NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. UP govt to turn Ranipur Tiger Reserve into eco-tourism hub: The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh will transform the Ranipur Tiger Reserve in Chitrakoot into a premier eco-tourism destination. The plan includes allocating an estimated Rs 38 lakh for upgrading tourist facilities within the reserve and enhancing infrastructure in the surrounding buffer zone. To facilitate these efforts, directives have been issued by the office of the Deputy Director of the Ranipur Tiger Reserve/Divisional Officer in Chitrakoot. Spanning over a 230 sq km area, Ranipur Tiger Reserve is the fourth tiger reserve in Uttar Pradesh and the 53rd nationwide.
2. Oracle to support the training of two lakh students in India: Cloud major Oracle will support the training of two lakh students in India in cloud computing, data science, artificial intelligence (AI), and other emerging technologies. Teachers and academicians will deliver the training as part of the curriculum on campus. Specific modules will be offered as a digital learning experience through Oracle MyLearn. The company and Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation have launched a specialised programme under the state’s massive skill enhancement initiative, Naan Mudhalvan, to provide employment-linked training to students in the state. Since the introduction, over 60,000 students representing engineering, arts, and science streams from more than 900 colleges have registered.
3. New Snake Eel Species Discovered in Odisha: Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) at the Gopalpur regional center in Odisha have identified a new species of snake eel. This discovery was made across various estuarine ecosystems within the state. The official name for the new ..
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1. WHO Recognises 3rd Indian Institute for Traditional Medicine Research: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has designated National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH) in Hyderabad, under the Ministry of Ayush, as a WHO Collaborating Centre (CC) for traditional medicine research. NIIMH, Hyderabad is a unit under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) which will now work as a WHO centre for ‘Fundamental and Literary Research in Traditional Medicine’. This recognition has been granted for a period of four years. CCRAS-NIIMH, Hyderabad, joins the ranks as the third WHO Collaborating Centre in the domain of traditional medicine, followed by the Institute for Teaching & Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar, and the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), New Delhi.
2. G7 agrees on $50 billion loan to support Ukraine against Russia: Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) wealthy democracies have agreed to provide a $50 billion loan to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia. The deal, struck at a summit in Italy’s Apulia region, uses profits from frozen Russian central bank assets as collateral. This funding, known as the “Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) Loans for Ukraine,” aims to support Ukraine’s military, budget, and reconstruction needs. The funds are expected to be available by the end of the year.
3. Will G7’s $50 Billion Plan Aid Ukraine Effectively?: During the G7 summit that Italy held, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced a big $50 billion plan to help Ukraine. In a joint session with other leaders, including U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this choice .
4. Japan On High Alert as STSS Infections Surge: Japan’s health officials are on high alert because the number of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS) cases has increased significantly. STSS is a serious illness that usually ends in death. So far this year, on June 2, 977 cases have been ..
OTHER UPDATES:
DEFENCE
1. IAF Rafale Jets Join Multi-Nation Drill in Alaska: The Indian Air Force (IAF) took part in the Red Flag drill in Alaska, USA, in June 2023. The Indian Air Force’s Rafale jets took part in the multinational air drill for the first time. The goal of the drill ..
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. Will Asteroid 2024 LZ4 Pose a Threat to Earth?: NASA has recently been keeping an eye on three asteroids that are moving toward Earth. It is important to note that Asteroid 2024 LZ4 will pass closer to Earth than the Moon, by 173,000 miles. Because it is so close
2. Chinese Satellite Discovers New Solar Atmospheric Rotation Pattern: Chinese scientists using the Chinese H-alpha Solar Explorer (CHASE) telescope have found a new pattern of how the sun’s atmosphere rotates. According to the prestigious magazine Nature Astronomy, this new discovery is the first accurate three-dimensional picture of how the ..
SPORTS
1. Gudakesh Motie and Chamari Athapaththu named ICC Players of the Month for May: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the winners of the ICC Player of the Month awards for May 2024. Gudakesh Motie of the West Indies as the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for May 2024. The left-arm spinner played a pivotal role in the West Indies’ impressive series win over touring South Africa, providing a promising build-up to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. In the women’s category, Chamari Athapaththu of Sri Lanka has been named the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for May 2024.
2. Divya Deshmukh wins World Junior Girls’ Chess Championship: India’s Divya Deshmukh has won the World Junior Girls’ Chess Championship after beating Bulgaria’s Beloslava Krasteva in the final round at the Gift City Club in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Top-seeded Divya beat Krasteva in the 10th round with just 26 moves to claim her maiden U-20 title. She finished unbeaten in championship by winning nine of her games while drawing the other two.
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. ICICI Pru Life activates WhatsApp, Digital Rupee for premium payment: ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has begun accepting premium payments through the RBI’s Central Bank Digital Currency, popularly known as digital rupee. The company will also provide customers the option to make premium payments through WhatsApp. The insurer has integrated CBDC payments by adopting the UPI Intent feature, which leverages the UPI interoperability of CBDC. This integration enables seamless UPI payments through the Digital Rupee on the company’s payment platforms. The life insurer has collaborated with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to introduce UPI AutoPay on QR code.
2. Kotak Life partners with Mahindra Finance to offer life insurance solutions: Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Ltd. (Kotak Life) has partnered with Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd (Mahindra Finance) to offer life insurance solutions to customers. The agreement was signed by Mahesh Balasubramanian, MD, Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company, and Raul Rebello, Managing Director & CEO, Mahindra Finance.
3. CII sees India GDP growing at robust 8% in 2024-25: Apex industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has forecast India’s economic growth in 2024-25 record a robust 8 per cent. This forecast is much higher than the Reserve Bank of India’s forecast of 7.2 per cent GDP growth for current fiscal. For 2024-25, CII expects agricultural growth at 3.7 per cent (1.4 per cent); industry at 8.4 per cent (9.3 per cent) and services at 9 per cent (7.9 per cent). President of CII – Sanjiv Puri
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