Current Affairs Monthly Capsule | June 2024

Table of Content
Awards and Honours Current Affairs ................................................................................................. 3
Banking Business and Economy Current Affairs ............................................................................. 11
Books and Authors Current Affairs .................................................................................................. 18
Defence Current Affairs ................................................................................................................... 19
Government Schemes and Policies Current Affairs ......................................................................... 23
Days and Events Current Affairs ...................................................................................................... 27
International Current Affairs ............................................................................................................. 32
MoU and Agreements Current Affairs ............................................................................................. 40
National Current Affairs ................................................................................................................... 45
Appointments Current Affairs .......................................................................................................... 55
Obituaries Current Affairs ................................................................................................................ 67
Science and Technology Current Affairs .......................................................................................... 70
Sports Current Affairs Current Affairs ............................................................................................. 80
Summits and Conferences Current Affairs ....................................................................................... 93
Reports and Indices Current Affairs ................................................................................................. 96

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Awards and Honours Current Affairs

CloudThat Wins Microsoft Training Services Partner of the Year Award.
• CloudThat, a cloud training and consulting services company, won the Microsoft Training Services
Partner of the Year Award for 2024.
• The award recognizes CloudThat's excellence in innovation and implementation of customer
solutions based on Microsoft technology.
• It is the first India-headquartered company to receive this award.
• Bhavesh Goswami - Founder and CEO
Dr. Usha Thakur Honored with 12th Vishwa Hindi Samman.
• Dr. Usha Thakur received the 12th Vishwa Hindi Samman at a Hindi Samvad event in Kathmandu,
organized by the Indian Embassy in Nepal, for her significant contributions to Hindi literature.
• Thakur has translated over 40 works into Hindi and Nepali, enhancing the Hindi language.
• This award is given by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
Sanjana Thakur wins the 2024 Commonwealth Short Story Prize.
• Sanjana Thakur, from Mumbai, wins the 2024 Commonwealth Short Story Prize for her work
"Aishwarya Rai".
• Her story reimagines adoption through the lens of a young woman in Mumbai, exploring themes
of identity and belonging.
• She will receive a cash prize of £5,000.
• The Chair of the judges - Ugandan-British novelist and short story writer Jennifer Nansubuga
Arundhati Roy won PEN Pinter Prize amid Indian prosecution threat
• Arundhati Roy, 62, received the 2024 PEN Pinter prize, expressing her delight and honoring Harold
Pinter's legacy.
• The award, established in 2009, recognizes writers of outstanding literary merit and unflinching
world views.
• Roy, the first Indian Booker Prize winner for "The God of Small Things," was praised for her
impactful storytelling and internationalist perspective.
Central Electronics Limited Awarded Mini RATNA Status.
• Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced "Mini RATNA" (Category-1) status for Central
Electronics Limited (CEL) during its Golden Jubilee celebration.
• CEL has transformed from a loss-making PSU to a dividend-paying PSU and this is the 3rd
consecutive year that CEL has paid dividends.
• Shri. Chetan Jain - Chairman and Managing Director, CEL
• Headquarters - New Delhi
• Founded - 26 June 1974
GRSE Wins Sustainable Governance Champion Award 2024.

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• Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd. received the "Sustainable Governance
Champion Award" at the Outlook Planet Sustainability Summit & Awards 2024.
• Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd, abbreviated as GRSE, is one of India's leading
shipyards, located in Kolkata. It builds and repairs commercial and naval vessels.
• Founded: 1884
• PR Hari,IN (Retd.): Chairman & MD
Doon School Srinagar Wins Top Award at Indo-Norway Education Summit.
• Doon School received the "Award for Transformative Education Excellence" at the Indo-Norway
International Education Summit for its innovative contributions under Chairman Showkat Hussain
Khan.
• The Indo-Norway Education Summit was organized by Mind Mingle, an organization dedicated
to the professional development of educators and schools since 2014.
• Chief Guest - Himanshu Gulati, MP, Norway.
Somalia's All-Women Media Wins Global Freedom of Expression Award.
• Bilan, Somalia's only all-women news team, won the 2024 One World Media Press Freedom
Award for their courageous reporting.
• Established by the UNDP in 2021 and funded by the European Union, Bilan has broken major
stories on discrimination, violence, and social issues in Somalia, promoting women's roles in
various sectors.
• Their reports highlight the resilience of Somali women journalists.
Li Deren and Xue Qikun won China’s top Sci-Tech award
• Li Deren and Xue Qikun received China's State Preeminent Science and Technology Award for
their contributions to photogrammetry, remote sensing, and materials physics.
• The ceremony also presented multiple awards, including the State Natural Science Award, State
Technological Invention Award, and State Scientific and Technological Progress Award.
‘The Golden Thread’ bags Golden Conch award at 18th MIFF 2024.
• Indian film ‘The Golden Thread’ bags Golden Conch award for the Best Documentary at 18th MIFF
2024.
• Estonian film ‘Sour Milk’ wins Silver Conch for Best International Short Fiction.
• Polish Film ‘Zima’ wins Silver Conch for Best International Animation.
• ‘6-A Akash Ganga’ gets Silver Conch for Best Indian Documentary Film.
• ‘The Golden Thread’ is directed by Nistha Jain.
THDC wins PSU Leadership Award for digital transformation excellence.
• THDC India Limited has been conferred with the prestigious PSU Leadership & Excellence Award
2024 in the category of ‘Leadership in Digital Transformation'.
• THDC Director (Personnel) Shallinder Singh received the award on behalf of THDC.
• THDC CMD: RK Vishnoi
• The Union Minister of State (Ind. Charge) Science & Technology: Dr Jitendra Singh

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IPBES Wins 2024 Blue Planet Prize for Environmental Leadership

• Award Recognition: IPBES awarded prestigious Blue Planet Prize for advancing biodiversity and
ecosystem science.
• Impactful Assessments: Reports guide global policies, including SDGs and CBD, influencing
corporate sustainability strategies.
• Upcoming Ceremony: Prize to be awarded in Tokyo; events to celebrate contributions to
ecological economics and sustainability.
Kalash Gupta, IIT Delhi Student won World’s Largest Coding Competition
• Kalash Gupta, a CSE student at IIT Delhi, clinched the top spot in TCS CodeVita Season 10, with
over 100,000 participants from 87 countries.
• TCS CodeVita, recognized by Guinness World Records, is the world's largest programming
contest.
• The runner-ups were from Chile and Taiwan, with Gupta honored by IIT Delhi Director, Prof.
Rangan Banerjee.
Suhas Subramanyam Wins Democratic Primary in Virginia.
• Suhas Subramanyam, the first Indian-American elected to Virginia's General Assembly and State
Senate, won the Democratic primary for Virginia's 10th Congressional District.
• Born in Houston to Indian immigrants from Bengaluru, Chennai, and Secunderabad,
Subramanyam was a technology policy advisor in the Obama White House.
IRIS Business Services Wins Global Central Banking Award.
• IRIS Business received the 'Global Central Banking Award 2024' for Technology Services in
London, presented by the 'Central Banking' publication.
• Recognized for its contributions to central banks globally, including a significant role in NPA
management for RBI with their CRILC solution.
• IRIS serves over 6,000 clients worldwide, providing regulatory reporting software to various
regulators.
IIIT-Delhi Wins Award for Innovative Antimicrobial Resistance Project.
• IIIT-Delhi secured joint second prize in the Trinity Challenge for its "AMRSense" project, aimed at
combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
• The initiative involved key partners like CHRI-PATH, [Link], and ICMR, focusing on community
health data integration and predictive analytics.
• "AMRSense" empowers community health workers with AI tools, and integrates antibiotic usage
data.
Nikhil Singhal Honored at Media Conclave for PR Excellence
• Nikhil Singhal, founder of Vigor Media Worldwide and President of Noida High Rise Federation
100X, received an award at a Media Conclave organized by the Madhav Foundation at the
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• Mr Nikhil Singhal was honoured for his exemplary work in the field of ‘Public Relation and Media
communication’.
• The award was presented to him by renowned TV journalist Ms Chandni Dhawan
Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar Bal Sahitya 2024.
• Sahitya Akademi announced the names of 23 writers the prestigious Yuva Puraskar and 24
winners of the Bal Sahitya Puraskar for 2024.
• English writer K Vaishali - "Homeless: Growing up Lesbian and Dyslexic in India"
• Hindi author Gaurav Pandey - "Smritiyon Ke Beech Ghiri Hai Prithvi".
• Bal Sahitya Puraskar and Yuva Puraskar awardees will receive a cheque of Rs 50,000.
Vinod Ganatra received Nelson Mandela Lifetime Achievement Award.
• Film-maker Vinod Ganatra has become the first Indian to be conferred the prestigious ‘Nelson
Mandela Lifetime Achievement Award’ of South Africa for his contribution to films.
• Ganatra has received 36 national and international awards, including the Janakinath Gaur Award
and the Liv Ullmann Peace Prize for his film "Harun-Arun".
RBI bags ‘risk manager of the year award 2024’.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been awarded the "Risk Manager of the Year Award 2024" by
Central Banking, a renowned publication headquartered in London.
• The RBI established a regulatory sandbox to facilitate controlled experimentation with new
financial technology products and services.
• RBI: Founded: 1 April 1935, Kolkata
• Shaktikanta Das - Governor
• Headquarters - Mumbai
18th edition of Mumbai International Film festival (MIFF) started
• The theme for the 18th edition of MIFF, is “India in Amrit Kaal”.
• It hosted a dynamic panel discussion titled “Inspiring Narratives: Innovation and Creativity.”
• The first ever Documentary Film Bazaar was inaugurated at the same event.
• A cash amount of Rs 1 lakh along with trophy and certificate will be awarded to the winner.
Subbiah Nallamuthu honored with lifetime achievement award at MIFF
• Shri Subbiah Nallamuthu bagged V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award at the 18th Mumbai
International Film Festival (MIFF) for his significant contributions to wildlife filmmaking.
• Renowned for documentaries on Royal Bengal Tigers and notable series, he has garnered
international acclaim and multiple awards, including five National Film Awards.
Sahitya Akademi announced 2024 Literary Award Winners
• Sahitya Akademi announced winners of the 2024 Yuva Puraskar and Bal Sahitya Puraskar,
recognizing 23 and 24 writers respectively.
• Key awardees include K Vaishali for her memoir and Gaurav Pandey for his poetry, with genres
spanning from poetry to memoirs.

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• Award recipients will receive a casket with an engraved copper plaque and a cheque of Rs 50,000
at a later ceremony.
Smritivan Memorial Museum Shortlisted for UNESCO's Prix Award.
• The Smritivan Earthquake Memorial Museum in Bhuj, Gujarat, has been shortlisted for UNESCO's
prestigious Prix Versailles Award, recognizing it as one of the seven most beautiful museums
globally.
• This marks the first time an Indian museum has received such global recognition for its
architectural and design excellence.
Ahmedabad University's Centre won RIBA 2024 Award
• Ahmedabad University's University Centre, designed by Stephane Paumier Architects, won the
RIBA International Award for Excellence 2024.
• The RIBA awards are globally recognized, celebrating architecture that showcases design
excellence, visionary thinking, and social impact.
• The recognition marks a significant achievement for Indian architecture.
Ramky Infrastructure honored with FICCI's Smart Urban Innovation Award
• Ramky Infrastructure Limited received the FICCI Smart Urban Innovation Award 2024 in the
Sustainable Cities category for their effective leachate treatment project in Jawahar Nagar,
Hyderabad.
• The project successfully treated legacy leachate, a harmful by-product of waste, using a 2000
KLD treatment plant that also involved the restoration of nearby pond.
Poet Siddhalinga Pattanashetti bagged Gudleppa Hallikeri Award
• Poet Siddhalinga Pattanashetti is the 19th recipient of the Gudleppa Hallikeri Award, including a
₹25,000 purse and a memento.
• The award ceremony was presided over by Basavaraj Horatti, with notable guests from academia
and literature.
• A photo museum of freedom fighter Gudleppa Hallikeri, showcasing over 300 photos, has been
established at the Gandhi Grameen Gurukul in Hosaritti.
Tredence earned third straight Databricks Partner Award
• Tredence won the 2024 Databricks Retail and CPG Partner of the Year award, selected from over
2,500 partners.
• Recognized for leveraging Databricks’ Data Intelligence Platform to deliver solutions to global
retailers & CPG firms.
• Tredence is a global data science and AI solutions provider focused on solving the last-mile
problem in AI – the gap between insight creation and value realization.
Ms. Shilpi Agarwal tops International Digital Teachers' Olympiad 2024.
• Ms. Shilpi Agarwal, a teacher at City Montessori School in Lucknow, emerged as the top
performer, securing Rank 1 in the recently concluded International Digital Teachers' Olympiad.

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• The Olympiad was organized by "upEducators", India’s fastest-growing Ed Tech company.

• The 1st edition of this event saw the participation of 3,300 educators.
• Top performers received rewards worth Rs. 10 lakhs.
MCL wins Kalinga Excellence Awards for Energy, and CSR.
• Mahanadi Coalfields Limited has been conferred with the Kalinga Excellence Awards for Energy,
Corporate Social Responsibility, and Sustainability.
• Institute of Quality & Environment Management Services and State Pollution Control Board,
Odisha presented the award.
• MCL's Director AS Bapat received the award.
• MCL's Chairman-cum-Managing Director: Uday Anant Kaole
2024 Daytime Emmy Awards announced, Dick Van Dyke broke records
• Actor Dick Van Dyke, at the age of 98, clinched the title of the oldest-ever winner of a Daytime
Emmy for his guest performance in 'Days of Our Lives'.
• 'General Hospital' won for best directing, best writing, best-supporting performance (Robert
Gossett), and best drama series.
• The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) unveiled this award.
SEBI wins the “Best Conduct of Business Regulator” Award.
• Sebi has been given the 'Best Conduct of Business Regulator' award in Asia Pacific by The Asian
Banker for its role in enhancing the regulatory framework for securities markets.
• The award was received by Sebi's Whole Time Member Kamlesh Chandra Varshney in a ceremony
held in Hong Kong.
• Formed: April 12, 1988
• Statutory Status: January 30, 1992
• HQs: Mumbai
• Chairperson: Madhabi Puri Buch
Mumbai’s Cop Krishna Prakash honored with Hindi Sahitya Bharati Award
• Krishna Prakash, head of Mumbai Police’s Force One, honored with the Hindi Sahitya Bharati
Award at the Sab Me Ram Shashwat Shri Ram festival.
• The festival, showcasing Lord Ram’s teachings, combined music, dance, and theatre to offer a
cultural experience.
• Prakash is also recognized for blending law enforcement with cultural pursuits and is set to
achieve his third Guinness World Record.
Vellayan Subbiah named EY World Entrepreneur of the year 2024.
• Vellayan Subbiah, Executive Vice-Chairman of Tube Investments of India and Chairman of
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Ltd. has been named the EY World Entrepreneur Of
The Year 2024.
• Subbiah is the fourth Indian to receive this coveted award. Earlier it was given to NR Narayana
Murthy, Uday Kotak and Kiran Majumdar Shaw.

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• He was the MD of Cholamandalam Investment and Finance.

Siddhalinga Pattanashetti wins Gudleppa Hallikeri Award 2024.
• The veteran writer Siddalinga Pattanashetti has been selected for the prestigious Gudleppa
Hallikeri Award for 2024.
• This is the 19th award and was presented in honor of the birth anniversary of Gudleppa Hallikeri.
• The award includes Rs 25,000 cash and a memento.
• Veeranna Chekki - Senior trustee of the Gudleppa Hallikeri Memorial Foundation.
C-DOT won UN Champion Award, showcased AI innovations
• C-DOT awarded UN’s WSIS 2024 “Champion” Award for its mobile-enabled Cell Broadcast
Emergency Alerting Platform, enhancing disaster resilience.
• Showcased AI solutions at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, including tech for early
warning and fraud prevention.
• Collaborated with AI startups for solutions in road safety, smart city monitoring, and an automatic
sign language interpreter.
Aarogya Pathcare attains NABL Accreditation.
• Aarogya Pathcare, an ISO 15189:2012 certified lab, receives NABL accreditation for 2024-2026.
• This accreditation ensures accurate and trustworthy diagnostic services, providing a competitive
edge and opening new business opportunities.
• Co-founder Vimal Tyagi reinforces the commitment to making high-quality diagnostic and home
sample collection services accessible nationwide.
Onextel Communication awarded for Marketing Excellence
• Onextel Communication won "Excellence in Marketing Strategy - Reality Sector" at [Link]
Reality Conclave 2024.
• Recognition highlights Onextel's innovative real estate marketing strategies and industry impact.
• The event celebrated industry excellence, attended by key real estate leaders and influencers,
enhancing Onextel’s industry standing.
Envision Energy named to 2024 TIME100 Most Influential Companies.
• Envision Energy was recognized as a 'Green Giant' in TIME's 2024 TIME100 Most Influential
Companies for its major contributions to global green energy and climate change solutions.
• The company is noted for its innovative Net Zero Industrial Park model and significant
advancements in smart wind power, energy storage systems, and green hydrogen solutions.
Sanya Malhotra won Best Actress award at New York Indian Film Festival
• Sanya Malhotra bagged Best Actress at the New York Indian Film Festival 2024 for her role in
'Mrs.'
• 'Mrs,' directed by Arati Kadav, is a remake of 'The Great Indian Kitchen,' focusing on the
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• The film has received significant acclaim, spotlighting Malhotra's portrayal of the complex
interplay between traditional roles and personal ambition.
NIMHANS bags the Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion for 2024.
• National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru has been awarded
the Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion for 2024 by the World Health Organization
(WHO).
• The award is a testament to NIMHANS’ dedication and outstanding contributions to promoting
mental health and well-being
• The Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion established by WHO in 2019.
Taste Atlas' list of the world's 50 best pork dishes.
• Taste Atlas, the popular food and travel guide, often shares lists of best-rated dishes.
• Vindaloo, an Indian dish, was ranked 14th and got a 4.4 rating out of 5.
• Vindaloo is a spicy curry-like delicacy popular in Goa and the Konkan region.
• The list of '50 Best Pork Dishes' In the World was topped by Lechona from Colombia, Pernil from
Puerto Rico and Gringas from Mexico.

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Banking Business and Economy Current Affairs

FY25 GDP Growth May Approach 7.5%, Says NCAER.
• The National Council of Applied Economic Research projects India's GDP growth for FY25 to
potentially exceed 7%, approaching 7.5%, citing robust economic activity, investment focus, and
expected normal monsoon.
• The RBI has raised its GDP growth forecast for FY25 to 7.2%, while other agencies have a median
projection of 6.9%.
• Fitch Ratings - 7.2%
• ADB - 7%
• IMF - 6.8%
• World Bank - 6.6%
RBI announced SAARC currency swap framework for 2024-27
• The Reserve Bank of India introduces revised currency swap frameworks for SAARC nations,
providing INR, USD, and EUR support.
• The facilities offer backstop funding, short-term liquidity assistance, & access to member countries
upon signing agreements.
• The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation consists of Afghanistan, Bangladesh,
Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.
Mindspace became 1st Indian REIT to issue Sustainability-Linked Bonds
• Mindspace Business Parks REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) raised Rs 650 crore from the
International Finance Corporation (IFC), marking the first instance of an Indian REIT issuing
sustainability-linked bonds with a seven-year tenure.
• The bonds aim to enhance sustainability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with
India's net-zero ambitions.
SBI raises Rs 10,000 cr via infrastructure bond issuance.
• State Bank of India (SBI) raised Rs 10,000 crore through its fifth infrastructure bond issuance.
• The country's largest lender raised the funds at a coupon rate of 7.36%.
• SBI reported an overwhelming response to its issue, receiving bids exceeding Rs 19,884 crore,
oversubscribing the base issue size of Rs 5,000 crore by approximately four times.
UK overtook China as India's 4th-largest export market in May 2024
• The UK has overtaken China to become India's 4th-largest export market, with exports growing
by a third to $1.37 billion in May, compared to a 3% growth to $1.33 billion for China.
• India's top 10 export markets, which now include the UK, showed positive growth in May, reversing
a year-long trend of contraction.
• Overall, India's merchandise exports grew by 9.13% in May, reaching $38 billion.
Federal Bank launches UPI-enabled RuPay Wave Credit Card

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• Federal Bank, in collaboration with NPCI, has launched the RuPay Wave Credit Card, which
integrates UPI-powered transactions on the RuPay network, allowing customers to make
payments via mobile devices.
• The card offers a two-click transaction process through the FedMobile application, no annual
fees, cashback on 1st five UPI transactions, & bonus reward points for quarterly spends of ₹50,000.
RBI cancels licence of the City Co-operative Bank, Maharashtra.
• RBI canceled the license of City Co-operative Bank, Maharashtra, due to inadequate capital and
earning prospects.
• The Commissioner for Cooperation and Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Maharashtra, has
been instructed to wind up the bank and appoint a liquidator.
• About 87% of depositors will receive up to Rs 5 lakh from the Deposit Insurance and Credit
Guarantee Corporation (DICGC).
Direct Tax collection rises by 21% to Rs 4.62 lakh crore in FY 24-25.
• India's net direct tax collection for FY 2024-25 surged by 21% year-on-year to over Rs 4.62 lakh
crore as of June 17, 2024. Gross tax collection saw a 22.19% increase, reaching Rs 5.16 lakh crore.
• Advance tax collection played a crucial role, with a 27.34% rise amounting to Rs 1.48 lakh crore,
including Rs 1.14 lakh crore from corporate tax and Rs 34,470 crore from personal income tax.
RBI cancels licence of Purvanchal Co-op Bank.
• RBI has cancelled the license of Purvanchal Co-operative Bank, citing insufficient capital and
poor earning prospects.
• The Commissioner for Cooperation and Registrar of Cooperative Societies, UP, has been directed
to wind up the bank and appoint a liquidator.
• Depositors are entitled to Rs 5 lakh from the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation,
with 99.51% of depositors covered.
Fitch Ratings ups India's growth forecast to 7.2% from 7%.
• Fitch Ratings revised India's growth forecast for the current fiscal year from 7% to 7.2%, citing a
recovery in consumer spending and increased investment.
• The Global Economic Outlook report also raised the world growth forecast for 2024 to 2.6% from
2.4%, driven by improved confidence in European recovery and a revival in China's export sector.
• Headquarters: New York
Indian Bank organised MSME credit camp
• Indian Bank hosted a credit camp for the MSME sector in Chennai, led by MD & CEO SL Jain.
• Over 440 sanction tickets totaling more than ₹500 crore were distributed to MSME customers.
• The event featured presentations on the bank’s MSME and FOREX schemes and was attended by
senior bank executives.
• Indian Bank is an Indian public sector bank, established in 1907 and headquartered in Chennai.
Reserve Bank of India wins risk manager of the year award 2024

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• RBI awarded "Risk Manager of the Year Award 2024" by Central Banking, London, for advancing
its risk management practices.
• The award highlights RBI's significant role in ensuring the stability of India's financial system
through enhanced risk awareness.
• RBI Executive Director Shri Manoranjan Mishra received the award.
• RBI Governor: Shaktikanta Das.
Indian Brands Among Global Top 100 in Brand Value
• Four Indian companies, TCS, HDFC Bank, Airtel, and Infosys, ranked among top 100 in the Kantar
BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands Report.
• TCS and HDFC Bank are nearly tied in rankings, placing 46th and 47th with brand values of $44.8
billion and $43.3 billion, respectively.
• Global top three brands are Apple, Google, and Microsoft, with Apple retaining the top spot,
valued over $1 trillion.
CII predicts robust 8% GDP growth for India in 2024-25
• Confederation of Indian Industry projected India's GDP growth at 8% for 2024-25, surpassing RBI's
estimate of 7.2%.
• Growth driven by second-generation reforms, global trade improvements, and robust policy
frameworks.
• Key economic sectors like agriculture, industry, and services expected to excel, contributing to a
potential $7 trillion GDP by 2029-30.
Bank of Maharashtra enhances NRI Banking Services
• Bank of Maharashtra introduces tailored NRI banking solutions, including NRE, NRO, FCNR, and
RFC accounts to cater to the needs of Non-Resident Indians.
• Ensures adherence to global regulations, offering secure and compliant financial services.
• Provides digital banking platforms such as Mahamobile Plus and Mahaconnect for efficient and
accessible online banking experiences for NRIs.
RBI imposes Rs 1.45 crore penalty on Central Bank of India.
• RBI imposed a penalty for non-compliance with directions on 'loans and advances' and 'customer
protection'
• The Bank was found to have sanctioned a working capital demand loan against government
receivables and failed to credit amounts from unauthorized electronic transactions.
• RBI: HQs: Mumbai, India
• Established 1 April 1935
• Governor: Shaktikanta Das
India’s Forex Reserves reach record high of 655.817 Billion USD
• India's forex reserves hit an all-time high of 655.817 billion USD for the week ending June 7.
• The reserves had previously jumped by 4.837 billion USD to 651.51 billion USD, surpassing the
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• A significant portion of this increase came from foreign currency assets, which rose by 3.773 billion
USD to reach 576.337 billion USD.
India to remain fastest growing Asia-Pacific economy, says Moody's
• Moody's report highlighted India's continued dominance as the fastest-growing economy in the
Asia-Pacific region for the second half of 2024.
• Driven by strong domestic demand, infrastructure initiatives, and private sector investment,
supporting sustained economic momentum.
• The positive outlook for the Indian banking system, due to robust economic growth, underpins
financial stability.
IPL's business value rose to $16.4 billion in 2024.
• According to a report by American investment bank Houlihan Lokey, The business valuation of
the Indian Premier League has risen to $16.4 billion, marking an increase of 6.5%.
• Tata Group secured the title sponsorship for the IPL for an additional 5-year period, from 2024 to
2028, at an approximate cost of $300 million.
• 1st: CSK - $231 million
• 2nd: RCB - $227 million
• 3rd: KKR - $216 million
World Bank raises India growth forecast for FY25 to 6.6%.
• India will remain the fastest-growing of the world’s largest economies in the world as predicted
by the World Bank.
• It raised India’s growth projection by 0.2 percentage points each to 6.6% for FY25 and 6.7% in
FY26.
• This is, however, way below the 7.2% projected by the Reserve Bank of India.
• Growth in South Asia Regio is projected to slow to 6.2% in 2024.
• World Bank: President: Ajay Banga
IRDAI eased norms for investment in infrastructure by insurers
• The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India is an autonomous and statutory
body under jurisdiction of Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
• It is tasked with regulating, licensing the insurance & re-insurance industries in India.
• Chairperson: Debasish Panda.
• Founded in 1999.
• Headquarters: Hyderabad.
• Empowered by Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999
RBI cancelled 10-year green bond auction for the first time
• RBI canceled the auction of 10-year green bonds due to insufficient greenium offered by traders,
with bids between 7% and 7.06%.
• The government had planned to issue Rs 12,000 crore in green bonds in two tranches for the
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• The rupee fell to a two-week low at 83.47 against the dollar, influenced by month-end dollar
demand and election result anticipation.
RBI approved Zurich insurance's 70% stake purchase in Kotak Insurance
• RBI approved Kotak Mahindra Bank's sale of a 70% stake in its general insurance arm to Zurich
Insurance.
• Zurich Insurance initially planned a 51% stake purchase, followed by an additional 19% within
three years, totaling Rs 5,560 crore.
• The deal received all necessary regulatory approvals, including from the Competition Commission
of India (CCI).
Sebi relaxed timelines for FPIs to make material event disclosures
• SEBI has revised the disclosure timelines for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs), categorizing
changes into Type I and II.
• Type I changes, affecting registration or exemptions, must be reported within 7 working days;
Type II within 30 days.
• Designated Depository Participants (DDPs) to reassess FPI eligibility for all material changes,
especially for mandatory re-registration under Type I.
RBI raises GDP growth projection to 7.2% for FY'25.
• The RBI revised upwards the GDP growth projection for the current fiscal to 7.2% from 7% on
rising private consumption and revival of demand in rural areas.
• National Statistical Office placed India's real gross domestic product growth at 8.2% in 2023-24.
• Real GDP growth for 2024-25 is projected at 7.2%.
• Q1 - 7.3%, Q2 - 7.2%, Q3 - 7.3%, and Q4 - 7.2%.
• RBI Governor - Shaktikanta Das
India became 3rd-Largest Gold Buyer in May, after Switzerland & China
• The World Gold Council’s Gold Return Attribution Model noted that among the top buyers was
India, purchasing $86.5 million worth of gold.
• Global gold (ETFs) ended a 12-month slump with a 2% increase in assets to $234 billion and net
inflows of $529 million in May.
• An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a basket of securities that tracks or seeks to outperform an
underlying index.
BHEL gets over ₹3,500 crore order from Adani Power
• State-owned BHEL has secured an order worth over ₹3,500 crore from Adani Power Limited to
set up a thermal power project at Raipur in Chhattisgarh.
• The boiler and turbine generator will be manufactured at its Trichy and Haridwar plants,
respectively.
• BHEL: Founded - 1956, Headquarters - New Delhi
Fitch Affirmed India's BBB- Rating Amid Coalition Government Formation

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• Fitch Ratings maintained India's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating at 'BBB-' with
a Stable Outlook, despite the formation of a coalition government.
• It is a reflection of confidence in India's economic resilience and growth potential
• Key strengths supporting India's rating include a robust growth outlook, with a projected GDP
growth rate of 6.9% for FY24.
Nvidia Surpasses Apple as Second Most Valuable Company
• Nvidia's stock surged to record highs, valuing the company at $3.012 trillion, surpassing Apple's
market capitalization of $3.003 trillion.
• Nvidia's growth is driven by strong demand for its AI chips, with the company's stock rising 147%
so far in 2024.
• Nvidia hq: California, U.S.
• Jensen Huang (President and CEO), Bill Dally (Chief scientist).
• World's Most Valuable Company: Microsoft.
NSE breaks world record with 19.71 billion single-day orders.
• The National Stock Exchange of India achieved a remarkable milestone by processing an
unprecedented 19.71 billion orders and 280.55 million trades within trading hours.
• NSE CEO - Ashish Chauhan
• NSE reported a standalone net profit of ₹1,856 crore for the fourth quarter ended on March 31,
2024.
• NSE: Founded: 1992
• Girish Chandra Chaturvedi; Chairperson
• Ashishkumar Chauhan; MD & CEO
Sebi launches saathi 2.0 personal finance app for investors.
• The market regulator SEBI unveiled its latest mobile app, 'Saa ₹thi 2.0', designed to help investors
manage their finances.
• The app is packed with tools to make complex financial concepts easier to understand.
• It includes:
o Financial calculators
o Educational modules
o Investor support
o Video content
• SEBI: Established: 1988, Statutory Status: 1992
• Headquarters: Mumbai.
Netherlands emerges as India's 3rd largest export destination in 23-24
• The Netherlands has emerged as India's third largest export destination after the US and UAE
during 2023-24, even as the country's merchandise shipments dipped by over 3%.
• India's trade surplus with the Netherlands has increased to USD 17.4 billion in the last fiscal from
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• The main commodities that registered healthy export growth is petroleum products.
UPI transactions set new record, scale 14.04 Billion peak in may
• UPI transactions in May reached 14.04 billion, valued at 20.45 trillion rupees, marking the highest
since its inception in 2016, with a 49% year-on-year volume increase and 39% in value.
• IMPS transactions also grew, with 558 million transactions worth 6.06 trillion rupees in May,
experiencing a yearly increase of 12% in volume and 15% in value.
GST collection in May recorded to Rs 1.73 lakh crore.
• In May, the Centre collected Rs 1.73 lakh crore in GST, a 10% annual increase. This is down from
April's record Rs 2.1 lakh crore.
• The growth stemmed from a 15.3% rise in domestic transactions and a 4.3% decline in imports.
Net GST revenue, after refunds, was Rs 1.44 lakh crore.
• The Finance Ministry has so far collected Rs 3.83 lakh crore in FY25.
Gautam Adani overtakes Ambani to become Asia’s richest person.
• Adani with a net worth of $111 billion is now ranked as the eleventh richest in the world, according
to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
• Ambani whose $109 billion wealth placed at No. 12.
• So far in 2024, Adani's net worth has jumped $26.8 billion while Ambani's wealth has increased by
$12.7 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
India’s GDP Grows 8.2% in FY24 against 7% in FY23.
• India’s real GDP is estimated to grow by 8.2% in the Financial Year 2023-24 as compared to the
growth rate of 7% registered in the Financial Year 2022-23.
• Nominal GDP or GDP at current prices is estimated to attain a level of over 295 lakh crore rupees
in the year 2023-24.
• Real GDP or GDP at constant prices is estimated to attain a level of over 173 lakh crore rupees in
the year 2023-24.

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Books and Authors Current Affairs

Maharashtra Governor unveils Book on Mumbai's Historic Ports and Docks
• Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais released the book "Gateways to the Sea: Historic Ports and
Docks of Mumbai Region," published by the Publications Division and compiled by the Maritime
Mumbai Museum Society (MMMS).
• The book, featuring 18 articles by renowned historians & maritime experts, covers ancient ports
like Sopara and Vasai, as well as modern docks such as Mazagon Dock and Mumbai Port.
Book titled “A Fly on the RBI Wall” Authored by Alpana Killawala.
• Alpana Killawala's book, "A Fly on the RBI Wall," details her 25-year journey at the Reserve Bank
of India, focusing on the evolution of its communication strategies.
• She navigated major crises, including the Harshad Mehta scam, and pivotal reforms during the
liberalization of the Indian economy in the 1990s.
• RBI: Founded: 1 April 1935
• HQs: Mumbai
Alia Bhatt launched children's book
• Actor Alia Bhatt debuted as a children's book author with "The Adventures of Ed-a-Mamma: Ed
Finds A Home."
• The book is inspired by her kidswear brand Ed-a-Mamma, featuring illustrations by Tanvi Bhat.
• Alia shared the book release on Instagram, highlighting her new role beyond acting, linked to her
personal life as a mother.
Bill Gates announced memoir "Source Code" for 2025
• Bill Gates unveiled his memoir "Source Code," focusing on his early life, set for release on February
4, 2025.
• The book covered his youth, challenges with family, dropping out of Harvard, and starting
Microsoft with Paul Allen.
• Timed with the 50th anniversary of the Altair 8800 PC, the memoir reflects on personal and
technological growth.

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Defence Current Affairs

Indian Navy De-Inducts UH-3H Helicopter After 17 Years.
• The Indian Navy retired the UH-3H helicopter after 17 years, with a de-induction ceremony at INS
Dega, Visakhapatnam.
• The UH-3H, inducted in 2009, excelled in Special Operations, Search and Rescue (SAR), and
Humanitarian Assistance.
• One UH-3H will be displayed in Visakhapatnam as a tribute to its service, with a commemorative
plaque handed to the State Government.
DRDO's 'ABHYAS' Successfully Completes Developmental Trials.
• DRDO completed six consecutive development trials of the High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target
(HEAT) 'ABHYAS' at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha.
• With these trials, 'ABHYAS' has achieved a total of 10 development trials, demonstrating its
reliability.
• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Larsen & Toubro have been chosen as the companies that
will make it.
Seoul, Tokyo, Washington Start New Joint Military Drills.
• South Korea, the United States and Japan kicked off major new military exercises.
• The drills, dubbed "Freedom Edge", will focus on ballistic missile and air defences, anti-submarine
warfare and defensive cyber training
• The three countries' agreed to conduct drills every year to demonstrate unity in the face of North
Korea's nuclear threats and China's rising regional influence.
India and Saudi Arabia deepen Naval Training Collaboration.
• 76 trainees of King Fahad Naval Academy of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) joined the First
Training Squadron, 1TS of the Indian Navy at Southern Naval Command, Kochi on 24 Jun 24.
• The aim is to strengthen bilateral naval cooperation and mutual understanding between India
and Saudi Arabia.
• The training program includes seamanship, simulator exercises, and sail training onboard.
DRDO Hands Over MR-MOCR to Indian Navy.
• DRDO has handed over the Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket (MR-MOCR) to
the Indian Navy, which reduces radar detection by creating a microwave shield.
• Phase-I and Phase-II trials demonstrated the effectiveness of MR-MOCR, with a 90% reduction
in the Radar Cross Section (RCS) of aerial targets.
• Headquarters - New Delhi
• Chairman - Sameer V. Kamat
Indian Army opened Khalubar War Memorial in Ladakh.
• Indian Army has opened the Khalubar War Memorial in Ladakh, commemorating the 25th
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• It is located in Aryan Valley, the memorial honors the bravery of soldiers, including Captain Manoj
Pandey, who recaptured the area during the Kargil War.
• The opening ceremony included a 'Trek to Battle Site' led by Brig OP Yadav (Retd).
Indian Army Launches First-of-its-Kind Skin Bank for Severe Burns.
• This bank will serve as a centralized hub for the collection, processing, storage and distribution of
skin grafts.
• The Army Hospital (Research and Referral) announced the opening of the skin bank facility, a
first-of-its-kind to be established within the Armed Forces Medical Services.
• CDS: General Anil Chauhan
• COAS: General Manoj Pande
China’s Nuclear Arsenal now three times larger than India’s: SIPRI.
• China's nuclear warheads have increased to 500, tripling India's 172, as per the Stockholm
International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
• The nuclear stockpiles stand at: Russia (4,380 warheads), US (3,708), France (290), UK (225),
Pakistan (170), Israel (90) and North Korea (50).
• Russia and the US remain dominant, holding 90% of the world's nuclear weapons.
India to host its first-ever multination air exercise 'Tarang Shakti".
• The Indian Air Force will host its first-ever multination air exercise "Tarang Shakti 2024".
• The countries sending their air force combat contingents are the US, the UK, Australia, France,
Germany, Japan, Singapore and the UAE.
• The exercise will be held in two phases.
• 1st Phase: Southern part of India on August
• 2nd Phase: mid-September
IAF concluded Advanced Aerial Combat Training at Ex Red Flag
• Indian Air Force completed participation in Exercise Red Flag 2024 at Eielson Air Force Base,
Alaska, showcasing Rafale jets in advanced aerial combat scenarios alongside multiple
international air forces.
• This was the second edition of Ex Red Flag 2024, held four times in a year by the US Air Force.
• The exercise included Air Forces of Singapore, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany and US.
Israel's Navy received new landing craft from US
• INS Komemiyut, an Israeli Navy landing craft, completed its voyage from Pascagoula, USA, and
docked at the Haifa Navy Base.
• This is the second naval landing craft acquired from the US in the last eight months, enhancing
Israel's naval capabilities.
• The arrival was marked with a naval "missing" formation in honor of fallen soldiers, highlighting
the strategic significance of the new vessel.
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• DRDO partnered with Pune's Sagar Defence Engineering to develop India's first underwater-
launched UAVs (ULUAVs).
• These innovative drones, to be deployed from submarines, mark a significant advancement in
India's underwater military capabilities.
• Sagar Defence was chosen through competitive bidding, receiving the contract from DRDO's
Technology Development Fund out of 17 firms.
Indian Army launches 'Vidyut Rakshak' monitoring system.
• 'Vidyut Rakshak', developed by the Army Design Bureau (ADB) was launched here by Lt Gen
Upendra Dwivedi.
• Vidyut Rakshak is an Internet of Things-enabled integrated generator monitoring, protection, and
control system.
• Vidyut Rakshak was developed by Major Rajprasad R S and was displayed recently during the
'Exercise Bharat Shakti'.
Eighth Edition of Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JIMEX 24)
• The 8th edition of the Japan-India Maritime Exercise commenced at Yokosuka, Japan, featuring
the Indian Navy's indigenous Stealth Frigate INS Shivalik.
• The JMSDF is represented by the Guided Missile Destroyer JS Yugiri, and integral helicopters from
both navies are participating.
• Exercise fosters cooperation and reaffirms the commitment to maritime security in the Indo-
Pacific region.
Sub-Lt Anamika Rajeev became Indian Navy’s first woman chopper pilot
• Sub-Lieutenant Anamika B Rajeev became the Indian Navy’s first woman helicopter pilot,
awarded the "Golden Wings" at INS Rajali, Tamil Nadu.
• Lt Jamyang Tsewang, first naval officer from Ladakh, also graduated as a helicopter pilot at the
same event.
• In 2018, flying officer Avani Chaturvedi of Indian Air Force scripted history by becoming the first
Indian woman to fly a fighter aircraft solo.
GRSE to build Research Vessel for DRDO in ₹500 crore deal.
• Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers won the contract to build a research vessel for DRDO,
valued at over ₹500 crore, demonstrating its competitiveness and expertise in specialized vessels.
• The vessel will bolster India's maritime research capabilities, with further details on its
specifications.
• GRSE: Founded - 1884, HQs - Kolkata
• DRDO: Formed - 1958, HQs - New Delhi
India joins U.S.’s Red Flag air and RIMPAC naval exercises
• The Indian Air Force is participating in the Red Flag air exercise in Alaska, deploying Rafale fighter
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• The exercise commenced on May 30, 2024, and features advanced aerial combat training aimed
at integrating aircrew in a multinational environment.
• The Indian Navy is set to participate in the RIMPAC naval exercise, scheduled to take place in
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Government Schemes and Policies Current Affairs

Geoportals for Rural Land Records and Disaster Management launched
• Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched ‘Bhuvan Panchayat (Ver. 4.0)’ for rural land records
and ‘National Database for Emergency Management (NDEM Ver. 5.0)’, both developed by ISRO,
providing satellite imagery for planning and disaster management.
• Bhuvan Panchayat Portal supports decentralized planning.
• NDEM Ver. 5.0 provides space-based inputs for natural disaster risk reduction.
MoHUA rolls out Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao initiative
• The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 launched the
Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao (SABB) initiative from 1st July to 31st August 2024, aimed at
mitigating monsoon-related health risks.
• The initiative focuses on cleanliness drives, waste management, regular cleaning of toilets,
sanitation for children, water quality sampling, drinking water supply etc.
MoHUA celebrates 9th aniversary of AMRUT, Smart Cities Mission, PMAY-U
• Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) provides basic civic amenities
like water supply, sewerage, urban transport for all especially poor and disadvantaged.
• Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is a credit-linked subsidy scheme, provide affordable
housing to low & moderate-income residents across India.
• The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs spearheads these schemes.
Anti-Paper Leak Law Enacted: 5 Years Imprisonment and Rs 1 Crore fine.
• The 'Public Examination Act 2024' aims to prevent paper leaks in competitive exams,
implementing strict penalties including 3-5 years imprisonment and fines up to Rs 10 lakh for
unfair means, and up to Rs 1 crore for organized crimes.
• It covers exams conducted by bodies like UPSC, SSC, railways, banking, and all computer-based
exams by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Cabinet approved “National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme”
• The Union Cabinet approved the National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES)
with a financial outlay of Rs. 2254.43 crore from 2024-25 to 2028-29 to boost forensic
infrastructure.
• It is a Central Sector Scheme.
• Key components include establishing new campuses for the National Forensic Sciences University
(NFSU), setting up new Central Forensic Science Laboratories etc.
Cabinet approved Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme
• GoI approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme with an outlay of Rs. 7453 crore, including
Rs. 6853 crore for 1 GW offshore wind projects off Gujarat & Tamil Nadu, & Rs. 600 crore for
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• The scheme will generate 3.72 bin units of renewable electricity annually, reduce CO2 emissions
by 2.98 mn tons, create jobs, support India's energy transition goals.
Cabinet approved increased MSP for Kharif Crops for 2024-25 season
• The highest MSP increases are for oilseeds and pulses, with nigerseed seeing a rise of Rs. 983 per
quintal, sesamum by Rs. 632 per quintal, and tur/arhar by Rs. 550 per quintal over the previous
year.
• Kharif crops: are dependent on the monsoon, and their cropping season runs from July to
October.
• Examples include rice, maize, millet, ragi, pulses, soybean, groundnut, etc.
Cabinet approved development of a major port at Vadhavan, Maharashtra
• GoI approved the construction of a major all-weather Greenfield deep draft port at Vadhavan,
Maharashtra, with a total project cost of Rs. 76,220 crore.
• The port will be developed by Vadhavan Port Project Limited, a joint venture between Jawaharlal
Nehru Port Authority & Maharashtra Maritime Board.
• It will have 9 container terminals, creating a capacity of 298 million metric tons annually.
Cabinet approved Expansion of Varanasi International Airport
• GoI approved the development of Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi, including
a new terminal building, apron extension, runway extension, parallel taxi track, with a financial
outlay of Rs. 2869.65 crore.
• The airport's passenger handling capacity will be increased from 3.9 million passengers per
annum (MPPA) to 9.9 MPPA.
• The new terminal building will cover 75,000 sq. mts.
Post Office Act 2023
• Post Office Act 2023 replaces the Indian Post Office Act, of 1898, aiming to streamline services
and provide citizen-centric, banking, and government scheme.
• Introduced in Rajya Sabha in Aug 2023, passed in Dec 2023, and received presidential assent on
Dec 24, 2023.
• The Act establishes standards for items, identifiers, and postcodes, removing special privileges for
letter processing.
PM Modi to Release 17th Installment of Kisan Samman Nidhi
• PM to release the 17th installment amount of about Rs 20,000 crore under PM-KISAN on June 18,
2024, in Varanasi.
• The amount will be disbursed to over 9.26 crore beneficiary farmers.
• Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister - Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
• PM-KISAN: Established - 1 February 2019.
• Support: ₹6,000 per year in 3 installments of ₹2,000 each as minimum income support.
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• NITI Aayog under its flagship initiative Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has launched the ‘AIM – ICDK
Water Challenge 4.0’ and the fifth edition of ‘Innovations for You’ handbook, which are aimed at
fostering innovation and sustainability in the country.
• NITI Aayog Chairperson: Narendra Modi
• Founded: 1 January 2015
• CEO: B.V.R. Subrahmanyam
• Vice Chairperson: Suman Bery
Assam Govt. announces monthly stipend to curb child marriage.
• Under the scheme 'Nijut Moina' government would provide monthly stipends to all Girl students
from class 11 to post-graduation over the next 5 years, aiming to prevent child marriages.
• All girls studying in classes 11 and 12 will get Rs 1,000 per month, Rs 1,250 for degree students, and
Rs 2,500 for girls doing post-graduation.
• Estimated Cost - Rs 1,500 crore
• Assam CM - Himanta Biswa Sarma
NDA govt proposes 50% assured pension for central govt staff under NPS
• In March 2023, the Modi government established a committee led by Finance Secretary T V
Somanathan, to explore NPS System.
• The proposed scheme would guarantee a pension of 40-50 percent of the last pay, with
adjustments based on years of service and any withdrawals from the pension corpus.
• If implemented, this could benefit around 8.7 million central and state government employees.
Tidco explores Urban Air Mobility solutions for Chennai
• US aircraft major Boeing is exploring a partnership with the Tamil Nadu government in developing
and implementing a roadmap for the launch of air taxis or ‘flying cars’ in Chennai.
• These ‘flying taxis’ will take off vertically and land without the aid of a runway.
• B Krishnamoorthy: Project Director, TIDCO
• Sandeep Nanduri: Managing Director of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation.
Haryana govt removed age limit on scheme for farmers, farm labourers
• Haryana government removed age limits for 'Mukhyamantri Kisan Evam Khetihar Mazdoor
Jeevan Suraksha Yojana.'
• This scheme offers financial aid for death/disability incidents involving agricultural machinery.
• Now it is inclusive for individuals younger than 10 and older than 65, expanding beneficiary
coverage.
Dedicated Tele MANAS cell for armed forces to be established soon
• The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Ministry of Defence will jointly set up dedicated Tele
MANAS cell for armed forces.
• It will serve as a dedicated mental health assistance helpline for all Armed Forces beneficiaries.
• As of now, 51 Tele MANAS cells are being operational across India.
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• Toll free helpline no: 14416

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Days and Events Current Affairs

National Statistics Day 2024: Honoring the Legacy of P.C. Mahalanobis
• National Statistics Day is celebrated annually in India on June 29th, marking the birth anniversary
of Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, the father of Modern Statistics in India.
• The 2024 theme is "Use of data for decision making."
• National Statistics Day is distinct from World Statistics Day, celebrated every five years on
October 20 by the United Nations.
International Day of the Tropics: 29th June:
• The inaugural State of the Tropics Report was launched in 2014, by 12 leading tropical research
institutions.
• In 2016, the UNGA declared June 29 as the International Day of the Tropics.
• The day aims to raise awareness about specific challenges faced by tropical regions.
• The Tropics account for 40% of the world’s total surface area & are host to approximately 80%
of the world’s biodiversity.
World MSME Day: 27th June.
• A two-day MSME conference is being organised by ASSOCHAM in Lucknow Uttar Pradesh on
26th and 27th June.
• on the first day of the conference, Minister of MSME, UP Government Rakesh Sachan inaugurated
the function.
• At present, there are 96 lakh MSME units in the state of UP.
• MSMEs contribute 40% to the country’s GDP and their share in providing employment amounts
to 62%.
United Nations Public Service Day: 23 June
• On 20 December 2002, the General Assembly designated 23 June as Public Service Day by
adopting resolution 57/277.
• The UN is headquartered in New York, USA.
• The UN was established after World War II for preventing future world wars & succeeded the
League of Nations.
• Secretary-General: António Guterres.
• UNGA President: Dennis Francis.
• Membership: 193 member states, 2 observer states.
International Widows’ Day: 23 June
• This day was first recognized by the United Nations in 2011 to raise awareness of the violations of
human rights that widows suffer in many countries following the deaths of their spouses.
• Theme for 2024: "Invisible Women, Invisible Problems."
• There are more than 258 million widows around the world, widows have historically been left
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Olympic Day: 23 June

• Established in 1948, Olympic Day is a global celebration of sport and physical activity held
annually on June 23rd.
• It commemorates the founding of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) by Pierre de
Coubertin in 1894.
• International Olympic Committee (IOC) President: Thomas Bach.
• This year’s Olympic Day theme is "Let’s Move and Celebrate."
World Music Day: 21st June.
• In 1981, Jack Lang, the French Ministry of Culture, with music composer Maurice Fleuret, a radio
producer and a music journalist, proposed the idea of celebrating a day dedicated to music.
• World Music Day originated in France and soon became a phenomenon all over the world.
• Every year, World Music Day is observed to celebrate the importance of music.
International Day of Yoga: 21st June
• This year marks the 10th International Day of Yoga with the theme “Yoga for Self and Society.”
• In 2014, the UN proclaimed June 21st as this day by resolution 69/131.
• The proposal was first introduced by PM Modi in his address during the opening of the 69th
session of UN General Assembly.
• Yoga was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in
2016.
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
• The United Nations observes this day on June 19 to raise awareness of the need to put an end to
conflict-related sexual violence.
• The resolution was adopted by the UN General Assembly on June 19, 2015.
• The date marks the Security Council resolution 1820 (2008), where sexual violence as a tactic of
war was condemned.
World Sickle Cell Awareness Day: 19 June 2024
• India has the world's second-greatest sickle cell disease burden, affecting socially, politically, and
economically marginalised people, particularly scheduled tribes.
• The resolution of the UNGA was passed in 2008
• Sickle cell disease is a group of disorders that cause red blood cells to become misshapen and
break down.
• Theme: Hope Through Progress: Advancing Sickle Cell Care Globally.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: 15 June
• 2024 Theme: Spotlight on Older Persons in Emergencies
• World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was established by the International Network for the
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• This day aims to raise awareness about the issue of elder abuse and neglect, as well as to
promoting understanding and respect for older people.
Father's Day: June 16th
• Father's Day is a holiday honoring one's father, as well as fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the
influence of fathers in society.
• Since 1966, the third Sunday of the month of June has been dedicated to the men who helped us
shape our lives.
• In 2024, it falls on June 16th.
• Father’s Day was first celebrated in the early 1900s but was not globally recognised until the mid-
20th century.
Global Wind Day: 15th June
• It has been celebrated annually since 2007 to promote wind energy, an alternative clean and
renewable power system.
• The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, has set the target of 500 GW
of renewable energy capacities by the year 2030 and to achieve Net Zero by 2070.
• Cabinet Minister (New & Renewable Energy): Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi
• Pradip Kumar Das: CMD, IREDA
International Albinism Awareness Day: 13 June
• 2024 theme - "A decade of collective progress".
• International Albinism Awareness Day is celebrated on June 13th.
• The date marks the anniversary of the first ever UN resolution on albinism.
• The day raises awareness about the human rights of persons with albinism.
• Albinism is a rare genetic condition that causes the lack of pigment in skin, hair, and eyes, even
leading to visual impairment
NCISM marks 4th Foundation Day with 'PRANA' Conference
• The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine celebrated its 4th foundation day by
hosting the 'PRANA' conference in collaboration with AICTE and the Ministry of Education’s
Innovation Cell.
• The conference explored innovations in Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM) that are patentable,
commercializable, and suitable for technology transfer, potentially boosting startups.
World Day Against Child Labour 2024: 12th June
• The theme of World Day Against Child Labour 2024 is 'Let’s act on our commitments: End Child
Labour.'
• The World Day Against Child Labour was first established in 2002 by the International Labour
Organization (ILO).
• Today, 218 million children work worldwide, many full-time.
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UN declares 2025 'International Year of Quantum' and Technology.

• UN has declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology to increase
public awareness and support for quantum science.
• Introduced by Ghana, the resolution emphasizes the application of quantum technologies for
sustainable development in renewable energy, medicine, financial inclusion, and secure
communications.
• PsiQuantum to build a quantum computer in Brisbane.
Quality Council of India celebrated World Accreditation Day
• Quality Council of India (QCI) celebrated World Accreditation Day across more than 20 cities in
India.
• The event was held in New Delhi, with the theme: “Accreditation: Empowering Tomorrow and
Shaping the Future."
• Every year on June 9th, World Accreditation Day is celebrated globally, an initiative started by
the International Accreditation Forum (IAF).
World Brain Tumour Day: 8th June
• It was 1st observed in the year 2000 by a Leipzig-based NPO Deutsche Hirntumorhilfe e.V or
German Brain Tumour Association.
• Theme - 'Brain Health and Prevention'.
• Brain tumours, one of the most debilitating brain diseases, can disrupt brain function.
• Brain tumours can either originate in brain tissue or they can spread to the brain from other parts
of the body
World Oceans Day: 8th June
• “Awaken New Depths” is the theme for World Oceans Day 2024.
• The ocean covers over 70% of the planet.
• The ocean produces at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen.
• This year, the United Nations will host a hybrid celebration of the annual event, hosted in person
at the UN Headquarters in New York.
World Food Safety Day 2024: 7th June
• This year's theme is 'Food safety: prepare for the unexpected.'
• World Food Safety Day is observed jointly by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food
and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
• In 2016, FAO and WHO collaborated to celebrate Food Security Day.
• In 2018, it was decided that June 7 should be declared World Food Security Day.
World Environment Day 2024: 5th June
• Theme: "Land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience".
• World Environment Day is the biggest international day for the environment. Led by the United
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• The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host World Environment Day 2024 with a focus on land
restoration, desertification and drought resilience.
World Bicycle Day: 3rd June
• The idea of celebrating World Bicycle Day was first proposed by a Polish-American social scientist
Professor Leszek Sibilski who worked in the United States.
• In April 2018, the United Nations General Assembly announced that World Bicycle Day will be
celebrated every year on June 3.
Global Day of Parents: 1st June
• The Global Day of Parents is observed on June 1 every year.
• The United Nations General Assembly established this day to express international awareness
about the importance of parenthood and to promote the healthy development of children by
their parents.
• 2024 marks the 12th observance of Global Day of Parents.
62nd Anniversary Of Independence of Samoa.
• On 1 January 1962, Western Samoa became independent of New Zealand.
• Independence Day, however, is celebrated on 1 June and this day continues to be recognized by
the Samoan community in New Zealand.
• Capital: Apia
• Currency: Samoan Tala
• Official languages: Samoan, English
• Continent: Oceania
• Prime minister: Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa
Telangana Formation Day: 2nd June
• The state of Telangana was officially formed on 2 June 2014.
• Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao was elected as the first chief minister of Telangana
• In February 2014, the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 bill was passed by the Parliament
of India to form Telangana state comprising ten districts from north-western Andhra Pradesh.
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International Current Affairs

SEVENTEEN Named UNESCO's First Youth Goodwill Ambassadors.
• SEVENTEEN was inaugurated as UNESCO's inaugural Goodwill Ambassadors for Youth at Paris
headquarters.
• They pledged 1 million USD to the Global Youth Grant Scheme, emphasizing global youth
empowerment.
• SEVENTEEN aims to foster inclusive communities through their #GoingTogether campaign,
promoting unity and support worldwide.
• UNESCO Director-General: Audrey Azoulay
Turkey Removed from FATF Grey List.
• Turkey successfully exits FATF 'grey list' after addressing money laundering and terrorist financing
concerns.
• Decision announced at FATF plenary meeting in Singapore following recent evaluations.
• Turkey was downgraded to the "grey list" in 2021.
• Financial Action Task Force: Founded: July 1989
• Headquarters: Paris, France
Pakistan Launches New Military Operation Azm-e-Istehkam.
• Pakistan initiates "Operation Azm-e-Istehkam" to combat rising violence and terrorism,
particularly linked to conflicts with Afghanistan.
• The operation aims to intensify anti-terror efforts, enhance security, and address socioeconomic
factors to counter extremism.
• Concerns over cross-border tensions and implications for regional stability, are central to the
operation's objectives.
A world-first emissions tax is going after gassy cattle.
• Denmark plans to levy nearly €100 annually per cow for greenhouse gas emissions starting from
2030.
• The tax aims to achieve a 70% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990
levels.
• A broad consensus among government, farmers, industry, and environmental groups supports the
tax, expecting parliamentary approval.
Violent Protests In Kenya Over Tax Hikes
• Under this bill, President William Ruto's government is going to increase taxes in the country.
• Under this, revenue will be increased for all essential services in the country, from education to
other services.
• 20 people have died in clashes between protesters and police in Nairobi.
• President William announced that a bill containing contentious tax hikes would "be withdrawn".
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• The United States has granted Kenya the status of Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA), enhancing
bilateral defence trade and security cooperation.
• MNNA designation offers privileges in defence trade and security cooperation without entailing
security commitments from the US.
• Kenyan President - William Ruto
• NATO HQs: Brussels, Belgium
• Founded: 4 April 1949
Tajikistan Passes Bill Banning Hijab and Other Islamic Clothing.
• Tajikistan's parliament has passed a bill banning the hijab and other Islamic garments, viewing
them as linked to extremism.
• The law, effective since June 19, also prohibits children's festivities during major Islamic holidays
and imposes hefty fines for violations.
• Tajikistan: Capital: Dushanbe
• Official languages: Tajiki, Russian
• Currency: Tajikistani Somoni
• President: Emomali Rahmon
Myanmar Refugees Seek Shelter in Manipur's Naga District.
• Over 5,400 Myanmar refugees, fearing aerial bombardment and attacks, have taken refuge in
Manipur's Kamjong district since November 2023.
• Naga communities express concerns about a "fear psychosis" due to perceived threats and are
calling for the refugees' return and the removal of Assam Rifles.
• Capital: Naypyidaw
• Currency: Myanmar Kyat
• Official language: Burmese
Lost city from 4th century famous for its pearls discovered near UAE
• Documented historically but with an uncertain location, Tu'am is believed to date back to the
fourth century, peaking in the sixth century, and was a key coastal territory for pearl fishing.
• The city declined due to regional conflicts and a bubonic plague epidemic, but recent findings on
Siniyah Island suggest evidence of the lost settlement, according to Michele Degli Esposti.
NATO Targets AI, Robotics, and Space Tech with $1.1 Billion Fund.
• NATO's $1.1 billion innovation fund, backed by 24 member states, aims to enhance defense and
security technologies.
• The fund has invested in four European tech companies: Fractile, ARX Robotics, iCOMAT, and
Space Forge.
• NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organization
• Founded: 4 April 1949
• Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium
• Members: UK, US, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Turkey.

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Canada lists Iran Revolutionary Guards as ‘terrorist’ group.

• The Canadian government cites the IRGC's ties to Hezbollah and Hamas, as well as Iran's human
rights abuses and destabilizing activities, as key reasons for the designation.
• The United States designated the IRGC as a “terrorist” group in 2019.
• Revolutionary Guards Founders: Ruhollah Khomeini, Mohsen Sazegara
• Founded: 5 May 1979
• Canada: PM: Justin Trudeau
• Iran: President: Mohammad Mokhber
Thailand became 1st country in S-E Asia to recognise same-sex marriage
• Thailand's Senate passed a marriage equality bill, making it the first Southeast Asian country to
recognize same-sex marriages.
• The bill was approved with 130 votes in favor, 4 against, and 18 abstentions.
• After Taiwan and Nepal, Thailand will be the third Asian country to allow homosexual marriage.
EU Environment Ministers approve landmark Nature Restoration Law.
• It aims to restore ecosystems, with a live-streamed vote showing 20 member states in favor,
representing 66% of the EU population.
• The law targets the restoration of 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems
needing restoration by 2050.
• With 80% of EU habitats in poor condition and significant threats, the law addresses critical
environmental degradation issues.
USA Conducted Operational Test Launch of Minuteman III ICBMs
• The United States of America Air Force conducted first ICBM test launch in seven months from
Vandenberg Space Force Base, with missile traveling over 4,200 miles to Marshall Islands.
• The LGM-30 Minuteman is an American land-based intercontinental ballistic missile in service
with the Air Force Global Strike Command.
• Manufacturer: Boeing.
EU court slapped $216m fine on Hungary for not following asylum laws
• Hungary faced a €200 million fine and additional daily penalties of €1 million for violating EU
asylum laws, with ongoing illegal deportations of migrants.
• Despite EU mandates, Hungary insisted on stringent border controls and denied on-the-spot
asylum applications, requiring claims at embassies outside its territory.
• Hungary is bisected by the Danube River.
• Capital: Budapest.
UK and US imposed coordinated sanctions on Moscow's stock exchange
• United Kingdom followed the US in imposing sanctions targeting Moscow's main stock exchange
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• These sanctions are part of a G7 coordinated effort announced during a summit in Italy, stressing
international unity against Russia's military actions.
• The sanctions include additional penalties on Russian financial systems.
Turkiye signed deal with U.S. to buy F-16 warplanes
• Turkey signed a $23 billion deal with the U.S. to purchase 40 new F-16 jets and upgrade 79 existing
ones.
• The deal was finalized after Turkey approved Sweden's NATO membership, showcasing strategic
diplomatic maneuvers.
• This significant military acquisition came just before a NATO summit, highlighting the ongoing
defense collaborations and tensions within the alliance.
G7 agrees to use frozen Russian assets of $50 billion loan for Ukraine
• G7 nations support a US proposal for a $50 billion loan to Ukraine, using interest from frozen
Russian central bank assets as collateral.
• The summit in Italy, hosted by Premier Giorgia Meloni, also features discussions on the Ukraine
conflict, the Gaza war, and China’s industrial policies.
• The G7 includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United
States.
Nepal Capital Kathmandu to host International Tourism Fair.
• Kathmandu is set to host an international tourism fair aimed at promoting global tourism,
sustainable development, and cultural exchange.
• Countries participating in the fair include Nepal, India, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, the Maldives,
the USA, the Netherlands, Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, Dubai, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Malaysia, and
Bhutan.
Armenia to leave Russian-led collective Security Treaty Organization.
• Armenia’s PM Nikol Pashinyan announced that his country would pull out of the Collective
Security Treaty Organization.
• He accused members of the alliance of siding with Azerbaijan which launched a military
campaign in September to seize control of the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
• Russia had acted as guarantor of a peace deal that ended a 44-day war with Azerbaijan.
UN Reports Record 117 Million Displaced in 2023
• UNHCR's 2023 report indicates a record high of 117.3 million people forcibly displaced globally,
with expectations of surpassing 120 million by April 2024.
• The rise in displacement is attributed to ongoing conflicts, persecution, and various forms of
violence.
• Major crises contributing to these numbers include the war in Sudan and internal displacement in
Gaza due to Israeli military actions
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• Russian and Belarusian forces initiated the second phase of exercises focused on maintaining
readiness for combat use of non-strategic nuclear weapons.
• The first phase involved Russian forces training with the Iskander missile system, while the
Aerospace forces practiced with Kinzhal hypersonic missiles.
• These exercises underline the strategic military cooperation between Russia and Belarus.
Lt Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman appointed as Bangladesh new Army chief.
• Lieutenant General Waker-Uz-Zaman was named Bangladesh's next Army chief for a three-year
term.
• Earlier he was the Chief of General Staff (CGS) and has been promoted to Army chief.
• He was commissioned in the Corps of Infantry on 20 December 1985.
• Bangladesh PM: Sheikh Hasina
• President: Mohammed Shahabuddin
• Capital: Dhaka
• Currency: Bangladeshi Taka
Peru and Slovakia signed the Artemis Accords for Space Exploration
• Peru and Slovakia signed the Artemis Accords at NASA Headquarters, increasing the total
signatory countries to 42.
• Peru aims to leverage the Accords to boost its space-related activities and scientific development.
• Slovakia emphasizes space sustainability and is part of the ESA's Zero Debris Charter, promoting
safe and clean space activities.
UN adds Israel to global list of offenders that harm children.
• United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has added Israel’s military to a global list of
offenders that have committed violations against children.
• Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad were also added to the list.
• The war in Gaza has more than 15,500 children have been killed, according to the Ministry of
Health.
• UN: HQs: New York City
• Founded: 24 October 1945
Tanzania now ineligible for European Union conservation grant.
• The European Commission has removed Tanzania from the list of countries eligible for its 18
million Euro conservation grant to be launched in East Africa as part of its NaturAfrica initiative.
• The decision, impacting the NaturAfrica initiative, restricts grant activities to Southern and
Northern Kenya, excluding the Southern Kenya Northern Tanzania (SOKNOT) ecosystem.
Portugal to use golden visa scheme to help migrants.
• Portugal to adapt golden visa scheme to allow wealthy foreigners seeking residency rights to
invest in property.
• The scheme – called a “solidarity visa”, would complement an existing program, which since 2012
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• The golden visa scheme has attracted more than 7.3 billion euros ($7.94 billion) of funds since its
launch.
Pakistan, Somalia, Panama, Denmark & Greece elected to UNSC
• These five nations have been elected as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for
a two-year term beginning 2025.
• They were elected by a secret ballot in the UN General Assembly for a 2-year term starting on
January 1, 2025, until December 31, 2026.
• UNSC is one of the six principal organs of United Nations, founded in 1945.
• Five permanent members: U.S, China, Russia, U.K, France.
Peru adopts India’s UPI technology for real-time payments.
• NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) have
announced a landmark partnership to introduce a UPI-like real-time payments system in Peru.
• This collaboration makes Peru the first South American country to adopt the Unified Payment
Interface (UPI) technology, showcasing India’s leadership in digital payments.
• Peru: Capital: Lima
England introduces currency notes featuring King Charles III.
• The circulation of the new currency would make King Charles III the second British monarch to be
the face of the Bank of England notes.
• The Bank of England is replacing old banknotes featuring Queen Elizabeth with new ones
featuring King Charles III.
• People can exchange their old notes for new ones until June 30, with a limit of £300.
• King Charles: Born: 14 November 1948
Indonesia's Ibu Volcano Erupts Twice
• Indonesia's Mount Ibu volcano erupted twice, firing red-hot lava and rocks into the night sky,
accompanied by spectacular volcanic lightning.
• The eruptions occurred at 1:30 a.m. and 7:46 a.m. local time, with the second eruption shooting
volcanic ash as high as 1,200m.
• Mount Ibu:
• Location: Halmahera, Indonesia.
• Elevation: 1,325 m (4,347 ft).
• Mountain Type: Stratovolcano.
World leaders gathered to mark 80th Anniversary of D-Day
• World leaders and veterans commemorated the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in
Normandy, marking a pivotal event in WWII.
• Operation Overlord was the codename for the Battle of Normandy, the Allied operation that
launched the successful liberation of German-occupied Western Europe during World War II.
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Slovenian Parliament recognizes Independent Palestinian State.

• Slovenian Parliament voted to recognize an independent Palestinian, joining Spain, Ireland, and
Norway in this move.
• Other EU countries, including Sweden and Hungary, have already recognized Palestine, while
Malta may soon follow.
• The decision faces criticism from Israel, which argues recognition supports Hamas, exacerbating
the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• Palestine: Capitals: Jerusalem
Mount Kanlaon erupted in the central Philippines, hundreds evacuated
• Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia.
• Capital: Manila.
• Official languages: Filipino, English.
• Currency: Philippine peso.
• In the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of 7,641 islands.
• President: Bongbong Marcos.
• Kanlaon Volcano is an active andesitic stratovolcano and the highest mountain on the island of
Negros in the Philippines,
Volvo to issue world's first EV battery passport ahead of EU rules
• Volvo launched the world's first EV battery passport for its EX90 SUV, detailing raw material
origins and carbon footprint ahead of EU 2027 mandate.
• Developed with Circulor using blockchain to ensure supply chain transparency; accessible to
owners via QR code.
• Passport includes battery health updates for 15 years, enhancing EV value assessment and costing
$10 per car.
12 Countries sign Zero Debris Charter – pivot to space sustainability.
• 12 countries signed the Zero Debris Charter, a landmark initiative led by the European Space
Agency (ESA) to address the pressing issue of space debris.
• The Charter’s current signatories are Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Germany, Lithuania,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
• The Charter commits signatories to achieve the Zero Debris 2030 targets.
Philippine court put a stop golden rice commercial production.
• The Philippine Court of Appeals revoked biosafety permits for golden rice and Bt eggplant due to
safety, health, and legal concerns.
• Greenpeace and local farmers protested the approval, and decisions were based on the need for
established safety monitoring mechanisms.
• The halt impacts initiatives initially aimed at addressing vitamin A deficiency and safer eggplant
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UNDP and GEF Launch $135M Blue and Green Islands Integrated Programme
• The UNDP and GEF unveiled a $135 million Blue and Green Islands Integrated Programme at the
SIDS4 Conference, targeting 15 Small Developing States for nature-based solutions in urban
development, food production, and tourism.
• The initiative aims to combat environmental degradation, enhance resilience to extreme weather,
and support sustainable economic diversification and job creation.
GMO mosquitoes released in Djibouti to fight malaria
• Genetically Modified Mosquitoes have been released in Djibouti to stop the spread of malaria.
• It is the first time such mosquitoes have been released in East Africa.
• Similar technology has been successfully used in Brazil, the Cayman Islands, Panama, and India.
• Male Anopheles stephensi mosquitoes, developed by Oxitec, carry a gene that kills female
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MoU and Agreements Current Affairs

ADB, Aadhar housing partners to give housing loans to low-income women
• The Asian Development Bank signed a USD 60 million nonconvertible debentures financing
agreement, disbursing USD 30 million to Aadhar Housing Finance Limited (AHFL) to provide
housing loans to women & address the shortage of financing in the low-income and affordable
housing segment in India.
• Half of the funds will be deployed in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, MP, Odisha, Rajasthan, UP,
WB.
CSIR and AIIMS to pilot Biomedical Waste Conversion Project
• Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and AIIMS, New Delhi will launch a pilot project
to convert pathogenic biomedical waste into value-added soil additives, following an MoU signed
during CSIR's 'One Week One Theme' campaign.
• The campaign will run from June to December 2024, showcasing technology & innovative
products across 8 themes, including healthcare & environment.
SAMEER and MCTE partnered to enhance Indian Army's tech capabilities
• Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research (SAMEER) and Military College
of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE) signed an MoU to advance 'Next Generation Wireless
Technologies for the Indian Army.'
• The collaboration aims to establish an ‘Advanced Military Research and Incubation Centre’ at
MCTE, focusing on advanced wireless technologies, AI, quantum computing, etc.
CCRAS to Host Traditional Medicine Research in Collaboration with WHO.
• CCRAS, under the Ministry of Ayush, to organize a first-of-its-kind national meet on traditional
medicine research priorities.
• Event in collaboration with WHO to align Indian traditional medicine with global standards.
• Identify key research areas, enhance integration, and formulate a decade-long research
roadmap.
• Headquarters: Geneva
• Director-General: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
NHAI partnered with IIIT Delhi to Boost Road Safety Using AI Tech
• NHAI signed an MoU with Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi to leverage AI
for enhancing road safety, focusing on improving road sign availability on National Highways.
• IIIT Delhi will survey approximately 25,000 km of highways, collecting and analyzing data on road
signage conditions using AI for accurate identification and classification.
DAHD and NDDB signed agreement for Biocontainment Facility Upgrade
• Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying signed MoU with National Dairy Development
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Charan Singh National Institute of Animal Health (CCSNAIH) Baghpat, with a completion timeline
of 20 months.
• The upgrade aims to improve veterinary services, quality control testing, vaccine efficacy, and
R&D.
Bharat 6G Alliance forms strategic partnerships to boost 6G Innovation
• The Bharat 6G Alliance signed MoUs with 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association
(6G IA) and 6G Flagship- Oulu University, Finland, to enhance global connectivity, building on a
previous MoU with NextG Alliance of the USA.
• These partnerships will facilitate secure, resilient telecommunication technology development,
aligning EU and Indian R&D efforts.
India Post Payments Bank & RMT launched Rural Remittance Service
• India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has partnered with Ria Money Transfer to provide secure,
efficient international inward money transfer services to rural India.
• This collaboration will make remittance services available at over 25,000 Post Office locations,
aiming to reach over 100,000 locations, providing doorstep financial services to 65% of India's
rural population.
CERT-In & Mastercard partnered to boost Financial Sector Cybersecurity
• CERT-In and Mastercard have signed an MoU to enhance cybersecurity in India's financial sector
by leveraging their combined expertise for incident response, capacity building, and advanced
malware analysis.
• The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, under Ministry of Electronics & Information
Technology, GoI, is the nodal agency to deal with cyber security incidents.
• DG: Dr. Sanjay Bahl.
MRU installs Delhi NCR's 1st GNSS Receiver in collaboration with ISRO
• Manav Rachna University (MRU) partners with ISRO and NARL to install a Global Navigation
Satellite System (GNSS) receiver, becoming the first university in Delhi NCR to do so.
• The installation, overseen by NARL-ISRO scientists, aims to enhance multidisciplinary research in
atmospheric and space sciences, offering hands-on experience for students in various engineering
and science departments.
MEA and SBI ink MoU to boost Digital Payments for eMigrate portal user
• The Ministry of External Affairs and the State Bank of India signed an MoU to enhance digital
payment services for the eMigrate portal users, aiming to streamline emigration-related
payments.
• The MoU will enable the integration of SBIePay with the eMigrate portal, allowing transactions
via UPI, credit/debit cards, and NEFT through net banking of all Indian banks without transaction
charges.
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• Galgotias University and Samsung India have launched a strategic upskilling program for
Samsung employees, aiming to bridge academia and industry gaps.
• The MoU was signed aiming workforce development in a rapidly evolving technological
landscape.
• Galgotias University, noted for its rigorous academics and modern facilities, collaborated to foster
innovation and practical knowledge application
Adani Defence and UAE's EDGE Group forged global partnership
• Adani Defence & Aerospace partnered with UAE's EDGE Group to enhance global defence
capabilities, focusing on missiles, weapons, and unmanned systems.
• The agreement includes setting up R&D, production, and maintenance facilities in India and the
UAE, advancing bilateral defence cooperation.
• This collaboration aims to develop advanced military equipment and technologies.
RITES, Andal Diesel Shed signed MoU for Loco Maintenance
• RITES, a transport infrastructure consultancy, signed an MoU with Eastern Railway's Andal Diesel
Shed in the Asansol Division of West Bengal.
• The MoU establishes a framework for collaboration on major schedule repair and maintenance
of Diesel-Electric Locomotives owned by RITES and other clients.
• The partnership aims to streamline the repair and maintenance process for diesel locomotives.
Axis Bank collaborated with Mastercard to launch NFC Soundbox
• This all-in-one solution will allow users to accept Bharat QR, UPI, Tap & Pay and Tap+ Pin
payments
• The Tap+ Pin capability will power payments of more than ₹5000
• Axis Bank Limited, formerly known as UTI Bank, is an Indian multinational banking and financial
services company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• It is India's 4th largest bank by market capitalization.
• CEO: Amitabh Chaudhry
CSC signs MoU to convert 10,000 FPOs into CSCs
• CSC SPV and the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer's Welfare signed an MoU to convert 10,000
Farmer Producer Organizations into Common Service Centres under the “Formation & Promotion
of 10,000 FPOs” scheme.
• This initiative will enable FPOs to offer services available on the Digital Seva Portal, including
training and capacity building facilitated by CSCs.
• Sanjay Rakesh - (MD & CEO, CSC SPV)
NCLT approved Air India-Vistara merger
• NCLT approved merger of Air India & Vistara, paving way for the creation of India's largest
international carrier with a combined fleet of 218 aircraft.
• Singapore Airlines will acquire 25.1% stake in Air India, with Vistara being a joint venture between
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• The National Company Law Tribunal is a quasi-judicial body in India that adjudicates issues
related to Indian companies.
MoD Signs MoUs with Four Banks to Expand SPARSH Services
• Defence Accounts Department has signed the MoU with the Bank of India, Canara Bank, Central
Bank, and Utkarsh Small Finance Bank in New Delhi
• The MoU aims to onboard them as SPARSH [System for Pension Administration (Raksha)] Service
Centres across 1,128 branches of the four banks across the country.
• With these MoUs, SPARSH Services be available at over 26,000 branches of a total of 15 banks
Nokia, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya ink pact to collaborate on 5G/6G.
• Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and Nokia will conduct collaborative research on 5G/6G
communications for logistics and transportation.
• The mou focuses on standards development, smart factory automation, AI labs, and
transportation use cases for air, land, and sea.
• This MoU enhances GSV’s industry-driven approach to support the transportation sector with
multidisciplinary education and research.
CONCOR signed MoU with Shipping Corporation of India Limited
• Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR) and Shipping Corporation of India Limited
(SCI) have signed an MoU to explore joint logistics services.
• The partnership focuses on using each other’s assets for seamless, cost-effective logistics.
• The collaboration opens new ventures for CONCOR in international and coastal shipping.
PNB, IIFCL signed pact for financing infrastructure projects
• Punjab National Bank (PNB) and India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) signed an MoU
to fund viable infrastructure projects.
• The agreement includes consortium lending for better financial support.
• The MoU aims to boost lending to key infrastructure sectors across India.
• PNB CEO: Atul Kumar Goel; Founder: Dyal Singh Majithia.
BEML & BEL collaborated on indigenous train control management system
• Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) signed an MoU to
develop an indigenous Train Control Management System (i-TCMS).
• The partnership aims to reduce dependency on imported rail technology and foster innovation in
train control systems.
• TCMS facilitates seamless data communication interfaces with other train-borne systems,
ensuring efficient rail operations.
School Education Department signs MoU with National Book Trust.
• The Department of School Education and National Book Trust signed an MoU in New Delhi to
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• Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya promises round-the-clock accessibility to books, regardless of

geographic location, addressing the issue of limited library access in many states.
• The platform will feature over 10,000 books in more than 100 languages.
Air India partnered with Delhi Metro for easier check-ins
• Air India collaborated with Delhi Metro & Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) to offer check-in
and baggage drop facilities at 2 metro stations.
• The service allows international travelers to explore Delhi without luggage as their baggage is
securely transported to their flights.
• The innovative system uses advanced automated infrastructure by DMRC & DIAL to ensure
smooth baggage handling.
Zupee partnered with Gurugram Police for Cyber Security Program
• Zupee, a skill-based Ludo platform, collaborated with Gurugram Cyber Police for 11th 'Cyber
Warriors' Cyber Security Summer Internship Program aiming to bolster the cyber security
ecosystem
• The program, a flagship since 2013, received 15000 applications with 1100 interns selected
globally.
• Training under Cyber Security Expert Dr. Rakshit Tandon, it targets students and professionals
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National Current Affairs

Successful Conclusion of CSIR-IIP's "One Week, One Theme" campaign.
• CSIR-IIP concluded the "One Week, One Theme" campaign, focused on Energy and Energy
Devices, showcasing innovations in hydrogen, batteries, alternative fuels, and renewable energy
technologies, at IIP Dehradun.
• The event featured technical sessions, outreach programs, and exhibitions, emphasizing energy-
efficient technologies and collaborative efforts in sustainable energy.
Central Railway Installs Floating Solar Plant.
• The Central Railway has installed a floating solar plant of 10 MWp capacity in the Igatpuri lake
located in the Western Ghats, a first-of-its-kind initiative by the Indian Railways.
• Railway moving towards its ultimate goal of zero carbon emission by 2030.
• The Central Railway has commissioned 12.05-MWp solar plants by utilizing the rooftops of railway
stations and buildings.
NITI Aayog Reports Asset Monetisation of Rs 1.56 Lakh Crore in 2023-24
• The govt. monetized assets slightly below the target of Rs 1.8 lakh crore under the National
Monetisation Pipeline.
• Since the NMP's launch in 2020-21, total asset monetisation has reached Rs 3.85 lakh crore over
3 years.
• The NMP aims to monetize Rs 6 lakh crore worth of assets from 2021-22 to 2024-25, with
cumulative monetization for 2021-22 and 2022-23 standing at Rs 2.30 lakh crore.
India's Largest Leopard Safari Opens at Bannerghatta Biological Park.
• India's largest and third leopard safari was opened to the public at Bannerghatta Biological Park
(BBP), located 25 kilometers south of Bengaluru.
• The safari spans 20 hectares and currently houses eight leopards, with plans for expansion.
• BBP was carved out of Bannerghatta National Park in 2004 and brought under the administration
of the Zoo Authority of Karnataka.
Pench Tiger Reserve launches first advanced AI System for forest fire.
• The Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra has launched an advanced AI system for early detection
of forest fires.
• This state-of-the-art system features a high-resolution camera, with a visual range of 15
kilometres.
• The hill, on which the tower is located, is near the Kirringisarra village.
• Part of the project was funded by Solar Industries India Ltd, Nagpur and Maharashtra
government.
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• The Director General of RPF, Shri Manoj Yadava, launched the Sangyaan App, developed to
provide in-depth legal information on new and old criminal laws, specifically BNS 2023, BNSS
2023, and BSA 2023.
• The app aims to educate and empower RPF personnel.
• The app is designed for ease of use with offline access and a searchable database, ensuring users
can easily fetch critical legal information.
CAG Murmu Inaugurates Historic Museum at Chadwick House.
• Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) GC Murmu inaugurated the first CAG museum at
Chadwick House in Shimla, marking 164 years since the institution's establishment.
• Chadwick House, a significant site where Mahatma Gandhi stayed during the 1946 Cabinet
Mission, now showcases CAG's audit heritage, including milestones and artefacts like Chanakya's
Arthshastra and Sir C V Raman's memorabilia.
Spectrum Auction 2023-24 concludes successfully.
• Rs 11,340 crore revenue received through an auction of a total quantum of 141.4 MHz spectrum
• All three TSPs i.e., M/s Bharti Airtel Limited, M/s Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, and M/s Vodafone
Idea Limited have successfully bid and taken spectrum in this auction also for growth and
continuity of services.
• Bharti Airtel. - 6856.76 cr
• Jio - 973.62 cr
• Vodafone Idea - 3510.40 cr
Ladakh achieved Full Functional Literacy under ULLAS program
• Lt. Gov. of Ladakh, Dr. B.D. Mishra, declared Ladakh as the first administrative unit to achieve Full
Functional Literacy under the ULLAS scheme.
• The ULLAS - Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, or New India Literacy Programme (NILP), is a
centrally sponsored scheme aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
• It aims to empower adults aged 15 and above who missed formal schooling.
C-DAC and AICTE partner to boost high performance computing education
• C-DAC and AICTE signed a Memorandum of Agreement to develop human resources in High
Performance Computing (HPC) and allied areas.
• The initiative aims to enhance teaching skills, offer courses, and align education with industry
needs.
• Under the National Supercomputing Mission, this collaboration expects to train 2,500 faculty
members and educate 50,000 students in HPC.
JP Nadda launches National STOP Diarrhoea Campaign 2024.
• Union Health Minister JP Nadda inaugurated the National STOP Diarrhoea Campaign 2024,
starting from July 1 to August 31, aiming to eliminate child deaths due to diarrhea.
• The campaign will distribute ORS and zinc tablets to children and involves extensive IEC efforts
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• In 2014, India was the first country to introduce the Rotavirus vaccine.
Dr. Jitendra Singh launched "One Week One Theme" Campaign
• Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the "One Week One Theme" (OWOT) campaign,
highlighting India's recent success stories in various science & technology fields, aiming to
integrate efforts of CSIR labs to reduce overlap & optimize resources.
• The campaign, under the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) showcased around
24 technology transfers, product launches & MoUs.
Amit Shah launched Fast Track Immigration Program at Delhi Airport
• The ‘Fast Track Immigration - Trusted Traveller Program’ at Delhi's IGI Airport aims to provide
shorter immigration facilities for Indian nationals and OCI passengers using automated e-Gates.
• The FTI-TTP, available free of charge, ensures faster immigration clearance, minimal human
intervention, initially covering Indian citizens and OCI cardholders, and later extending to foreign
travellers.
BIS introduced new standards to boost Electric Vehicle safety in India
• The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced two new standards, IS 18590: 2024 and IS
18606: 2024, to enhance the safety and performance of electric vehicle powertrains and batteries
in the L, M, and N categories.
• The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the National Standards Body of India under Department
of Consumer affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.
UAPA Tribunal Upholds Ban on Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, Muslim League J&K.
• A tribunal under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) confirmed a five-year ban on the
Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) and Tehreek-e-Hurriyat.
• The tribunal, led by Delhi High Court judge Sachin Datta, assessed the ban's validity since January.
• The groups were banned for engaging in anti-national and secessionist activities in Jammu and
Kashmir.
DGCA circular aims for 25% women workforce in aviation by 2025
• DGCA issued a circular to increase women's representation in the aviation sector to 25% by 2025.
• The advisory urges stakeholders to enhance women’s representation, implement leadership and
mentorship programs, address stereotypes and gender bias etc.
• The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is a statutory body of the Government of India to
regulate civil aviation in India.
India launches first National Additive Manufacturing Symposium
• The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology inaugurated the first National Additive
Manufacturing Symposium (NAMS) 2024, releasing an Additive Manufacturing Landscape Report
and unveiling an indigenous AM machine.
• It highlighted AM’s potential to boost manufacturing efficiency, stronger industry connections,
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3rd edition of World Food India 2024

• Union Ministers Chirag Paswan and Ravneet Singh launched the website and mobile app for
World Food India 2024, set for September 19-22 to enhance collaboration in the food sector.
• World Food India 2023 was highly successful, featuring over 1,200 exhibitors and 16,000 meetings.
The 2024 event aims to continue this momentum, fostering innovation and global partnerships.
PM Modi inaugurates new Nalanda University campus in Rajgir, Bihar.
• The new campus of the university will be set up close to the ancient ruins of the university.
• The University was built for 1749 crore.
• Nalanda University is envisioned as a collaborative effort between India and the East Asia Summit
countries.
• The newly constructed campus includes two academic blocks, auditoriums, a student hostel, and
accommodating a total of 1900 students.
AIIMS Delhi performs India's First Foetal Blood Transfusion
• AIIMS Delhi successfully performed India's first foetal blood transfusion, saving a baby with a rare
blood disorder.
• This procedure marks only the eighth case globally.
• A woman from Haryana, who had seven failed pregnancies, delivered a healthy baby after
receiving six foetal blood transfusions using O D phenotype red cell units sourced from Japan.
Jal Shakti Ministry launch the E-Flow monitoring system.
• The Union Jal Shakti Ministry has launched an e-flow ecological monitoring system to monitor
the Ganga River's quality in real time, aiding project planning and river management.
• The system tracks key parameters such as in-flow, out-flow, and mandated E-flow across 11
projects, also monitoring STP performance under the Namami Gange program.
• Union Jal Shakti Minister : Shri C.R. Paatil
NHAI to enhance Green Cover with Miyawaki Plantations along Highways.
• The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will implement Miyawaki plantations on over 53
acres of land adjacent to highways in Delhi-NCR, including sites along the Dwarka Expressway
and Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.
• The Miyawaki method, a Japanese approach to afforestation, aims to create dense, native forests
rapidly, enhancing groundwater retention, air and soil quality, and biodiversity.
10th International Day of Yoga 2024 to be organised at Srinagar.
• This year’s International Day of Yoga theme is ‘Yoga for Self and Society’
• In the last 10 years, IDY has set four Guinness Book of World Records. In 2015, a total of 35,985
Indians performed Yoga at Rajpath.
• AYUSH Minister launched a ‘Common Yoga Protocol Book in Braille’ Script to support the visually
impaired to learn and Practice Yoga.
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VP Dhankhar inaugurates Prerna Sthal to honor Indian icons.

• Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the Prerna Sthal — a dedicated area in the
Parliament complex for statues of freedom fighters and other country icons.
• The main objective of the construction of Prerna Sthal is that these statues within the Parliament
complex should be installed in one place.
• Congress President: Mallikarjun Kharge
• Lok Sabha Speaker: Om Birla
NCRB Launched ‘NCRB Sankalan Of Criminal Laws’ App
• The app includes detailed sections of the Bharatiya Nayaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha
Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, with a section-wise comparison between old and
new laws.
• Available on Google Play and Apple App Store, it is designed for legal professionals, law students
etc.
• NCRB comes under Ministry of Home Affairs, GoI.
• Director: Vivek Gogia, IPS.
• Founded: March 1986
India opted out of signing Ukraine Peace Summit Communique
• India declined to sign a joint communique at a summit in Burgenstock, Switzerland, focused on
Ukraine peace, emphasizing need for direct dialogue between Moscow and Kyiv.
• The summit was attended by delegates from over 100 countries.
• Russia was not invited, China didn't attend.
• India’s stance highlighted that resolutions acceptable to both involved parties are essential for
lasting peace.
Indian Railways entered its name into Limca Book of Records
• Indian Railways sets a record in the Limca Book of Records for hosting the most people at a public
service event.
• A massive 40,19,516 people attended the inauguration of railway infrastructure projects by PM
Modi on February 26, 2024, at 2,140 venues.
• The record event marked the opening of road over/under railway bridges and the laying of
foundation stones for new railway stations.
SC delegates Delhi Water Crisis Resolution to Upper Yamuna River Board
• Disposed of a Writ Petition concerning Delhi's water supply from Haryana and Himachal, directing
Delhi to make a humanitarian plea and deferring complex Yamuna water-sharing decisions to
the Upper Yamuna River Board.
• Upper Yamuna River Board is a subordinate office under Dept. of Water Resources, Ministry of
Jal Shakti.
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Zomato sets Guinness World Record in Mumbai.

• Zomato earned the world record for organizing the largest first-aid lesson at a single venue.
• Zomato trained their delivery partners in Mumbai so that they could “provide medical aid during
critical roadside emergencies
• Over 30,000 Zomato delivery partners are now professionally trained to provide medical aid and
help.
• Deepinder Goyal - The founder and CEO of Zomato
Bihar, Andhra Pradesh demanded for special category status from center
• Special Category Status, introduced in 1969, based on 5th Finance Commission
recommendations, to aid development of states.
• Criteria include hilly terrain, low population density, tribal population, strategic international
borders, economic & infrastructure backwardness, and non-viable state finances.
• Currently, 11 states in India, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Himachal, J&K have SCS.
NHAI unveiled new corporate identity for National Highways Infra Trust
• National Highways Authority of India launched a new logo for the National Highways Infra Trust
(NHIT), emphasizing agility, progress, and core values like accountability, excellence, and integrity.
• Registered in 2020 to support the National Monetization Pipeline, NHIT has raised Rs. 26,125 crore
over three rounds and currently manages 15 toll roads totaling 1,525 km across nine states.
Narendra Modi's first day in office as Prime Minister of India.
• PM Modi released the 17th installment of the PM-KISAN scheme, which aims to benefit 9.3 crore
farmers with a disbursement of around Rs 20,000 crores.
• Over Rs 2.42 lakh crore has already been disbursed to more than 11 crore beneficiaries through
various installments.
• The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, launched in 2019, provides
financial assistance of Rs 6,000 annually.
Central Govt to construct 3 crore more houses under PMAY.
• The government decided to provide assistance to construct 3 crore rural and urban houses under
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).
• Under PMAY, a total of 4.21 crore houses have been completed for eligible poor families under the
housing schemes in the last 10 years.
• All the houses constructed under PMAY are provided with basic amenities such as household
toilets, LPG, and electricity.
Narendra Modi to take oath as Prime Minister for the third term
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to take oath for his third term on June 9, 2024 at the
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• Global leaders including Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, Sri Lankan President Ranil
Wickremasinghe, Bhutanese PM Tshering Tobgay, Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Mauritius PM
Pravind Jugnauth & Maldives President Muizzu will be attending the event.
18th International Film Festival to be held in Mumbai.
• The 18th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival will be held from 15th June to 21st June
2024 in Mumbai.
• The festival is to be held in Mumbai with parallel screenings across Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and
Pune.
• The record film submission of 1018 films this year for the competition sections from 38 Countries.
• Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting - Shri Sanjay Jaju.
ECI announced 65.79% turnout recorded in Lok Sabha polls
• In 2019, India had 91.20 crore voters and out of these, 61.5 had exercised their franchise.
• In the 2024 polls, the size of the electorate grew to 96.88 crore voters. Out of these, 64.2 crore
voters exercised their franchise.
• These statistical reports included gross voter turnout at the polling station.
• This data does not include the number of postal ballots.
NHRC Calls for Eradication of 'Nata Pratha':
• The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the eradication of 'Nata Pratha',
a practice where girls are sold or married off without legal sanctity in parts of Rajasthan, Madhya
Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat.
• The NHRC has directed the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development and the respective
state governments to prepare a report on the eradication action plan.
Plastic Waste Management Plant inaugurated in Changgu, East Sikkim.
• The Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army celebrated World Environment Day with numerous “Go
Green Initiatives” in Bengal and Sikkim.
• This project, part of the Army’s Sadbhavana initiative, aims to improve waste management,
promote sustainability, and benefit the local economy.
• The plant will transform plastic waste into materials for road construction, reducing pollution and
landfill burden.
NGMA hosted Shivaji Maharaj 350th Coronation Exhibition
• National Gallery of Modern Art organized an exhibition in New Delhi to celebrate 350th
anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's coronation, showcasing 115 masterpieces.
• Maharashtra govt unveiled special postal stamp on 350th coronation ceremony of Chhatrapati
Shivaji Maharaj
• Highlights included the strategic importance of Fort Raigad.
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• On World Environment Day, MeitY Secretary S Krishnan unveiled the Indigenous Air Quality
Monitoring System (AQ-AIMS) and launched the Air-Pravah App, supporting 'Make in India'
initiative.
• This system tracks multiple pollutants and environmental factors, while the app offers real-time
AQI data, visualization, and comprehensive analysis features for efficient air quality management.
President Droupadi Murmu dissolves 17th Lok Sabha.
• President Droupadi Murmu dissolved the 17th Lok Sabha on the advice of the Prime Minister
Narendra Modi-led Cabinet.
• Prime Minister Modi tendered his resignation to President Murmu, who accepted it.
• The NDA is comfortably above the majority mark of 272 in the 543-member Lok Sabha.
• BJP - 240 seats
• Congress - 99 seats
• Samajwadi Party - 37 seats
• Trinamool Congress - 29 seats
DoT launches initiative to support MSMEs and Startups in Industry.
• The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched a proposal for an "Industry 4.0
Baseline Survey among MSMEs" to promote digital transformation through 5G/6G technologies.
• The survey aims to understand MSME challenges in adopting Industry 4.0 technologies like AI,
IoT, and cloud computing, targeting at least 10 sectors across North and South India.
Prime Minister launched 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' Campaign
• PM Modi launched a tree plantation campaign by planting a sapling at the Buddha Jayanti Park,
New Delhi to mark World Environment Day.
• Under the campaign, 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam', millions of trees will be planted across the country.
• Theme of World Environment Day 2024: "Land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience".
• Host country for 2024: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024
• Election Commission has declared results for 542 of the 543 Lok Sabha constituencies.
• BJP's Surat candidate Mukesh Dalal was elected unopposed.
• NDA's overall tally stood at 292, while INDI Alliance's tally was at 234.
• NDA: BJP - 240, TDP - 16, JDU - 12
• INDIA: INC - 99, SP - 37, TMC - 29
• Any party needs a majority of 272 seats to form the govt.
• PM Modi has won the Varanasi for a 3rd time.
State Assembly Election Results 2024: Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
• In Odisha, Naveen Patnaik has been the chief minister since March 2000.
• BJP had won 78, BJD 51, and Congress 14 in the 147-strong [Link] Odisha.
• In Andhra Pradesh, Chandra Babu Naidu would be the first CM to get a fourth term.
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• YSRCP led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy got just 11 seats.

Blue Ant discovered in "Himalayan Biodiversity Hotspot".
• A distinct, blue-colored ant species was discovered in Siang Valley, a "biodiversity hotspot" of
Arunachal Pradesh.
• Paraparatrechina Neela is a small ant less than two millimeters long, with a predominantly
metallic blue body, except for the antennae, mandibles, and legs.
• The metallic blue is distinct from any other species in its rare genus, Paraparatrechina.
Justice Hima Kohli heads Supreme Court’s internal complaints panel.
• The Supreme Court has reconstituted its Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints
Committee.
• Justice Hima Kohli chairs committee leadership and the committee comprises 12 members.
• This reconstitution is in line with the powers conferred by Clause 4(2) of the 2013 Regulations on
Gender Sensitisation and Sexual Harassment of Women at the Supreme Court of India.
CSIR advances Precision Medicine with 'Phenome India' project
• CSIR concluded the first phase of 'Phenome India-CSIR Health Cohort Knowledgebase' (PI-
CheCK) with 10,000 samples collected.
• The project, India's first pan-India longitudinal study, targets improved prediction models for
cardio-metabolic diseases.
• The study aims to address the unique risk factors for diseases like diabetes and cardiac conditions
in the Indian population.
India Sets Record with 642 Million Voters in 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.
• Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar announced that India achieved a new world
record with 642 million voters participating in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
• This figure is 1.5 times the combined voter base of all G7 countries and 2.5 times that of the 27 EU
countries.
• Over 31 crore women cast their votes, contributing significantly to the historic turnout.
Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh State Assembly result declared.
• Counting of votes for the Assembly Elections 2024 in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim has been
completed.
• Arunachal Pradesh (Total Seats): 60 Seats
• BJP has won 46 seats, NPP 5, NCP 3, PPA 2, Congress 1, and Independent 3 seats.
• Sikkim: Sikkim’s ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) secured a landslide victory by winning 31
of the 32 seats.
Sikkim HC Becomes India's 1st To Introduce Menstrual Leave for females
• The Sikkim High Court registry has introduced a menstrual leave policy for female employees.
• Women employees in the High Court Registry may henceforth avail menstrual leave of 2-3 days
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• The smallest high court in India, the Sikkim HC comprises three judges and a registry staff of nine
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Appointments Current Affairs

Bank of Baroda onboards Sumit Nagal as its Brand Endorser
• Aged 26 years, Sumit Nagal will be strategically positioned by the Bank to target a younger
demographic and a new generation of customers.
• Bank of Baroda is an Indian government Public sector bank headquartered in Vadodara, Gujarat.
• It is the third largest public sector bank in India after State Bank of India.
• Founder: Sayajirao Gaekwad III.
• Founded in 20 July 1908.
H.E António Costa has been elected as President of European Council
• H.E António Costa is a Portuguese lawyer and politician who served as the 118th prime minister
of Portugal.
• Costa will take up the post of President of the European Council in December 2024.
• The European Council defines the EU's overall political direction and priorities, traditionally by
adopting conclusions. It does not negotiate or adopt EU laws.
Deputy NSA Vikram Misri named next Foreign Secretary.
• Deputy National Security Adviser (NSA) Vikram Misri was named as the next Foreign Secretary.
• Misri, a 1989 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, has been appointed to the post with effect
from July 15.
• He will succeed Vinay Mohan Kwatra, who was in March this year given a six months' extension..
Aksha Mohit Kamboj Appointed VP of India Bullion Jewellers Association
• Aksha Mohit Kamboj, Executive Chairperson of Aspect Global Ventures and co-owner of the
Cricket ISPL team Tiigers of Kolkata, has been appointed Vice President of the India Bullion
Jewellers Association (IBJA) as of June 22, 2024.
• Kamboj brings over five years of experience in the bullion and jewellery sector, emphasizing
transparency, ethics, and best practices.
Cricket Great Kapil Dev Becomes New India Golf Chief.
• Kapil Dev was appointed as president of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI).
• Renowned as one of the world’s greatest all-rounders, led India to its first Cricket World Cup
victory in 1983.
• His tenure in cricket includes 434 Test wickets and 5,248 runs before retiring in 1994.
• The tour was formed in 2006, as the successor to the Indian PGA Golf Tour, which ran from 1997
to 2006.
Mohammad Wasim has been appointed as the head coach of women's team.
• Mohammad Wasim, former Pakistan men's chief selector and batter, has been appointed as the
head coach for the Pakistan women's team ahead of the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2024.
• Abdur Rehman and Junaid Khan will serve as spin bowling and assistant coaches, respectively,
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• The ACC Women's T20 Asia Cup will be held in Dambulla, Sri Lanka from July 19 to 28.
Om Birla Re-elected as Lok Sabha Speaker.
• Om Birla, a BJP MP, has been re-elected as the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha through a voice
vote, with a contested election against INDIA bloc’s Kodikunnil Suresh.
• Article 93 of the Indian Constitution mandates the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker
by a simple majority of Lok Sabha members.
• Om Birla is a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Rajasthan's Kota constituency.
SBI General Insurance Appoints Naveen Chandra Jha as MD & CEO.
• Naveen Chandra Jha has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer of SBI General Insurance, succeeding Kishore Kumar Poludasu.
• Nominated by the parent company, SBI, Jha brings extensive experience, having been associated
with SBI since 1994 and holding several key positions.
• SBI Founded - 1 July 1955
• Headquarters - Mumbai
• Chairman - Dinesh Kumar Khara
David Warner Retires From International Cricket.
• Australia's David Warner, one of cricket's greatest batters, retires from international cricket
following Australia's exit from the T20 World Cup 2024.
• In 110 matches he scored 3277 runs including a century against Pakistan in 2019.
• he has had a prolific franchise T20 career, especially in the IPL, and in 2021, he became just the
fourth batter to pass 10,000 runs in T20.
Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani to be next Vice Chief of Army Staff
• Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani, currently heading the Army's Central Command, has been appointed
as the next Vice Chief of Army Staff, succeeding Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi who will become Chief
of the Army Staff upon Gen Manoj Pande's retirement.
• An alumnus of NDA, IMA, he has held key positions such as Deputy Director General of Military
Intelligence and Brigadier General Staff in Eastern Command.
Girija Subramanian appointed CMD of New India Assurance Company
• Girija holds a bachelor's degree in statistics, is a fellow member of the Insurance Institute of India,
and a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute, London.
• The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. is an Indian public sector insurance company owned by GoI
and administered by the Ministry of Finance.
• Headquartered in Mumbai, it is the largest nationalised general insurance company of India.
Rahul Gandhi to become Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
• The Leader of the Opposition is the parliamentary chairperson of the largest opposition political
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• Leader of opposition is not a constitutional post and officially recognised in “The salary and
allowance of Leader of opposition act, 1977.”
• This position was lying vacant since 2014.
India's First AI University Appoints Simon Mak as the VC.
• Simon Mak has been appointed as the vice chancellor of Universal AI University, India's 1st AI-
dedicated institution, marking him as the first foreign national to hold such a position in an Indian
university.
• Mak, with a background in Silicon Valley startups and academia, will collaborate with Chancellor
Tarundeep Singh Anand to enhance UAIU's global standing.
• Mumbai: Universal AI University
Union minister JP Nadda appointed new Leader of House in Rajya Sabha
• BJP president Jagat Prakash Nadda was appointed as the new Leader of the House in the Rajya
Sabha, succeeding Piyush Goyal.
• Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge remains Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha.
• The 18th Lok Sabha session began on June 24 with key leaders, including PM Modi, Amit Shah,
and Rajnath Singh, taking oaths alongside 280 new MPs.
Mrinal Kumar Das appointed as Director in Department of Consumer.
• Mrinal Kumar Das (IRS) has been selected for appointment as Director in the Department of
Consumer Affairs under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
• Das has been selected for the appointment to the said post under the Central Staffing Scheme
(CSS) for a period of five years.
• Das is an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer of the 2007 batch.
Pradeep Singh Kharola replaces Subodh Kumar Singh as NTA DG.
• Subodh Kumar Singh was removed as Director General of the National Testing Agency (NTA)
amid exam irregularity controversies, including NEET-UG paper leak allegations.
• Pradeep Singh Kharola, Chairman and MD of the India Trade Promotion Organisation, was
appointed interim NTA DG.
• A seven-member panel led by ex-ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan was also formed to ensure
transparent and fair exams.
Sanjaya Mariwala Takes Over as President of IMC Chamber of Commerce.
• Sanjaya Mariwala succeeds Samir Somaiya as the new President of the IMC Chamber of
Commerce and Industry.
• With over 40 years of experience, Mariwala is the Executive Chairman and MD of OmniActive
Health Ltd.
• He has contributed significantly to various industries, including Bombay Oil Industries Ltd, Kancor
Ingredients, Auto Hangar, and VKL Spices.
• Director General - Ajit Mangrulkar

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Atul Kumar Chaudhary Appointed Secretary of TRAI.

• Atul Kumar Chaudhary has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Telecom Regulatory
Authority of India (TRAI), succeeding V Raghunandan.
• Chaudhary, an ITS officer of the 1989 batch, is currently Deputy Director General at UIDAI and is
on a two-year deputation.
• Headquarters: New Delhi
• Anil Kumar Lahoti: IRSE, Chairperson
• Founded: 20 February 1997
Dr. Jitendra Singh assumed Third Term as IIPA Chairman
• Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh assumed the role of Chairman of the Indian Institute of Public
Administration (IIPA) for the third consecutive term.
• The IIPA was established in 1954, and it is a research and training organization under the Ministry
of Personnel of the Government of India.
• It hosts regular training programs for Civil Servants, Judicial Officers, Public administrators, etc.
S. Tripathy appointed First Director of UVCE, Bengaluru
• S. Tripathy, a professor from the Department of Geology and Geophysics at IIT Kharagpur, has
been appointed as the first director of the University of Visvesvaraya College of Engineering
(UVCE) in Bengaluru.
• Tripathy's term is for four years or until he reaches the age of 70, whichever comes first.
• His predecessor, D. Manjunath, was appointed in March 2023 but did not assume the role.
Bharti AXA appointed Akhil Gupta as new Chairman
• Bharti AXA Life Insurance appointed Akhil Gupta as the new Chairman and added two new
Directors, Dinesh Kumar Mittal and V. V. Ranganathan, to its Board.
• Gupta, with over 40 years of experience, has significantly contributed to Bharti Airtel's growth.
• Bharti Enterprises Limited is an Indian multinational conglomerate, headquartered in Delhi. It was
founded in 1976 by Sunil Bharti Mittal.
Surama Padhy elected unopposed as Odisha Assembly Speaker.
• Senior BJP leader Surama Padhy was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the Odisha Legislative
Assembly, becoming the second female Speaker in its history.
• Her election was proposed by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and seconded by
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling, followed by a voice vote.
• Chief minister: Mohan Charan Majhi
• Capital: Bhubaneswar
Actor Theo James named UNHCR global goodwill ambassador.
• The United Nations refugee agency named British actor Theo James as a global goodwill
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• James has been involved with UNHCR since 2016, visiting asylum seekers in Greece, France, and
Jordan.
• United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees:
• Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
• President: Filippo Grandi
• Founder: United Nations
• Founded: 14 December 1950
Dutchman Mark Rutte, longtime Putin critic, set to lead NATO alliance
• Mark Rutte, the former Dutch prime minister, is a strong supporter of Ukraine and critic of Russian
President Vladimir Putin, having played a key role in Europe’s military support for Ukraine since
Russia's 2022 invasion.
• The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance of 32 member
states—30 European and 2 North American.
• Hq: Brussels, Belgium.
Dhanlaxmi Bank appoints Ajith Kumar KK as new MD & CEO
• Dhanlaxmi Bank has appointed Ajith Kumar KK as its new Managing Director and CEO, effective
June 20, 2024.
• Ajith Kumar KK, currently the Chief Human Resources Officer at Federal Bank, has extensive
experience in various banking sectors, including Credit, Human Resources, Business, and Branch
Banking.
• Dhanlaxmi Bank Ltd is an Indian private sector bank headquartered in Thrissur, Kerala.
Ashwani Kumar appointed as Delhi MCD commissioner.
• The Union home ministry has appointed senior IAS officer Ashwani Kumar as MCD commissioner.
• Kumar will succeed IAS officer Gyanesh Bharti, who was transferred to the Union Women and
Child Development Ministry.
• Kumar is currently serving as the Delhi divisional commissioner and the additional chief secretary
(home) in the Delhi government.
Annurag Batra elected a member of International Academy of Television
• Dr. Annurag Batra, Chairman of BW Businessworld, has been elected as a member of the
International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
• He is celebrated for establishing exchange4media and pioneering digital platforms that have
revolutionized media and television domains in India.
• Founder: Ralph Baruch
• Founded: 1969
• Headquarters: New York
• President: Bruce L. Paisner; (CEO and President)
Gauhati High Court gets two more permanent judges.

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• Justices Sushmita Phukan Khound and Mitali Thakuria have been sworn in as permanent judges
of the Gauhati High Court.
• Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi administered the oath to them, following their appointment by the
President.
• Both justices previously served as additional judges and have now been elevated to permanent
positions, enhancing the judicial strength of the Gauhati High Court.
Tesam Pongte elected unopposed as Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker
• Tesam Pongte was unanimously elected as the Speaker of the 8th Arunachal Pradesh Assembly,
announced by Pro-tem Speaker Ninong Ering.
• Pongte was elected unopposed from the Changlang North Assembly segment.
• BJP's Kardo Nyigyor was also elected uncontested as the Deputy Speaker.
• A special session was summoned by Governor Lt. Gen. K.T. Parnaik, where all 59 newly elected
MLAs took the oath.
T20 veteran David Wiese announces international retirement.
• David Wiese, aged 39, retired from international cricket after Namibia's game against England in
the 2024 T20 World Cup, citing age and the next World Cup's timing in 2026.
• Namibia failed to qualify for the Super 8s owing to just one win in four contested matches, as
Australia and England were the two teams from Group B advancing to the next round in the T20
World Cup.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected for second term
• Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected as South Africa's President with 283 votes, defeating Julius
Malema who received 44 votes.
• The African National Congress formed a coalition government after losing majority, marking a
significant shift in South African politics.
• Ramaphosa's election was announced during the first sitting of the 7th Parliament's National
Assembly.
R Lakshmanan Appointed as Government Nominee Director on SCI Board.
• The Ministry of Port, Shipping and Waterways has appointed R Lakshmanan as the Government
Nominee Director on the Board of the Shipping Corporation of India.
• Lakshmanan, currently serving as Joint Secretary in MoPSW, received approval for the
appointment through an order issued on June 13.
• SCI:
• Headquarters: Mumbai
• Founded: 2 October 1961
• Binesh Kumar Tyagi: Chairman & MD
PM Modi's Principal Secretary PK Mishra's tenure extended
• One of Modi’s most trusted lieutenants, 75-year-old P.K. Mishra will continue as principal secretary
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• So will the two advisers to the PM, Amit Khare and Tarun Kapoor (both 63 years of age).
• P K Mishra, a 1972-batch retired Gujarat-cadre IAS officer, will have cabinet rank in the table of
precedence in the PMO.
Ajit Doval appointed National Security Advisor for 3rd term.
• PM Modi appointed Ajit Doval as his National Security Advisor (NSA) for the third consecutive
time, with the rank of cabinet minister for another five years.
• Doval, a former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer who retired in 2005 as head of India’s domestic
spy agency, Intelligence Bureau.
• He was awarded the second-highest peacetime gallantry award for his role in Operation Black
Thunder-II
Rajib Kumar Mishra ceased to be chairman of PTC Financial Service.
• Rajib Kumar Mishra ceased to be chairman of PTC India Financial Services Ltd (PFS) as well as
CMD of PTC India Ltd.
• The order was passed by markets regulator Sebi.
• SEBI: Headquarters: Mumbai
• Chairperson: Madhabi Puri Buch
• Formed: April 12, 1988
• Statutory Status: January 30, 1992
Pema Khandu named as next Arunachal Pradesh CM.
• Pema Khandu-led BJP in Arunachal Pradesh won the assembly polls by securing a landslide
victory by winning 46 seats in the 60-member assembly.
• In 2016, Pema Khandu was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, succeeding
Nabam Tuki.
• Assembly Polls: National People's Party - 5 seats, Nationalist Congress Party - 3 seats, People's
Party of Arunachal - 2 seats
• Governor: KT Parnaik
Centre appointed Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi as next Chief of Army Staff
• As General Manoj Pande's tenure ends, Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, currently Vice Chief of Army
Staff, will assume the role of Chief of Army Staff.
• Lt Gen Dwivedi's career includes command roles in the 18 Jammu & Kashmir Rifles, 26 Sector
Assam Rifles, DIG of Assam Rifles (East) etc.
• He has been awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, and three GOC-
in-C Commendation Cards.
SBICAP Ventures Limited appointed Prem Prabhakar as MD and CEO
• Prabhakar brings over 24 years of extensive experience in the banking sector.
• Prior to this appointment, he served as General Manager at the State Bank of India (SBI).
• SBICAP Ventures Limited (SVL) is a leading alternative asset management company with assets
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FICCI appoints Jyoti Vij as new director general

• The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI ) announced the
appointment of Jyoti Vij as its director general.
• Vij is currently the additional director general at FICCI.
• She graduated from Shri Ram College of Commerce in 1988 and later received her master's in
business economics from the University of Delhi in 1990.
• FICCI President: Anish Shah
• Headquarters: New Delhi
Modi 3.0 Cabinet Portfolios: Part - 1
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his third consecutive term.
• Modi Cabinet Portfolio:
• Nitin Gadkari - Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
• Rajnath Singh - Ministry of Defence
• S Jaishankar - Ministry of External Affairs
• Nirmala Sitharaman - Ministry of Finance
• Mansukh Mandaviya - Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
• Sarbananda Sonowal - Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Modi 3.0 Cabinet Portfolios: Part - 2
• Amit Shah - Minister of Home Affairs
• Kiren Rijiju - Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
• K Ram Mohan Naidu - Ministry of Civil Aviation
• Dharmendra Pradhan - Ministry of Education of India
• Piyush Goyal - Commerce and Industry Minister
• JP Nadda - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
• Jyotiraditya Scindia - Minister of Communications
• HD Kumaraswamy - Ministry of heavy industries and steel
Modi 3.0 Cabinet Portfolios: Part - 4
• Gajendra Shekhawat - Minister of Culture and Tourism.
• Annapurna Devi - Minister of Women and Child Development.
• Hardeep Puri - Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas
• CR Patil - Minister of Jal Shakti
• Jitan Ram Manjhi - Minister of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises.
• Virendra Kumar - Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment.
• Giriraj Singh - Minister of Textiles
Ashis Kumar Dash appointed as Director in NITI Aayog.
• Ashis Kumar Dash has been selected for the appointment as Director in NITI Aayog recommended
by the Department of Commerce.
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• Arvind Kumar appointed as Deputy Secretary in NITI Aayog recommended by the Ministry of
Statistics & Programme
• Kumar is an Indian Statistical Service (ISS) officer of the 2015 batch.
Prem Singh Tamang sworn in as chief minister of Sikkim.
• Sikkim Krantikari Morcha supremo Prem Singh Tamang took oath as the Chief Minister of Sikkim
for a second consecutive term.
• Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office and secrecy.
• Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) won 31 out of the 32 seats in the assembly election.
• Tamang won the elections from the Rhenock Assembly seat in Sikkim.
Raj Priy Singh appointed as Director in Dept. of Rural Development
• Raj Priy Singh, a 2010 batch IFoS officer, appointed as Director of Rural Development, effective
for five years.
• His selection follows a recommendation from the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate
Change under the Central Staffing Scheme.
• Singh's role will involve significant contributions to rural development, reflecting his expertise and
background in environmental management.
Narendra Modi took oath as the PM for India for 3rd consecutive term.
• BJP leader Narendra Modi took oath as Prime Minister for the third consecutive time.
• President Draupadi Murmu administered the oath of office and secrecy to him.
• Modi has equaled Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's record of becoming Prime Minister three times in a
row.
• Chief Guests: Nepal PM Pushpa Dahal, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, Maldives President Muizzu,
Sri Lanka President Wickremesinghe.
Narendra Modi Cabinet 3.0.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in for a third consecutive term along with 71 ministers.
• It includes 30 Cabinet Ministers, 5 Ministers of State with Independent Charge, and 36 Ministers
of State.
• The list of ministers: Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, JP Nadda, S. Jaishankar, HD
Kumaraswamy, Jitan Ram Manjhi, Rajiv Ranjan, Sarbanand Sonowal, Nirmala Sitharaman and
others.
PNB MetLife named Sameer Bansal new MD and CEO
• PNB MetLife India Insurance has appointed Sameer Bansal as the new managing director and
chief executive, effective July 1.
• Bansal, with over 25 years of financial services experience, succeeded Ashish Srivastava.
• Srivastava will now head New York-based MetLife Inc’s global shared services team in India.
• The appointment is subject to regulatory approvals.
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• Bisleri Limonata announced the appointment of Aditya Roy Kapur as its first brand ambassador.
• Bisleri International is an Indian multinational company which is best known for the eponymous
brand of bottled water.
• The company was started in the 1970s by Ramesh Chauhan.
• It sells bottled water and soft drinks.
Neerabh Kumar Prasad appointed Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary.
• Neerabh Kumar Prasad, a 1987 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, took charge as
Andhra Pradesh’s chief secretary.
• He previously served as Andhra Pradesh’s special chief secretary in charge of the environment,
forest, science & technology departments.
• Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu will take over as the next chief minister on
June 12.
Priyanka Jarkiholi is the youngest tribal woman to win in Loksabha.
• Priyanka Jarkiholi from Chikkodi became the youngest tribal woman to enter Parliament from an
unreserved seat in Karnataka since Independence.
• Priyanka Jarkiholi has defeated incumbent MP and BJP leader Annasaheb Jolle.
• Priyanka became the first Jarkiholi to ever win a Lok Sabha election.
• She is the daughter of Satish Jarkiholi, minister of the Public Works Department, Karnataka.
Kamal Kishore Soan takes over the charge of Director General, ESIC.
• Shri Kamal Kishore Soan, a senior IAS officer from the 1998 Jharkhand Cadre, has assumed
additional duties as the Director General of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) as
of 31st May 2024.
• Currently, he serves as an Additional Secretary and Director General of Labour Welfare in the
Ministry of Labour & Employment.
Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al Sabah appointed as new crown prince of Kuwait.
• Kuwait's ruling emir, Sheikh Meshal, named the nation's new crown prince, nearly six months after
he took the throne.
• Sheikh Sabah, 71, previously served as prime minister and as foreign minister in the country.
• Sheikh Meshal, 83, recently dissolved parliament for as many as four years amid the widespread
political dysfunction.
• Kuwait has the world's sixth-largest known oil reserves.
Dinesh Karthik announces retirement from all forms of cricket
• Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik announced his retirement from all forms of cricket
shortly after his IPL retirement.
• Karthik expressed gratitude to fans, coaches, teammates, and his family, highlighting his career
achievements and support system.
• Karthik's career stats include 26 Tests (1025 runs), 94 ODIs (1752 runs), 60 T20Is (686 runs), and 257
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India’s first female UN Ambassador, Ruchira Kamboj, retires.

• Kamboj was the first woman to serve as India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations,
a position she assumed on August 2, 2022.
• She played key roles in handling political issues, UN Peacekeeping, UN Security Council Reform,
and the Middle East crisis.
• She joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1987 and served in various roles across Paris, New York,
and London.
PV Sindhu Appointed Brand Ambassador For Tobacco Control
• The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, hosted an event to
commemorate World No Tobacco Day 2024.
• This year's topic is "Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference".
• Ms. PV Sindhu, an Indian badminton legend, was named the brand ambassador for Tobacco
Control.
• Shri Apurva Chandra - The Union Health Secretary,
Vijaya Bharathi Sayani appointed as acting NHRC Chairperson
• Vijaya Bharathi Sayani was appointed as acting Chairperson of the NHRC.
• She filled the vacancy following the retirement of former Chairperson, Justice Arun Kumar Mishra.
• The appointment has been authorized by the President.
• The National Human Rights Commission of India is a statutory body constituted in 1993.
• Legislation: Protection of Human Rights Act,1993.
• Motto: Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinaḥ
Claudia Sheinbaum became Mexico's first female President
• Claudia Sheinbaum is projected to be Mexico's first woman president with a statistical lead of
58.3% to 60.7% of the votes, celebrating at Mexico City's Zocalo.
• Opposition candidates Xóchitl Gálvez and Jorge Álvarez Máynez were defeated by a big margin.
• Mexico is a country in the southern part of North America.
• Capital: Mexico City.
• It is the world's 13th-largest country by area
Helen Mary, 1st woman brigadier in Pakistan from minority community.
• Dr. Helen Mary Roberts from the Pakistan Army Medical Corps has made history by becoming
the first Christian woman to be promoted to the rank of brigadier in Pakistan.
• Brigadier Dr. Helen has been serving as a senior pathologist in the Pakistan Army for 26 years.
• Minority in Pakistan:
• Hindus: 2.14%
• Christians: 1.27%
• Ahmadi Muslims: 0.09%
Government terminates CRPF DIG Khajan Singh.

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• Khajan Singh Tokas, an Arjuna Awardee and former Olympian swimmer, was dismissed from his
role as CRPF DIG on May 31, following sexual misconduct charges substantiated by an internal
CRPF probe.
• Khajan Singh, an Arjuna Awardee, won a silver medal at the 1986 Seoul Asian Games in the 200-
metre butterfly event, which was India's first medal in swimming at the tournament since its 1951
edition.
Sushil Kumar appointed as Chairperson of Deendayal Port Authority.
• The ACC has approved the appointment of Sushil Kumar Singh (IRSME) as Chairperson of
Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla.
• Singh is an Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineering (IRSME) officer of 1993-batch.
• Singh has been appointed in place of SK Mehta (IFoS).
Malaysia appointed High Commissioner to India Muzaffar Shah Mustafa.
• India and Malaysia established bilateral relations in 1957.
• In terms of trade and investment, both countries signed the Malaysia-India Comprehensive
Economic Cooperation Agreement (MICECA) in February 2011.
• The total bilateral trade volume in 2023 was recorded at USD 16.53 billion.
• India was Malaysia’s 11th-largest export destination and 12th-largest import source.
The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet on India appointment 2024.
• IAS Pradip Kumar Tripathi was appointed as Secretary to Lokpal.
• IAS Rakesh Ranjan was appointed as Chairman of the Staff Selection Commission.
• IAS Amit Yadav has been appointed Officer in the Department of Social Justice and
Empowerment.
• IAS Raj Kumar Goyal as Secretary of the Department of Justice.
• IAS Rajendra Kumar as Secretary in the Department of Border Management.
Gen Harsh Chhibber takes over as Commandant, College of Defence Manag.
• Maj Gen Harsh Chhibber took over as the Commandant, College of Defence Management,
Secunderabad on 31 May 24 from Rear Admiral Sanjay Datt.
• An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Major General Harsh Chhibber was commissioned
into the Army Service Corps in Dec. 1988.
• He has been Brigadier General Staff (Information) in Eastern Sector and Major General
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Obituaries Current Affairs

Malayalam Director U Venugopan Passes Away at 67.
• Renowned Malayalam director U Venugopan died at his home near Cherthala, Alappuzha, at age
67.
• Venugopan, known for films like 'Sharjah to Sharjah', 'Sarvopari Palakkaran', and 'Kusruthi
Kuruppu', was undergoing treatment for an ailment.
• He began his career as an assistant to director P Padmarajan and debuted as a director with
'Kusruthi Kuruppu' in 1998.
Acharya Laxmikant Dixit Passes Away at 86.
• Esteemed chief priest Acharya Laxmikant Dixit who led the consecration of the Ram temple in
Ayodhya, passed away at the age of 86.
• Acharya Dixit passed away exactly five months after Ram Lalla’s idol was consecrated at the
Ayodhya temple on January 22.
• Dixit was originally from Solapur district in Maharashtra, though his family has resided in Varanasi
for several generations.
Donald Sutherland, acclaimed actor, passed away at 88
• Donald Sutherland, a prolific actor with a career spanning six decades and over 190 films and TV
shows, died at 88 in Miami after a long illness.
• His notable works include "Don't Look Now," "MAS*H," and "The Hunger Games."
• Sutherland's diverse roles ranged from 1970s classics to veteran performances, earning him two
Golden Globes and an honorary Oscar in 2017.
P Thankappan Nair, 'Barefoot Historian' of Kolkata, dies at 91.
• P Thankappan Nair, the "barefoot historian" of Kolkata, authored over 60 books detailing the
city's rich history, colonial past, and cultural tapestry.
• Born in Kerala, Nair moved to Kolkata in the 1950s, initially working as a typist. His fascination
with the city led to a lifelong dedication to chronicling its history.
• Nair lived in Kolkata for over six decades.
Anouk Aimée, Iconic Star of ‘A Man and a Woman,’ Dies at 92.
• Anouk Aimée, known for her enigmatic performance in the 1966 film "A Man and a Woman," which
earned her an Oscar nomination, passed away at 92 in Paris.
• Aimée's career spanned international hits, including roles in Fellini’s "La Dolce Vita" and "8 ½," and
she was celebrated with an honorary César in 2002.
Former Odisha governor Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare passed away
• Former Odisha Governor and distinguished Congress leader Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare
passed away at the age of 95.
• He also served as a Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court and was a three-term Rajya Sabha
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• Bhandare's tenure as governor, from August 2007 to March 2013, and his dedication to the state's
progress and welfare were highly praised.
Veteran sports journalist Harpal Singh Bedi passed away at 72
• Veteran sports journalist Harpal Singh Bedi, known for covering Indian sports for over four
decades, passed away at 72 after a prolonged illness.
• Bedi, former sports editor of UNI and consulting editor for Statesman, covered major sports events
globally and was press attaché for India's 2012 Olympic contingent.
• Widely respected and loved, he was a mentor to young journalists.
Sarod maestro Rajeev Taranath passed away at 92
• Renowned sarod maestro Pandit Rajeev Taranath passed away at 92 in Mysuru due to age-
related illness.
• Taranath, a disciple of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, also studied under Pandit Ravi Shankar and Srimati
Annapurna Devi.
• He received Padma Shri in 2019 and Sangeet Natak Akademi award in 2000.
• He also bagged Chowdiah Memorial Award (1998), Sangeet Vidhwan Award (2018), and Nadoja
Award (2019).
AIFF condoles demise of former Indian footballer TK Chathunni
• Former India defender and respected coach TK Chathunni passed away in Kochi at age 75.
• A well-known defender of the 1960s and 1970s, Chathunni was a member of the Indian team in
the 1973.
• He played for teams like EME Centre, Vasco Club, Orkay Mills, & represented in the Santosh
Trophy.
• Transitioning to coaching, he led teams such as Kerala Police, FC Kochin, Mohun Bagan, and
others.
Mumbai Cricket Association President Amol Kale passes away.
• Mumbai Cricket Association president Amol Kale has passed away due to cardiac arrest in New
York.
• Kale, 47, was elected as MCA president in 2022 after defeating Sandeep Patil.
• During his tenure, the domestic cricket circuit witnessed massive success and Mumbai also
clinched the Ranji Trophy.
• Kale was also a member of Tirupati Balaji Devasthan Trust in Andhra Pradesh.
PM Modi condoled the demise of Shri Ramoji Rao
• Cherukuri Ramoji Rao was an Indian businessman, media entrepreneur, and film producer.
• He was head of the Ramoji Group which owns the world's largest film production facility Ramoji
Film City, Eenadu newspaper, ETV Network of TV channels.
• He had garnered 4 Filmfare Awards South, 5 Nandi Awards & National Film Award for his works
in Telugu cinema.
• He is the Padma Vibhushan recipient.

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Eminent wildlife biologist AJT Johnsingh passes away.

• The eminent wildlife biologist in the Country, [Link] passed away in Bengaluru.
• Johnson's career began as a Zoology lecturer with notable contributions to Project Elephant and
organizing international conferences.
• Associated with various conservation foundations, he served on the National Wildlife Board and
Tiger Conservation Authority and trained over 300 wildlife managers.

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Science and Technology Current Affairs

CIPL to develop 'Gov-Drive' for Secure Cloud-Based File Exchange
• Noida-based IT company Corporate Infotech Private Limited (CIPL) will develop 'Gov-Drive', a
cloud-based platform for over 50 lakh government employees to securely exchange files,
enhancing speed and confidentiality.
• This ambitious Central Government project aims to streamline workflows across ministries,
departments, judiciary, and advisory bodies, facilitating seamless operations.
BlinkX Launches Gen AI Lab in Mumbai.
• BlinkX, JM Financial's digital stockbroking arm, introduces the BlinkX Gen AI Lab to enhance
operational efficiency and customer experience through artificial intelligence.
• Led by Soumya Pattanayak, the lab focuses on innovative AI projects like automated
personalized content creation and real-time customer engagement tools.
NASA, SpaceX launched NOAA’s Latest Weather Satellite
• NASA launched the GOES-U (Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite) satellite, the
final in a series for NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), on a SpaceX
Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center.
• GOES-U will provide continuous weather & environmental monitoring across Western Hemisphere
& enhance space weather prediction with Compact Coronograph-1 instrument.
High Speed Expendable Aerial Target ABHYAS finished development trials
• DRDO has successfully completed 6 consecutive developmental trials of High Speed Expendable
Aerial Target (HEAT) ‘ABHYAS.'
• ABHYAS offers a realistic threat scenario for practice of weapon systems.
• It is designed for autonomous flying.
• ABHYAS has been designed by DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Establishment, Bengaluru, and
developed through Hindustan Aeronautics Limited & Larsen & Toubro.
Genome Sequencing Lab with NGS Facilities inaugurated at AFMC Pune
• Lt Gen Daljit Singh inaugurated the Genome Sequencing Lab at AFMC Pune, equipped with
advanced NGS facilities like "Nextseq 2000" and "Miniseq" analyzers, enhancing the medical
capabilities of the Armed Forces.
• The NGS technology in the lab will aid in diagnosing inherited diseases, oncology, transplant
medicine, and reproductive medicine, providing precise diagnosis etc.
MicrobioTx Launches India's First Hyper-Personalised Probiotic.
• Bengaluru-based MicrobioTx launched Personal Probiotics, India's first prebiotic and probiotic
blend tailored to individual gut profiles, and GutChat, a free gut health-focused chatbot.
• These advancements aim to improve gut health by leveraging 15 years of research, providing
personalized, affordable solutions for urban Indians suffering from gut issues.
• World Microbiome Day - June 27th

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NSIL and Australia's Space Company Sign Space Cooperation Agreement.

• India's NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) and Australia's Space Machine Company signed a Launch
Service Agreement to enhance space collaboration, with the event attended by ISRO chief S
Somanath and Australian High Commissioner Philip Green.
• Australia will support the partnership with Rs 100 crore funding over three years, and the first
SSLV launch is scheduled for 2026.
SSLV 1st Commercial Launch to Orbit Australia-Built Satellite in 2026.
• NSIL's SSLV will launch its first dedicated commercial mission, named Space MAITRI, in 2026,
putting Australia's largest locally-designed satellite, Optimus, into orbit.
• The first commercial launch was Janus, a 10-kilogramme nanosatellite on board the SSLV-D2
mission
• NSIL Chairman and Managing Director: Radhakrishnan Durairaj
SpaceX Wins $843 Million NASA Contract to Deorbit ISS.
• NASA awarded SpaceX an $843 million contract to develop a US Deorbit Vehicle to safely bring
the International Space Station (ISS) out of orbit by 2030, targeting Point Nemo in the Pacific
Ocean.
• The ISS, operational since 2000 and weighing around 430,000 kilograms, will be deorbited in a
controlled manner, ensuring a safe transition after its operational life.
• NASA: HQs: Washington, D.C.
IISc Team Develops 3D Lung Model for Tuberculosis Research.
• Scientists at IISc have created a 3D hydrogel culture system mimicking human lungs, enhancing
tuberculosis (TB) research by enabling detailed study of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb)
infection and drug efficacy.
• This 3D model, composed of collagen, allows for extended observation periods and more accurate
biological resemblance to human lung tissue compared to traditional 2D models.
New Sino-French Satellite SVOM to Study Gamma-Ray Bursts.
• The Sino-French satellite, Space Variable Objects Monitor, launched, aims to detect and study
gamma-ray bursts, the universe's most powerful explosions.
• China and France's first joint astronomy satellite can quickly relay GRB detection data to ground
stations.
• SVOM will measure and analyze the electromagnetic radiation of GRBs to understand violent
cosmic events like black hole formation.
Principal Scientific Adviser Inaugurated Quantum Security Research Lab
• On the 23rd Foundation Day of Society for Electronic Transactions and Security (SETS) in Chennai,
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• SETS, initiated by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in 2002, collaborates with academic and governmental
bodies to develop solutions like Post Quantum VPN and Quantum Random Number Generator
(QRNG).
China’s Chang’e-6 lunar probe returns with 1st-ever samples from Moon.
• China’s Chang’e-6 lunar probe returned, bringing back the 1st-ever samples from the moon's far
side.
• Chang’e-6 returned to Earth with soil collected from the South Pole-Aitken Basin — a massive
crater in the lunar hemisphere.
• This mission took 53 days from its May 3 departure from the Wenchang Space Center.
• The moon's far side was 1st captured in 1959 by the Soviet's Luna 3 spacecraft.
Two New Plant Species discovered in India’s Bio-Geographic Hotspots.
• Indian botanists have identified two new plant species, Dendrophthoe longensis in the Andaman
and Nicobar Islands, and Petrocosmea arunachalense in Arunachal Pradesh.
• Dendrophthoe thrives on mango trees and is vital for the local ecosystem but faces threats from
habitat loss and human activities.
• Petrocosmea has white flowers and purple spots flourishes in damp, need to preserve.
ISRO's RLV Pushpak achieved third consecutive successful landing
• ISRO's third and final Reusable Launch Vehicle Autonomous Landing Mission (RLV LEX-03) was
conducted at Aeronautical Test Range (ATR), Chitradurga in Karnataka.
• The RLV-TD acted as a flying test bed to evaluate various technologies like powered cruise flight,
hypersonic flight, and autonomous landing using air-breathing propulsion.
NASA's Webb Telescope captures gas jets from Newborn Stars.
• NASA's James Webb Telescope captured jets of gas from newborn stars for the 1st time, revealing
aligned, elongated structures that record star formation.
• The telescope's infrared capabilities allowed it to pierce through thick dust in the Serpens Nebula,
1,300 light-years away, uncovering young stars and their outflows.
• James Webb Telescope was launched in December 2021.
World's Oldest Termite Mounds found in South Africa.
• Radiocarbon dating reveals that Namaqualand's termite mounds, called heuweltjies, are the
world's oldest inhabited termite mounds, dating back between 34,000 and 13,000 years.
• These mounds play a crucial role in storing carbon. Termites transport organic material deep into
the soil, creating long-term carbon sinks and influencing the carbon cycle.
Sino-French satellite launched to study Gamma-Ray Bursts
• China and France launched their most powerful satellite yet, aimed at studying the farthest
explosions of stars, including gamma-ray bursts.
• The satellite, named Space Variable Objects Monitor, was launched from Xichang Satellite
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• This follows their previous joint effort with the China-France Oceanography Satellite launched in
2018.
IISc Develops Device to Make Infrared Light Visible
• Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a groundbreaking device
capable of converting infrared light into visible light.
• This innovation holds promise for applications in defense, communications, and scientific imaging,
overcoming the limitations of traditional infrared imaging technologies.
• The findings were led by Associate Professor Varun Raghunathan.
Limbless Amphibian spotted in Kaziranga’s fauna.
• A limbless amphibian, the striped caecilian (Ichthyophis spp), has been newly identified within the
1,307.49 sq. km Kaziranga National Park.
• They are primarily found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
• They usually live underground or in moist soil habitats.
• Kaziranga: Assam
• Rivers: Diphlu River
• Status: National Park in 1974. UNESCO World Heritage Site (1985).
UH Scientists Discover Massive Energy Imbalance on Saturn.
• Scientists found a significant seasonal energy imbalance on Saturn, varying by up to 16% based
on Cassini data, marking the first such observation on a gas giant.
• The imbalance is linked to Saturn's elliptical orbit causing variations in solar radiation received.
• This finding suggests similar imbalances might exist on other gas giants like Jupiter, Uranus, and
Neptune.
DoT Hosts 1st Sangam-Digital Twin Initiative Networking Event
• The first Networking Event of DoT's Sangam-Digital Twin initiative at IIT Delhi, produced
comprehensive blueprints for Digital Twin-enabled solutions to address challenges and leverage
diverse data sources.
• Over 100 participants, including industry leaders, discussed innovative digital solutions in
transport planning, healthcare access, environmental quality assessment, disaster response etc.
New freshwater "Diatom Genus" Indiconema discovered in India
• Researchers discovered a new diatom genus, Indiconema, in the Eastern Ghats' clean water rivers,
featuring unique valve symmetry and dual pore fields.
• Diatoms are crucial for producing 25% of global oxygen and serve as key indicators of aquatic
health.
• The genus has been named Indiconema.
• Indiconema was discovered by scientists at Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune.
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• Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India's Gopalpur center have discovered a new snake eel
species named 'Ophichthus Suryai' in Odisha's estuarine ecosystems, honoring former state
fishery director Surya Kumar Mohanty.
• Distinguished by unique dorsal fin origin, vertebral count, and teeth patterns, the species was
confirmed through morphological, meristic, and DNA analyses.
South Korean Scientists Develop Sustainable 'Meaty Rice'.
• A South Korean team led by Professor Hong Jin-kee is developing 'meaty rice' by injecting
cultured beef cells into rice grains, aiming to offer an eco-friendly and ethical protein source.
• Hong's "meaty" rice contains eight percent more protein and seven percent more fat than regular
rice.
• It reduced carbon footprints significantly compared to traditional beef production.
Alembic Pharma receives USFDA approval for Dabigatran Capsules.
• Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd has received final approval from the USFDA for its generic
Dabigatran Etexilate capsules (75 mg and 150 mg), used to reduce stroke and blood clot risks in
adults with atrial fibrillation.
• The company also secured tentative approval for the 110 mg capsules, equivalent to the
Reference Listed Drug, Pradaxa, by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals.
India, China, U.K. develop catalyst to produce cheaper biodiesel.
• Scientists from India, China, and the UK have developed a superhydrophobic activated carbon
catalyst to lower biodiesel production costs.
• This new catalyst, derived from biomass, can reduce biodiesel costs from ₹100 to about 37 cents
per liter, making sustainable energy more affordable.
• The authors of the study are Arpita Das, Kangkana Saikia, and Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum.
Wärtsilä unveils first Large-Scale 100% Hydrogen-Ready Power Plant
• Wärtsilä launched the world’s first large-scale 100% hydrogen-ready engine power plant, aiming
to support net-zero power systems by 2050, aligning with IEA’s World Energy Outlook 2023.
• The new power plant, a leap from existing technology running on natural gas and 25% hydrogen
blends, addresses the need for flexible power generation to balance renewable energy sources.
Chinese scientists discover new pattern of solar rotation.
• Chinese scientists, using the Chinese H-alpha Solar Explorer (CHASE) satellite, discovered a new
pattern in solar atmospheric rotation, finding that the sun's rotational speed increases with
altitude.
• The CHASE satellite was launched in October 2021 and has a design life of three years.
• It is in place in a locked orbit around Earth keeping it in the same fixed position relative to the
sun.
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• The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has transferred its state-of-the-
art Thermal Smart Camera technology to CP PLUS.
• Developed under the Intelligent Transportation System Endeavor (InTranSE) Program initiated by
the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
• This partnership is set to revolutionize the thermal imaging market.
DRDO and Woman-led Startup Develop Advanced AI Authentication Tool.
• Ingenious Research Solutions Pvt Ltd., led by Dr. Shivani Verma, developed 'Divya Drishti,' an AI
tool integrating facial recognition and gait analysis for enhanced personal identification.
• The AI tool has been developed under the technical guidance and mentoring of the Centre for
Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, a laboratory of DRDO based in Bangalore.
• Dr. Samir V Kamat: Chairman DRDO
Scientists name craters on Mars after cities in UP and Bihar.
• Ahmedabad-based Physical Research Laboratory, Unit of Department of Space, recently
discovered 3 craters on Mars.
• They have been named after its former director Devendra Lal—renowned cosmic ray physicist—
and the cities of Mursan and Hilsa in UP and Bihar, respectively.
• The discovery was made by PRL scientists in 2021 and the naming was approved by International
Astronomical Union in 2024.
WHO Designates NIIMH Hyderabad as Collaborating Centre for Medicine.
• WHO has designated the National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH), Hyderabad, as a
Collaborating Centre for "Fundamental and Literary Research in Traditional Medicine" for four
years.
• This designation supports standardizing traditional medicine terminologies and updating the
Traditional Medicine Module for ICD-11.
• WHO: HQs: Geneva
• Founded: 7 April 1948
AWS unveiled USD 230 million commitment to support GenAI startups
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced a $230 million commitment to boost generative AI
startups globally.
• A 10-week program starting October 1 aims to accelerate the development of 80 startups,
including 20 from the Asia-Pacific and Japan region.
• Participants will receive up to $1 million in AWS credits, skill sessions, mentorship, and networking
opportunities.
New Mini Titanosaur Discovered in Patagonia
• Diego Pol, who is a paleontologist and National Geographic Explorer, discovered a small
titanosaur, Titanomachya gimenezi, in Patagonia, one of the smallest of its kind, weighing about
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• The discovery helps understanding the diverse dinosaur species that existed in South America
before the asteroid impact ended the Cretaceous period.
Apple announced Apple Intelligence, its own AI framework.
• Apple debuted its personal intelligence system called Apple Intelligence, which leverages
generative models for personalized interactions and integrates ChatGPT for advanced content
generation.
• At the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024, Apple CEO Tim Cook highlighted the
five pillars of Apple Intelligence — powerful, integrated, intuitive, personal, and private.
Egypt, Bahrain join China to build hyperspectral camera for Chang'e-7.
• Egypt and Bahrain have joined China as international partners to develop and deliver a payload,
hyperspectral camera, for the Chang’e-7 mission,
• The Chinese lunar mission aimed at searching for water ice at the moon’s South Pole in 2026
• The remaining 5 payloads will be provided by Thailand, Russia, Italy, Switzerland, and Hawaii.
• It is the 1st collaboration between Egypt, China, and Bahrain
IISc developed sustainable method for heavy metal removal from water
• IISc researchers developed a three-step method to sustainably remove heavy metals like arsenic
from groundwater, preventing re-contamination.
• The process involves separation using biodegradable absorbent, followed by bioremediation
using microbes in cow dung to convert toxic inorganic arsenic to safer organic forms.
• Pilot tests in rural areas show the system can produce safe drinking water.
CDSCO approved continuation of SII's dengue vaccine trial
• An expert panel under India’s Central Drug Regulatory Authority has endorsed the continuation
of the phase-II clinical trial for the Serum Institute of India's dengue vaccine.
• The tetravalent live attenuated dengue vaccine, developed in India showed promising potential
against dengue.
• Dengue (break-bone fever) is a viral infection that spreads from aedes mosquitoes to people.
IIT Madras and NASA Study Multidrug-Resistant Pathogens on ISS.
• IIT Madras and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory studying the behavior, adaptation, and
evolution of multi-drug resistant pathogens about 400 km above the earth’s surface at the
International Space Station.
• The study highlights the importance of investigating microorganisms in space environments, with
implications for healthcare settings on Earth.
Aditya L-1 Captured Sun Activities and Sent Pictures.
• Aditya L1 recorded several X-class and M-class flares associated with coronal mass ejections.
• In this sequence, the solar storm that arose in the sun has also been captured in its camera.
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• Aditya L1 has been placed around the 'Lagrange Point 1' (L1) of the Sun-Earth system, about 15
lakh km away from Earth.
EarthCARE Satellite launched, aimed to boost climate insights
• European Space Agency's EarthCARE satellite, launched to study cloud, aerosol, radiation
interactions, aims to enhance climate understanding.
• Joint venture with JAXA, contributing advanced cloud profiling radar to increase global climate
model accuracy.
• Launched aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, crucial for advancing scientific knowledge and developing
mitigation strategies against climate change.
SpaceX's Starship survives re-entry, achieves demo landing on 4th test
• SpaceX's Starship rocket survived re-entry through Earth's atmosphere and splashed down in the
Indian Ocean during its 4th attempt.
• The rocket system, consisting of Starship cruise vessel mounted atop its Super Heavy rocket
booster, broke apart during its last attempt in March.
• Starship is designed to be fully reusable & is intended to be used by NASA to land its astronauts
on the moon again
Russian cosmonaut becomes 1st person to spend 1,000 days in space.
• A Russian cosmonaut became the first person to spend a cumulative 1,000 days in space.
• Kononenko's current mission to the ISS began Sept. 15, 2023, and is planned to end Sept. 23, 2024,
bringing his total number of days spent in orbit to 1,110.
• His first was Expedition 17 to the ISS, which launched in April 2008.
• In total, Kononenko has been on five separate missions to the ISS.
Sunita Williams Pilots Maiden Starliner Mission to ISS
• Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams pilots Boeing’s Starliner on its first crewed mission to
the International Space Station, marking her historic role as the first woman to pilot a spacecraft
on its maiden voyage.
• The mission, launched from Cape Canaveral, aims to certify Starliner for regular ISS commutes,
challenging SpaceX's Crew Dragon dominance.
3rd Indian Analytical Congress Inaugurated in Dehradun
• The 3rd Indian Analytical Congress (IAC) was inaugurated at the Council of Scientific and
Industrial Research-Indian Institute of Petroleum (CSIR-IIP) in Dehradun.
• The theme of the conference is "Role of Science and Technology in Green Transitions"
• It will provide a platform for industries, academia, scientists, and technologists in Analytical
Sciences to present solutions in this area.
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• The Neurosurgery department at Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), Mumbai, recently procured a
state-of-the art intraoperative Ultrasound (iUS) machine for performing complex brain tumour
surgeries.
• The equipment enhances tumor removal precision, especially near critical brain regions.
• Dr. Moiyadi emphasized the potential to extend high-level care to more patients, supported by a
UBS grant.
China's Chang'e-6 Probe brings Moon Samples home.
• China's Chang'e-6 probe launched from the Moon's far side, carrying lunar rock samples, and
marks the first such mission from this rarely-explored region.
• Expected to return to Earth by June 25, the mission underscores China's growing prowess in space
exploration.
• China Space Administration announced the ascender had entered a pre-set orbit around the
Moon after taking off from the far side
James Webb telescope discovers 2 earliest galaxies in the universe.
• The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has discovered the two earliest and most distant
galaxies, JADES-GS-z14-0 and JADES-GS-z14-1, dating back to 300 million years after the Big
Bang.
• JADES-GS-z14-0, the larger of the two, spans an estimated 1,600 light-years.
• The galaxies were spotted in the Hubble Ultra Deep Field.
Kerala's lab develops non-infectious Nipah virus-like particles.
• The Institute of Advanced Virology in Kerala has created non-infectious Nipah Virus-Like
Particles, aiding vaccine production and monoclonal antibody development.
• These VLPs, devoid of infectiousness, can be crucial for enhanced lab research, diagnostics, and
inducing immunity.
• This is created using three virus structural proteins.
South Korea establishes National Space Agency, "KASA"
• South Korea has officially launched its space agency, the Korea AeroSpace Administration
(KASA), to lead policy and industrial development in its aerospace sector.
• The new agency is based in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang Province, with an annual budget of 758.9
billion won ($556 million).
• Furthermore, the agency has plans to land its lunar lander on the moon in 2032.
NASA and ESA Work on Unified Lunar Time System
• NASA and ESA are developing a standardized time system for the moon under the Artemis
program to coordinate international lunar missions.
• The initiative addresses logistical challenges posed by the moon’s unique 29.5-day cycle and lack
of a natural timekeeping reference.
• Solutions include using Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) or creating a new time scale tailored
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First Pig-to-Human Liver Transplant Deemed Successful

• A 71-year-old man in China is the 1st living person to receive a liver transplant from a genetically
modified pig.
• The procedure joins a series of pig organ transplants performed since early 2022, providing
important data on the feasibility of xenotransplantation despite mixed outcomes in previous
cases
• Researchers hope xenotransplantation could provide a solution to the organ donor shortage
In a first, dog undergoes non-invasive heart surgery at Delhi.
• A 7-year-old beagle named Juliet underwent a groundbreaking Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge
Repair for Mitral valve disease at Max Hospital, Delhi.
• The procedure marks the 1st such surgery by private practitioners in Asia and the second globally.
• The innovative, minimally invasive surgery offers a safer alternative to open-heart procedures,
providing hope for dogs with heart conditions worldwide.
Researcher discovers technology that can charge a phone in 1 minute.
• Indian-origin researcher Ankur Gupta has unveiled a new technology that can charge an EV in
just 10 minutes, and a laptop or phone in a minute.
• Ankur Gupta is an assistant chemical and biological engineering professor at the US-based
University of Colorado Boulder.
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Sports Current Affairs

Shafali Verma becomes fastest woman double-centurion in Test cricket.
• India opener Shafali Verma smashed the fastest double-century in the history of women's Test
cricket against South Africa.
• Shafali, 20, scored her double ton off just 194 balls, bettering Sutherland's feat, which came off
248 balls against South Africa earlier this year.
• Shafali also became the second Indian after former skipper Mithali Raj to hit a double century in
Test cricket.
Harmanpreet Named Captain as Hockey India Announced Squad for Olympics
• Vice-Captain: Hardik Singh
• Goalkeeper: PR Sreejesh
• Defenders: Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Harmanpreet Singh, Sumit, Sanjay
• Midfielders: Raj Kumar Pal, Shamsher Singh, Manpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad
• Forwards: Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Mandeep Singh, Gurjant Singh
• Summer Olympics: Paris
• Motto: Games wide open
Anush Agarwalla selected to represent India in Dressage at Olympics.
• Anush Agarwalla has been selected by the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) to represent India
in dressage at the Paris Olympics.
• EFI preferred Anush Agarwalla over Shruti Vora due to his consistently superior performances,
achieving an average score of 67.695% compared to Shruti's 67.163% in recent assessments.
• It will be India’s first-ever entry at the dressage event at the Olympics.
Sreeja Akula Achieves Career-High World No. 24 Ranking.
• Sreeja Akula attained a career-best world No. 24 ranking after winning the WTT Contender Lagos
tournament, making her the highest-ranked Indian player in women's singles, surpassing Manika
Batra.
• This achievement matches the highest singles ranking ever attained by an Indian table tennis
player, previously held by Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Manika Batra.
Rohit Sharma became first batsman to hit 200 Sixes in T20Is
• Sharma broke several records, including hitting the most sixes by an Indian in a T20 World Cup
match (8) and becoming the first player to reach 200 sixes in T20 World Cup history.
• Additionally, Sharma set the record for most sixes against a single opponent in international
cricket (132) and became the fourth Indian to surpass 19,000 international runs.
India Wins 11 Medals at Under-17 Asian Wrestling Championship.
• India secured 11 medals in Amman, Jordan, with 4 gold, 2 silver, and 5 bronze.
• Women wrestlers won all 4 golds: Dipanshi (46 kg), Muskan (53 kg), Rajnita (61 kg), and Mansi (69
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• Raja Bala (40 kg) took silver.

• Samarth Gajanan earned a silver (55 kg), while Akash (65 kg), Sachin Kumar (71 kg), Bikash
Kacchap (48 kg), Tushar Tukaram Patil (60 kg), and Ronak (110 kg) each won bronze.
Bharat Centre of Olympic Research Inaugurated.
• The Bharat Centre of Olympic Research and Education was inaugurated at Rashtriya Raksha
University in Gandhinagar.
• The center will house valuable data and insights on Olympics, training methodologies, sports
science, and athlete development, enhancing India's sports framework.
• PT Usha - Indian Olympic Association president.
India Clinches 29 Medals at BRICS Games 2024 in Russia.
• India secured 29 medals, including 3 gold, at the 2024 BRICS Games held in Kazan, Russia from
June 12 to 23.
• Russia led the medal table with 507 medals, followed by Belarus (247) and China (62).
• India ranked 8th, winning 3 Gold, 6 Silver, and 20 Bronze medals.
• The Indian women’s table tennis team won the 1st medal for India. Indian boxers won two gold
medals, with Meenakshi and Anamika.
Jessica Pegula won Berlin Open, defeated Gauff and Kalinskaya
• Jessica Pegula clinched the Berlin Open title by defeating Anna Kalinskaya in the final, marking
her fifth singles title.
• Prior to the final, Pegula triumphed over top seed Coco Gauff in a rain-interrupted semi-final.
• In the final, Pegula displayed resilience, recovering from a first-set loss to secure victories in the
subsequent sets, showcasing her skill and determination.
Jannik Sinner won First Grass Title at Halle Open, eyes Wimbledon
• World No. 1 Jannik Sinner claimed his first grasscourt title by defeating Hubert Hurkacz in the
Halle Open final, marking his 14th career singles title.
• The match featured strong serves from both players, with Sinner & Hurkacz saving break points &
taking the sets to tiebreaks, where Sinner emerged victorious.
• Sinner praised his doubles partner Hurkacz, who was the 2022 Halle Open champion.
Tommy Paul won Queen's Club Trophy, secured Third ATP Title
• Tommy Paul won his third ATP Tour title and first on grass at the cinch Championships, defeating
Lorenzo Musetti in the final at Queen’s Club.
• Despite failing to serve out the match at 5-4 in the second set and trailing 1/4 in the tie-break,
Paul rallied to save a set point and ultimately clinch victory, marking his 27th tour-level win of the
season.
Andre Russell becomes highest wicket-taker for WI in T20 WC History.
• Andre Russell surpassed Dwayne Bravo to become the highest wicket-taker for West Indies in T20
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• The previous best was held by Bravo who had a total of 27 wickets.
• T20 World Cup: Organised by the International Cricket Council
• Current champion: England (2nd title)
• Most runs: Virat Kohli (1,207)
• Most wickets: Shakib Al Hasan (50)
• Host: USA and West Indies.
Max Verstappen claimed victory in the Spanish Grand Prix.
• Max Verstappen clinched his seventh victory of the season at the Spanish Grand Prix.
• Norris, delayed by battles with George Russell, finished second.
• Lewis Hamilton secured his first podium of the season in third, followed by Russell and Charles
Leclerc.
• Position:
• 1 - Max VERSTAPPEN - Red Bull Racing
• 2 - Lando NORRIS - McLaren
• 3 - Lewis HAMILTON - Mercedes
AFMS officers won 32 Medals at World Medical & Health Games
• Four Armed Forces Medical Service officers, Lt Col Sanjeev Malik, Maj Anish George, Capt
Stephen Sebastian, and Capt Dania James, clinched 32 medals, including 19 Gold, at the 43rd
World Medical and Health Games in Saint-Tropez, France.
• The event, known as the "Olympic Games for Health Professionals," saw these officers excel in
various track and field events, powerlifting, and badminton.
Dhiraj Bommadevara won Bronze at Archery World Cup, Antalya
• India's Dhiraj Bommadevara defeated Italy's Mauro Nespoli, a multiple-time Olympic medallist,
with a 7-3 victory to secure the bronze medal at the Archery World Cup stage three in Antalya,
Turkiye.
• Bommadevara, who has secured a quota for the Paris 2024 Olympics, showcased a strong
performance, maintaining a 4-0 lead and fending off Nespoli’s late comeback.
David Johnson, former India pacer, dies at 52 in Bengaluru.
• David Johnson, former India pacer, died at 52 after falling from his apartment's balcony.
• Johnson, known for his domestic cricket prowess, represented India in two Tests in 1996.
• His Best Match: 10 wickets for 152 against Kerala in the 1995-96 Ranji Trophy.
• His 1st-class career spanned 39 matches with 125 wickets.
• He also represented Karnataka in 33 List A games with 41 wickets.
Indian Tennis Teams bag Bronze at BRICS Games.
• Both the Indian men's and women's tennis teams secured bronze medals at the BRICS Games in
Kazan, Russia.
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• The women's team, with Vaishnavi Adkar and Akanksha Nitture, triumphed over Republika Srpska
2-0.
• India's total medal count (as of 20 June).- 16 (1 gold, 3 silvers, and 12 bronzes)
Arjun Erigaisi triumphs at Stepan Avagyan Memorial in Armenia.
• Arjun Erigaisi, India's 20-year-old super GM, won the Stepan Avagyan Memorial round-robin
tournament in Armenia with a 1.5-point margin, achieving a performance rating of 2823.
• Arjun, now the world's No. 4, gained almost 20 rating points in two tournaments, holding an Elo
rating of 2778.1, close to surpassing world No. 3 Fabiano Caruana.
• Arjun Erigaisi - Title - Grandmaster (2018)
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown won the 2024 NBA championship.
• Boston Celtics clinched their NBA-record 18th championship by defeating Dallas Mavericks in five
games.
• Jaylen Brown emerged as the Finals MVP, showcasing stellar offense and defense against Dallas'
Luka Doncic.
• NBA: Champion: Boston Celtics
• Founder: Walter A. Brown
• Founded: 6 June 1946
• Headquarters: New York
• Commissioner: Adam Silver
Snehit wins bronze medal in BRIC Games.
• S Fidel R Snehit from Telangana won bronze in the individual category at the BRIC Games held
in Kazan, Russia.
• Snehit's journey to the medal included a quarterfinal victory over compatriot Jeeth Chandra
before losing to Kirill Skachkov of Russia in the semifinals.
• The championship saw the participation of more than 4000 international athletes from 97
countries.
• India organised BRICS 2021.
Neeraj Chopra secures Gold at Paavo Nurmi Games
• Neeraj Chopra won his first gold medal at the Paavo Nurmi Games with a throw of 85.97m in his
third attempt.
• The Paavo Nurmi Games is an annual track and field meet that takes place at Paavo Nurmi
Stadium in Turku, Finland.
• It was first held in 1957.
• The competition has been part of the IAAF World Challenge since 2017.
Gudakesh Motie wins ICC Men's Player of the Month award for May 2024
• Gudakesh Motie was awarded the ICC Men's Player of the Month for May 2024, marking a
significant achievement for West Indies cricket, following Hayley Matthews and Shamar Joseph's
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• Motie's standout performances included taking eight wickets at an average of 8.50 in the home
series against South Africa, crucial for the West Indies' 3-0 series victory.
Lockie Ferguson sets record with Four Maiden Overs in T20 World Cup.
• New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson became the 1st bowler in Men's T20 World Cup history to bowl 4
maiden overs against Papua New Guinea in the 2024 T20 tournament.
• Ferguson took 3 wickets for no runs in his spell, helping New Zealand restrict PNG to 78 runs;
however, New Zealand was eliminated from the tournament after previous losses to Afghanistan
and West Indies.
• T20 Host: USA and West Indies
GM Arjun Erigaisi Triumphs in Stepan Avagyan Memorial 2024.
• Indian GM Arjun secured victory in the Stepan Avagyan Memorial 2024 held in Jermuk, Armenia,
with a round to spare.
• Erigaisi, India’s highest-rated chess player at 20 years old, achieved this feat by defeating Russian
GM Volodar Murzin in 63 moves during the penultimate round.
• His stellar performance included 4 wins and 4 draws, placing him at a career-high 4th spot in live
chess ratings.
Estonia's Sahil Chauhan beats Chris Gayle's Fastest T20 Century Record
• Estonia's Sahil Chauhan broke Chris Gayle's record for the fastest T20 century, scoring 100 runs
in just 27 balls against Cyprus.
• Chauhan's unbeaten 144 in 41 balls included six boundaries and 18 sixes, also setting the record
for the most sixes in a men's T20I innings.
• Estonia led the six-match series 2-0, having successfully chased targets in both games.
Katie Boulter beats Karolina Pliskova to clinch Nottingham Open title
• Katie Boulter defended her Nottingham Open title, defeating former No. 1 Karolina Pliskova 4-6,
6-3, 6-2 in the final.
• Boulter's third career title and second this season; she previously won in San Diego and
Nottingham last year.
• Boulter's semifinal victory over Emma Raducanu was a grueling match, lasting 3 hours and 13
minutes, setting up her championship win.
Neeru Pathak sets national record in U-18 400m at Nationals.
• Neeru Pathak broke the girls’ 400m under-18 National record of former Asian junior champion
Rezoana Mallick Heena while winning the gold at the 19th National Youth Athletics
championships in Bilaspur.
• The 17-year-old from Delhi clocked 52.85s (old National youth record 52.98s) and also qualified
for the under-20 Worlds (entry standard 55.40s) which will be held in Lima, Peru, in August.
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• Bhajan Kaur clinched gold in the Final Olympic Qualifier, defeating Iran's Mobina Fallah 6-2,
earning India's second quota for Paris 2024.
• Kaur's journey included victories over Mongolia's Bishindee, Slovenia's Cavic, Poland's Myszor, and
Moldova's Mirca, with a dominating performance throughout.
• India's archery teams: The men's team lost to Mexico, and women's team was defeated by
Ukraine.
Gretchen Walsh breaks world record in 100m butterfly.
• Gretchen Walsh Sets World Record in 100m Butterfly at 2024 US Olympic Swimming Trials.
• Walsh clocked 55.18 seconds in the 100-meter women's butterfly.
• Walsh's time beat out Swedish swimmer Sarah Sjöström, who recorded the previous fastest time
of 55.48 seconds at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, by more than half of a second.
Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia crowned Australian Open badminton champion.
• Malaysian Lee Zii Jia outlasted Japan’s Kodai Naraoka in the men’s singles final to be crowned
Australian Open badminton champion, while Aya Ohori of Japan clinched the women’s title.
• It was Lee's 6th career win on the BWF World Tour and came on the back of victory at the
Thailand Open.
• It was only Ohori's 2nd title on tour, having won her first at the Thailand Masters this year.
Indian Swimmers win Bronze at Singapore National Swimming Championship
• Likith SP secured a bronze medal in the men’s 100-meter breaststroke with a timing of 1 minute
and 2 seconds.
• Dhinidhi Desinghu earned a bronze medal in the women’s 200-meter freestyle, finishing in 2
minutes and 5 seconds.
• The championship serves as the final qualifying event for the Paris Olympics, with the deadline
approaching on June 23rd.
Shruti Vora, the first Indian to win 3-Star Grand Prix in Equestrian.
• Shruti Vora won the three-star Grand Prix event in the FEI Dressage World Cup in Lipica, Slovenia,
with 67.761 points, riding Magnanimous.
• She finished ahead of Moldova’s Tatiana Antonenco, who scored 66.552 points, marking a historic
achievement for Indian equestrian sports.
• Vora has previously represented India in the 2022 Dressage World Championship and the Asian
Games in 2010 and 2014.
Divya Deshmukh clinches World Junior Girls’ Chess Championship.
• Divya Deshmukh of India won the World Junior Girls’ Chess Championship, defeating Bulgaria’s
Beloslava Krasteva in the final round at Gift City Club, Gandhinagar.
• Top-seeded Divya secured her maiden U-20 title, finishing the tournament unbeaten with nine
wins and two draws.
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India to host 2025 FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup.

• Executive Board of the International Hockey Federation named India as the host for the 1st-ever
Junior World Cup to be held in Dec. 2024
• The last edition of the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup took place in 2023 in Malaysia and
won by Germany.
• This will be 1st time that FIH Hockey Junior World Cup will include 24 teams.
• FIH President: Tayyab Ikram
• Dilip Tirkey: President of Hockey India
Gulveer Singh clinches Silver Medal in Men’s 5000 metre race.
• In athletics, India’s Gulveer Singh has clinched the silver medal in the Men’s 5000-metre race at
the Portland Track Festival Meet in Portland, US.
• The Asian Games bronze medallist also became the fastest Indian in the men’s 5000-metre race.
• Gulveer clocked the national record timing of 13 minutes 18.92 seconds to surpass the previous
record of 13 minutes 19.30 seconds, set by Avinash Sable.
Indian Deaf Cricket Team to play 1st bilateral series against England.
• The Indian deaf cricket team will play its first-ever bilateral T20 series against England, starting
on June 18.
• The seven-match series will commence at The County Ground, Derby, and continue through
Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, and Leicestershire.
• The final game will be played on June 27.
• Rajesh Agrawal: Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Sangram Singh became first Indian male wrestler to join MMA
• Former Commonwealth heavyweight champion Sangram Singh has become the first Indian male
wrestler to join mixed martial arts.
• Sangram will be the second Indian overall after Puja Tomar to compete as a MMA fighter for
which he has requisite skills being a wrestler.
• He was awarded the title World's Best Professional Wrestler by World Wrestling Professionals in
South Africa in 2012.
Jannik Sinner became 1st Italian to become World No. 1 in ATP rankings
• Sumit Nagal rose to 77th in ATP rankings after winning the Heilbronner Neckarcup, marking his
second ATP Challenger victory of the year and aiming for Paris Olympics.
• Jannik Sinner became the first Italian World No. 1 in ATP, overtaking Novak Djokovic who dropped
to third due to injury withdrawal.
• Carlos Alcaraz climbed to second in ATP rankings post his French Open 2024 win.
Surya Sagar won golden ticket to World League of Fighters
• Indian Muay Thai fighter Surya Sagar emerged victorious as the first Indian to secure the golden
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• The qualifying event was held at the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok.

• Rajesh Banga: Chairman of World League of Fighters.
• President WBC Muay Thai: Colonel Thanapol Bhakdibhumi
• Nilesh Singh: Co-Founder of World League of Fighters
Carlos Alcaraz claimed Third Grand Slam Title
• Carlos Alcaraz won his third Grand Slam at the French Open, beating Alexander Zverev.
• Carlos Alcaraz Garfia is a Spanish professional tennis player.
• He has been ranked as high as world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis
Professionals, and is the current world No. 2.
Magnus Carlsen, Ju Wenjun clinched Norway Chess 2024 titles
• With this win, Magnus Carlsen has clinched his sixth Norway Chess title.
• In the Women's competition, Ju Wenjun scripted history as she clinched the title in the inaugural
edition of the tournament.
• Final Standings: No. 1. Magnus Carlsen (17.5 points); No. 2. Hikaru Nakamura (15.5 points); No. 3.
Praggnanandhaa R (14.5 points).
Scott Flemming reappointed as India's Men's team Basketball Coach
• Scott Flemming reappointed as the head coach of the Indian men's national basketball team by
the Basketball Federation of India.
• He previously led India to gold medals at the South Asian Championships in 2014 and 2015 and
the 2014 Lusofonia Games.
• Flemming's extensive background includes roles such as Senior Director of Basketball Operations
for NBA India & assistant coach for Texas Legends.
Reetika Hooda clinched Silver at Budapest Wrestling Series
• Reetika Hooda won a silver medal in the women's 76kg category at the Budapest Ranking Series.
• She secured victories in three out of four matches, including a win over former world champion
Justina Di Stasio, but lost to Tatiana Renteria.
• This event was the final wrestling ranking series before the Paris 2024 Olympics, contributing to
seedings for the Games.
Sumit Nagal won Heilbronner Challenger, beating Alexander Ritschard
• Sumit Nagal won his second Challenger title of the season in Helibronn, Germany, beating
Alexander Ritschard.
• This victory marked his sixth career Challenger title and 15th overall singles title in the professional
circuit.
• Sumit Nagal is an Indian professional tennis player.
• He is currently the No. 1 ranked Indian player with a career-high singles ranking of world No. 77.
Chen Yufei and Shi Yu Qi triumphed at 2024 Indonesia Open

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• Olympic champion Chen Yufei defended her Indonesia Open title, overcoming world number one
An Seyoung in a thrilling three-set match.
• In the men’s singles final, Shi Yu Qi claimed victory against Anders Antonsen.
• Both finals featured intense competition, with the women's match showcasing a narrow victory
as Chen secured the title with a crucial point at 18-18 in the decider.
Saurabh won two gold medals in World Para Athlete Grand Prix
• Saurabh Sharma, an athlete from Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur district, has won two gold medals
in the World Para Athlete Grand Prix in Nottwil city of Switzerland.
• Saurabh Sharma emerged victorious in 155-metre and 5000-metre races.
• Sharma is representing the Indian team in the T12 category.
• He had earlier won seven gold medals at the national level.
Puja Tomar becomes first Indian to win in UFC
• Puja Tomar made history as the first Indian to win a fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship
(UFC).
• Puja defeated Brazil's Rayanne dos Santos at UFC Louisville 2024.
• Puja Hails from Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh.
• Tomar has competed in other tournaments, including Matrix Fight Night, where she won the
straw-weight title twice.
Iga Świątek won Women’s Singles title in the French Open.
• Iga Swiatek wins her third consecutive French Open women’s title by defeating Jasmine Paolini.
• She is the first woman with three trophies in a row in Paris since Justine Henin from 2005 to 2007.
• Swiatek also won the French Open in 2020 and the U.S. Open in 2022.
• Iga Natalia Świątek is currently ranked as the world No. 1 in women's singles by the Women's
Tennis Association (WTA)
Nar Singh and Rohini won Dilip Bose lifetime achievement award.
• The All India Tennis Association has announced the Dilip Bose Award for lifetime achievement to
coach Nar Singh and Rohini Lokhande.
• This is a new lifetime achievement award for women coaches.
• Rohini was the first woman tennis coach to qualify from the National Institute of Sports.
• Dilip Bose was a professional tennis player from India.
• The secretary general of AITA: Anil Dhupar
Aman Sehrawat clinches Silver Medal at Budapest Ranking Series 2024.
• Indian freestyle wrestler Aman Sehrawat clinched the silver medal at the Polyak Imre and Varga
Janos Memorial 2024 wrestling tournament in Budapest, Hungary.
• Aman Sehrawat, the 2023 Asian champion, lost the men’s 57kg final against former world
champion and Rio 2016 Olympics silver medallist Rei Higuchi of Japan.
• Aman Sehrawat secured a Paris 2024 Olympics quota for India.

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Sift Kaur Samra wins bronze in Munich World Cup 2024.

• Indian shooter Sift Kaur Samra claimed the bronze medal in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions.
• Sift missed the chance to win the silver medal to Han Jiayu of China.
• In the men’s rifle 3-position final, Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar finished eighth.
• India was joint 3rd with France with one gold and one bronze.
• 1st - China (4 gold, 4 silver, 3 bronze).
• 2nd - Norway (1 gold, silver and bronze)
Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri retired after a 19-year career
• He is the third-highest international goalscorer among active players (fourth overall), behind only
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
• He is the all-time top goalscorer of the India national team.
• He bagged the AIFF Player of the Year award for 2007, 2011, 2013 & 2014.
• In 2009, he won the FPAI Indian Player of the Year Award.
• In 2021, he won the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.
Sarabjot Singh won Gold at ISSF Munich Shooting World Cup
• Sarabjot Singh won the gold medal in the men's 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in
Munich, Germany, beating Bu Shuaihang of China by 0.2 points.
• Sarabjot topped qualification with a score of 588, securing his second individual gold medal in a
World Cup after the one in Bhopal last year.
• India is now placed joint-third in the medals table behind China and France in this championship
Armwrestling added as an official sport to Asian Youth Para Games 2025
• Armwrestling has been included as an official sport in the Asian Youth Para Games, which will be
held in Tashkent in 2025.
• The Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) promoted inclusivity and the growth of new sports;
armwrestling's popularity in Asia has been highlighted.
• The Asian Paralympic Committee is an organization based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
• APC President: Majid Rashed.
ICC announces Highest Prize Fund for T20 World Cup 2024
• The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 featured a record prize fund of $11.25 million, with winners set
to receive $2.45 million.
• The tournament spans 28 days, involving 20 teams across 9 venues in West Indies and USA,
culminating at the Kensington Oval in Barbados.
• Additional rewards include $31,154 for each match won outside of semi-finals & finals,
emphasizing incentives for strong performance.
Kedar Jadhav announces retirement during Maharashtra League
• Kedar Jadhav, the former India batter, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket
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• Jadhav, known for his remarkable 120-run innings against England in 2017 and leading Pune's
World Cup participation, cited no reason for his sudden retirement.
• He was a right hand batter, who occasionally kept wickets and bowled right-arm-offspin.
Vinicius Jr. named UEFA Champions League player of the season
• Vinicius Junior has been awarded UEFA Champions League Player of the Season for his role in
Real Madrid's victory, scoring crucial goals including one in the final against Borussia Dortmund.
• Jude Bellingham has been named the Best Young Player.
• Real Madrid's Federico Valverde won Goal of the Season for his vital volley against Manchester
City in the quarter-finals.
Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi hits 5th in FIDE Ratings, tops Indian chart
• Arjun Erigaisi climbed to fifth in FIDE rankings with a live ELO rating of 2769.7 after strong
performances in the French Team Chess Championship.
• Arjun is now the highest-ranked Indian in chess, surpassing other global elites behind Magnus
Carlsen and top American players.
• He achieved a brief career-high of 2771.2, becoming the only Indian to reach such a rating after
Vishwanathan Anand.
DP World elevates ICC Partnership, enhances cricket logistics
• DP World upgraded its role to Premier Partner with the ICC, bolstering support ahead of the T20
World Cup.
• The logistics giant has transported special grass pitches from Florida to New York for the ICC
Men’s T20 World Cup.
• Through the Beyond Boundaries Initiative, DP World also promoted grassroots cricket globally,
delivering over 1,750 kits to aspiring players in various countries.
Trumpelmann first to take 2 wickets in first 2 balls of a T20I match
• Ruben Trumpelmann became the first to take wickets in the first two balls of a T20I, achieving
career-best figures of 4-21 as Namibia beat Oman in a Super Over.
• Both teams tied at 109, with Oman's Khalid Kail top-scoring & Namibia's Jan Frylinck adding
major runs.
• Despite being favorites, Wiese was chosen over Trumpelmann for the Super Over, leveraging his
experience to secure Namibia's win.
Chelsea appointed Enzo Maresca as head coach
• Enzo Maresca signed a five-year contract to become Chelsea's new head coach, succeeding
Mauricio Pochettino.
• Previously managing Leicester City, Maresca led them back to the Premier League before his
departure.
• Chelsea Football Club is a professional football club based in Fulham, West London, England.
• Founded in 10 March 1905.

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Tamil Nadu dominated at Indian Open of Surfing

• Ajeesh Ali and Kamali Moorthi were crowned champions in Men's and Women's Open categories
at the Indian Open of Surfing.
• Teenager Tayin Arun won in Groms Boys & U-16, showcasing Tamil Nadu's dominance across all
categories.
• The event, celebrated for its competitive conditions, concluded at Sasihithlu Beach, Mangaluru,
with participants eyeing future Olympic opportunities.
Real Madrid won record-extending 15th Champions League title
• Real Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley Stadium to win their 15th UEFA
Champions League title.
• Goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior in the second half secured the victory.
• The match marked the end of Toni Kroos' club football career.
• The UEFA Champions League is an annual club association football competition organised by
the Union of European Football Association.
Virat Kohli received ICC ODI Player of the Year 2023 award
• Virat Kohli received the ICC ODI Player of the Year 2023 award and he was also named in the
ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year for 2023.
• Kohli has let the Indian cricket team win 2011 Cricket World Cup, 2013 ICC Champions Trophy and
captained India to win ICC Test in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
• Kohli bagged the Arjuna Award in 2013, Padma Shri in 2017, and Khel Ratna award in 2018.
Pranavi Urs secured 3rd place at Dormy Open
• Pranavi Urs finished tied third at the Dormy Open in Helsingborg, scoring 10-under with rounds of
70-66-70, marking her best performance in her first season on the Ladies European Tour (LET).
• Tvesa Malik and Diksha also performed well, finishing tied 10th and 13th respectively.
• Pranavi was one shot short of the playoff between Helen Briem and Perrine Delacour, who won
the tournament.
Nayana James clinches Gold Medal in Women’s Long Jump at Taiwan.
• India’s Nayana James clinched the gold medal in the women’s Long Jump.
• She registered the best jump of 6.43 meters.
• India’s Ankesh Choudhary bagged the gold medal and compatriot Somnath Chouhan won the
silver medal in the Men’s 800 meters in Taiwan Athletics Open.
• Sumire Hata of Japan won the silver, while Yu Jeongmi of South Korea won the bronze medal.
Tanvi Sharma won Women’s Singles at Bonn Badminton Tournament.
• India’s Tanvi Sharma bagged the women’s singles title at the Bonn International Badminton
Tournament, in Germany.
• The young Indian shuttler defeated Wang Pei Yu of Taiwan in straight sets, 21-19, 22-20. This is
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• Tanvi is ranked 181st in the world.

• The 15-year-old Tanvi belongs to Punjab.
Manu Clinches Gold In Javelin Throw At Taiwan Athletics Open.
• India’s DP Manu and Nithya Ramraj brought home one gold and one silver medals, respectively,
at the Taiwan Athletics Open 2024.
• In men’s Javelin throw, Manu clinched the gold medal with the best effort of 81.58 meters.
• Meanwhile, in the women’s 100 metre hurdles, Nithya Ramraj bagged the silver medal with a
timing of 13.23 seconds
Nishant Dev becomes 1st Indian Male Boxer to qualify for 2024 Olympics
• Nishant Dev became the 1st Indian male to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games after
defeating Moldova’s Vasile Cebotari in the men’s 71 kg category quarterfinal at the World Boxing
Qualifiers.
• He will now become the 4th Indian pugilist to qualify for the Paris Olympics after Nikhat Zareen
(women’s 50kg), Preeti (54kg), and Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain (75kg).
Boxing Federation of India becomes a member of World Boxing.
• The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has agreed to become a member of World Boxing.
• The BFI president: Ajay Singh
• World Boxing’s President and Secretary General: Boris van der Vorst.
• World Boxing was launched in April 2023 and aims to ensure that boxing remains at the heart of
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Summits and Conferences Current Affairs

National Workshop explores Agri Value Chain Financing in India
• The Department of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare hosted a workshop in New Delhi to discuss
innovative financing methods for agricultural value chains, involving government officials, experts
etc.
• The workshop named “Unleashing India’s Agribusiness potential through Innovative Agri Value
Chain Financing” emphasized the need to transition from a production-centric to a demand-
driven approach.
CSIR-CIMFR hosted workshop on Coal Gasification: CARING-2024
• Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR) hosted two-day workshop, CARING-
2024, to address coal gasification challenges and opportunities, with participation from industry
leaders, researchers, and policymakers.
• It emphasized GoI’s commitment, with ₹8500 crore allocated for gasification projects, aiming to
achieve 100 MT coal gasification by 2030.
Paraguay Becomes 100th Member Of The International Solar Alliance.
• Paraguay joins International Solar Alliance as 100th full member
• Launched on 30 November 2015 by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and President of France,
H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Macron during COP21 in Paris, the ISA aims to accelerate the deployment of
solar energy globally in support of Climate Action.
• Headquartered - Gurugram, India
• Ambassador of Paraguay - H.E. Mr. Fleming Raul Duarte
First International Dairy Federation Asia-Pacific Summit in Kochi.
• The first IDF Regional Dairy Conference Asia Pacific-2024 is being held in Kochi from June 26 to
28, organized by the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, NDDB, and IDF.
• Theme - 'Farmer-centric innovations in dairying'
• Over 1,000 delegates from more than 20 countries are participating, aiming to address key dairy
sector issues and promote One Health principles.
India Hosts 64th ISO Council Meeting in New Delhi.
• India is hosting the 64th ISO Council Meeting from June 25-27, 2024, with delegates from over 30
countries discussing sugar and biofuel sector issues.
• A workshop titled ‘Sugar and Biofuels – Emerging Vistas’ and an industrial tour to showcase India's
biofuel technology highlight the event.
• The meeting aims to strengthen the Global Biofuel Alliance and includes cultural programs.
IAF conclude 3rd Warfare & Aerospace Strategy Program with Tri-Service
• The Indian Air Force concluded the 3rd Warfare & Aerospace Strategy Program (WASP) with a
capstone seminar, marking the first edition with tri-service participation, including 17 officers from
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• The seminar with the theme "India's Strategic Culture and Imperative for Contemporary National
Security' was conducted under College of Air Warfare and Centre for Air Power Studies.
"Yoga for Space" conference highlights benefits for astronauts
• The Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN) and S-Vyasa University
organized a "Yoga for Space" conference in Bengaluru, focusing on the International Day of Yoga
2024 theme, "Yoga for Self & Society," and the benefits of yoga for astronauts.
• Keynote speakers from ISRO, IIT Delhi & others discussed the integration of yoga to address health
challenges faced by astronauts.
G7: The Group of the Seven
• The G7 summit is set to be held in Italy from June 13-15 in which several nations and key
organizations will participate to deliberate on pressing issues including climate change and West
Asia tensions.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the G7 summit.
• Following the G7 summit, a Ukraine Peace summit is also set to be held in Switzerland.
• Foreign Secretary - Vinay Kwatra
Bonn 2024: Pivotal Talks on New Climate Finance Goals
• The 60th Session of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Subsidiary Bodies,
also called Bonn Climate Change Conference, commenced on June 3, 2024
• It focused on setting new climate finance goals, with deep discussions on ambition and structure,
highlighting North-South financial divides.
• Discussions include transparency in climate finance, with calls for clear definitions.
UNESCO & MeitY organised National Stakeholder Workshop on Ethics of AI
• The UNESCO and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) organized a
national workshop on the ethics of AI in New Delhi.
• It focussed on integrating safe, trusted, and ethical AI considerations into national and state-level
AI strategies and programs.
• India aimed to adopt a balanced approach on AI, ensure alignment with public welfare and
international norms.
India shines at NAFSA global education conference in New Orleans
• DC Manjunath inaugurated two Indian pavilions at the 76th NAFSA 2024 Conference & Expo,
emphasizing the role of educational exchanges.
• Over 40 top Indian academic institutes participated in the event, held from May 28-31 in New
Orleans.
• The event underscored India's commitment to enhancing educational ties and promoting global
collaboration.
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• National Level Coordination Committee (NLCC) convened its first meeting to discuss the world's
largest grain storage plan, aiming to convert PACs into Multi-Service Societies.
• The pilot project has launched in 11 states.
• The initiative, led by the Ministry of Cooperation, involves FCI, NABARD, and NCDC, with plans
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Reports and Indices Current Affairs

IMF Artificial Intelligence Preparedness Index 2024.
• The IMF released an Artificial Intelligence Preparedness Index Dashboard tracking 174 economies
globally for AI readiness
• The Index ranks India at the 72nd position, with Bangladesh (0.38) at 113, Sri Lanka (0.43) at 92,
and China (0.63) at 31.
• Singapore (0.80), Denmark (0.78), and the United States (0.77) are among the highest-rated AEs,
with India categorized as an EM with a 0.49 rating.
Vienna Tops EIU's 2024 Global Liveability Index
• The Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) Global Liveability Index 2024 ranks Vienna, Austria, as best
city to live in for 3rd consecutive year
• Vienna is followed by Copenhagen, Zurich, Melbourne, and Calgary.
• Caracas, Kyiv, Harare, Lagos, Algiers, Tripoli, Damascus are among bottom ten.
• The index evaluates 173 cities on stability, healthcare, culture, environment, education,
infrastructure.
India received $120 billion in remittances in 2023.
• According to the World Bank report, India received USD 120 billion in remittances in 2023.
• China (USD 50 billion), the Philippines (USD 39 billion), and Pakistan (USD 27 billion) figure in top
five countries list of remittances recipients.
• Remittance flows to India from the UAE, which accounts for 18 percent and is the second largest
source of India’s remittances after the United States.
World Investment Report 2024.
• The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released the report.
• India's FDI fell sharply in 2023, dropping 43% to $28 billion, causing it to slip seven notches to 15th
in global rankings
• The country was ranked 8th last year, attracting inflows worth $48 billion.
• The top order - The US attracting highest FDI at $311 billion, followed by China, Singapore and
Hong Kong.
Henley Private Wealth Migration Report 2024 released:
• The report forecasts that India will see a net loss of 4300 millionaires in 2024, down from 5100 in
2023, due to global wealth migration trends influenced by geopolitical tensions & economic
uncertainty.
• The UAE remains a top destination for Indian millionaires, expected to attract 6,700 wealthy
migrants in 2024, driven by its zero income tax policy, golden visa programs, strategic location.
India becomes world's third-largest domestic airline market.
• India has overtaken Brazil to become the world's third-largest domestic airline market with a 1.55
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• Low-cost carrier IndiGo has driven this growth, doubling its market share to 62% since 2014, and
the Mumbai-Delhi route is the eighth busiest globally.
• In 2014 India was the smallest market with a meager 80 lakh domestic seats.
India ranks 63rd on Global Energy Transition Index
• India ranked 63rd on the World Economic Forum's Global Energy Transition Index.
• European nations dominated the top ranks with Sweden topping the index, followed by Denmark,
Finland, Switzerland, and France in the top five.
• 107 of the 120 countries benchmarked in the report demonstrated progress in energy transition
journeys in the past decade.
• WEF: Headquarters: Switzerland
9 Major Ports of India makes it to Global Top 100 by World Bank.
• 9 ports of India made it to the Global Top 100 in the latest edition of Container Port Performance
Index (CPPI), 2023 - a report prepared by the World Bank and S&P Global.
• Visakhapatnam Port - 19th
• Mundra Port - 27th
• Other Ports: Pipavav (41), Kamarajar (47), Cochin (63), Hazira (68), Krishnapatnam (71), Chennai
(80) and Jawaharlal Nehru (96)
• Union Minister of Ports - Sarbananda Sonowal
Mumbai tops India's Most Expensive Cities for Expats in 2024
• According to Mercer's 2024 Cost of Living survey, Mumbai is the most expensive city in India for
expats, with high costs in personal care, energy, utilities, transportation, and housing.
• Mumbai: 136th, Delhi: 164th, Chennai: 189th, Bengaluru: 195th, Hyderabad: 202nd, Pune: 205th,
Kolkata: 207th
• Globally, Hong Kong topped, followed by Singapore, Zurich, Geneva & Basel among the top five.

Global nuclear weapons spending surges to $91.4 billion

• In 2023, nine nuclear-armed countries spent a combined $91.4 billion on their arsenals, with the
US leading at $51.5 billion, followed by China at $11.8 billion and Russia at $8.3 billion.
• Over the past five years, nuclear weapons spending has surged by 34%, totaling $387 billion as
per the ICAN’s latest report “Surge: 2023 Global nuclear weapons spending.”
UN Report: World Lagging on Sustainable Development Goals amid Crises
• The UN report indicates the world is significantly off track in meeting the 17 Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) set in 2015, with issues like poverty, hunger, biodiversity protection.
• The COVID-19 pandemic, funding shortfalls, and geopolitical tensions have exacerbated the
situation.
• Finland, Sweden, and Denmark rank highest in progress, while the US ranks lowest in global
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Environment Performance Index 2024

• India placed 176th among 180 countries in the 2024 Environment Performance Index, with high
emissions, poor air quality, and low biodiversity-habitat scores being key issues.
• India's reliance on coal significantly impacts its rankings, contributing to poor air quality and high
projected emissions.
• India ranked 177th in air quality and 172nd in projected emissions by 2025.
• 1st - Estonia
Mumbai, Delhi luxury real estate among top 5 globally: Knight Frank
• Mumbai and Delhi's luxury real estate markets have shown remarkable growth, ranking 3rd and
5th globally in Knight Frank's prime global cities index.
• Outperformed by Manila and Tokyo, with notable growth rates of 11.5% for Mumbai and 10.5%
for Delhi.
• While Mumbai and Delhi soared, Bengaluru saw a decline in luxury home prices, demonstrating
varied regional dynamics.
2024 Global Peace Index
• The 2024 Global Peace Index Compiled by the international think-tank Institute for Economics
and Peace (IEP), covers 163 independent states and territories home to 99.7% of the world’s
population.
• The level of global peacefulness decreased this year by 0.56%.
• India ranked at 116th position in 2024 index.
• RANKING:
• 1st - Iceland
• 2nd - Ireland
• 3rd - Austria
All-India Ayush Survey (July 2022 - June 2023).
• High Awareness: 95% of rural and 96% of urban respondents are aware of Ayush.
• Traditional Knowledge: About 85% of rural and 86% of urban households have knowledge of
Medicinal Plants, Home remedies, Local Health Traditions, or Folk medicine.
• Usage: 46% of rural and 53% of urban individuals used Ayush for ailment prevention or treatment
in the past year.
India’s IIP Records Growth Of 5% In first month of FY 2024-25.
• According to the data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, the
growth rates of the mining sector for April 2024 over April 2023 was 6.7% while the manufacturing
sector recorded a growth of 3.9%, and electricity for the same period grew by 10.2%.
• The IIP slowed to 5 percent in April, as against 5.4% in March and 5.6% in February 2024.
Philip Morris leads Forbes' 2024 Net Zero Rankings

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• Philip Morris International topped Forbes' 2024 Net Zero Leaders List, acknowledged for its
commitment to reducing GHG emissions & leading sustainable transformations.
• The ranking assesses U.S. public companies on governance, strategy, and the financial ability to
achieve decarbonization goals.
• PMI's sustainability efforts focus on long-term value through innovative, low-carbon solutions.
Visakhapatnam Port ranked 19th in Container Port Performance Index
• Visakhapatnam Port, managed by J M Baxi Ports & Logistics, entered the top 20 of the World
Bank’s Container Port Performance Index 2023.
• Ranked 19th, it outperformed Mundra Port, emphasizing efficiency in handling container stays.
• The CPPI, using extensive data, evaluates port operations globally, focusing on reducing
greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing global trade efficiency.
Infosys ranked 74th most valuable global brand in Kantar BrandZ report
• Infosys has secured a spot among the 100 most valuable brands in the world, according to Kantar.
• In its annual 'BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands' report Infosys is ranked as the 20 most
valuable global B2B (business to business) technology brand.
• Infosys: Founders: N. R. Narayana Murthy
• Headquarters: Bengaluru
• CEO: Salil Parekh
India slipped in Global Gender Gap Index, ranked 129th
• According to the Global Gender Gap Index released by the World Economic Forum, India has
slipped two places to the 129th position.
• Iceland has retained its top spot.
• Within South Asia, India ranked fifth after Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan, with
Pakistan ranked last.
• The global gender gap in 2024 stands at 68.5%, which is just 0.1 percentage point lower than
what it was in 2023.
Wealth of HNWIs reached unprecedented levels in 2023: Capgemini study
• The Capgemini Research Institute’s World Wealth Report 2024 has revealed that the global HNWI
wealth expanded by 4.7% in 2023 reaching $86.8 trillion.
• The number of high net-worth individuals (HNWI) in India increased by 12.2% in 2023 vs 2022,
bringing the total number of HNWI population to 3.589 million.
• In 2023, North America registered the strongest HNWI recovery worldwide.
QS World University Ranking 2025
• IIT Bombay has secured the top spot in India (118th) in the latest QS World University Rankings
2025.
• 61% of Indian universities have improved their standings as compared to last year.
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has maintained its position as the best institute in
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• IIT Delhi - 150th

• IISc Bengaluru - 211th
• IIT Kharagpur - 222th
Over 100K farmers voluntarily forgo PM-Kisan benefits
• Over 1 lakh Indian farmers voluntarily relinquished their PM-Kisan benefits last year, with the
highest numbers from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan.
• The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has facilitated this process via a module on the
PM-Kisan app and website.
• The PM-Kisan scheme provides Rs 6,000 annually to eligible farmers in three instalments, directly
transferred to bank a/c.
India Records Second-Hottest Year in 2023
• India experienced its 2nd-hottest year on record in 2023, with numerous weather stations
recording unprecedented 24-hour maximum temperatures.
• The country saw its highest minimum temperature for December in 122 years, with anomalies
reaching 1.71°C above normal.
• The warming trend continued in early 2024, especially in the southern peninsula, indicating
consistently warmer nights.
TIME 100 Most Influential Companies 2024.
• This is the 4th edition of TIME’s annual list featuring the world’s most Most Influential Companies.
• Three Indian Companies namely Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), Tata Group, and Serum Institute
of India (SII) are featured on the “TIME100 Most Influential Companies 2024”.
• RIL and Tata Group are been featured under the “Titans” category and SII is featured under the
“Pioneer” category.

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