Daily Current Affairs - Week 26, 2023 (26 Jun 2023 - 02 Jul 2023)
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Historical Kharchi Puja commences in Tripura
- In a vibrant display of cultural heritage and religious fervour, the Historical âKharchi Pujaâ commenced at the revered fourteen gods temple in Khayerpur, Tripura on 25 June 2023.
- The auspicious event marked the revival of ancient customs and traditions, drawing enthusiastic devotees from far and wide.
- The Historical Kharchi Puja is a significant religious festival celebrated by the people of Tripura to honour the fourteen deities, believed to be the guardians of the state.
- The Historical Kharchi Puja not only serves as a platform for spiritual rejuvenation but also as an occasion to foster community bonds and unity. People from various backgrounds and faiths participated in the festivities, reinforcing the message of communal harmony and inclusiveness.
Yogi Adityanath launched "Operation Conviction" in Uttar Pradesh
- Yogi Adityanath launches 'Operation Conviction' for cow slaughter in Uttar Pradesh.
- The program aims to convict 20 cases in each district within 30 days of framing of charges.
- It focuses on crimes such as rape, murder, cow slaughter, religious conversion and offenses under the POCSO Act.
- In the charges related to the identified crimes, the chargesheet will be sent to the court after conducting a time-bound investigation. Within three days, the charge will be framed and the trial proceedings will be completed within 30 days.
- The initiative is aimed at expediting the conviction process and ensuring speedy punishment for criminals.
- The emphasis is on immediate arrest to prevent suspects from evading legal process.
India's First Hydrogen Train to Run from Jind
- India's first hydrogen-powered train will start its journey from Jind district of Haryana.
- Hydrogen trains use fuel cells to convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity.
- The first prototype of the train will have eight bogies.
- The first hydrogen fuel-powered train will run between Jind and Sonipat.
- They offer a clean and eco-friendly alternative to diesel trains.
- The initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions and tackle pollution.
- Hydrogen-powered trains produce zero direct emissions, with water vapour being the only byproduct.
- Hydrogen trains are running only in Germany.
National Statistics Day 2023: 29 June
- National Statistics Day is observed annually on 29 June to honour the contribution of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in statistics and economic planning.
- Professor Mahalanobis, known as the 'Father of Indian Statistics', developed the Mahalanobis distance, a statistical measure to assess the difference between a point and a distribution.
- Theme of National Statistics Day 2023 is "Aligning the State Indicator Framework with the National Indicator Framework for Monitoring the Sustainable Development Goals".
- The Government of India designated 29 June as National Statistics Day on 5 June 2007.
- The designation was given to acknowledge the significant contributions of Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in the field of statistics and economic planning.
- The first celebration of National Statistics Day took place on 29 June 2007.
- Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis was a prominent figure who played a key role in the first Planning Commission of India.
DRDO organises âAnusandhaan Chintan Shivirâ to encourage defence R&D in industry, academia
- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) organised an âAnusandhaan Chintan Shivirâ in New Delhi with the aim of encouraging Defence R&D within the industry and academia.
- A list of 75 technology priority areas were released during the âAnusandhaan Chintan Shivirâ.Â
- The list identified by the DRDO is further divided into 403 technological categories, which further spread out to 1,295 current and future technology development tasks.
- The DRDO Technology Foresight 2023, listing current and future technology development tasks, was also unveiled.
- Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan also attended the event as the Chief Guest with other dignitaries.
Angela Bassett and Mel Brooks to receive honorary Oscars
- Angela Bassett and Mel Brooks are set to receive honorary Oscars at the 2023 Governors Awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced.
- Black Panther star Angela Bassett will receive an honorary Oscar, 30 years after she was first nominated.
- The actress was nominated for best actress for playing Tina Turner in 1993's What's Love Got to Do with It.
- Then this year, she was up for best supporting actress for her role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - but looked unimpressed when she lost.
- Bassett played Queen Ramonda in the Black Panther films, and is also known for her appearances in films like Boyz N the Hood, Malcolm X, Music of the Heart and Mission: Impossible - Fallout.
- Mel Brooks has directed, produced and acted in beloved Hollywood comedies including "Blazing Saddles," "History of the World, Part 1," "Young Frankenstein" and "The Producers."
- The Hollywood legend won an Oscar in 1969 for Best Original Screenplay for "The Producers" and received two Oscar nominations for Best Adapted Screenplay ("Young Frankenstein") and Best Original Song ("Blazing Saddles").
- The Academy will also be awarding Sundance founding director Michelle Satter with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the Governors Awards ceremony, which will take place in November.
Pt P. D. Baul awarded 1st Kala Kranti Lifetime Achievement Award
- At the Kolkata edition of the International Performing Arts Festival (IPAF), Padma Shri Pandit Purna Das Baul was presented with the IPAF Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contribution to the traditional Baul music on the world stage.
- The award was presented to him by Governor Dr. Bose at the prestigious Indian Museumâs Ashutosh Birth Centenary Hall.
- This is IPAFâs 5th year in Kolkata with 2 days of cultural programs to support the dying Indian art forms and different artists from Kolkata participated in it along with artists from other states as well.
- Pt. P. D. Baul is known for traveling the globe with Bengalâs folk music, performing in 156 countries, in front of citizens of the world.Â
- He is the biggest name to be associated with Indian traditional music, especially when it comes to the Baul Gharana.Â
- Purna Das was first acknowledged as the âBaul Samratâ (King of Baul music) in 1967 by none other than Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of independent India.
Federal Bank Limited appoints Mr. A P Hota as the Part Time Chairman
- The Federal Bank Limited announced the appointment of Mr. A P Hota (DIN- 02593219), Independent Director, as Part Time Chairman of the Bank with effect from June 29, 2023, till January 14, 2026.Â
- Mr. A.P. Hota has banking experience of over 27 years in Reserve Bank (mostly in technology and payment systems) from 1982 ĂÂ 2009.Â
- While at Reserve Bank of India, he served as Nominee Director to the Board of Vijaya Bank and subsequently Andhra Bank.
- He was the architect of NPCI and served as its Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) between 2009- 2017.
Rohit Jawa takes charge as MD and CEO of Hindustan Unilever
- Rohit Jawa took charge as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FMCG major Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL).Â
- Jawa has replaced Sanjiv Mehta who retired on Monday after the company's annual general meeting.
- Mehta handed over the baton to Jawa, who was appointed as an Additional Director and CEO-Designate from April 1, from the close of business hours on June 26.Â
- Mehta was at the helm for almost a decade and was with the company for more than 30 years.
- Mehta had taken over as the MD & CEO of HUL in October 2013.
- According to the company's annual report, Jawa would draw an annual remuneration of Rs 21.43 crore and would also receive a sum of Rs 4.83 crore as mobility-linked allowances in FY24.
- Prior to this role, Jawa was the Chief of Transformation for Unilever in London.
- He had started his career with HUL as a management trainee in 1988 and has a proven track record of sustained business results across India, South East Asia, and North Asia.
Kolkata Team Emerges Victorious in Historic Dubai Womenâs Kabaddi Final
- Uma Kolkata Emerges Champions in Historic Womenâs Kabaddi Tournament on 28 June 2023 in Dubai.Â
- The worldâs first international Womenâs Kabaddi final featured the Punjab Panthers vs Uma Kolkata teams.
- The Punjab team secured the second position and received a prize of âš5,000,000.
- The tournament lasted for 12 days and involved eight teams from India representing different states.
- The event was organized by the Womenâs Kabaddi League.
- The tournament provided a global platform for Indian women Kabaddi players to showcase their skills.
- The participating teams represented various Indian states, including Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, West Bengal, and Karnataka.
- The event promoted cultural exchange and strengthened ties between India and the United Arab Emirates.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to organise International Conference on Green Hydrogen
- The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will organise an International Conference on Green Hydrogen, ICGH-2023 from 5th to the 7th of next month in New Delhi.Â
- The objective of the conference is to bring together the global scientific and industrial community to discuss recent advances and emerging technologies in the entire green hydrogen value chain.
- The conference seeks to establish a green hydrogen ecosystem and catalyse the attainment of global goals for decarbonization through green hydrogen.
- The conference will also discuss green financing, human resource upskilling, and startup initiatives in this area.
- This conference will be the first major event on green hydrogen.
- Under this mission, the government aims to raise annual green hydrogen production to 5 million tonnes, renewable energy capacity addition of about 125 gigawatts, attract over Rs 8 lakh crore in investments, lakhs of jobs, and most importantly over Rs 1 lakh crore cumulative reduction of fossil fuel imports.
- In the Budget Speech 2021-22, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to launch a National Hydrogen Mission for generating hydrogen from green power sources.
- On August 15, 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of the National Hydrogen Mission.
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate 17th Indian Cooperative Congress in New Delhi
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 17th Indian Cooperative Congress (ICC) on the 1st July at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
- National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI) is organizing the two days Indian Cooperative Congress with the theme of Amrit Kaal: Prosperity through Cooperation for a Vibrant India. It will be chaired by the Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah.
- The Indian Cooperative Congress aims to discuss various trends in the cooperative movement, showcase best practices adopted by successful cooperatives, and deliberate on the challenges faced by the cooperative world.
- The event is expected to connect approximately five crore members live during the congress.
- It is the apex organization representing the entire cooperative movement in India.
- It was established in 1929 as the All India Cooperative Institutes Association.
- Through the merger of the Indian Provincial Cooperative Banks' Association with the All India Cooperative Institutes Association, it was reorganized as the Indian Cooperative Union.
- In 1961, it took on its current name as the National Cooperative Union of India.
IIT Bombay ranked 1st in India and 149th in world in QS World University Rankings
- IIT Bombay has been ranked 1st in India and 149th in world in QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World University Rankings.Â
- It has moved significantly up from 172nd rank last year to 149th rank this year. For the first time ever, IITB has been ranked within top 150 and top 10% in QS rankings.
- IITB has a score of 81.9 in employer reputation, 73.1 in citation per faculty, 55.5 in academic reputation, 47.4 in employment outcome, 54.9 in sustainability.
- The public technological institute moved up 23 positions from its position of 172 last year. Before this, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore had secured the 147th rank in 2016.
World Hepatitis Day 2023: 28 July
- World Hepatitis Day 2023 is observed globally on 28 July.
- Its main objective is to raise awareness and drive meaningful change about the global burden of viral hepatitis, which causes liver inflammation, chronic disease and liver cancer.
- The theme for World Hepatitis Day 2023 is 'We are not waiting'.
- On July 28, World Hepatitis Day urges people around the world to take immediate action because hepatitis cannot wait.
- The date of 28 July was chosen because it is the birthday of Nobel-prize winning scientist Dr Baruch Blumberg, who discovered hepatitis B virus (HBV) and developed a diagnostic test and vaccine for the virus.
- The World Hepatitis Alliance was established in 2007.
- The first community-organised World Hepatitis Day was observed in 2008.
MOHFW wins Kreta Vikreta Gaurav Sammaan Samaaroh 2023
- The Department of Health and Family Welfare of the Union Health Ministry has been awarded the winner of Kreta Vikreta Gaurav Samman Samaroh 2023 in "Highest Single Bid Procurements in FY22-23" category.
- The awards event was organised by Government e-Marketplace of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- The awards were organised to celebrate those who share the vision of a transparent, inclusive and efficient public procurement landscape in India.
Priya A.S. received Sahitya Akademi Award 2023 for childrenâs literature
- Priya A S has won the prestigious (Kendra) Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2023 for childrenâs literature in the Malayalam language for her 2018 novel Perumazhayathe Kunjithalukal.
- The (Kendra) Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar consists of Rs 50,000 and an engraved copper plaque.
- She won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Childrenâs Literature for the same novel in 2020.
- Priya drew inspiration for âPerumazhayathe Kunjithalukalâ from the devastating Kerala floods that occurred in 2018.Â
- Working at the relief camps set up by the instrumentation department of Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) in Kochi, Priya witnessed the resilience and unity displayed by children from diverse backgrounds in the face of the calamity.
- Priya A Sâs literary prowess has earned her previous accolades as well. In 2014, she was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize for her Malayalam translation of Arundhati Royâs Booker Prize-winning novel, âThe God of Small Things.âÂ
- This recognition further highlighted her talent and contribution to the literary world.
Nobel-winning lithium battery inventor John Goodenough dies at 100
- Nobel laureate, John B. Goodenough, the pioneer of the development of lithium-ion batteries that are used in millions of electric vehicles all around the world, has died at the age of 100.
- The lithium-ion battery is one of the most important inventions in the world of science and technology.
- Goodenough received the 2019 Nobel Prize for Chemistry- along with Britainâs Stanley Whittingham and Japan's Akira Yoshino, for their respective research into lithium-ion batteries - making him the oldest recipient of a Nobel Prize.
- He also played a significant role in the development of Random Access Memory (RAM) for computers.
- He also was an early developer of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathodes as an alternative to nickel- and cobalt-based cathodes. LFP is rapidly overtaking more-expensive nickel cobalt manganese in electric vehicle batteries as it uses materials that are sustainable at much lower cost.
- He also served the US Army during the Second World War as a meteorologist.
- In 2008, he wrote his autobiography, Witness to Grace, which he called âmy personal history".
Cyclone Biparjoy sets record as longest-duration storm in northern Indian Ocean since 1977
- Cyclone Biparjoy, which recently wreaked havoc in Gujarat and Pakistan, has been declared the longest-duration cyclonic storm in the northern Indian Ocean since 1977.
- According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cyclone was the first of the season in the Arabian Sea and formed on June 6 over the southeast Arabian Sea.Â
- It made landfall over Saurashtra and Kutch on June 15 before weakening into a depression on June 18.
- IMD stated that the cyclonic storm lasted for a total of 13 days and three hours, which is more than double the average duration of severe cyclonic storms in the Arabian Sea.
- The previous record for the longest-lasting cyclone in the northern Indian Ocean was set between November 8 and 23, 1977, with a duration of 14 days and six hours.
- Recent cyclones in the region, such as extremely severe cyclonic storm Kyarr in October 2019 and very severe cyclonic storm Gaja in November 2018, had durations of nine days and 15 hours. However, Biparjoy surpassed these records with its extended lifespan.
Indian author Rupa Pai wrote a new book called "The Yoga Sutras for Children"
- A new book titled "The Yoga Sutras for Children" by Indian author Roopa Pai was published by Hachette India on 27 June.
- Roopa Pai's book,"The Gita for Children" was an award-winning bestseller.
- "Yoga Sutras for Children" focuses on uncovering the secrets of Patanjali's 2,000-year-old treatise on yoga.
- It aims to bring out the best in children by connecting yoga to their everyday experiences.
- This book explores Maharishi Patanjali's techniques for nurturing energy and attitude.
- The book includes black-and-white artwork by painter Sayan Mukherjee.
Anurag Verma appointed new Chief Secretary of Punjab
- The Punjab government appointed 1993-batch IAS officer Anurag Verma as Chief Secretary.Â
- Verma, who has been serving as the stateâs home secretary, succeeds the 1989 batch IAS officer V K Janjua, who retires on June 30.
- He is the 42nd Chief Secretary of Punjab.
- Verma has superseded 10 IAS officers, of whom four are on central deputation, and two have already been chief secretaries.
- The new chief secretary would also hold the additional charge of principal secretary personnel as well as vigilance and would retire on July 31, 2029.
- He has served as the deputy commissioner of Bathinda, Ludhiana and Jalandhar districts.
Indian-origin satellite expert Aarti Holla-Maini appointed as UN Outer Space Affairs director
- Indian-origin satellite industry expert Aarti Holla-Maini appointed as the Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) in Vienna by the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.Â
- Aarti Holla-Maini will succeed Simonetta Di Pippo of Italy.
- The primary objective of UNOOSA is to foster global collaboration in the peaceful utilization and exploration of outer space, as well as the effective application of space science and technology to achieve sustainable economic and social progress.
- Aarti Holla-Maini has over 25 years of professional experience in the space sector including managerial and advocacy functions.
- Before she was appointed as the Director of United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, she was Executive Vice-President Sustainability, Policy & Impact at NorthStar Earth & Space.
Adani launches 'Jeetenge Hum' campaign for 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup
- Adani Group has collaborated with heroes of the 1983 World Cup Cricket victory to launch the 'Jeetenge Hum' campaign, displaying unwavering support for Team India for the highly anticipated ICC ODI Cricket World Cup 2023, on the occasion of the 'Gautam Adani Birthday'.
- The launch of the campaign commemorates the 40th anniversary of Indiaâs historic victory in 1983. While launching the campaign, Gautam Adani emphasised the importance of cricket as a unifying force in the country.
- The campaign aims to boost morale ahead of the upcoming ICC ODI Cricket World Cup 2023.
- This campaign draws inspiration from the Adani Groupâs ethos, âKar ke dikhaya hai, Kar ke dikhayenge,â symbolizing an indomitable spirit of achievement in both cricket and business.
India ends Special Olympics 2023 campaign with 202 medals
- India ended its Special Olympics World Games 2023 campaign by winning 202 medals (76 gold, 75 silver and 51 bronze), with the last of the medals coming from the athletics track.
- Indian athletes notched six medals from the track events (2 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze).
- Saket Kundu, who had earlier grabbed a silver medal in the mini javelin Level B, also won a bronze in the Level B 400m, a rare double act in the track and field.
- Aanchal Goyal (400m, Level B Female) and Ravimathi Arumugam (400m, Level C Female) blew away the competition to clinch gold.
- The 16th Special Olympics World Games, the worldâs largest inclusive sports event, took place in Berlin, Germany, from 17th June to 25th June 2023.
- For the first time, Germany had been chosen as the host country for the Special Olympics World Games.
Jeddah named host city for 2023 Club World Cup
- Football's world governing body FIFA announced that the 2023 Club World Cup will be held in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah.
- The tournament, to be played from December 12-22, will be held in Saudi Arabia for the first time, as announced earlier in February.
- The 2023 edition of the Club World Cup will be the last in the current format â an annual competition with seven teams â to be discontinued before an expansion to a 32-team event, first held in the United States in 2025.
- FIFA has designated the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium and Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium as the venues for the 2023 tournament, capable of accommodating approximately 62,000 and 27,000 spectators, respectively.
- In February, FIFA selected Saudi Arabia as the host country for the 2023 Club World Cup, as part of the kingdomâs ambitious efforts to leave a lasting impact on the global sports stage.Â
India has become second largest Road Network by beating China
- India becomes the second-largest country with the biggest road network after beating China. While the United States remains in the number one position.
- India successfully reserved the position by spreading 1.45-lakh km of road connectivity over the last 8 years.
- Since April 2019, the NHAI has constructed more than 30,000 kms of highways across the country, including major expressways like the one that connects Delhi with Meerut, or Lucknow with Ghazipur in UP.
- In August last year, NHAI set the Guinness World Record by successfully constructing the 75 km continuous single bituminous concrete road between Amravati and Akola on NH-53 in a record time of 105 hours and 33 minutes.
Sarbananda Sonowal launches New CSR guidelines âSagar Samajik Sahayogâ
- The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal, has introduced a set of new corporate social responsibility (CSR) guidelines called 'Sagar Samajik Sahayog' by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways.
- Under the new CSR guidelines, ports in India will allocate a specific percentage of their net annual profit towards CSR activities.Â
- The allocation will be based on the turnover of each port for the year.
- Ports with an annual turnover of less than Rs 100 crores will allocate 3-5% of their net annual profit towards CSR initiatives.
- Under CSR, companies integrate social and environmental concerns with their business partners with their stakeholders.
- It is regulated under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013.
- India is the first country in the world to make CSR mandatory.
New York Declares Diwali as School Holiday
- Diwali will now be enshrined as a school holiday in New York City.
- Jenifer Rajkumar, the first Indian-American woman ever elected to a New York State office, said for over two decades, the South Asian and Indo-Caribbean community has fought for this moment.
- Last month, Meng introduced a bill in Congress to make Diwali a federal holiday. Under the Diwali Day Act, Diwali would become the 12th federally recognised holiday in the United States.
Assam to construct first underwater tunnel in Brahmaputra between Gohpur and Numaligarh
- Assam government will build the stateâs first underwater tunnel between Gohpur and Numaligarh at a cost of Rs 6,000 crore.
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the tender for the preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) will open in the next month.
- It will be built under the Brahmaputra River and will be around 35 kilometres long.
- The idea of an underwater tunnel arose from the many bridges built over the Brahmaputra River to facilitate the movement of both vehicles and railways.
- Discussions were held to determine the location and it was decided that the tunnel would be built between Numaligarh and Gohpur.
- The tender for the DPR will open on July 4 and Sarma expressed hope that work on the tunnel could begin during his tenure as chief minister.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the project, and once the tunnel is completed, it will bring the two banks, north and south, of the Brahmaputra river closer together.
QCI and Odisha Government launch Odisha Gunvatta Sankalp in Bhubaneswar
- The Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the Quality Council of India (QCI) and industry associations such as ASSOCHAM, FICCI, EEPC, OASME, PHDCCI, CIPET, and FHRAI, launched the Odisha Gunvatta Sankalp (Odisha Quality Mission) in Bhubaneswar.
- The inauguration of the Sankalp took place in the presence of Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena and Development Commissioner Smt Anu Garg.
- The objective of the mission is to promote and prioritize quality across various sectors in the state of Odisha, creating an ecosystem of quality that contributes to the progress and empowerment of Odisha.
- The launch of Odisha Gunvatta Sankalp aims to foster collaboration between policymakers, industry leaders, practitioners, and academia to drive the culture of quality in Odisha.
- The mission aspires to create a progressive and empowered Odisha by emphasizing the importance of quality in various sectors.
- The Quality Council of India (QCI), established in 1997 by the Government of India and the Indian industry, is the apex organization responsible for establishing and operating the third-party national accreditation system and improving quality across sectors.
World MSME Day 2023: 27 June
- International Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day or World MSME Day is observed across the world on 27 June every year.
- The day highlights the importance of MSMEs and their role as the backbone of the country's economy.
- The theme of MSME Day 2023 in India is "Future-Ready MSMEs for India@100".
- The Global Council for the Promotion of International Trade celebrates the day with the theme "Building a Stronger Future Together".
- The United Nations (UN) designated June 27 as Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Day and this was done through a resolution passed in the United Nations General Assembly in April 2017.
- In May 2017, a program titled 'Enhancing National Capabilities to Unleash the Full Potential of MSMEs in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Developing Countries'was launched.
Dr. K.Venugopal in Pazhaveedu, Alappuzha bags IMA award
- Dr. K Venugopal, a doctor at Alappuzha's General Hospital, has been honored by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) for his contribution to the medical field.
- The award was instituted by the IMA on the occasion of National Doctor's Day.
- Dr. K Venugopal has been selected for the award in the category of community service.
- He is Chief Consultant in Respiratory Medicine at General Hospital, Alappuzha (city in Kerala).
- The award ceremony will be held on July 1, 2023 at the IMA Headquarters in New Delhi.
- National Doctor's Day has been celebrated on 1st July in India for the last 32 years.
- It is celebrated in the honour of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, a renowned physician, politician, freedom fighter and education advocate.
- The theme for National Doctor's Day 2022 was "Family Doctors on the Front Line".
Singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan receives honorary doctorate in UK
- Singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan received an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University (BCU) in England.
- Shankar Mahadevan's honorary doctorate is in recognition of his significant contribution to the field of music and the arts.
- Shankar Mahadevan is 56 years old and a prominent member of the music composition trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.
- He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Professor Philip Plowden, Vice-Chancellor of Birmingham City University.
- The ceremony took place in Birmingham.
DBS Bank India appoints Rajat Verma as head of institutional banking
- DBS Bank India has appointed Rajat Verma as managing director and head of institutional banking in India.Â
- The current head of institutional banking Niraj Mittal has recently moved to a new role as country head of DBS Bank in Australia.
- Verma was, till recently, with HSBC India where he was managing director and country head of commercial banking in India.
- DBS Bank Limited, often known as DBS, is a Singaporean multinational banking and financial services corporation headquartered at the Marina Bay Financial Centre in the Marina Bay district of Singapore.Â
- The bank was previously known as The Development Bank of Singapore Limited, which âDBSâ was derived from, before the present abbreviated name was adopted on 21 July 2003 to reflect its role as a global bank.
Carlos Alcaraz wins Queenâs Club title
- Carlos Alcaraz clinched his first grass-court title after defeating Australia's Alex de Minaur at The Queen's Club.
- Despite struggling at times in the first set, Alcaraz beat Alex De Minaur 6-4, 6-4 in the Queen's Club Championships final in London.
- It was only the third tournament of Alcaraz's young career on grass after two disappointing performances at Wimbledon.
- He has fifth title of the year and 11th overall.
Indiaâs Diksha Dagar wins Czech Ladies Open 2023 Golf Title
- Diksha Dagar, a talented golfer, won her second Ladies European Tour (LET) title at the Czech Ladies Open on 25 June 2023.
- She won her first LET title in 2019 during her rookie year.
- Diksha was also part of the winning team at the Aramco Team Series in London in 2021.
- She becomes the second Indian to win on the LET in 2023, with Aditi winning the Magical Kenya Ladies earlier in the season.
- Diksha is the only Indian golfer along with Aditi to have tasted success on the LET.
- Her second individual success comes after a gap of four years, three months, and 11 days since her first LET title in 2019.
- On the final day of the Czech Ladies Open, Diksha started with six pars, then birdied the seventh and ninth holes to turn in 2-under and reach a total score of 12-under.
- Diksha was born with a hearing impairment and has been wearing hearing aids since the age of six.
- Her father, Col Narinder Dagar, serves as her mentor, coach, and caddie.
Indonesia Appointed by FIFA to Host the 2023 U-17 World Cup
- The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has announced Indonesia as the host of the 2023 U-17 World Cup, replacing Peru. Indonesia is capable of hosting a world-class event.
- The appointment of Indonesia as the host of the FIFA U-17 World Cup was announced by FIFA after the FIFA Council meeting in Zurich, Switzerland.
- In addition to appointing Indonesia as the host of the U-17 World Cup, FIFA also announced Colombia as the host of the 2024 U-20 Women's World Cup and Dominica as the host of the U-17 Women's World Cup.
- Initially, the host of the youngest World Cup event was Peru. However, Peru then submitted its resignation on April 3, 2023 because their budget was prioritized for domestic needs such as economic recovery and natural disasters.
- The schedule for the 2023 Under-17 World Cup is from November 10th to December 2nd.Â
- The event will be attended by 24 teams from six confederations, such as Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Spain, and Morocco. Israel, a country that was previously denied entry to Indonesia, did not qualify for this event.
Lionel Messi wins 'Best Foreign Player' award in France
- Lionel Messi was awarded the 'Best Foreign Player' in France's Ligue 1 for the 2022-23 season with Paris Saint-Germain.
- Â The 36-year-old Argentine has already left the French club for a new stint in the USA with Inter Miami.
- At Paris Saint Germain, he played for two seasons and managed to win the Ligue 1 title twice.
- Inter Miami is an American professional soccer club based in Fort Lauderdale. Established in 2018, the club began to play in Major League Soccer in the 2020 season.
- He won four UEFA Champions League titles with Barcelona in 2005-06, 2008-09, 2010-11, and 2014-15 seasons.
- Messi has won a total of seven Ballon d'Or titles in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, and 2021.Â
- He also won the European Golden Shoe, which is given to the top goalscorer at the end of each season in Europe.Â
- He won it in 2009-10, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons.
- He won the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball (best player in the final) in 2014 and 2022 and FIFA World Cup Silver Boot in 2022.
Shri Parshottam Rupala launched NANDI (NOC Approval for New Drug and Inoculation System) Portal
- Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Parshottam Rupala on 26th June at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi launched NANDI (NOC Approvals for New Drugs & Inoculation System).
- The NANDI portal has been developed to digitize and streamline the regulatory approval process in India's Animal Health Sector.
- The development of the NANDI portal was carried out in collaboration with the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) and the Center for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC).
- The portal aligns with the vision of Digital India and embodies the principles of Minimum Government and Maximum Governance by leveraging IT systems.
- The primary objective of the portal is to expedite the assessment and examination of veterinary product proposals, ensuring their safety, efficacy, and essentiality.
- The Minister emphasized the transformative impact of the portal and the government's decision to launch Mobile Veterinary Units, which will contribute to vaccinating all livestock in the country.
- The NANDI portal is expected to support the development of India as a global manufacturing hub for veterinary products and encourage research and development efforts to enhance animal health.
Union Environment Ministry grants final approval for Kalaignar pen monument in Bay of Bengal
- The Union Ministry of Environment has granted the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance, with 15 conditons, for the Tamil Nadu governmentâs proposal to construct the Muthamizh Arignar Dr. Kalaignar pen monument in the Bay of Bengal, off the Marina beach in Chennai.
- The CRZ clearance was provided based on the recommendations of the Expert Appraisal Committee (CRZ) and Tamil Nadu Coastal Zone Management Authority.
- It has also noted that the Ministry may revoke or suspend the clearance if the implementation of the conditions were not found satisfactory.
- The environment statement would have to be submitted to the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board every year and the compliance of conditions need to be uploaded on PWD website.
- The Pen Memorial pays tribute to M. Karunanidhi.
- The idea of a monument on water derives from the metaphorical catamaran to which Karunanidhi compared himself.
- The pen monument will be 30 meters high and it would be spread over 8,551 sq.m.
- This would include a pen pedestal, a lattice bridge above the beach and a land and pedestrian pathway above the sea.
- The 7-metre wide bridge would be 290-metre long over the land and 360-metre long over the sea.
Israel Defense Forces receive first new Namer 1500 APC
- The Israel Defense Forces has taken delivery of the first of the new Namer 1500 armoured personnel carriers, the vehicles being upgraded variants of the existing Namer APC which was first utilised by the IDF in 2008.
- Developed by Israelâs Ministry of Defenseâs (MoD) Merkava and Armoured Vehicle Directorate, the Namer 1500 bears its name due to a new 1500hp engine, offering an increased power-to-weight ratio and speed compared to earlier models.Â
- In addition, the vehicle incorporates touchscreen technologies to improve user efficiency.
- The original Namer was derived from the combination of Nagmash, the Israeli variant of M113 APC and Merkava.Â
- In 2005, the first prototype of the heavy IFV, called Nemera (Tigress) was revealed. It was developed based on the chassis of the Merkava Mk1 main battle tank (MBT).
- Namer was revealed to public in early 2008 and went into production in April 2008 with the approval from the IDF chief of staff and IDF funding for the pilot production of 15 tracked vehicles.
Odisha cabinet approves Rs 1,000 cr for transforming Puri
- The Odisha cabinet approved an additional outlay of over Rs 1,000 crore for the ABADHA Yojana.
- In 2019, the Odisha government allocated Rs 3208 crore under the Augmentation of Basic Amenities and Development of Heritage and Architecture (ABADHA) scheme in three years to transform Puri into a world heritage city.
- Now, the State government decided to raise the amount to Rs 4224.22 crore.
- Similarly, the Odisha cabinet also approved the implementation of the MMSY-Connecting Unconnected Villages in Difficult areas for a period of 2 years i.e. from 2023-24 to 2024-25 with an outlay of Rs 976 crore.
- The Cabinet has approved the execution of projects with a length of 361.34 km approximately targeted to be taken up in 2023-24 & 2024-25.
- The Odisha State Cabinet has also approved a projected outlay of Rs 3354.40 crore for the âMukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana (MSPY)â.
- The yojana is aimed at transforming nutrition outcomes of adolescent girls (15-19 years), pregnant women & lactating mothers, SAM, MAM, and severely underweight children of under 6 years of age across the state over a period of five years commencing from FY 2023-24.
Telangana CM inaugurates Medha Rail Coach Factory at Sangareddy
- Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) inaugurated the Medha Rail Coach Factory in Sangareddy district.
- Medha signed an MoU with the Government of Telangana in 2017.
- The objective of the MoU is to set up a coach factory in the state.
- The land was allotted by the Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TSIIC).
- TSIIC allotted 100 acres of land for Rail & Metro coach manufacturing.
- Medha Rail Coach Factory is located in Kondakal village.
- Medha and Swiss railway rolling stock manufacturer Stadler Rail signed a joint venture (JV) agreement.
Indian Air Force carries out âExercise Ranvijayâ with focus on integrated operations
- The Indian Air Force carried out Exercise Ranvijay, which featured day and night combat operations by combat aircraft including the Su-30s were conducted with a focus on integration.
- The IAFâs Central Air Command reported that from June 16 to June 23 âExercise Ranvijay was conducted in UB Hills and Central Air Command Area of Responsibility where full spectrum operations by all combat assets by day and night were carried out.
- The exercise was carried out from various air bases under the Central Air Command, which is headquartered in Prayagraj.
- Different commands within the Indian Air Force, along with the Army and Navy, have been conducting wargames to enhance coordination and strengthen integration among the forces.
PM Modi conferred Egyptâs highest state honour
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the 'Order of the Nile,' Egypt's highest honor, by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisiduring a ceremony at the Presidential palace in Cairo on 25th June.
- The 'Order of the Nile' was established in 1915 and is bestowed upon heads of states, crown princes, and vice presidents who have rendered invaluable services to Egypt or humanity.Â
- This is the 13th highest state honor conferred upon Prime Minister Modi.
- During the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Egypt in 26 years, India and Egypt elevated their relationship to a 'Strategic Partnership' following extensive discussions between Modi and El-Sisi.
- Egypt's historic Al-Hakim Mosque has been restored with the assistance of India's Dawoodi Bohra community.
- Al-Hakim Mosque is the fourth oldest mosque in Cairo and the second Fatimid mosque built in the city.
Sahitya Akademi announces winners of Bal Sahitya Puraskar, Yuva Puraskar
- The Sahitya Akademi has announced a list of 22 recipients of its Bal Sahitya Puraskar and 20 winners of its Yuva Puraskar for this year.
- The announcement was made at a meeting of the Sahitya Akademi's Executive Board, chaired by President Madhav Kaushik.
- The winners of both awards will receive an engraved copper plaque and a cheque of Rs 50,000 each at a ceremony to be held later.
- Sudha Murty, a renowned children's author, has been selected for the Bal Sahitya Puraskar for her collection of stories titled 'Grandparents' Bag of Stories'.
- Suryanath Singh has been chosen for the Hindi language category of the Bal Sahitya Puraskar for his collection of short stories called 'Kotuk App'.
- Anirudh Kanisetti will receive the Yuva Puraskar for his work 'Lords Of The Deccan: Southern India From Chalukyas To Cholas', while Atul Kumar Rai will be awarded in the Hindi language category for his novel 'Chandpur ki Chanda'.
- The recipients for Manipuri, Maithili, and Sanskrit categories of Yuva Puraskar, as well as the Bal Sahitya Puraskar for Manipuri, will be announced later.
- No Yuva Puraskar winner was announced for Odia, and no Bal Sahitya Puraskar winner was announced for Kashmiri.
A.K. Bhattacharya wrote a new book titled "Finance Minister of India"
- A.K. Bhattacharya wrote a new book titled "Finance Ministers of India: From Independence to the Emergency (1947-1977)".
- The book throws light on the role of India's finance ministers who shaped the country's economy in the first 30 years after independence.
- It covers the period from 1947 to 1977.
- The book is published by Penguin Business, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
- Bhattacharya is the Editorial Director of Business Standard and has wide experience in analyzing economic affairs.
- He has previously served as the editor of Pioneer and Business Standard.
- The author's background adds credibility to the book's insight and perspective.
Ruby Sinha appointed as the President of BRICS CCI WE
- Ruby Sinha has been appointed as the president of BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry Womenâs Vertical (BRICS CCI WE) for a three-year term.
- Sinha takes over from Shabana Nasim, who has become the Executive Director of BRICS CCI and Chief Patron of BRICS CCI WE.
- An entrepreneur herself, Ruby Sinha is the founder of SheAtWork, a knowledge hub for women entrepreneurs, and Kommune Brand Communications.
- BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry works towards promoting active trade, commerce and entrepreneurship between the BRICS and other friendly nations.
- BRICS CCI is a parent organisation that promotes commerce and industry in the BRICS and other friendly nations. The chamber, founded in 2012, is a not-for-profit and non-governmental organisation.Â
- BRICS CCI is a registered body under the Societies Registration âAct 1860, Government of India and empanelled with Niti Aayog.
- The Women Vertical of BRICS CCI has been created with a prime focus on women empowerment initiatives and policies across geographies.
Hockey Madhya Pradesh wins Hockey India Junior Men National Championship
- Hockey Madhya Pradesh won the 13th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2023 after defeating Hockey Chandigarh in the Final at the iconic Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium.
- Hockey Madhya Pradesh defeated Hockey Chandigarh by 4-2 in the Final.
- Meanwhile, Hockey Haryana defeated Hockey Association of Odisha to finish third in the competition.
- The goalscorers for Hockey Madhya Pradesh were Shreyas Dhupe (17â, 46â), Mohd Konain Dad (25â), and Ali Ahmad (52â). Meanwhile, Sumit (9â˛) and Surinder Singh (31â˛) scored for Hockey Chandigarh.
Indias Sutirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee clinch WTT Contender title in Tunis
- The Indian womenâs doubles pair of Sutirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee won the World Table Tennis, (WTT) Contender tournament in Tunis, after beating the Japanese pair of Miyuu Kihara and Miwa Harimoto.Â
- The Indian duo won 3-1 (11-5, 11-6, 5-11, 13-11) in a challenging final.Â
- The pair also became the first Indians to win a Contender title this year.
- The Indian pair had advanced to the final after beating Korean duo of Shin Yubin and Jeon Jihi 3-2 (7-11, 11-9, 11-9, 7-11, 11-9) in a hard-fought last-four clash.
- Meanwhile, the Indian mixed doubles pair of Manika Batra and G Sathiyan as well as the menâs doubles duo of Manav Vikash Thakkar and Manush Utpalbhai Shah had lost their respective semifinal matches.
Amit Shah lays foundation stone of 'Balidan Stambh' in Srinagar
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the construction of 'Balidan Stambh' in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on 24 June.
- The opening ceremony took place at a park near Lal Chowk, the commercial centre of Srinagar.
- The 'Sacrifice Pillar' is a monument that is being built as part of the Srinagar Smart City project.
- The aim of the memorial is to honour the courageous martyrs who made the supreme sacrifice for the country.
- Jammu and Kashmir was a state of India until August 2019, which was bifurcated as two union territories namely Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on 31 August 2019.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur flagged off "Bharat in Paris" campaign at JL Nehru Stadium in New Delhi
- Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur flagged off the campaign with a short marathon at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on 23 June.
- The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has launched the "Bharat in Paris" campaign to create awareness and promote sports across India ahead of the Paris Olympics games.
- The 2024 Olympics will be held in Paris, France, from July 26 to August 11.
- The name of the Paris Olympic 2024 mascot is Olympic Phryge. It is based on Phrygian cap.
- âGames Wide Openâ is the official slogan of the 2024 Olympics.
ADB provides 400 million USD for SE Bangladesh rail project
- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a loan agreement with the government of Bangladesh to provide $400 million for the construction of a dual gauge railway between Chattogram and Cox's Bazar.
- The new rail link is expected to open this year and aims to transport approximately 2.9 million passengers annually between Chattogram and Cox's Bazar by 2024.
- The ADB is supporting the government's shift from road to rail transport, as rail is considered a climate-friendly, safe, affordable, and efficient mode of transportation.
- The Chattogram-Cox's Bazar Railway is part of the Trans-Asia Railway (TAR) network, which is an initiative led by the United Nations.
- The TAR network covers a total of 128,000 kilometers and passes through 28 countries.Â
- It was formalized through an Inter-governmental Agreement on Trans-Asian Railway network in 2009.
- Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional multilateral financial institution which focuses on the countries of Asia and Pacific region.
Global Competitiveness Index 2023
- The 2023 Global Competitiveness Index, published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), has named Denmark, Ireland, and Switzerland as the top three most competitive economies among 64 nations surveyed.Â
- The report highlights the unique approaches taken by these countries to achieve competitiveness and emphasizes the importance of long-term value creation.
- Retaining its first-place position from last year, Denmark continues to demonstrate exceptional competitiveness. The countryâs efficient utilization of markets and trading partners contributes to its success.
- India, despite experiencing a slight drop of three ranks, finishes in 40th place in the 2023 Global Competitiveness Index, indicating an improvement compared to its consistent 43rd position between 2019 and 2021.Â
- The IMD report highlights several areas of advancement and challenges faced by India in its pursuit of competitiveness.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis Re-elected as Prime Minister of Greece
- Greeceâs conservative New Democracy party, led by Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has won the parliamentary election on 25 June 2023.
- Syriza, a radical leftist party that previously ran the country, suffered a significant defeat, securing less than New Democracy with a difference of over 20 points.
- Mitsotakis, a former banker, has pledged to boost revenue from tourism, generate employment, and increase wages to reach the European Union average.
- The election saw fringe parties from the political left and right, including an anti-immigrant party called the Spartans, gaining seats in Parliament.
- This election was the second in five weeks, following a previous poll on May 21 that did not result in any party securing an absolute majority in Parliament.
Maharashtra Govt Announces Insurance Scheme For Warkari Pilgrims
- The Maharashtra government announced that they would now be provided insurance coverage, which will be benefit millions of Warkari pilgrims.
- For this, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde introduced the "Vitthal Rukmini Warkari Bima Chhatra Yojana".
- The scheme aims to provide insurance cover to the Warkaris participating in Pandharpur's Ashadhi Wari.
- Every year, thousands of pilgrims travel long distances of hundreds of kilometers from their respective villages to Pandharpur in Solapur district to take part in the Ashadhi Ekadashi celebrations at the Vitthal temple.
- Accidents and mishaps occur during the Wari, leading to injuries or unfortunate fatalities among the Warkaris.
- Under this scheme, Warkaris' family will receive an ex-gratia grant of INR 5 lakh. In case of permanent disability or disability due to an accident, INR 1 lakh will be provided.
- For partial disability, INR 50,000 will be given, and up to INR 35,000 will be available for medical treatment in case of illness during the Wari.Â
Tamil Nadu police introduces new scheme called 'Pengal Pathukaaptu Thittam'
- Tamil Nadu Police launches initiative for safety of women travelling alone at night.
- The Tamil Nadu Police launched a new initiative âPengal Pathukappu Thittamâ, giving top priority to the matter of women safety in the state.
- Under this, women travelling alone in remote locations can seek police assistance anytime if they feel unsafe.Â
- The police have also launched a helpline for women travelling alone at night between 10 pm and 6 am. The helpline numbers are 1091, 112, 044-23452365 and 044-28447701.
- In October last year, Coimbatore Police launched a project called âPolice Akkaâ (Police sister) to prevent young girls, especially college students from falling prey to cybercrime.
Indian Navy Creates 'Ocean Ring of Yoga' on 9th International Yoga Day
- The Indian Navy, in collaboration with the AYUSH and other ministries, has deployed its ships in the Indian Ocean Region to form a ring to commemorate the International Day of Yoga (IDY) today.Â
- The formation has been christened as 'Ocean Ring of Yoga' that symbolises unity and solidarity.
- Onboard Indian naval ships such as Kiltan, Chennai, Shivalik, Sunayna, Trishul, Tarkash, Vagir, Sumitra, and Brahmaputra, various yoga day events and activities are being organized. These ships are currently stationed in the Indian Ocean Region.
- The Indian Navy has been a prominent advocate of yoga on an international level for several years.
- Yoga sessions are regularly organized at foreign ports visited by Indian Naval ships, spreading awareness about the numerous benefits of yoga and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
International Olympic Day 2023: 23 June
- Every year on June 23, the world commemorates International Olympic Day.Â
- This day is celebrated by people all across the world.Â
- The International Olympic Committee was founded on June 23, 1894, in Sorbonne, Paris, and the International Olympic Committee granted permission to mark International Olympic Day annually.
- The theme of this year's Olympic Day is 'Let's Move' which aims to inspire people around the world to make time for daily physical activity.
- The first ever Olympic Day was celebrated on 23 June 1948.
- In the 1978 edition of the Olympic Charter, the IOC recommended for the first time that all NOCs organise an Olympic Day to promote the Olympic Movement
Yoga Day Event in Surat Sets Guinness World Record
- A new Guinness world record was set on the occasion of the Yoga Day event organised in Surat city of Gujarat, for the largest gathering for a yoga session at one place with 1.53 lakh people joining the programme.
- Representatives of the Guinness World Records have confirmed that 1.53 lakh people participated in the Yoga session in Surat.
- The participants were given wristbands with QR codes for accurate counting.
- The QR code data confirmed the participation of 1.53 lakh people surpassing the previous record.
- The last world record was set in 2018 in Kota city of Rajasthan, when 1,00,984 people participated in a Yoga Day session in one place.
US Company GE Aerospace signs MoU with HAL to produce fighter jet engines for Indian Air Force
- US aerospace major, GE Aerospace, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Indian aerospace company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, to produce fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force.
- According to the agreement, GE Aerospaceâs F414 engines will be co-produced in the country to power the Indian Air Forceâs Light Combat Aircraft Mk2.
- According to GE Aerospace, eight F414 engines have been delivered as part of an ongoing development programme for LCA Mk2.Â
- In addition, GE will continue to collaborate with the Indian Government on the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft Mk2 engine programme.
Justice Qazi Faez Isa appointed next Chief Justice of Pakistan
- Justice Qazi Faez Isa, considered an independent-minded judge, was appointed as the next chief justice of Pakistan's Supreme Court by President Arif Alvi.
- He will assume office on September 17 after the retirement of incumbent Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial.
- He has been a judge for the apex court since September 5, 2014. Previously he served as the chief justice of the Balochistan High Court from 2009 to 2014.
- He was the first person from Balochistan to acquire a Bar-at-Law degree and helped establish the All India Muslim League in Balochistan after his return from London.
- He enrolled as an Advocate of the Balochistan High Court on January 30, 1985, and as an Advocate Supreme Court in March 1998.Â
- He was appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan on September 5, 2014.
Mahendra Lodha appointed interim MD & CEO of PFS
- PTC India Financial Services Ltd (PFS) has appointed Mahendra Lodha as Director (Finance) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company.
- In the new role, Lodha will oversee the financial functions of PFS, including strategic financial planning, resource mobilization, and fund management.
- He has held significant roles in renowned organizations, including Chief Executive Officer of SIDBI Venture Capital Limited, Rajasthan Asset Management Co. (RAMC), and Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation Limited (RIICO).
President Murmu appoints retd Allahabad HC judge Umesh Kumar as DERC chairman
- President Droupadi Murmu appointed Justice (Retd) Umesh Kumar of Allahabad High Court as the Chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC).
- This appointment comes subsequent to Justice (Retd) Rajeev Kumar Shrivastava (Madhya Pradesh High Court), who had been proposed for appointment as DERC Chairperson, by the GNCTD expressed his inability to be appointed as Chairperson.
Chief Minister Yogi unveils the first ticket for the first race of âMotoGP Indiaâ 2023
- Chief Minister Yogi unveils the first ticket for the first race of âMotoGP Indiaâ 2023.
- It is going to be hosted by India for the first time and the race will be organised in Uttar Pradesh.
- The event is scheduled to be held at the Buddha International Circuit in Greater Noida from September 22 to 24.
- The run will provide employment to around 5000 people in the state and is expected to generate revenue of around Rs 1000 crore.
India beat Bangladesh to win Womenâs Emerging Asia Cup 2023
- The India U-23 womenâs team won the 2023 Womenâs Emerging Asia Cup T20 title after defeating Bangladesh in the final held at the Mission Round Ground in Hong Kong.
- Indiaâs Kanika Ahuja was named the Player of the Match, who stayed not out on 30 off 23 with four fours in the final.
- While Indiaâs Shreyanka Patil was named the Player of the Series, as she was the highest-wicket taker.
- India has scored 127 for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs.
Reliance tops Hurun's list of most valuable private sector companies
- Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd is the most valuable private company in the country, as per Hurun India's 2022 Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 list.
- The list, which was released on 20 June, stated that with a value of Rs 16.4 lakh crore, Reliance is India's most valuable company, followed by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) with Rs 11.8 lakh crore and HDFC Bank with Rs 9.4 lakh crore.
- Reliance is also the highest taxpayer with a payout of Rs 16,297 crore and the most profitable company with a bottomline of Rs 67,845 crore in 2022-23.
- According to the report, the value of Reliance decreased by 5.1 per cent, or Rs 87,731 crore in the last six months. While the total value of TCS increased marginally by 0.7 per cent and HDFC Bank increased by 12.9 per cent.
- Adar Poonawalla's Serum Institute of India was ranked as the most valuable unlisted company in the country with Rs 1.92 lakh crore in value.