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 Current Affairs Weekly PDF – June 2024 – 3rd Week
(18–24)

NATIONAL AFFAIRS

MoJS launched E-flows Monitoring System ✓ As part of the scheme, hospitals receive Rs 20
to Monitor Ganga River Cleanup process per patient for digitising health records and
linking them with ABHA IDs.
Union Minister, C.R. Patil, Ministry of Jal Shakti
(MoJS) launched the Environmental flows (E-flows)
Monitoring System to monitor the cleaning progress GoI Introduced Rules for Offshore Minerals
of the river Ganga. It is developed by the National Ahead of the Auctions
Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) works under the Government of India(GoI) introduced “Offshore Areas
Department of Water Resources, River Development (Existence of Mineral Resources) Rules, 2024”, a
and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, as part comprehensive regulatory framework which outlines
of the Aviral Ganga component. exploration standards to ensure precise assessment
and sustainable development of offshore mineral
HAL Received RFP from MoD for 156 Light resources.
Combat Helicopters worth Rs 45000 crore ✓ The rules were issued by the GoI in exercise of
the powers conferred by section 35 of the
Bengaluru (Karnataka)-based Hindustan Aeronautics
Limited (HAL) has received Request For Proposal Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and
Regulation) (OAMDR) Act, 2002 (17 of 2003).
(RFP) from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for
✓ The new regulations lays down specific
procurement of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCHs)
Prachand, estimated to cost Rs 45, 000 crore. exploration rules for different types of
deposits and minerals, including construction-
✓ Out of this 156 LCHs, 90 is for the Indian Army
grade silica sand, non-construction –grade
(IA) and remaining 66 is for the Indian Air
calcareous sand, calcareous mud, phosphatic
Force(IAF). The LCH Prachand is the first
sediments, Rare Earth Element (REE) minerals,
indigenous Multi-Role Combat Helicopter
hydrothermal minerals and nodules, among
designed and manufactured by HAL in
others.
collaboration with French engine-maker
Safran.
India & Gambia Signed Extension of MoU on
Centre Extends DHIS by a Year Till June 2025 Governance Reforms for 5 Years
to Digitise Patients' Health Record The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public
Grievances(DARPG), Ministry of Personnel, Public
The Government of India (GoI) has extended the
Grievances and Pensions(MoPPGP), Government of
Digital Health Incentive Scheme (DHIS) by a year until
India and Public Service Commission(PSC), Office of
30 June 2025 (or till funds for DHIS are available),
the President, the Republic of the Gambia signed
aiming to digitise patients' health records and
extension of the existing Memorandum of
integrate them with Ayushman Bharat Digital Health
Understanding (MoU) on ‘Refurbishing Personnel
Account (ABHA ID).
Administration and Governance Reforms’ for another
✓ The scheme which was set to end on 30 June
5 years with effect from (w.e.f) 8th July 2024.
2024, aims to boost adoption of digital
✓ The main objective of the MoU is to
healthcare services and promote the
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). strengthen and promote bilateral cooperation

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 between India and Gambia in Personnel New Postal Law, Post Office Act 2023 Comes
Administration and Governance Reforms. into Effect, Repealed British Colonial-Era Law
Union Ministry of Communication, Government of
Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Launches First- India (GoI) notified that “The Post Office Act, 2023”
of-its-Kind Skin Bank Facility for Armed came into force with effective from (w.e.f.) on 18th
Forces June, 2024. The Post Office Act, 2023 repealed the
125-year old Indian Post Office Act, 1898.
The Army Hospital, Research & Referral (R&R), New
✓ According to the Act, the Government will not
Delhi (Delhi) opened a state-of-the-art skin bank
have any exclusive privilege over conveying
facility, a first-of-its-kind to be established within the
letters.
Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS).
✓ The Act has a provision for the appointment
of the Director General(DG) of Postal
Cabinet Approvals on 19th June 2024 Services.
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister (PM)
Narendra Modi approved the following on 19th June
MoFPI Ministers Chirag Paswan & Ravneet
2024.
✓ Proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs Singh Launched Web Portal & Mobile App
(MoHA) for the National Forensic for World Food India 2024
Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES), Union Minister Chirag Paswan, Ministry of Food
a Central Sector Scheme, with a financial Processing Industries (MoFPI) and Minister of State
outlay of Rs. 2254.43 crore for the period of (MoS) Ravneet Singh , MoFPI, jointly launched the
2024-25 to 2028-29. website and mobile application for the 3rd edition of
✓ Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for World Food India (WFI 2024) during the curtain raiser
offshore wind energy projects with a total ceremony of WFI 2024 held in New Delhi, Delhi.
outlay of Rs.7453 crore. ✓ WFI 2024, India’s largest food event, is
✓ Airports Authority of India (AAI)’s proposal for scheduled to be held at the Bharat
the development of the Lal Bahadur Shastri Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, Delhi
International Airport(VNS) in Varanasi, Uttar from 19th to 22nd September 2024.
Pradesh (UP). The estimated financial outlay
of the project is Rs 2869.65 crore. MSDE Partners with Australian Government
✓ Construction of a Major Port at Vadhavan
to Boost Agriculture Sector of India with
near Dahanu in Maharashtra with a total
project cost of Rs.76,220 Crore. Emerging Skills
✓ The Union Cabinet approved the increase in The Ministry of Skill Development and
the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with the
mandated (14) kharif crops for Marketing Australian Government, hosted a pivotal roundtable
Season 2024-25. The increase in MSP of Karif to discuss insights from the Australia-India Critical
Crops will have a financial implication of Rs 2 Agriculture Skills Pilot Project.
lakh crore for the government and entail a ✓ This initiative aims to reshape the agricultural
gain of Rs 35,000 crore to farmers over the sector by identifying and developing emerging
previous year. job roles.
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Overview of PM Modi’s Visit to Uttar with minimum 30 years of professional
Pradesh and Bihar from 18th to 19th June experience to serve as the chairperson and
minimum 25 years of professional experience
2024
to serve as members.
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Uttar
✓ The Act empowers the central government to
Pradesh (UP) and Bihar from 18th to 19th June 2024.
appoint an adjudicating officer. He/ She must
✓ PM Modi addressed the Kisan Samman
be the rank of joint secretary and above.
Sammelan in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (UP).
This marked PM Modi’s 1st visit to his
constituency, Varanasi, after being elected to New Criminal Laws Effective from 1st July,
the 18th Lok Sabha (Lower House) for a 3rd 2024: DoPT
consecutive term. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT),
✓ PM released the 17th instalment of Pradhan the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and
Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM- Pensions(MoPPG&P) announced that 3 new criminal
KISAN) worth over Rs 20,000 crore through laws: Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita (BNS2) Act,
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to around 9.26 2023; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second)
crore beneficiary farmers. Sanhita (BNSS2) Act, 2023; and Bharatiya Sakshya
✓ PM Modi Grants Certificates to 30000 (Second) Adhiniyam Act, 2023 will come into effect
Women from SHGs as Krishi Sakhis. from 1st July, 2024.
✓ These 3 new criminal laws have repealed the
DGCA Extended Licence of Maharishi Valmiki British-colonial era laws: the Indian Penal
Code (IPC), 1860; the Criminal Procedure
International Airport of Ayodhya
Code (CrPc), 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act
On 19th June 2024, The Directorate General of Civil
(IEA), 1872 respectively.
Aviation (DGCA) has extended the licence of
✓ The Act retains the provisions of the IPC which
Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya,
criminalises acts such as: rape, stalking and
Uttar Pradesh (UP). It has granted licence for a period
insulting the modesty of a woman, among
of 5 years. DGCA had granted an aerodrome licence
others. It also increased the maximum age of
to the Valmiki International Airport. The Airport was
the victim from 16 to 18 years, in case of
developed by Airport Authority of India (AAI) at cost
gangrape.
of Rs 350 crore.
✓ The Act considers murder by a group of 5 or
more persons on grounds of caste, language
Govt to Partially Implement New or personal belief as an offence. It has the
Telecommunications Act from 26th June provision of penalty for such crimes: life
2024 imprisonment or death, and with a fine.
The Government of India(GoI), in exercise of powers
given under sub-section (3) of section 1 of the DAHD Partners with NDDB for
Telecommunications Act, 2023 (44 of 2023) has Biocontainment Facility Upgradation &
notified that the provisions of sections 1, 2,10 to 30,
Repair Works
42 to 44, 46,47,50 to 58, 61 and 62 of the said Act will
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
come into force from 26th June 2024.
(DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries Animal Husbandry and
✓ The Act has repealed the 138-year old
Dairying (MoFAHD) signed an agreement with the
Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, the Wireless
National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) for the
Telegraph Act (1933), and the Telegraph
“Upgradation of Biocontainment Facility and
Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act (1950).
associated repair works at Chaudhary Charan Singh
✓ The Act has provision to amend the TRAI Act,
National Institute of Animal Health (CCSNIAH)”,
1997 which will allow individuals
Baghpat (Uttar Pradesh).

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 ✓ The estimated budget for the project is Rs.
160 crores and is planned to be executed
within 20 months.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

IEP’ Global Peace Index 2024: India stands at concentrated in high-income countries, with
116th Rank out of 163 countries; Iceland another 12% in upper –middle income
countries including, China, Russia and South
Tops the list
Africa which contributed 7%, 3% and 2% of
According to the 18th edition of the Global Peace
agents respectively.
Index (GPI) 2024 released by the Institute for
✓ While, Lower-Middle Income Countries
Economics & Peace (IEP), India is ranked 116th out of
(LMICs) including India, contributed 4% of the
163 countries, climbing 10 positions from 2023.
total share of anti-bacterial agents in clinical
The list is topped by Iceland since 2008 followed by
development by location of research facilities.
Ireland(2nd), Austria(3rd), New Zealand(4th), and
India contributed only 1% to the global
Singapore(5th).
antibacterial R&D.
✓ Europe has been the most peaceful region in
the world and is home to eight of the ten
most peaceful countries since the start of the
GPI.
✓ India secured 126th rank with a score of 2.314
in 2023 whereas it has climbed 10 positions to
116th rank in 2024. India is listed on 116th
rank and is far behind its neighbours Bhutan
(21), Nepal (80), China (88), Bangladesh (93)
and Sri Lanka (100).
Top 5 in GPI Index 2024:
Rank Country Score
1 Iceland 1.112
2 Ireland 1.303
3 Austria 1.313
4 New Zealand 1.323
5 Singapore 1.339
116 India 2.319
Gautam Adani Meets Bhutan PM
Tshering Tobgay; Signed MoU to Establish
India Develops 4% of Global Antibacterial
570 MW Hydroelectric Plant
Agents : WHO Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group, met with
The World Health Organisation (WHO) released its Dasho Tshering Tobgay, the Prime Minister (PM) of
annual report titled “2023 Antibacterial agents in Bhutan and announced the signing of an
clinical and preclinical development: an overview Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bhutan's
and analysis”. The report evaluates the pipeline of Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) for a 570
antibacterial agents, including antibiotics, in clinical Megawatt (MW) green hydro electric plant in the
and preclinical development across the world. Chukha province, Bhutan.
✓ According to the report, 84% of antibacterial
Research and Development (R&D) is mainly

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SIPRI Report: India Possesses 172 Warheads; 2 Sweden
More Nuclear Weapons than Pakistan 3 Denmark
According to the Sweden-based Stockholm 4 Germany
International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)’s annual 5 France
assessment of the state of armaments, disarmament 109 India
and international security, India’s nuclear weaponry
has grown from 164 warheads in January 2023 to 172
warheads in January 2024.
✓ India now holds more nuclear weapons
than Pakistan, which has recorded no
increase in the number of warheads(170 in
2023 and 2024) said in 55th SIPRI
Yearbook(2024).
Military stockpiles of nuclear warheads, January
2024:
Total Inventory Total Inventory
Country
(2023) (2024)
Russia 5889 5580
The United States
5244 5044
of America (USA)
China 410 500
France 290 290 WEF’s Energy Transition Index 2024: India
The United Ranked 63rd; Sweden Tops
225 225
Kingdom(UK) The World Economic Forum (WEF) in partnership with
India 164 172 Accenture released its annual report titled “Fostering
Effective Energy Transition 2024”. According to the
World Falling Behind on Environment, report, India has been ranked 63rd on the global
Health, and Hunger SDGs: UN’s Sustainable Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2024.
✓ Sweden reclaimed the top spot in the ETI
Development Report (SDR)
2024 with an ETI score 78.4, followed by
According to the 9th edition of the "Sustainable
Denmark (75.2) and Finland (74.5) in 2nd and
Development Report (SDR)" released by the UN
3rd rank respectively.
Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN),
Top 5 Countries on ETI 2024 Ranking:
the world is significantly behind schedule in achieving
the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the Rank Country ETI Score
United Nations (UN) in 2015, such as poverty 1 Sweden 78.4
reduction, hunger eradication, and environment 2 Denmark 75.2
protection. 3 Finland 74.5
✓ The report highlighted that globally, on an 4 Switzerland 73.4
average only 16% of the SDG targets are on 5 France 71.1
track to achieved by 2030. While, 63 India 55.3
remaining 84% of the SDG targets showed a
reversal of progress.
2024 SDG Index- Top 5 Countries:
Position Country
1 Finland

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Hurun Research Institute's ASK Private 2 Delhi NCR 29 (0) 10,310
Wealth Hurun India Future Unicorn Index Mumbai
3 19 6,499
(Maharashtra)
2024: 25 Future Unicorns Dropped Out
Chennai
According to the Hurun Research Institute's ASK 4 8(+2) 3220
(Tamil Nadu)
Private Wealth Hurun India Future Unicorn Index
Pune
2024, 25 future Unicorns (5 Gazelles and 20 Cheetahs) 5 4(+1) 1550
(Maharashtra)
including Rapido, Koo, Dunzo, and Paper Boat, were
dropped from the list. The drop reflects the impact of
funding constraints and valuation corrections in the IUCN Changes Iberian Lynx’s Status to
Indian startup ecosystem. ‘Vulnerable’ from ‘Endangered’ on its Red
✓ Only 3 start-ups (2 Gazelles and 1 Cheetah) List of Threatened Species
from the 2023 Index were promoted to The conservation status of the Iberian Lynx (Lynx
Unicorns with a valuation of over USD 1 billion pardinus), one of the world's rarest cats native to
each, including Indian grocery delivery Spain and Portugal, has improved from
startup Zepto, fintech startup InCred Finance, Endangered to Vulnerable on the International Union
and logistics startup Porter. for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of
✓ As per the 2024 Index, India is currently home Threatened Species, reflecting a significant increase in
to 67 Unicorns, 46 Gazelles, and 106 its population through conservation efforts.
Cheetahs as against 68 Unicorns 51 Gazelles, ✓ The population of the Iberian Lynx has
and 96 Cheetahs in the 2023 Index. exponentially increased to 648 in 2022 from
Top 5 Indian Cities: 62 mature individuals in 2001.
No. of Cumulative ✓ The Iberian Lynx was previously assessed for
Companies Valuation The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species in
Rank City
(USD 2014 and was listed as Endangered (from
(Change)
Million) Critically Endangered) under criteria D.
Bengaluru
1 46 (-7) 18,302
(Karnataka)

BANKING & FINANCE

MEA & SBI Signed MoU to Enhance Digital RBI Imposes Rs 1.45 Cr Penalty on Central
Payment Services for Users eMigrate Portal Bank of India
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government On 11th June 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
of India (GoI), signed a Memorandum of has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 1,45,50,000 on
Understanding (MoU) with the State Bank of India the Central Bank of India (CBI) for non-compliance
(SBI) to provide additional digital payment services of with specific directives issued by RBI on ‘Loans and
the SBI through SBIePay, a payment gateway, to the Advances – Statutory and Other Restrictions’ and
Indian migrant workers, Recruiting Agents (RAs) and ‘Customer Protection – Limiting Liability of Customers
other users of the eMigrate in Unauthorised Electronic Banking Transactions’.
portal(https://emigrate.gov.in).
✓ The MoU will come into effect after the IFC to Finance USD 105 million to
successful integration of SBIePay, the
Brookfield’s 550 MW Solar Project in
payment gateway of SBI with the eMigrate
portal. Bikaner, Rajasthan
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a
member of the World Bank Group, has committed

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USD 105 million to part finance a 550 Megawatt peak
(MWp) solar power project in Bikaner, Rajasthan,
which is being developed by Brookfield Asset
Management Ltd(BAM), a leading global investment
firm based in Canada.
✓ This marks IFC's first investment in Asia and
the Pacific using a hybrid offtake structure,
selling solar power to the Commercial and
Industrial (C&I) consumers under corporate
Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and the
merchant markets. Federal Bank in Collaboration with NPCI
✓ The project is expected to annually mitigate
Launched RuPay Wave Credit Card with UPI-
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 804,408
tons of Carbon dioxide (CO2) annually, Powered Transactions
equivalent to removing over 173,680 cars Federal Bank, an Indian private sector bank in
from the road. collaboration with the National Payments Corporation
of India (NPCI), has launched the Federal RuPay Wave
Credit Card, empowering customers with the Unified
RBI Cancels Licence of Purvanchal Co-
Payments Interface (UPI)-powered transactions on
operative Bank, UP the RuPay network.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled ✓ This integration offers seamless digital
the licence of Purvanchal Co-operative Bank, transactions, combining RuPay credit card
Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh (UP) due to lack of adequate benefits and features with UPI payment
capital and earning prospects. convenience.

ADB Approves USD 170 Million Policy-based IPPB Partners with Ria Money Transfer To
Loan to Strengthen Health Systems in India Offer Unique Remittance Services
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has partnered with
a USD 170 million policy-based loan aimed at Ria Money Transfer to offer unique remittance
bolstering India’s health system preparedness and services across rural India. This partnership aims to
capacity to respond to future pandemics. provide customers in remote areas of India with
✓ The loan, under the Strengthened and convenient and affordable doorstep financial services.
Measurable Actions for Resilient and ✓ Through this collaboration, the International
Transformative Health Systems (SMART Inward Money Transfer service will initially
health) Subprogram 1, will support be offered at over 25,000 Post Office
India’s National Health Policy 2017. locations, with an expected reach of over 1
✓ The ADB has signed a USD 50 Lakh locations through the Post Offices.
million commitment to the Actis Asia Climate
Transition(AACT) Fund, an infrastructure fund
SabPaisa Gets RBI Nod To Operate As a
managed by Actis, a global sustainable
infrastructure investor. Payment Aggregator
SabPaisa, a payment solutions provider, has received
the ‘in-principle’ approval from the Reserve Bank of
India (RBI) to operate as a Payment Aggregator (PA)
under the Payments and Settlement Systems Act,
2007.

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 ✓ The licence will allow SabPaisa to offer capital and earning prospects and has failed to comply
comprehensive payment aggregation services with the requirements of the Banking Regulation Act,
to merchants across India. 1949.

CERT-In and Mastercard India Forge MoU to BharatPe, Invest India Collaborated to
Enhance India’s Cyber Resilience in Financial Promote Financial Inclusion among ODOP
Sector Producers
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT- BharatPe, a leading fintech company in India
In) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information announced that it has collaborated with Invest India
Technology (MeitY) has signed a Memorandum of to promote digital financial inclusion and digital
Understanding (MoU) with Mastercard India, to financial literacy across One District One Product
promote cooperation and information sharing in the (ODOP) producers and sellers across ODOP districts in
area of Cyber Security related to financial sector. India.
✓ This will improve access to the digital
NSE Launches Nifty India Tourism Index to payment mediums amongst ODOP merchants
in tier 3 and tier 4 cities and rural areas of
Track Travel & Tourism Stocks
India.
NSE Indices Limited, a subsidiary of the National Stock
Exchange of India Limited (NSE India), has
launched ‘Nifty India Tourism Index’, a new thematic Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India)
index to track the performance of stocks from the Launches India's 1st EV ETF, ‘Mirae Asset
Nifty 500 Index that represent the travel and tourism Nifty EV and New Age Automotive ETF’
sector. Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) Pvt. Ltd
has launched India's 1st Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)
RBI Cancels City Co-operative Bank’s named ‘Mirae Asset Nifty EV and New Age
Licence Over Inadequate Capital Automotive ETF’, dedicated to the New Age
Automotive and Electric Vehicle (EV) markets. It is an
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the
open-ended scheme replicating/tracking the NIFTY EV
licence of the City Co-operative Bank
and New Age Automotive Total Return Index (TRI).
Limited, Mumbai (Maharashtra) for lacking adequate

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 ECONOMY & BUSINESS

Fitch Ratings Raised India’s GDP Growth UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2024:
Projection to 7.2% for FY25 India's FDI Inflows in 2023 Declined by 43%;
Global rating agency Fitch Ratings released its report Drops to 15th Spot in FDI Rankings
titled “Global Economic Outlook (GEO) for June According to the United Nations Conference on Trade
2024”, has raised its projection for India’s Gross and Development (UNCTAD)'s 2024 World Investment
Domestic Product (GDP) growth by 20 basis points Report: Investment facilitation and digital
(bps) from 7% (projected in March 2024) to 7.2% for government, India's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
fiscal year FY25 (2024-25). inflows fell by 43% in 2023, from USD 49 billion in
✓ But, India’s GDP growth for FY26 (2025-26) 2022 to USD 28 billion in 2023.
and FY27 (2026-27) will remain unchanged at ✓ India has retained its spot among the Top 5
6.5% and 6.2% respectively. for both kinds of FDI, the greenfield projects
and international project finance deals.
Wärtsilä Launches World First Large-Scale ✓ India slipped one rank and became the 4th
100% Hydrogen-Ready Engine Power Plant largest host economy for greenfield project
announcements in 2023. India retained its
Wärtsilä Oyj Abp, Finland based company has
2nd rank in international project deals.
launched the world's first large-scale 100% hydrogen-
✓ Global FDI decreased marginally
ready engine power plant to enable the net-zero
power systems. It can run on natural gas, 25% by 2% to USD 1.3 trillion in 2023, with a
sharper decline of over 10% (when excluding
hydrogen (H2) by volume blends and has completed
certain exceptions) in global foreign
more than 1 million running hours, with over 1,000
investments for the 2nd consecutive year.
MegaWatt (MW) installed capacity globally.
Top 5 Host economies:
✓ The Wärtsilä 31 is an efficient medium-speed
4-stroke marine engine, which synchronises FDI inflows
2023
with the grid within 30 seconds from start Country (billions USD)
Rank
command, ensures energy security through 2023 2022
fuel flexibility and offers unparalleled load The United
following capabilities and high part load 1 States of 311 332
efficiency America(USA)
2 China 163 189
3 Singapore 160 141
India’s GDP growth is Likely at 7.3% in
Hong Kong,
Q1FY25: RBI’s June 2024 Bulletin 4 113 110
China
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the June 5 Brazil 66 73
2024 issue of its monthly Bulletin. As per RBI’s latest 15 India 28 49
bulletin, it is quite optimistic that India’s Gross
Top 5 Home Economies:
Domestic Product (GDP) will be 7.3% in Q1 (April-
FDI inflows (billions
June) FY25 (2024-25) . 2023
Country USD)
✓ It also expected that the Current Account Rank
2023 2022
Deficit (CAD) for FY24 (2023-24) to be lower
1 USA 404 366
than 1% of GDP.
2 Japan 184 162
✓ RBI underscored that India’s CAD in the
3 China 148 163
external sector has remained very low i.e.
4 Switzerland 105 -74
CAD for three quarters of FY24 was 1.2% of
GDP.

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 Hong Kong, 20 India 13 15
5 104 106
China

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Sahitya Akademi Announced Yuva Puraskar, (UNCCD) on the occasion of World Day to Combat
Bal Sahitya Puraskar Winners for 2024 Desertification and Drought (WDCCD) i.e. on 17th
June 2024.
The Executive Board of the Sahitya Akademi, India’s
✓ Sakore along with 9 others were recognised
National Academy of Letters, an autonomous body
as ‘Land Heroes’ ,during a programme of 30th
under the Ministry of Culture chaired by Madhav
anniversary of the UNCCD hosted by the
Kaushik, President, Sahitya Akademi declared a list of
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation
24 recipients of its Bal Sahitya Puraskar and 23
and Development (BMZ), the Government of
winners of its Yuva Puraskar for the year 2024.
the Federal Republic of Germany in Bonn,
✓ The award is given in 24 Indian languages (of
Germany.
which 22 languages are recognized as official
✓ Theme of 2024 WDCCD is, “United for Land :
languages in Schedule 8 of the Indian
Our Legacy. Our Future”.
Constitution and other two languaes are -
English and Rajasthani).
✓ The winners of Sahitya Akademi’s Bal Sahitya
Puraskar and Yuva Puraskar 2024 will receive
the award in the form of a casket containing
an engraved copper plaque and a cheque of
Rs 50,000 each at a ceremony to be held later.
Click here to read Winners List

Wildlife Filmmaker Shri Subbiah Nallamuthu

Won V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement
Award at 18th MIFF
Subbiah Nallamuthu, a renowned wildlife filmmaker
from Chennai(Tamil Nadu) was honoured with the Dr
V Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award during the
inauguration of the 18th Mumbai International Film
Virat Kohli Tops Kroll’s 2023 Celebrity Brand
Festival (MIFF 2024). The award carries a cash prize of
Rs 10 lakh, a trophy, and a citation. Valuation Report with USD 228 Million
✓ He gained prominence for his work on "Living According to Kroll’s Celebrity Brand Valuation Report
on the Edge", India's longest-running 2023: Brands, Business, Bollywood, Former Indian
environment series. Cricketer team Captain Virat Kohli has reclaimed the
top spot as India’s most valued celebrity with a brand
value of USD 227.9 million, USD 51 million(mn) higher
Siddesh Sakore, Indian Farmer from
than 2022.
Maharashtra Named Land Hero by UNCCD ✓ Bollywood Actor Ranveer Singh, who topped
Siddesh Sakore, a farmer from Kendur village, the 2022 list, dropped to the 2nd position
Maharashtra (India) and founder of AGRO RANGERS with a brand value of USD 203.1 million.
has been named as the ‘Land Hero’ by the United ✓ Shah Rukh Khan(3rd), Akshay Kumar(4th) and
Nations Convention to Combat Desertification Alia Bhatt (5th) are among the top 5.

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Top 10 Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2023: Globally Acclaimed Filmmaker Vinod
Brand Value Ganatra Becomes 1st Indian to Receive
Rank Name of the Celebrity
(USD million)
‘Nelson Mandela Lifetime Achievement
1 Virat Kohli 227.9
Award’ of South Africa
2 Ranveer Singh 203.1
Vinod Ganatra, a globally renowned filmmaker and
3 Shah Rukh Khan 120.7
editor from Gujarat, now based in Mumbai,
4 Akshay Kumar 111.7
Maharashtra has become the 1st Indian to be
5 Alia Bhatt 101.1
honoured with the 'Nelson Mandela Lifetime
6 Deepika Padukone 96
Achievement Award' of South Africa for his
7 Mahendra Singh Dhoni 95.8
contribution to films.
8 Sachin Tendulkar 91.3
✓ He was conferred with the award at the 7th
9 Amitabh Bachchan 83.6
Nelson Mandela Children’s Film Festival in
10 Salman Khan 81.7
Johannesburg, South Africa for his
outstanding contribution to children's cinema.
Central Banking Awards 2024: RBI Wins 'Risk
Manager of the Year' Award Bilan Media, Somalia’s Only All-Women
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) won the ‘Risk Media Team, won 2024 One World Media
Manager of the Year Award (2024)’ at the Central
Press Freedom Award
Banking Awards 2024, the 11th edition of the annual
Bilan Media, Somalia’s 1st and only all-women news
awards, presented by the Central Banking
team, has won the 2024 One World Media (OWM)
Publications, a London(the United Kingdom-UK)
Press Freedom Award during the 36th One World
based financial publisher owned by Infopro Digital.
Media Awards (2024) ceremony held at Curzon Soho
✓ Mumbai (Maharashtra) based IRIS Business
in London, United Kingdom (UK). With this award,
Services Limited has also won the prestigious
Bilan became the 1st Somali media team to receive
'Global Central Banking Award 2024'
this honour.
for Technology Services in London.
✓ Bilan was established by the United Nations
Note: Previously, Shaktikanta Das, Governor, RBI had
Development Programme (UNDP) in 2021 and
received the 'Governor of the Year' award in 2023.
has been funded by the European Union (EU)
Winners of 2024:
through UNDP since 2024.
✓ Central bank of the year: Central Bank of
Brazil
✓ Governor of the year: Andriy Pyshnyy, KVGB Received National Award from PFRDA
Governor of National Bank of Ukraine for Implementation of APY
Click here for the complete list of 2024 Indian Regional Rural Bank (RRB), Karnataka Vikas
winners. Grameena Bank (KVGB) sponsored by Canara Bank,
has received the National Award from the Pension
Fund Regulatory and Development Authority(PFRDA)
for maximum enrolment under Atal Pension Yojana
(APY).
✓ So far, more than 4.27 lakh (i.e. 4,27,736)
combined accounts were opened by KVGB
under APY. During the FY 24(2023-24), KVGB
has enrolled 86,350 accounts against the set
target of 67,932.

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 APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

British Actor Theo James Appointed as Akhil Gupta Named as the Chairman of
UNHCR's Global Goodwill Ambassador Bharti AXA Life Insurance
The United Nations High Akhil Gupta has been named as the Chairman of
Commissioner for Refugees Bharti AXA Life Insurance Company Limited, wholly
(UNHCR), the UN Refugee owned by Bharti Group. Currently he is serving as the
Agency, has named British actor, Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises Limited.
producer, and model Theo James
(Birth Name: Theodore Peter Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Assumes
James Kinnaird Taptiklis) as its
charge as Chairman of IIPA for 3rd
new Global Goodwill Ambassador.
✓ Goodwill Ambassadors are prominent public Consecutive Term
figures associated with UNHCR, enhancing the Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (MoS) in the
organization's global visibility through their Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and
influence, dedication, and hard work. Pensions(MoPP&P) has assumed the charge as
Chairman of the Indian Institute of Public
Administration (IIPA) for the 3rd consecutive term at
Ajith Kumar KK Named as MD & CEO of
the IIPA campus in New Delhi, Delhi. He has been
Dhanlaxmi Bank For 3 Year Tenure serving as Chairman of the IIPA since 2020.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has
approved the appointment of
Manoj Jain Appointed as CMD of Bharat
Ajith Kumar KK as the Managing
Director (MD) and Chief Executive Electronics Limited
Officer (CEO) of Dhanlaxmi Bank Navratna Defence Public Sector
Limited for a three-year tenure Undertaking (DPSU) Bharat
with effect from 20th June 2024. Electronics Limited (BEL) has
✓ He succeeds J.K Shivan, whose has been appointed Manoj Jain as its new
serving as the MD & CEO of the Dhanlaxmi Chairman and Managing Director
Bank since 2021. (CMD) with effect from June 20
2024. He succeeds Bhanu Prakash
Srivastava who served as CMD (Additional Charge)
from November 2022 to June 19 2024. Presently
Srivastava has been serving as the Director (other
units) of BEL since April 20 2022.

ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

CCI Approves Proposed Combination of group under an inter-se arrangement between the
Interests Realignment, Legal Ownership, & members of the Family Branches.

Entities Management within Godrej Group ✓ CCI Approves Strategic Acquisitions by Real
Trustee in WeWork India and Embassy
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has
Buildcon in OAW
approved the proposed combination involving the
The CCI has approved the acquisition of
realignment of interests, legal ownership, and
certain share capital of WeWork India
management of various entities within the Godrej
Management Private Limited (WeWork India)

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 by Real Trustee Advisory Company Private Company Limited, a subsidiary of Max Financial
Limited (Real Trustee) and acquisition of 100% Services for an amount of up to Rs.336 crore.
share capital of 1 Ariel Way Tenant Limited ✓ Axis entities, which includes Axis Bank, Axis
(OAW) by Embassy Buildcon LLP (Embassy Capital and Axis Securities, have increased the
Buildcon) total holding in Max Life Insurance Company
from 19.02% to 19.99%.
Axis Bank Acquires Additional Stake in Max
Life Insurance for Rs 336 crore WestBridge Capital Sells 1.75% Stake in AU
On June 19 2024, The Acquisitions, Divestments and Small Finance Bank For Rs 845 crore
Merger Committee of the Board of Directors of Axis Westbridge Capital, a private equity firm, has sold its
Bank Limited approved a proposal for acquisition of 1.75% stake (1.30 crore shares) in Jaipur (Rajasthan) -
additional equity shares of Max Life Insurance based AU Small Finance Bank(SFB) limited for Rs
845.10 crore through an open market transaction.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

MRU Installs GNSS Receiver In Partnership Sankara Eye Foundation India Launches First-
with ISRO of-its-Kind Innovation Lab for Eye Care in
Manav Rachna University (MRU) has become the first India
University in Delhi, National Capital Region (NCR) to Sankara Eye Foundation India has launched the first-
install a ‘Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) of-its-kind Innovation Lab for eye care in India, which
receiver’ and Space Weather Laboratory at its was supported by Gopalaswamy Doraiswamy Naidu
campus in collaboration with the National Charities, focussing on leading cutting-edge research,
Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL)-Indian development and advancement of eye care.
Space Research Organization (ISRO).
✓ This GNSS receiver is integrated into the NARL
Bharat 6G Alliance Signed MoU with 6G-IA of
North-South chain of receivers, contributing
to critical studies on weather, climate, space Europe & 6G Flagship of Oulu University,
weather, and planetary ionospheres. Finland to Drive 6G Innovations
Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) has signed a Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU) with 6G Smart Networks and
Ukraine Launches Unmanned Systems
Services Industry Association (6G IA) and 6G Flagship
Forces; World’s 1st Stand-alone Military
of Finland's Oulu University to further enable
Branch for Drone System development of secure and trusted
The Armed Forces of Ukraine officially launched telecommunication technology including resilient
“Unmanned Systems Forces (USF)”, a new stand- supply chains.
alone military branch aimed at supporting and ✓ It is in continuation of the already concluded
developing units of unmanned systems.. With this, MoU of Bharat 6G Alliance and Alliance for
Ukraine has become the 1st country in the world to Telecommunications Industry Solutions
establish a military branch dedicated to drone (ATIS)’s NextG Alliance of the United States of
systems. America (USA) which was signed in September
2023.
✓ Under Bharat 6G Vision, the Department of
Telecommunications (DoT) is already

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 evaluating 470 proposals on ‘Accelerated
research on 6G’.

ENVIRONMENT

Ophichthus Suryai: A New Species of Snake within the Gomphonemataceae (diatom) family in
Eel Discovered Off Odisha Coast India. The researchers discover a new astigmate
gomphonemoid diatom from the Eastern Ghats and a
Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India’s (ZSI)
closely allied species from the Western Ghats which
regional center in Gopalpur, Odisha, have identified a
were a members of the Gomphonemataceae in terms
new species of snake eel Ophichthus (Anguilliformes:
of symmetry and certain valve features.The discovery
Ophichthidae) off the Odisha coast.
was published in the journal Phycologia.
✓ The new species is named 'Ophichthus Suryai'
to honour Surya Kumar Mohanty, former
joint director of Fisheries & Animal Resources ‘Petrocosmea arunachalense’: New Plant
Development Department of Odisha Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh
government. A team of researchers from the Arunachal
Pradesh Regional Centre(APRC) of the Botanical
‘Indiconema’: New freshwater Diatom Genus Survey of India (BSI) has discovered a new plant
Discovered From The Eastern & Western species ‘Petrocosmea arunachalense’ from the
Mandala region of West Kameng district in Arunachal
Ghats
Pradesh(AR).
Researchers from the Agharkar Research Institute
(ARI) have discovered ‘Indiconema’, a new genus

SPORTS

Sumit Nagal Finishes as Runner-Up at ATP Winners of ATP Challenger 125 Perugia:
Challenger 125 Perugia Category Winners Runner-ups
Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal finished as runner- Men’s Luciano Darderi
up in the Men’s Singles at the Internazionali di Tennis Sumit Nagal(India)
Singles (Italy)
Città di Perugia 2024 (ATP Challenger 125 Perugia), a Miguel Ángel Sriram Balaji
part of Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Reyes-Varela Narayanaswamy
Challenger Tour 2024, held in Perugia, Italy. Men’s
(Mexico) & Guido (India) & Andre
✓ Italy's Luciano Darderi won the Men’s Singles Doubles
Andreozzi Begemann
title by defeating Sumit Nagal in the finals. (Argentina) (Germany)
Following his win, the 22-year-old rose to No.
34 in the PIF ATP Rankings.
✓ 2024 ATP Challenger 125 Perugia, the 9th World Athletics Continental Gold Tour 2024:
edition of the tournament, was organised by Neeraj Chopra Secures Gold in the Javelin
MEF Tennis Events at the Tennis Club Perugia Throw in Paavo Nurmi Games 2024
from 9th to 16th June 2024. Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra secured
✓ With this victory, 26-year-old Sumit Nagal has a gold medal with 85.97m in the third attempt in
reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of men’s javelin throw at Paavo Nurmi Games 2024, a
71, so far he has secured 777 ATP points. His World Athletics Continental Tour (Gold level) event
previous best was 77. held on 18th June 2024 in Turku, Finland (Europe).

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 ✓ Finland’s Toni Keranen claimed the silver Chess: GM Arjun Erigaisi Wins Stepan
medal with a personal best throw of 84.19m, Avagyan Memorial RR Tournament 2024;
and Oliver Helander (Finland) won the bronze
Achieves His Career-Best Rank
medal with 83.96m.
Indian Grandmaster (GM) Arjun Erigaisi(20 years old)
Result of Javelin Throw at Paavo Nurmi Games 2024
won the title of the 2024 Stepan Avagyan Memorial
Throw (in
Rank Winner 17th-category Round Robin(RR) Chess Tournament
metres)
held at Jermuk, Armenia from 9th to 18th June 2024.
Neeraj Chopra
1 85.97m Top 3 on the Final Ranking after 9 Rounds:
(India)
Toni Keranen Rank Name (Country) Points
2 84.19m
(Finland) Arjun
1 6.5
Oliver Helander Erigaisi(India)
3 83.96m
(Finland) Sevian Samuel
2 5
Anderson Peters (USA)
4 82.58m
(Grenada) Tabatabaei M.
Andrian Mardare 3 5
5 82.19m Amin(Iran)
(Moldova)

Odisha Government Extends Hockey India

Sponsorship till 2036
Mohan Charan Majhi, Chief Minister(CM) of Odisha
announced that the Government of Odisha will
extend its sponsorship of the Hockey India(HI) for
another three years till 2036, which will mark the
completion of 100 years of the formation of
Odisha as a separate state in 1936.

OBITUARY

Former Odisha Governor Prevention of Discrimination and Protection

Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare Passed of Minorities.

Away
Former Governor of Srinivas Hegde, Former ISRO Scientist &
Odisha Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare passed Mission Director of Chandrayaan-1, Passed
away at the age of 95 in New Delhi, Delhi. He was Away
born on 10 December 1928 in Bombay, Bombay Srinivas Hedge, former Indian Space Research
Presidency, British India (now Mumbai, Maharashtra). Organisation (ISRO) scientist and Mission Director
✓ He also served as President of Supreme Court of Chandrayaan-1 (the 1st lunar mission of India
Bar Association twice. He was elected to the launched in 2008), passed away at the age of 71 in
Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) for 3 Bengaluru, Karnataka.
terms in 1980 and re-elected in 1982 and
1988.
✓ He served as the Governor of Odisha from
2007 to 2013. He also served as Chairman of
the United Nations (UN) Sub-Commission on

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Renowned Bharatanatyam Dancer & Padma Dancer and Padma Bhushan Awardee, has passed
Bhushan Awardee C V Chandrasekhar Passed away at the age of 89. He was born on 22nd May
1935 at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Away
✓ In 2011, He was awarded the prestigious
Professor C V Chandrasekhar (fondly referred to as
‘Padma Bhushan’ (Arts) for his contributions
CVC or Chandru anna), a renowned Bharatanatyam
in Bharatanatyam.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

Alpana Killawala Authored a Memoir titled Alia Bhatt Launches Her Debut Children's
“A Fly on the RBI Wall” Book Titled "Ed Finds A Home”
Alpana Killawala, a former spokesperson for the Alia Bhatt, Bollywood actress, has launched her debut
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has authored a memoir children’s picture book series titled ‘Adventures of
titled ‘A Fly on the RBI Wall: An Insider’s View of the Ed-a-Mamma: Ed Finds a Home’, sharing her passion
Central Bank’, offering an insightful glimpse into her for storytelling. The book features illustrations by
journey and the RBI’s transformation over 25 Tanvi Bhat.
years. The book is published by Rupa Publications
India.

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Day of Family Remittances ✓ The 2024 theme of WDCDD is, “United for
2024 - June 16 Land. Our Legacy. Our Future.”
✓ The global observance of the WDCDD 2024
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Family
was hosted by the Government of the
Remittances (IDFR) is annually observed across the
globe on 16 June to honour the dedication of millions Federal Republic of Germany, a signatory to
the UNCCD.
of migrants who support their families and
communities through remittances.
✓ The theme of the IDFR 2023–2024 World Crocodile Day 2024 - June 17
#FamilyRemittances campaign is, "Digital World Crocodile Day, also known as World Croc
Remittances Towards Financial Inclusion and Day, is annually observed across the globe on June 17
Cost Reduction." to raise awareness and highlight the plight of
endangered crocodiles and alligators around the
World Day to Combat Desertification and world. World Croc Day 2024 is organised by the
Crocodile Research Coalition, a Belize-based
Drought 2024 - June 17
nonprofit organisation, in conjunction with the Belize
The United Nations (UN)’s World Day to Combat
Zoo.
Desertification and Drought (WDCDD) is annually
observed across the globe on 17 June to raise
awareness and combat international issues linked to International Day for Countering Hate
Desertification, Land Degradation, and Drought Speech 2024 - June 18
(DLDD). The United Nations (UN)’s International Day for
✓ 17th June 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of Countering Hate Speech is annually observed across
the UNCCD, which was established on 17th the globe on 18 June to highlight and address global
June 1994.

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concerns over the rapid spread of hate speech from the French language, specifically from the word
worldwide. ‘pique-nique’ – a very informal meal eaten in the
✓ 18 June 2024 marks the observance of the 3rd open air.
International Day for Countering Hate
Speech. The 1st ever International Day for International Day for the Elimination of
Countering Hate Speech was observed on 18
Sexual Violence in Conflict 2024- June 19
June 2022.
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day for the
✓ The theme of International Day for
Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is annually
Countering Hate Speech 2024 is “The Power
observed across the globe on 19 June to raise
of Youth for Countering and Addressing Hate
awareness about the need to end Conflict-Related
Speech”.
Sexual Violence (CRSV) and honour the victims and
survivors of sexual violence globally.
Sustainable Gastronomy Day 2024 - June 18 ✓ The theme of International Day for the
The United Nations (UN) Sustainable Gastronomy Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict 2024
Day is annually observed across the globe on 18 June is “Attacks against health care in conflict-
to raise public awareness about Gastronomy (the art affected areas: Impacts for survivors of
of food) and its contribution to sustainable conflict-related sexual violence”.
development. ✓ The first-ever International Day for the
✓ The annual observance of the Day is led by Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict was
the United Nations Educational, Scientific and observed on 19th June 2016.
Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the Food
and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO).
World Sickle Cell Day - June 19 2024
✓ The 1st ever Sustainable Gastronomy Day was
World Sickle Cell Day also known as World Sickle Cell
observed on 18 June 2017.
Awareness Day is annually observed across the globe
on June 19 to raise awareness and recognize sickle
Autistic Pride Day - June 18 2024 cell anaemia as a public health problem and promote
Autistic Pride Day is annually observed across the education about this genetic condition.
globe on 18th June to promote awareness about the ✓ The theme of World Sickle Cell Day 2024 is
understanding and acceptance of Autism Spectrum ‘Hope Through Progress: Advancing Sickle
Disorder (ASD), a neurological and developmental Cell Care Globally’, announced by the Global
disorder that affects communication and social Alliance of Sickle Cell Disease Organizations
interaction. (GASCDO), highlights the importance of
✓ This year 2024 marks the 20th Anniversary of advanced technology in identifying Sickle Cell
the Autistic Pride Day. Disease (SCD).
✓ The theme of Autistic Pride Day 2024 is
‘Taking the Mask Off’.
National Reading Day 2024 - June 19
✓ Autistic Pride Day was initiated by Aspies For
National Reading Day is annually observed across
Freedom (AFF), a solidarity and campaigning
India on 19 June to mark the death anniversary of
community that works towards spreading
Puthuvayil Narayana Panicker (PN Panicker), a
awareness about autism.
renowned teacher and educationist from Kerala, who
is widely regarded as the Father of the Library and
International Picnic Day - June 18 2024 Literacy Movement in Kerala.
International Picnic Day is annually observed across ✓ 19 June 2024 marks the observance of the
the globe on June 18 to celebrate the tradition of 29th National Reading Day.
meals taken outdoors in a park, lakeside, or any spot ✓ On 19 June 1996, the Government of Kerala
with a beautiful view. The word ‘picnic’ gets its origins and the PN Panicker Foundation started this

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 Day as “Vaayanadinam” or Reading Day in World Hydrographic Day 2024 - June 21
Kerala (state observance) to mark the 1st World Hydrographic Day (WHD) is annually observed
annual remembrance day of PN Panicker. across the globe on 21 June to raise awareness about
hydrography and its role in improving the knowledge
World Refugee Day 2024 - June 20 of the seas and oceans.
The United Nations (UN)’s World Refugee Day is ✓ The theme of WHD 2024 is “Hydrographic
annually observed across the globe on 20 June to Information - Enhancing Safety, Efficiency
honour refugees worldwide and recognise the and Sustainability in Marine Activities”.
strength and courage of people forced to flee their ✓ The annual observance of WHD is led by the
home countries to escape conflict or persecution. International Hydrographic Organization
✓ The theme of World Refugee Day 2024 is “For (IHO).
a World Where Refugees Are Welcomed”.
✓ World Health Organization (WHO) joins the International Day of Celebration of the
Office of the UN High Commissioner for Solstice 2024 - June 21
Refugees (UNHCR) (the UN Refugee Agency)
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of
and partners to observing the World Refugee Celebration of the Solstice is annually observed
Day 2024.
across the globe on June 21 to highlight the
✓ The WHO‘s 5th Health for All Film Festival
importance and significance of solstice in various
(HAFF 2024) awarded the “Migrants and religions and ethnic cultures across the globe.
Refugees Health Special Prize” to “Dalal’s
✓ Every year, June 21 is marked as the day of
Story” directed by Alexandra Cordukes from
the summer solstice in the northern
Laundry Lane Productions (Australia). hemisphere of the world. This day marks the
1st day of summer and longest day and
10th International Day of Yoga - 21 June shortest night of the year.
2024 ✓ A solstice is a natural phenomenon which
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Yoga happens twice a year typically falls on either
(IDY) is annually observed across the globe on 21 June June 20th or 21st and December 21st or 22nd.
to raise awareness about the benefits of practicing
yoga, a 5,000-year-old ancient practice that originated World Music Day - June 21 2024
from India. World Music Day is annually observed across the
✓ 21st June 2024 marks the observance of the globe on June 21 to recognises the power of
10th IDY. The 2024 theme of IDY is “Yoga for Music.This day is also known as ‘Fete de la Musique’,
Self and Society.” which means ‘Festival of Music’ in French. The year
✓ The resolution establishing the IDY was 2024 marks the 42nd anniversary of the celebration of
proposed by India and endorsed by 175 Fete de la Musique.
member states.

STATE NEWS

Assam Secretariat Becomes India's 1st Eco- power project on the campus of Janata Bhawan in
friendly State Govt Headquarters Dispur, Guwahati, Assam.
The Assam secretariat became India’s first green
(eco-friendly) state government headquarters with
the inauguration of a 2.5 Megawatt (MW) solar

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Madhya Pradesh CM Inaugurates ‘PM Shri West Bengal Government Launched first-of-
Tourism Air Service’ its-kind Centralised Admission Portal for
Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister (CM) of Madhya Undergraduate College Admissions
Pradesh(MP) inaugurated the “PM Shri Paryatan The West Bengal government launched first-of-its-
Vayu Seva” (PM Shri Tourism Air Service) at Raja Bhoj kind “Centralised Admission Portal” for admission to
International Airport in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh undergraduate courses in state government colleges
(MP). and recognised universities. The portal was launched
✓ PM Shri Tourism Air Service was launched by by Bratya Basu, School and Higher Education Minister,
MP Tourism Board (MPTB) in Public Private West Bengal at the Bikash Bhavan in Kolkata, West
Partnership (PPP) with Jet Serve Aviation Bengal.
Private Limited.

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