Daily Current Affairs Quiz : June 10, 2023

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Kakhovka dam is a Soviet-era dam on the Dnipro River. This dam, which separates Russian and Ukrainian forces in southern Ukraine, was breached recently, unleashing floodwaters across the war zone.
Ukraine’s military and NATO have accused Russia of blowing up the dam, while Russia has blamed Ukraine. Thousands of people have been evacuated from low-lying areas.

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The cyclonic storm “Biporjoy” has developed over the east-central and the nearby southeast Arabian Sea.
It is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 115-125 kmph and gusts of 140 kmph.  This is the second cyclone in the North Indian Ocean within three weeks, following Cyclone Mocha, reaching the intensity of a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm.

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UITP (Union Internationale des Transports Publics) award was conferred recently to the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC).
UITP is the International Association of Public Transport and sustainable urban mobility. It was established in 1885.

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The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), along with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), hosted the International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations (SMOPS-2023).
The conference aims to facilitate discussions among space agencies, industry partners, start-ups, and academia regarding advancements in space mission operations and ground segment automation.

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The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) recently conferred the Green Champion Awards 2022.
It recognizes individuals, educational institutions, and businesses for their efforts in environmental preservation through the adoption of alternatives to single-use plastics. This award will be given in recognition of the excellent contribution towards Protection of Environment by the District Collectors during the financial year 2022-23.