NATIONAL UPDATES:
1.
Govt to set up Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund: Establishment of
Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) has been approved by
the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The Animal
Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund will be worth Rs 15000 crore and
provide incentivisation of investments in the formation of such infrastructure
for dairy as well as meat processing, and value addition infrastructure and
establishment of animal feed plant in the private sector. Beneficiaries: FPOs,
MSMEs, Section 8 Companies, Private Companies and individual entrepreneur with
10% margin money contribution and 90% will be the loan component. 3% interest
subvention will also be provided. Moratorium period: 2 years
Note: Union Minister of Animal Husbandry,
Dairying and Fisheries: Giriraj Singh.
2.
MSDE and IBM launches ‘Skills Build Reignite’ learning platform: Ministry of Skill
Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) along with IBM has unveil Digital
Learning Platform ‘Skills Build Reignite’. The platform is free and will
provide job seekers and entrepreneurs, with access to free online coursework
and mentoring support for their career and businesses. It will provide
personalized coaching on AI, data analytics, machine learning, etc. Along with
“Skills Build Reignite”, IBM has also launched the 10-week long Skills Build
Innovation Camp. The two initiatives have been created to bridge the current
skills gap in the country.
Note: Union Minister for Skill Development
and Entrepreneurship: Mahendra Nath Pandey.
3.
Union Cabinet approves formation of “IN-SPACe”: Union Cabinet
chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the establishment of
Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe). It will
boost private sector participation in Indian space infrastructure. It is a part
of Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. IN-SPACe will also promote and guide private
players in space activities through various policies and regulatory
environment. It will also enable Indian Industry in becoming an important
player in global space economy. New Space India Limited will reorient space
activities from “supply driven” model to demand driven.
Note: Chairman of Indian Space Research
Organisation: K.Sivan; Headquarters: Bengaluru.
Union Minister of Science and Technology:
Harsh Vardhan.
4.
Cabinet gives International airport status to Kushinagar Airport: Union Cabinet has
approved status of Kushinagar Airport (Uttar Pradesh) as an International
Airport. Kushinagar is a Buddhist site and other sites like Sravasti,
Kapilvastu, Lumbini lies in its vicinity. Declaring it as International Airport
will improve connectivity, wider choice of competitive costs to air-travellers
boosting domestic/international tourism and economic development of the
regions. Kushinagar is the place where Gautama Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana.
It will be a crucial strategic location with the international border
accessible.
Note: Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh: Yogi
Aditya Nath; Governor: Anandiben Patel.
5.
Strategic Devika Bridge and Puneja Bridge inaugurated in J&K: Union Minister
Jitendra Singh has virtually inaugurated Devika Bridge (10 meter) in Udhampur
and 'Puneja Bridge' (50-meter) in Dodo region in Jammu and Kashmir. Both the
bridges have been constructed by Border Roads Organisation and have strategic
relevance. The Bridge on River Devika in Udhampur has been completed within
fifteen months time and Puneja Bridge in 36 months. Puneja bridge is
inaugurated on 185 km Bhaderwah-Basholi-Pathankot highway which is under
construction. It will ease traffic congestion, develop infrastructure, help
passage of Army convoys, people and vehicles.
Note: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and
Kashmir: Girish Chandra Murmu.
6.
Tripura Govt announces ‘Ektu Khelo Ektu Padho’ scheme: Tripura government has announced a special
initiative for activity-based learning named ‘Ektu Khelo, Ektu Padho’. The new
scheme was floated aiming at engaging students by disseminating audio and video
contents focused on hands-on learning activities and messages of simple
projects, fun activities and games among them through WhatsApp or SMS services.
“The new scheme can be accessed via smartphones of guardians. In case no
smartphone is available, SMS services would be used to teach students”.
Note: Chief Minister of Tripura: Biplab
Kumar Deb; Governor of Tripura: Ramesh Bais.
7.
MPMKVVCL starts Nishtha Vidyut Mitra Scheme for women empowerment: In Madhya Pradesh,
Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company has launched the Nishtha Vidyut Mitra
Scheme for women empowerment. Under the scheme, women Self-Help Groups at Gram
Panchayat level will work as Nishtha Vidyut Mitra. This scheme will the company
to increase the revenue collection as well as women will also earn extra. This
scheme has been implemented in all the Gram Panchayats of all 16 districts of
Bhopal, Narmadapuram, Gwalior and Chambal divisions of the company’s
jurisdiction.
Note: Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh:
Shivraj Singh Chouhan; Governor: Lal Ji Tandon.
8.
HRD Ministry releases roadmap for NCERT for 2020-21: HRD Ministry has
released roadmap for NCERT 2020-21. Under this, NCERT will prepare
infographics, posters and presentations explaining learning outcomes for each
subject and grade. It will also prepare online teacher training courses. A
supplementary and alternative academic learning material for learners in
COVID-19 times is being prepared. National Curriculum Framework (NCF) has also
been initiated which will makes changes in the textbooks by subject matter
expert.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1.
NTPC awarded project management contract for 500-MW solar park in Mali: The government of
the Republic of Mali has awarded the project management consultancy contract to
India’s largest power generation company, NTPC, for the development of 500
megawatt (MW) solar park in the West African nation, making it the second
country after Togo to do so. This announcement was made in an event hosted by
the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in New Delhi recently, and chaired by
renewable energy minister R K Singh. The initiative is a part of the plan of
the government to land overseas business under the aegis of International Solar
Alliance (ISA). In 2019, ISA had endorsed NTPC as a Project Management
Consultant through a competitive process for the member countries to avail the
services of NTPC. Earlier, the Republic of Togo had engaged NTPC for similar
support for development of 285-MW solar park.
Note: NTPC Chairman: Gurdeep Singh
Republic of Mali Capital: Bamako; Currency:
West African CFA franc; President of Republic of Mali: Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta.
International Solar Alliance Headquarters:
Gurugram; International Solar Alliance Founded: 30 November 2015; International
Solar Alliance Director-general: Upendra Tripathy.
2.
Day of the Seafarer: 25th June: The International Maritime Organization
(IMO) celebrates the annual Day of the Seafarer (DoS) on June 25 each year to
pay respect to Seafarers and sailors who help the entire world function by
conducting sea transport. This year, the annual Day of the Seafarer (DotS) will
be celebrating its 10th anniversary on 25 June. The 2020 campaign for the day:
Seafarers are Key Workers. This special day has been celebrated since 2011.
Note: International Maritime Organization
Secretary-General: Kitack Lim; International Maritime Organization
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom; International Maritime Organization
Founded: 17 March 1948.
3.
World’s 1st Yoga University outside India named after Vivekanand: World's first yoga
university outside India has been established in Los Angeles marking the
celebration of 6th International Yoga Day. The name of the University is
Vivekananda Yoga University. It is launched by External affairs MoS V
Muraleedharan and standing committe chairperson P P Chaudhary virtually. It
will offer online graduate programmes based on scientific principles and modern
research approaches to yoga.
OTHER UPDATES:
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. GoI brings all cooperative banks
under supervision of RBI: Government of India will bring an ordinance to
bring all cooperative banks under the Reserve Bank of India supervision. The
move will bring 1,482 urban cooperative banks and 58 multi-state cooperative
banks under the control of RBI. The step is taken to provide safety assurance
to more than 86 million depositors and their money of around Rs 4.84 trillion
in these banks. They will be regulated by RBI just like the scheduled banks.
Note:
RBI 25th Governor: Shaktikanta Das; Headquarters: Mumbai; Founded: 1 April
1935, Kolkata.
2.
Standard Chartered appoints Gaurav Maheshwari as CFO – India: Standard Chartered
Bank (India) announced the appointment of Gaurav Maheshwari as its new Chief
Financial Officer effective 22 June 2020. He has taken over from Subhradeep
Mohanty, who was elevated as CFO, Africa & Middle East (AME) region. In
this role, Maheshwari will report to Jean Fernandes, Regional CFO, Asean and
South Asia and Zarin Daruwala, India, CEO.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
1.
IMF predicts India’s GDP rate for FY21 to contract by 4.5%: The International
Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that India’s GDP will contract by 4.5% in
FY21. The reason for this is extended Covid-19 lockdown. IMF has projected
India’s GDP growth for FY22 at 6.0%.
2.
Facebook’s subsidiary Jaadhu to acquires stakes in Jio Platform: Competition
Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition of 9.99% stake in Reliance
Industries’ Jio Platforms by Jaadhu Holdings LLC. Jaadhu is an indirect wholly
owned subsidiary of Facebook which is established in March 2020. Facebook’s
Jaadu will buy stake worth around Rs 43,574 crore in Jio Platforms. Jio has
raised Rs 1.15 lakh crore since April by selling small stakes to about 11
private equity and sovereign funds across the world.
Note: Facebook HQs: California, US
AWARDS AND HONOURS
1.
Himachal Pradesh wins e-Panchayat Puraskar 2020: The Himachal
Pradesh state Panchayati Raj department has won first prize under the
e-Panchayat Puraskars-2020 of the Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj. The
e-panchayat puraskar is conferred to those states which have ensured maximum
use of information technology for monitoring the works of the panchayats.
Jimachal Pradesh has won the award for effective implementation of the
e-application developed by the central government and other applications
developed by the state government. All the 3,226 panchayats in the state have
been provided with internet facility, with the help of which people can access
various services online.
Note: Chief Minister of HP: Jairam Thakur;
Governor of HP: Bandaru Dattatraya.
Union Minister of Panchayati Raj: Narendra
Singh Tomar.
2.
Folk artist Gulabbai Sangamnerkar to get lifetime honour: The Maharashtra
government has declared the Vithabai Narayangaokar lifetime achievement award
to folk artist Gulabbai Sangamnerkar. The Vithabai Narayangaokar lifetime
achievement award is given to a senior tamasha (folk art) artiste. The honour
for 2018-19 is being presented upon Gulabbai Sangamnerkar. The honour conveys
the money prize of Rs 5 lakh, a citation and a memento.
OBITUARIES
1.
Batman’ director Joel Schumacher passes away : Director Joel
Schumacher, who is known for the film St Elmo’s Fire, two Batman movies, and
Falling Down, passed away in New York. He was 80. Schumacher started off as a
costume designer for 1970s films. Schumacher then turned writer in the late
‘70s on Sparkle, Car Wash and film adaptation of Broadway musical The Wiz, and
made his directorial debut in 1981 with sci-fi comedy The Incredible Shrinking
Woman. He is also credited for nurturing rising talent at the time like Matthew
McConaughey (A Time To Kill), Colin Farrell (Phone Booth), Demi Moore and Rob
Lowe (St Elmo’s Fire), Gerard Butler (Phantom of the Opera), among others.
2.
Trinamool MLA Tamonash Ghosh passes away: Trinamool Congress MLA Tamonash
Ghosh, who had tested positive for Covid-19 last month, died at a hospital in
Kolkata on Wednesday. He was 60. He represented Falta Assembly constituency in
South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal. He was three-time MLA from Falta
& party treasurer since 1998. Ghosh is the first elected public
representative in the State to succumb to the contagious viral infection.
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