In Daily Current Affairs for 13th July 2023, we are going to see the latest national and international current affairs news. These important current affairs will be very helpful for your upcoming NDA, CDS, CDS OTA, AFCAT, TA, Agniveer Army, Agniveer Navy, Agniveer Air Force, Women Military Police, INET, MNS, ACC exams, SCO, PCSL, CAPF, and SSB interviews, and direct entries for Army, Navy, and Air Force like SSC Tech, TGC, JAG, NCC, TES, 10+2 Cadet. Download a PDF file about current events at the end of this article.
DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS 13 July 2023
Muslim World League (MWL) Chief Visits India
- President Droupadi Murmu Said That India Appreciates The Role And Objectives Of The Muslim World League In Promoting Tolerant Values, Moderation Of Consciousness And Inter-Faith Dialogue.
- During Her Meeting With the Secretary-General Of the Muslim World League, Dr Mohammad Bin Abdulkarim Al Issa At Rashtrapati Bhavan In New Delhi, She Stated That India, As A Multi-cultural, Multi-lingual, Multi-ethnic And Multi-religious Society, Celebrates Unity In Diversity.
- She Added That More Than 200 Million Indian Muslim Brothers And Sisters Make India The Country With The Second-largest Population Of Muslims In The World.
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India Shines @ 34th International Biology Olympiad
- India Topped The Medals Tally In The 34th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) By Securing Four Gold Medals. India Has For The First Time Turned In An All-gold Performance And Topped The Medal Tally In IBO.
- IBO Was Held In Al Ain In UAE This Year Between 3 To 11 July. 293 Students From 76 Countries Participated In IBO. Besides India, Singapore Was The Only One That Secured Four Gold Medals. In All, 29 Gold Medals Were Awarded.
- According to Homi Bhabha Center for Science and Education (HBCSE), the winners are Megh Chhabda from Jalna district of Maharashtra, Dhruv Advani from Bengaluru in Karnataka, Ishan Pednekar from Kota, Rajasthan and Rahit Panda from Risali, Chhattisgarh.
Nishad Kumar Wins Silver In Para Athletics
- India’s Nishad Kumar Has Clinched A Silver Medal In The Ongoing Para Athletics World Championships 2023. Nishad Bagged This Medal In The High Jump T47 Event. With This Win, Nishad Has Become The Second Athlete At This Event To Grab A Medal.
- The Top Four Ranked Athletes At The 2023 World Para Athletics Championships In Each Of The Individual Medal Events Qualify For The 2024 Paralympic Games, Also To Be Held In Paris.
Government Directs Procurement Of Tomatoes
- The Central Government Has Directed Immediate Procurement Of Tomatoes From Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka And Maharashtra For Distribution In Major Consumption Centres To Check Increasing Retail Prices.
- The Department Of Consumer Affairs Has Asked National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation And National Cooperative Consumers Federation To Immediately Procure Tomatoes From Mandis In Three States For Simultaneous Distribution In Major Consumption Centres Where Retail Prices Have Recorded A Maximum Increase In The Last Month.
- The Stocks Of Tomatoes Will Be Distributed Through Retail Outlets At Discounted Prices To The Consumers In Delhi NCR Region By Friday.
1.60 Lakh Ayushman Centres Operationalized
- The Government Has Said That Over 1.60 Lakh Thousand Ayushman Bharat Health And Wellness Centres Have Been Operationalized Across The Country. These Centres Deliver A Range Of Comprehensive Health Care Services Like Maternal And Child Health, And Services To Address Communicable And Non-communicable Diseases.
- It Also Provides Free Essential Medicines And Diagnostic Services, Teleconsultation, And Health Promotion Including Wellness Activities Like Yoga.
- In A Tweet, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Said, Health And Wellness Centres Are Contributing Immensely Towards Creating A Healthy And Prosperous India.
AC Systems In Cabins Of Trucks Now Mandatory
- The Government Has Issued A Draft Notification Mandating The Installation Of Air-conditioning Systems In The Cabins Of Trucks, Manufactured From 1st January 2025 Onwards.
- Truck Drivers Play A Crucial Role In Ensuring Road Safety. This Decision Marks A Significant Milestone In Providing Comfortable Working Conditions For Truck Drivers, Thereby Improving Their Efficiency And Addressing The Problem Of Driver Fatigue.
- The Ministry said Installation Of Air-conditioning System In The Cabins Of Motor Vehicles Belonging To Categories N2 And N3 Will Be Mandatory. The N2 Category Motor Vehicles Are Goods Carriages Of 3.5 Tons, While N3 Exceed 12 Tons.
Visitor’s Conference 2023 At Rashtrapati Bhavan
- President Droupadi Murmu Has Said That Institutions Of Higher Education Are Among The Most Effective Platforms For Promoting Our Constitutional Ideals Of Justice, Equality, Fraternity, Individual Dignity, And Respect For Women.
- The President Suggested To Develop Some Methods To Recognize And Reward Those Institutions Of Higher Education Which Create Valuable Intellectual Property And Generate Revenue Through Such Patents And Innovations.
- Innovation And Cutting-edge Research And Development Are Among the Prime Movers Of The Economic And Social Development Of The Nation.
- National Education Policy 2020 Puts Special Emphasis On Creativity And Innovation.
- Promoting Outstanding Research Is One Of The Basic Principles Of This Policy.
PM Modi To Attend Bastille Day Parade
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi Will Attend This Year’s Bastille Day Parade As Guest Of Honour In Paris, France On The 14th Of July. The CEOs Of Many French Companies Have Expressed Enthusiasm For The Prime Minister’s Upcoming Visit To France.
- CEO Of Saint Gobain Benoit Bazin Said It Would Be A Pleasure To Welcome Mr Modi On France’s National Day. He Said India Has Been A Country Of Significant Importance For Saint Gobain’s Growth Strategy.
- CEO Of Naval Group Pierre-eric Pommellet Said They Are Honoured To Welcome Prime Minister Modi On Bastille Day. He Said This Is An Opportunity To Celebrate A Strategic Relationship With India, Which Has Lasted For Over 25 Years.
North Korea Fired Unspecified Ballistic Missile
- North Korea Has Fired An Unspecified Ballistic Missile From The Pyongyang Area To Waters Off Its East Coast, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs Of Staff Confirmed. The Launch Was Also Reported By Japan’s Military.
- The Launch Comes After North Korea Made Complaints Over Us Military Activities. According To Korean Central News Agency, North Korea Has Accused The United States Of Illegally Flying Over The Economic Zone Eight Times And Warned Of Counter Action.
- Meanwhile, South Korea, The United States, And Japan Have Been Holding Joint And Trilateral Military Exercises Aimed At Deterring Any North Korea Military Threat.
Ukraine Can Join a Military Alliance When Allies Agree
- NATO Member Countries Said That Ukraine Can Join The Military Alliance When Allies Agree And Conditions Are Met.
- This Came After President Volodymyr Zelensky Criticised The Lack Of A Timeframe And Vague Language Regarding The Conditions For Inviting Ukraine.
- He Also Accused The Alliance Of Providing Russia With Motivation For Invasion. In A Statement, NATO’s Secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg Emphasised That The Alliance Had Made Significant Decisions And Conveyed A Strong Message Of Support For Ukraine.
- He Acknowledged Zelensky’s Concerns But Stressed The Importance Of Ukraine Prevailing In Its War With Russia Before Discussing Membership.
REVIEW QUESTIONS
- Muslim World League Was Established In
- 1962
- 1972
- 1982
- 1992
ANSWER: A
- Current General Secretary Of the Muslim World League
- Muhammad Bin Abdul Karim Musa
- Muhammad Bin Abdul Karim Issa
- Muhammad Bin Abdul Karim Yusuf
- Muhammad Bin Abdul Karim Yunus
ANSWER: B
- ___ Known As The Collective Voice Of The Muslim World
- Organisation Of Islamic Republics
- Organisation Of Islamic Cooperation
- Organisation For Cooperation Of Ummah
- International Muslims Organization
ANSWER: B
- The organisation Of Islamic Cooperation Was Established In
- 1969
- 1972
- 1975
- 1979
ANSWER: A
- HQ Of Organisation Of Islamic Cooperation
- Mecca
- Medina
- Jeddah
- Riyadh
ANSWER: C
- OIC Charter Was Adapted In
- 1969
- 1972
- 1975
- 1979
ANSWER: B
- Current Members Of OIC
- 55
- 56
- 57
- 58
ANSWER: C
- The 34th International Biology Olympiad Was Held At
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Qatar
- Kuwait
ANSWER: B
- Won Silver In High Jump Para Athletics Championship 2023
- Praveen Kumar
- Sharan Kumar
- Nishanth Kumar
- Nishad Kumar
ANSWER: D
- Para Athletics World Championships 2023 Is Held At
- London
- Doha
- Paris
- Bahrain
ANSWER: C
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