX” in August last year.
• India has also announced gifting two simulators and monetary grant towards the setting up of a Language and IT Lab at the Air Force Officers Training School for capacity building in the Vietnamese armed forces.
• India and Vietnam have shared a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership since 2016 and defence cooperation is a key pillar of this partnership.
• Vietnam is an important partner in India’s ‘Act East’ policy and the Indo-Pacific vision.

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National Affairs – Daily Current Affairs June 20

10. Which institutions signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in India?
A) Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT Delhi) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
B) Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad) and National Stock Exchange of India (NSE)
C) Indian School of Business (ISB) and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
D) Indian Institute of Management, Jammu (IIM Jammu) and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
E) Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
Answer: D) Indian Institute of Management, Jammu (IIM Jammu) and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)

• Indian Institute of Management, Jammu (IIM) and the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country on the sixth annual convocation at Jammu
• The MoU was signed between Prof BS Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, and Sudatta Mandal, Deputy Managing Director, SIDBI in the presence of Chief Guest Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education.
• As part of this MoU, joint initiatives/projects would be launched as part of the IIM Jammu-SIDBI partnership to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country.

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11. Who launched the panchayat-level drugs shop scheme in Jharkhand?
A) Hemant Soren
B) Raghubar Das
C) Babulal Marandi
D) Arjun Munda
E) Shibu Soren
Answer: A) Hemant Soren

• Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren launched the state government’s ambitious panchayat-level drugs shop scheme, aimed at making essential medicines available in remote areas.
• Soren inaugurated the scheme in Chatra district by handing over licences to three persons for operating the medicine shops in panchayats.
• A total of 15 people have been selected for licences in the district so far.
• The CM also laid the foundation of 177 projects worth around Rs 364 crore for the Chatra district. He inaugurated 42 projects to the tune of nearly Rs 14.6 crore on the occasion.

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12. Which company rolled out India’s first Armoured Light Specialist Vehicle to the Indian Army?
A) Tata Motors
B) Maruti Suzuki
C) Ashok Leyland
D) Mahindra Defence
E) Bajaj Auto
Answer: D) Mahindra Defence

• Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra announced that Mahindra Defence Systems (MDS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of his company, has started deliveries of ‘Armado,’ an Armoured Light Specialist Vehicle (ALSV) built for the Indian armed forces (Indian Army).
• A fully-indigenous vehicle, Armado can accommodate a driver and 5 passengers, the manufacturer noted on its website, adding that above the standard 1,000 kg load capacity, the ASLV can carry another 400 kg.
• It gets ballistic protection up to the B7 level and STANAG level-2.
• Powering the 4-wheeler is a 3.2-litre multi-fuel diesel engine that generates 216 hp of maximum power. A 6-speed automatic gearbox sends power to the wheels through a dedicated 4×4 system.
• Armado takes just 12 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 160 kmph, and runs at a speed of more than 120 kmph.
• A modular vehicle, it can be used in counter-terrorism operations, raids in open and desert terrains, and reconnaissance missions. Special forces and quick reaction teams, too, can use it, doing so for conventional operations, weapon-carrying, border patrolling etc.

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13. Which organization has signed a pact with the tourism ministry to promote heritage stays and cultural tourism?
A) Expedia
B) Booking.com
C) MakeMyTrip
D) Airbnb
E) TripAdvisor
Answer: D) Airbnb

• Online accommodation hosting platform Airbnb has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union Ministry of Tourism to showcase India’s heritage stays and promote cultural tourism.
• The company will partner the ministry in its vision to promote inbound tourism as a part of its ‘Visit India 2023’ initiative and under the MoU, it will launch a dedicated ‘Soul of India’ microsite for the global audience showcasing India’s rich culture and built heritage.
• Additionally, Airbnb will also offer support to hosts in untapped tourist areas, assist them in promoting their homestays, build host capacity, and foster a culture of responsible hosting.

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14. Which organizations have signed an MoU with ITI Ltd to develop products for smart cities?
A) BSNL and BHEL
B) TCIL and BEL
C) C-DOT and BSNL
D) TCIL and C-DOT
E) BEL and BHEL
Answer: D) TCIL and C-DOT

• State-owned telecommunications firm ITI Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT ) and Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL) to produce new products and services for smart cities.
• This aims at establishing a framework for cooperation between the three in creating and delivering of “innovative telecommunication products and related services for Smart Cities”.
• Each project will be administered under a separate project agreement, in which TCIL will be the lead partner, C-DOT will be the technology partner and ITI will be the manufacturing partner.
• Under the MoU, project agreements will specify the responsibilities of the parties involved, payment terms, and mutual objectives of the parties.
• This collaboration would “create an ecosystem capable of delivering end-to-end indigenous telecom networks/solutions”.
• In May, a consortium led by IT giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), which includes Tejas Networks, C-DOT, and ITI Ltd received an advance purchase order worth Rs 15,000 crore for BSNL’s pan-India 4G deployment.

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15. Where did the 4th Education Working Group Meeting commence?
A) Mumbai
B) Chennai
C) Delhi
D) Pune
E) Kolkata
Answer: D) Pune

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