12 June 2023 : Daily Current Affairs
DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS
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1. Cyclone Biparjoy set to hit Kutch; Gujarat gears up
Topic: GS1 – Geography
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A cyclonic storm named Biparjoy is expected to make landfall on Gujarat’s Kutch coast on Thursday.
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The State government has deployed teams from national and State disaster response forces in coastal areas to prepare for the storm.
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Shelters will be set up in six coastal districts in the Saurashtra and Kutch regions.
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The exact location of the storm’s landing is still uncertain, but it is predicted to occur between Mandvi in Gujarat and Karachi in Pakistan around noon on June 15.
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Biparjoy is expected to have a maximum sustained wind speed of 125 kmph to 135 kmph, with gusts reaching 150 kmph.
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The districts of Kutch, Jamnagar, Morbi, Gir Somnath, Porbandar, and Devbhumi Dwarka are likely to be impacted by the cyclone.
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The Chief Minister directed the deployment of NDRF and SDRF teams and other precautionary measures in these districts.
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2. Particulate pollution increasing in Rajasthan’s cities
Topic: GS3 – Environmental pollution
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Rajasthan is facing a multi-pollutant crisis, with increasing levels of particulate pollution and gaseous pollutants.
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The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) conducted an analysis that revealed the worsening air quality in both big and small cities and towns in Rajasthan.
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The region lacks adequate infrastructure for pollution control across all sectors, contributing to the persistent pollution problem.
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Particulate pollution has been on the rise in cities like Jaipur, Kota, and Udaipur, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
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Jodhpur is identified as the most polluted city, while Kota is the second among the five non-attainment cities in the state.
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Ground-level ozone, which is becoming a challenge in non-attainment cities, requires robust monitoring to assess the risk.
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Nitrogen dioxide pollution, associated with traffic flow, has increased in Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur, exceeding 2019 levels by 24% to 51%.
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The report emphasizes the need for plans to transition to clean energy in industry, transport, power plants, and households.
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3. Private sector collaboration is the next great phase of Indo-U.S. defence ties
Topic: GS2 – International relations.
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Defence technology collaboration between the private sectors of India and the United States is seen as the next phase of cooperation between the two countries.
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Atul Keshap, president of the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC), believes that private sector collaboration will benefit not only India and the U.S. but also the rest of the free countries in the world.
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INDUS-X, an initiative by USIBC, aims to promote innovative partnerships between U.S. and Indian companies, investors, start-up accelerators, and academic research institutions in the defence sector.
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The recent visit of U.S. Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin to India signifies the realization that both countries need to be each other’s preferred defence partners.
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The increasing convergence of strategic perspectives between Delhi and Washington emphasizes the need for greater cooperation and mutual defence.
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A road map on defence industrial cooperation has been finalized, and further agreements and modalities are expected to be discussed during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the U.S.
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The focus areas of cooperation include critical and emerging technologies such as jet engine cooperation, semiconductors, cyber, and space.
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American technological proficiency and capability, proven on the battlefield, will play a significant role in India’s desire to have a world-class deterrence.
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Breaking down barriers and building meaningful ties and defence cooperation is crucial in this new era of collaboration.
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Collaboration in defence technology between the U.S. and India has the potential to benefit all free countries globally, if the right standards are met.
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4. IAF and Army carry out joint exercise in the central sector
Topic: GS3 – National security.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) has conducted a joint exercise with the Indian Army in the central sector to assess operational readiness.
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The exercise involved the deployment of multiple combat assets from both forces.
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Prior to the joint exercise, the IAF conducted two strategic missions over the Indian Ocean region..
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The missions aimed to showcase the operational capabilities and prowess of the respective aircraft.
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The IAF conducted these missions as China has been increasing its presence in the region.
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The Rafale jets, acquired by India, are capable of carrying various powerful weapons.
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5. Neolithic-era celt found in Tamil Nadu village
Topic: GS1 – History
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A neolithic celt was found in Poothinatham village in Dharmapuri district during ongoing archaeological excavations.
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A. Sivananandam, Deputy Director of the Department of Archaeology, described the discovery as significant.
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The celt was made of Doloraid stone and was used either as a plough or an axe.
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It was unearthed on June 10 at a depth of 36 cm from the surface.
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The celt measures 22 cm in length, with a maximum width of 4.2 cm and a minimum width of 3.2 cm.
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6. Nothing wrong in a nuclear deal with the West: Khamenei
Topic: GS2 – International relations.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stated that reaching a deal with the West regarding Iran’s disputed nuclear work is possible if the country’s nuclear infrastructure remains intact.
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He emphasized that the agreement should not interfere with Iran’s nuclear industry and that the country should continue its cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog.
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Indirect talks between Tehran and Washington to revive the 2015 nuclear accord have been at a stalemate since September, with both sides accusing each other of making unreasonable demands.
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Both Iran and the United States denied a recent report suggesting they were nearing an interim deal in which Iran would limit its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.
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