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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS 10 June 2022
Environment Performance Index
- The Environment Performance Index (EPI) is an international ranking system that measures the environmental health and sustainability of countries.
- The EPI, a biennial index, was started in 2002 as Environmental Sustainability Index by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with the Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy and the Columbia University Center for International Earth Science Information Network.
- The 2022 EPI leverages 40 performance indicators grouped into 11 issue categories.
- These issue categories are in turn aggregated into 3 policy objectives:
- Environmental Health
- Ecosystem Vitality
- Climate Change.
- Denmark tops the 2022 rankings Followed By UK & Finland.
- With a paltry score of 18.9, India’s 180th ranking comes after Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Myanmar.
- India has also scored low on rule of law, control of corruption and government effectiveness, according to EPI.
Birsa Munda Remembered On His Death Anniversary
- Birsa Munda (15 November 1875 – 9 June 1900) was an Indian tribal freedom fighter, religious leader, and folk hero who belonged to the Munda tribe.
- He spearheaded a tribal religious millenarian movement that arose in the Bengal Presidency (now Jharkhand) in the late 19th century, during the British Raj, thereby making him an important figure in the history of the Indian independence movement.
- The Union Cabinet, at a meeting held on 10 November 2021, voted to observe 15 November, Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary, as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, to remember the contribution of tribal freedom fighters.
Mega Exhibition On Nation Building And CPSE
- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today inaugurated a Mega exhibition- on Nation Building and Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar Gujarat. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also remained present on the occasion.
- The event has been organized as part of ongoing celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav. During the visit, the Minister was apprised of various key initiatives of CPSEs and their contributions towards nation-building.
- During this four-day exhibition, participating CPSEs will showcase their contribution to the development of the country for achieving Atma Nirbhar Bharat. Earlier, the Joint Secretary of the Department of Public Enterprises- DPEs Sanjay Kumar Jain said that about 75 CPSEs are participating in this exhibition.
- Some CPSEs including NTPC and BEL will inaugurate activity relating to conversion of their townships – at Solapur and Bengaluru- as mini smart cities. These townships will be part of 27 townships belonging to 15 CPSEs that are being converted into mini smart cities.
- Chairman of organizing Committee of Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav, Amitabh Banerjee said that the exhibition will remain open for the public from 10 to 12 June.
Foreign Minister Of Iran Hossein Amirabdollahian Visit India
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly recalled the long-standing civilizational and cultural links between India and Iran, that mutually benefited both countries and promoted regional security and prosperity.
- He conveyed this when the Foreign Minister of Iran Hossein Amirabdollahian, who is on an official visit to India, called on him last evening.
- The two leaders discussed ongoing bilateral cooperation initiatives. The Prime Minister stressed that both countries should work to accelerate exchanges in the post-COVID era.
- Earlier, External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar held wide-ranging discussion with his Iranian counterpart in New Delhi. They reviewed the bilateral cooperation, including trade, connectivity, health and people-to-people ties.
- The Ministers also exchanged views on global and regional issues including Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Afghanistan and Ukraine. Both Ministers witnessed signing of an agreement on mutual legal assistance in civil and commercial matters.
- Both sides acknowledged the significance of bilateral cooperation in the field of regional connectivity and reviewed the progress made at the Shahid Beheshti terminal, Chabahar port.
- They agreed that the Chabahar Port has provided much needed sea-access to landlocked Afghanistan and has also emerged as a commercial transit hub for the region, including for Central Asia.
- They reaffirmed their commitment to continue to cooperate on the development of Chabahar Port.
- Dr. Hossein is also scheduled to visit Mumbai and Hyderabad.
Mithali Raj Announces Her Retirement
- The legend of Indian Women’s cricket, Mithali Raj announced her retirement from all forms of international cricket at the age of 39 years.
- She retired from T20 way back in September 2019 but continued to play in ODIs and Test matches. Mithali retires as the leading run-getter in women’s ODIs. She represented India in 232 matches, scoring 7,805 runs at an average of 50.68. Mithali made her international debut in June 1999, in an ODI against Ireland. She captained India in the ICC Women’s World Cup earlier this year in New Zealand, where India failed to qualify for the semi-finals.
- It was under her captaincy that India reached the final of the 2017 ICC Women’s World Cup, where they narrowly lost to England. Mithali was also captain of the team in 2005 when India lost to Australia in the final of the ICC Women’s World Cup.
Para-Shooting World Cup 2022
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Manish Narwal and Rubina Francis for winning a Gold in the 10-metre Air Pistol Mixed event at Chateauroux 2022. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, the nation is proud of them. He conveyed best wishes to them for their upcoming endeavours.
- Congratulating both, Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur said, it’s raining world records for India. He said, Manish Narwal and Rubina Francis won GOLD in P6- 10-metre Air Pistol Mixed team while setting a new World Record in qualification stage with a score of 565 at Chateauroux 2022 World Cup.
European Parliament Votes To Ban Sale Of New Cars
- Members of the European Parliament have voted to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035. The move aims to step up the fight against climate change through the faster development of electric vehicles.
- The voting was held on an amendment that would have allowed some auto emissions from new vehicles after 2035, which was rejected by Members of Parliament.
- The European Union assembly voted in Strasbourg, France to require automakers to cut carbon-dioxide emissions by 100 percent by the middle of the next decade. The mandate would amount to a prohibition on the sale in the 27-nation EU of new cars powered by gasoline or diesel.
- Members of the European Parliament still have to negotiate the final law with ministers from the EU’s 27 national governments. Yesterday’s vote has however increased the pressure on governments for a clear end to the internal combustion engine in the EU single market of 447 million people.
- Negotiations to determine the final shape of the law are set for later this year. If an agreement is reached, it effectively spells the end of the combustion-engine car in Europe, marking a radical overhaul of a form of transport.
- EU lawmakers also endorsed a 55 percent reduction in CO2 from automobiles in 2030 compared with 2021.
- The move deepens an existing obligation on the car industry to lower CO2 discharges by 37.5 percent on an average by the end of the decade.
USA Votes To Raise The Age Limit For Buying Weapons
- In USA, the House of Representatives has voted to raise the nationwide age limit for buying semi-automatic weapons from 18 to 21. Local media reports, the measure would also ban the sale of ammunition magazines which can carry more than 15 rounds.
- The legislation passed the Democratic-majority House by a vote of 223-204.
- The package is unlikely to be adopted in the Senate, which is split 50-50 between Democrats and Republicans. Legislation requires at least 60 votes to pass the upper chamber.
- The move follows string of deadly mass shootings taking place in the country. US President Joe Biden has advocated a ban on assault weapons, among other measures, to curb gun violence.
Schedule Of Election For 16th President Of India
- Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said, the poll will be held on the 18th of July.
- Notification for the poll will be issued on the 15th of June and the last date for filing nominations will be the 29th of this month. Scrutiny of nomination papers will take place on the 30th of this month. The counting will be taken up on the 21st of July. The term of office of President Ram Nath Kovind is ending on the 24th of next month.
- Mr. Kumar said, the election will be held by secret ballot in accordance with the system of proportional representation as per the Constitution. He said, the Commission is taking all necessary measures to ensure a free and fair poll. The President is elected by an electoral college comprising elected members of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. It also includes the Legislative Assemblies of Delhi and Puducherry.
- The Chief Election Commissioner said, the Secretary-General of Rajya Sabha will be the Returning Officer for the present election. He said, polling will be held in the Parliament House and the premises of the State Legislative Assemblies.
- The Chief Election Commissioner said, the total number of electors will be 4,809 including 776 Members of Parliament and 4,033 Members of Legislative Assemblies. The total value of the votes will be 10 lakh 86 thousand 431. Mr. Kumar said, all COVID precautions and protocols will be followed on the day of polling and counting. The Election Commission has directed the Election Officers to use biodegradable material to avoid the use of plastic to make the election process eco-friendly.
REVIEW QUESTIONS
- Environment Performance Index Is Released By
- WEF
- Columbia University
- Yale Center For Environmental Law And Policy
- All The Above
ANSWER: D
- India Stood At ____ In Environment Performance Index
- 150
- 160
- 170
- 180
ANSWER: D
- ____ Topped Environment Performance Index 2022
- Denmark
- Sweden
- UK
- Finland
ANSWER: A
- ____ Is ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’
- Nov 10
- Nov 15
- Nov 20
- Nov 25
ANSWER: B
- Janjatiya Gaurav Divas Is Celebrated On Birth Anniversary Of
- Alluri Sitaram Raju
- Birsa Munda
- Govind Guru
- Tana Baghat
ANSWER: B
- Who Led The Santhal Uprising
- Sidhu and Kanhu
- Birsa Munda
- Tana Bhagat
- Nilambar and Pitambar
ANSWER: A
- Bhagat Movement” In Rajasthan Was Started By Whom
- Swami Ramdev
- Swami Vivekanand
- Ramkrishna Paramhansa
- Govind Guru
ANSWER: D
- Songram Sangama Took Place In Which Indian State
- Bihar
- Orissa
- West Bengal
- Assam
ANSWER: D
- Leader Of The Munda Rebellion
- Birsa Munda
- Raghava Munda
- Balavid Munda
- Rajesh Munda
ANSWER: A
- Pal – Dadhvav Massacre Took Place In
- Assam
- Gujarat
- Rajasthan
- Bengal
ANSWER: B
- Tarapur Massacre Took Place In
- Uttar Pradesh
- Gujarat
- Rajasthan
- Bihar
ANSWER: C
- Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Took Place In
- Uttar Pradesh
- Gujarat
- Rajasthan
- Punjab
ANSWER: D
- Odd One Out
- Ahom: Assam
- Santhal: Rajmahal
- Kol: Chhotanagpur
- Bhils: Andhra Pradesh
ANSWER: D
- Mopala Rebellion Took Place In
- Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu
- Kerala
- Telangana
ANSWER: C
- The Term “Dikku” Was Used During
- Deccan Revolts
- Munda Rebellion
- Santhal Rebellion
- Rampa Rebellion
ANSWER: B
- Mega Exhibition On Nation Building And CPSE 2022
- New Delhi
- Gandhinagar
- Mumbai
- Jodhpur
ANSWER: B
- ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 Won By
- England
- New Zealand
- Bangladesh
- Australia
ANSWER: D
- Most Successful Team Of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup
- England
- New Zealand
- Bangladesh
- Australia
ANSWER: D
- Most Wickets In Overall ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup
- Jess Jonassen
- Shabnim Ismail
- Megan Schutt
- Jhulan Goswami
ANSWER: D
- Most Runs In Overall ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup
- Debbie Hockley
- Mithali Raj
- Saba Nasreen
- Sarah Glenn
ANSWER: A
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