Daily Current Affairs June 20

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June 20 | Daily Current Affairs 2024

Important Days – Daily Current Affairs June 20

1. What is the theme for World Sickle Cell Day 2024?
A) “United Against Sickle Cell”
B) “Hope Through Progress: Advancing Sickle Cell Care Globally”
C) “Awareness and Action for Sickle Cell”
D) “Ending the Pain of Sickle Cell”
E) “Sickle Cell: A Global Health Priority”
Answer: B) “Hope Through Progress: Advancing Sickle Cell Care Globally”

Event and Location:

• Event: World Sickle Cell Day 2024
• Location: Observed globally

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Raise awareness about sickle cell disease (SCD) and the challenges faced by patients and their families
• Objectives:
  • Enhance public knowledge and understanding of SCD
  • Promote early diagnosis, effective treatment, and preventive measures
  • Unite global and local organizations for awareness campaigns and activities

Important Terms Explained:

• Sickle Cell Disease (SCD): A genetic blood disorder caused by a mutation in the hemoglobin gene, leading to abnormal, rigid, crescent-shaped red blood cells that obstruct blood flow
• National Sickle Cell Anemia Elimination Mission (NSCAEM): A mission launched in 2023 to eliminate sickle cell anemia in India by 2047 through screening, awareness, and management
• World Sickle Cell Day: An annual observance held on June 19 to raise awareness about sickle cell disease

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• United Nations (UN): Recognized World Sickle Cell Day to raise global awareness of sickle cell disease
• National Sickle Cell Anemia Elimination Mission (NSCAEM):
  • Launched: July 1, 2023
  • Objective: Eliminate sickle cell anemia by 2047
  • Focus States: 17 high-prevalence states in India

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2. What is the official theme for World Refugee Day 2024?
A) Refugees: Resilience and Strength
B) Unity in Diversity
C) Everyone is Welcome
D) Building Bridges
E) Together for a Better Future
Answer: C) Everyone is Welcome

Event and Location:

• Event: World Refugee Day 2024
• Location: Celebrated globally

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Raise awareness about the plight of refugees and advocate for their rights
• Objectives:
  • Foster empathy and understanding for refugees
  • Advocate for the rights and inclusion of refugees
  • Promote global unity and support for refugees

Important Terms Explained:

• World Refugee Day: An international observance dedicated to raising awareness about the conditions and challenges faced by refugees
• Refugee: A person forced to flee their home country due to war, persecution, or natural disasters
• 1951 Refugee Convention: A United Nations treaty that defines the rights of refugees and the legal obligations of states to protect them

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Sports – Daily Current Affairs June 20

3. At which event did Neeraj Chopra clinch his maiden gold medal in 2024?
A) Doha Diamond League
B) Stockholm Diamond League
C) National Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championships
D) Ostrava Golden Spike
E) Paavo Nurmi Games
Answer: E) Paavo Nurmi Games

Event and Location:

• Event: Neeraj Chopra wins maiden gold medal at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024
• Location: Finland

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Compete in international javelin throw events
• Objectives: Achieve top performance and secure a gold medal

Important Terms Explained:

• Javelin Throw: A track and field event where athletes throw a spear-like implement as far as possible
• Paavo Nurmi Games: An annual track and field competition held in Finland, named after the legendary Finnish runner Paavo Nurmi
• Diamond League: A series of elite track and field athletic competitions

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Ranking – Daily Current Affairs June 20

4. What rank did Visakhapatnam Port achieve in the 2023 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI)?
A) 115
B) 27
C) 41
D) 19
E) 68
Answer: D) 19

Event and Location:

• Event: Visakhapatnam Port ranked among top 20 globally for container performance
• Location: Visakhapatnam, India

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Enhance the performance and efficiency of container handling
• Objectives:
  • Achieve a ranking among the top ports globally
  • Reach a target of over a million TEUs by FY 2025-26
  • Maintain strong collaboration with stakeholders

Important Terms Explained:

• Container Port Performance Index (CPPI): An index developed by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence to measure the performance, efficiency, and resilience of container ports globally
• TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit): A measure used for capacity in container transportation, representing the volume of a standard 20-foot-long container
• Turnaround Time (TRT): The time taken for a ship to complete its loading or unloading at a port and be ready to leave
• Berth Idle Time: The time when a berth is not occupied by a vessel, indicating how efficiently a port is utilizing its resources

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Appointments – Daily Current Affairs June 20

5. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)?
A) Nitin Gadkari
B) Mukesh Ambani
C) Ratan Tata
D) Manoj Jain
E) Sundar Pichai
Answer: D) Manoj Jain

Event and Location:

• Event: Appointment of Manoj Jain as Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
• Location: Bengaluru, India

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Lead Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) as Chairman and Managing Director
• Objectives:
  • Oversee the company’s operations and strategic direction
  • Enhance the company’s capabilities in research and development
  • Drive innovation in defense technologies and other key areas

Important Terms Explained:

• Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL): An Indian state-owned aerospace and defense company, primarily manufacturing advanced electronic products for the Indian Armed Forces
• Chairman and Managing Director (CMD): The highest-ranking executive in a company, responsible for the overall management and operations
• Research and Development (R&D): A crucial function in technology and defense sectors focused on developing new products and technologies
• Electronic Warfare and Avionics: Specialized fields within defense technology focusing on electronic warfare systems and avionics for aircraft

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Science and Technology – Daily Current Affairs June 20

6. What is the primary purpose of the 3D-printed pedestrian bridge installed at IIT-Hyderabad campus?
A) To promote traditional construction methods
B) To serve as a technology demonstrator for 3D concrete printing
C) To create a new transportation system
D) To enhance the aesthetic appeal of the campus
E) To test new bridge materials
Answer: B) To serve as a technology demonstrator for 3D concrete printing

Event and Location:

• Event: Installation of a 3D-printed pedestrian bridge
• Location: IIT-Hyderabad campus

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Demonstrate the potential of 3D concrete printing technology
• Objectives:
  • Showcase the flexibility and efficiency of 3D concrete printing in structural systems
  • Develop lightweight bridges with easy deployment capabilities
  • Serve as a technology demonstrator for future applications in construction

Important Terms Explained:

• 3D Concrete Printing: An innovative construction technology where concrete is printed layer-by-layer to create structures, offering benefits in terms of flexibility, efficiency, and potential for complex designs
• Technology Demonstrator: A prototype or model used to showcase and test new technologies and innovations, demonstrating their feasibility and potential applications

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Defence – Daily Current Affairs June 20

7. Which strategic command of the Indian Army will soon be inducting the ASMI submachine gun?
A) Western Command
B) Eastern Command
C) Southern Command
D) Northern Command
E) Central Command
Answer: D) Northern Command

Event and Location:

• Event: Induction of ASMI submachine gun by the Indian Army’s Northern Command
• Location: Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Enhance combat and counter-insurgency operations
• Objectives:
  • Strengthen the capabilities of the Northern Command
  • Support operations and security along the northern borders, including Jammu and Kashmir and parts of Himachal Pradesh

Important Terms Explained:

• ASMI Submachine Gun: A lightweight, single unibody 9×19 mm caliber submachine gun developed by DRDO’s Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) in collaboration with the Indian Army
• Atmanirbhar Bharat: An initiative by the Government of India to make the country self-reliant by promoting indigenous manufacturing
• Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO): An agency under the Ministry of Defence responsible for the development of technology for use by the Indian military
• Northern Command: A strategic command of the Indian Army responsible for operations and security along the northern borders, including Jammu and Kashmir and parts of Himachal Pradesh

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International Affairs – Daily Current Affairs June 20

8. What key issues will be addressed during the 112th Session of the International Labour Conference?
A) Global economic policies and trade agreements
B) Protection of workers against climate change and biological hazards
C) Development of new financial instruments
D) International military cooperation
E) Technological advancements in space exploration
Answer: B) Protection of workers against climate change and biological hazards

Event and Location:

• Event: 112th Session of the International Labour Conference

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Address key issues affecting workers worldwide
• Objectives:
  • Discuss the protection of workers against climate change and biological hazards
  • Focus on the care economy and fundamental principles and rights at work
  • Elect members of the ILO Governing Body for the 2024-27 term

Important Terms Explained:

• International Labour Conference: An annual meeting of government, employer, and worker delegates from ILO Member States to discuss and set international labour standards
• International Labour Organization (ILO): A United Nations agency that sets international labor standards and promotes social protection and work opportunities for all
• Care Economy: Economic activities and jobs related to providing care for children, the elderly, and people with disabilities
• ILO Governing Body: The executive body of the ILO, which takes decisions on ILO policy, decides the agenda of the International Labour Conference, and adopts the ILO’s budget and program of activities

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9. What was the primary focus of the 2nd meeting of the India-Cambodia Joint Working Group on Trade & Investment held in New Delhi?
A) Development of new infrastructure projects
B) Enhancing bilateral trade and investment and collaboration in UPI, pharmaceuticals, traditional medicine
C) Discussing environmental conservation efforts
D) Negotiating a defense pact
E) Promoting cultural exchanges and tourism
Answer: B) Enhancing bilateral trade and investment and collaboration in UPI, pharmaceuticals, traditional medicine

Event and Location:

• Event: 2nd meeting of India-Cambodia Joint Working Group on Trade & Investment (JWGTI)
• Location: Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Enhance bilateral trade and investment between India and Cambodia
• Objectives:
  • Deepen bilateral trade and investment
  • Create mechanisms for cooperation in mutual interest sectors
  • Collaborate in traditional medicine and e-governance
  • Diversify the trade basket by identifying new products
  • Discuss bilateral investment treaty
  • Promote collaboration in the pharmaceutical sector
  • Implement UPI-based digital payment systems to promote trade and tourism

Important Terms Explained:

• Joint Working Group on Trade & Investment (JWGTI): A bilateral forum for discussing and enhancing trade and investment relations between two countries
• Unified Payment Interface (UPI): An instant real-time payment system developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), facilitating inter-bank transactions
• Indian Pharmacopoeia: An official document prescribing the standards of drugs manufactured and marketed in India
• Traditional Medicine: Medical knowledge systems that developed over generations within various societies before the era of modern medicine

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National Affairs – Daily Current Affairs June 20

10. Who launched the website and mobile app for World Food India 2024?
A) Shri Narendra Modi and Shri Amit Shah
B) Shri Chirag Paswan and Shri Ravneet Singh
C) Shri Nitin Gadkari and Shri Piyush Goyal
D) Shri Rajnath Singh and Shri Nirmala Sitharaman
E) Shri Hardeep Singh Puri and Shri Smriti Irani
Answer: B) Shri Chirag Paswan and Shri Ravneet Singh

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of website and mobile app for World Food India 2024

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Promote the food processing sector, reduce agricultural wastage, ensure food security, and strengthen the supply chain
• Objectives:
  • Foster collaboration and partnerships among global and Indian food sector stakeholders
  • Showcase India’s prowess in the food processing and allied sectors
  • Promote the Startup Grand Challenge to foster innovation in the food sector

Important Terms Explained:

• World Food India: A flagship event organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries to bring together stakeholders from the food industry
• Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY): A scheme aimed at creating modern infrastructure for food processing
• Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLIS): A scheme to promote domestic manufacturing and attract large investments in the food processing sector
• Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME): A scheme to enhance the competitiveness of individual micro-enterprises in the food processing sector

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11. What was the primary focus of the “Yoga for Space” conference organized by CCRYN and Svyasa in Bengaluru?
A) Promoting traditional Indian medicine
B) Discussing space exploration technologies
C) Highlighting the physiological effects of yoga for astronauts
D) Launching new space missions
E) Training new astronauts
Answer: C) Highlighting the physiological effects of yoga for astronauts

Event and Location:

• Event: “Yoga for Space” conference organized by CCRYN and Svyasa
• Location: S-Vyasa University, Bengaluru

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Promote the integration of yoga practices to support the health of astronauts
• Objectives:
  • Explore the benefits of yoga for astronauts
  • Discuss the physiological impacts of the space environment
  • Promote awareness of yoga’s role in enhancing overall well-being during space exploration

Important Terms Explained:

• CCRYN (Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy): An autonomous body under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, focusing on research and promotion of yoga and naturopathy
• Svyasa University: A deemed university in Bengaluru specializing in yoga and allied sciences
• International Day of Yoga (IDY): An annual event celebrated on June 21 to promote the benefits of practicing yoga worldwide
• Microgravity: The condition in which objects appear to be weightless and experience very low gravity, typically found in space environments
• Neurovestibular System: A system in the human body that contributes to balance and spatial orientation

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12. What is the primary objective of the MoU signed between NHAI and IIIT Delhi?
A) To develop new highways
B) To enhance road safety by deploying Artificial Intelligence
C) To reduce toll fees
D) To construct new road signages
E) To promote tourism
Answer: B) To enhance road safety by deploying Artificial Intelligence

Event and Location:

• Event: Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NHAI and IIIT Delhi

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Leverage AI-based solutions to improve road safety
• Objectives:
  • Conduct surveys to collect imagery and data on road signs
  • Use AI to identify and classify road signs accurately
  • Provide a geo-stamped inventory of existing road signs
  • Conduct a gap study to assess the difference between current road sign conditions and requirements

Important Terms Explained:

• NHAI (National Highways Authority of India): An autonomous agency of the Government of India, responsible for the management of a network of over 50,000 km of National Highways
• IIIT Delhi (Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi): A technical university established by the Government of National Capital Territory (NCT), specializing in information technology and its applications
• Artificial Intelligence (AI): The simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and learn like humans
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS): A framework for gathering, managing, and analyzing spatial and geographic data

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