NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Cabinet approves Rs 76,000-Crore All-Weather Vadhavan Port in Maharashtra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Cabinet has approved the development of greenfield deep draft port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra for Rs 76,200 crore. The port will have nine container terminals, each 1000 meters long, four multipurpose berths, including the coastal berth, four liquid cargo berths, a Ro-Ro berth, and a Coast Guard berth. The port will further aid export and import through the India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor and International North South Transportation Corridor. The mega project will be constructed by Vadhavan Port Project Limited (VPPL), an SPV formed by Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) and Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) with a shareholding of 74% and 26%, respectively.
2. Times Of India No. 1 news brand in country: Times of India is the most trusted major news media brand in India, according to a 47-country survey conducted by Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (RISJ), Oxford University. The survey, released as part of Digital News Report 2024, an annual publication by the institute, found TOI had a trust score of 71. TOI had also topped the survey in 2021 and 2022. The most trusted brand in the UK, BBC News, had a trust score of 62 and the most trusted paper in that country, Financial Times, scored 57. Similarly, in the US, local TV news had the highest trust score of 62 while New York Times (50), Wall Street Journal (49), CNN (48) and Washington Post (46) scored much lower.
3. Girija Subramanian appoints as CMD of New India Assurance Company: The government has appointed Girija Subramanian as chairman and managing director (CMD) of the largest general insurer, New India Assurance. Subramanian holds a bachelor’s degree in statistics. She is a fellow member of the Insurance Institute of India and also an associate member of the Chartered Insurance Institute, London. She is a fellow member of the Insurance Institute of India and also an associate member of the Chartered Insurance Institute, London.
4. Indian Post Office Act, 1898: The Indian Post Office Act of 1898 was thrown out on June 18, when the Post Office Act was signed into law. This major change to the law is meant to bring India’s postal services up to date and fit.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Energy Transition Index: India at 63rd, topped by Sweden: According to the Global Energy Transition Index released by the World Economic Forum (WEF), India has been ranked 63rd out of 120 countries surveyed in the index. Last year, India was ranked 67th, an improvement of three ranks. European nations dominated the top ranks with Sweden topping the index, followed by Denmark, Finland, Switzerland and France in the top five. China was ranked 20th. According to the WEF, out of 120 countries 107 countries have demonstrated progress on their energy transition journeys in the past decade. However, the pace of energy transition has slowed down due to economic volatility, heightened geopolitical tensions and technological shifts.
2. 21 June – World Music Day: World Music Day is observed every year on June 21. The day celebrates music in all its forms, encompassing classical, contemporary, traditional, and experimental genres. By providing an inclusive space for artists to share their talents, World Music Day underscores the importance of self-expression and creativity, reminding us of the profound impact music has on bringing people together. The concept of World Music Day originated in France in 1981, when Jack Lang, the French Ministry of Culture, along with music composer Maurice Fleuret, and a radio producer and music journalist, proposed the idea of dedicating a day to music. The first Fête de la Musique took place in Paris in 1982, with over 1,000 musicians performing throughout the city.
3. 21 June – World Hydrography Day: World Hydrography Day is celebrated every year on 21 June. Objective – To raise awareness about the significance of hydrography and the invaluable contributions made by hydrographers worldwide. Theme 2024 – Hydrographic Information – Enhancing Safety, Efficiency and Sustainability in Marine Activities
4. World’s Oldest Termite Mounds Discovered in Namaqualand:
In Namaqualand, South Africa, the heuweltjies are old termite mounds that take up about 20% of the land. The southern harvester termite (Microhodotermes Viator) lives in these sandy formations. They are home to termites for the longest period, going back ..
OTHER UPDATES:
SPORTS
1. 2024 Copa America football tournament begins in USA: The 48th edition of the Copa America football tournament kick off in the United States. This is the second time in the 108-year history of the Copa America Cup that the event is being held outside South America. In 2016, the United States hosted the Copa America Cup.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. NHAI signs MoU with IIIT Delhi to Enhance Road Safety by deploying AI: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed a MoU with Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi, a Technical University established by Government of National Capital Territory (NCT), to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) based solutions for improvement in the availability of road signs on National Highways. This initiative will leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) based solutions for improvement in the availability of road signs on National Highways. As a part of the agreement, IIIT Delhi will conduct surveys to collect imagery and other related data related to the availability and condition of road signs on selected National Highway stretches.
2. What is Balon Protein?: Recently, scientists made a big finding in microbiology. It involves a special protein called Balon. This protein helps the bacterium Psychrobacter urativorans go into and come out of a dormant state when its environment changes. This new study, which came ..
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. 67th Global Environment Facility Council: The 67th meeting of the Global Environment Facility concluded on June 20, 2024, resulting in significant financial commitments. A total of $736.4 million was approved to support 34 nature conservation and renewal projects globally. Allocation of Funding Many types of.
NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Cabinet approves Rs 76,000-Crore All-Weather Vadhavan Port in Maharashtra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Cabinet has approved the development of greenfield deep draft port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra for Rs 76,200 crore. The port will have nine container terminals, each 1000 meters long, four multipurpose berths, including the coastal berth, four liquid cargo berths, a Ro-Ro berth, and a Coast Guard berth. The port will further aid export and import through the India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor and International North South Transportation Corridor. The mega project will be constructed by Vadhavan Port Project Limited (VPPL), an SPV formed by Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) and Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) with a shareholding of 74% and 26%, respectively.
2. Times Of India No. 1 news brand in country: Times of India is the most trusted major news media brand in India, according to a 47-country survey conducted by Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (RISJ), Oxford University. The survey, released as part of Digital News Report 2024, an annual publication by the institute, found TOI had a trust score of 71. TOI had also topped the survey in 2021 and 2022. The most trusted brand in the UK, BBC News, had a trust score of 62 and the most trusted paper in that country, Financial Times, scored 57. Similarly, in the US, local TV news had the highest trust score of 62 while New York Times (50), Wall Street Journal (49), CNN (48) and Washington Post (46) scored much lower.
3. Girija Subramanian appoints as CMD of New India Assurance Company: The government has appointed Girija Subramanian as chairman and managing director (CMD) of the largest general insurer, New India Assurance. Subramanian holds a bachelor’s degree in statistics. She is a fellow member of the Insurance Institute of India and also an associate member of the Chartered Insurance Institute, London. She is a fellow member of the Insurance Institute of India and also an associate member of the Chartered Insurance Institute, London.
4. Indian Post Office Act, 1898: The Indian Post Office Act of 1898 was thrown out on June 18, when the Post Office Act was signed into law. This major change to the law is meant to bring India’s postal services up to date and fit.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Energy Transition Index: India at 63rd, topped by Sweden: According to the Global Energy Transition Index released by the World Economic Forum (WEF), India has been ranked 63rd out of 120 countries surveyed in the index. Last year, India was ranked 67th, an improvement of three ranks. European nations dominated the top ranks with Sweden topping the index, followed by Denmark, Finland, Switzerland and France in the top five. China was ranked 20th. According to the WEF, out of 120 countries 107 countries have demonstrated progress on their energy transition journeys in the past decade. However, the pace of energy transition has slowed down due to economic volatility, heightened geopolitical tensions and technological shifts.
2. 21 June – World Music Day: World Music Day is observed every year on June 21. The day celebrates music in all its forms, encompassing classical, contemporary, traditional, and experimental genres. By providing an inclusive space for artists to share their talents, World Music Day underscores the importance of self-expression and creativity, reminding us of the profound impact music has on bringing people together. The concept of World Music Day originated in France in 1981, when Jack Lang, the French Ministry of Culture, along with music composer Maurice Fleuret, and a radio producer and music journalist, proposed the idea of dedicating a day to music. The first Fête de la Musique took place in Paris in 1982, with over 1,000 musicians performing throughout the city.
3. 21 June – World Hydrography Day: World Hydrography Day is celebrated every year on 21 June. Objective – To raise awareness about the significance of hydrography and the invaluable contributions made by hydrographers worldwide. Theme 2024 – Hydrographic Information – Enhancing Safety, Efficiency and Sustainability in Marine Activities
4. World’s Oldest Termite Mounds Discovered in Namaqualand:
In Namaqualand, South Africa, the heuweltjies are old termite mounds that take up about 20% of the land. The southern harvester termite (Microhodotermes Viator) lives in these sandy formations. They are home to termites for the longest period, going back ..
OTHER UPDATES:
SPORTS
1. 2024 Copa America football tournament begins in USA: The 48th edition of the Copa America football tournament kick off in the United States. This is the second time in the 108-year history of the Copa America Cup that the event is being held outside South America. In 2016, the United States hosted the Copa America Cup.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. NHAI signs MoU with IIIT Delhi to Enhance Road Safety by deploying AI: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed a MoU with Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi, a Technical University established by Government of National Capital Territory (NCT), to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) based solutions for improvement in the availability of road signs on National Highways. This initiative will leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) based solutions for improvement in the availability of road signs on National Highways. As a part of the agreement, IIIT Delhi will conduct surveys to collect imagery and other related data related to the availability and condition of road signs on selected National Highway stretches.
2. What is Balon Protein?: Recently, scientists made a big finding in microbiology. It involves a special protein called Balon. This protein helps the bacterium Psychrobacter urativorans go into and come out of a dormant state when its environment changes. This new study, which came ..
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. 67th Global Environment Facility Council: The 67th meeting of the Global Environment Facility concluded on June 20, 2024, resulting in significant financial commitments. A total of $736.4 million was approved to support 34 nature conservation and renewal projects globally. Allocation of Funding Many types of.
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