Philemon Yang of Cameroon Elected President of Upcoming General Assembly Session
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) elected former Cameroonian Prime Minister Philemon Yang as president of the 79th UNGA session. Yang will succeed Denis Francis of Trinidad and Tobago, president of the 78th UNGA session, when the 79th UNGA session opens on September 10 at the UN headquarters in New York.
Yang served as Cameroonian prime minister from 2009 to 2019, and since 2020, he has been serving as the Grand Chancellor of National Orders at the Presidency of the Republic. He served as Cameroon's High Commissioner to Canada between 1984 and 2004, and has held the position of Chairperson of the Panel of Eminent Africans of the African Union since February 2020. Following Uganda (2014) and Nigeria (2019), Cameroon became the 13th African country to have a representative appointed as president of the UN General Assembly.
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN), serving as its main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ.
Emmanuel Macron Dissolves National Assembly, Calls Snap Elections in France
French President Emmanuel Macron dissolved the parliament after the far-right defeated his centrist alliance in EU polls. Macron called snap legislative elections on June 30 and July 7. Hundreds of millions of Europeans are voting to select 720 Members of the European Parliament.
Macron said that he can't pretend nothing has happened and that the outcome of the EU election is "not a good result for parties who defend Europe". He added the rise of nationalists was a danger for France and Europe.
European Commission Excludes Tanzania from Conservation Grant
The European Commission (EC) 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.
'CORRIGENDUM NO 4' uploaded under the section 'EU Funding & Tenders Portal' on the EC portal as on June 5, 2024, notes that, "This call for proposals is targeting the Eastern Rift Savannahs and Watersheds (ERiSaWa) component of NaturAfrica, and more particularly two KLCDs of high biodiversity importance, which offer sustainable socio-economic opportunities to local communities and require good governance to continue providing critical ecosystem services."
'KLCD' is short for Key Landscapes for Conservation and Development.
Bharti Airtel Enters India's $100-billion Market Cap Club
Telecom major Bharti Airtel became the fourth Indian firm to have crossed $100 billion or Rs. 10,000 crore in market capitalisation. India now has four companies, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Industries, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and HDFC Bank, with a market cap of over $100 billion.
According to brokerage firm CLSA, the telecom's entry to the $100 billion club is led by the success of its mobile business. Strong India mobile growth backed by management execution is driving this mega-corporation.
India's EXIM Bank Opens East Africa Office to Boost Business & Trade in Continent
The Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank) opened its East Africa Representative Office in Nairobi, Kenya. This is part of a plan to grow its business around the world. The goal of this project is to improve India's trade and business ties with East Africa, which is known for having a lot of resources and young people.
The India Exim Bank is the country's main bank. Its job is to finance, facilitate, and promote India's foreign trade and investments. As part of India's economic diplomacy, one important part of its job is to help make policy and provide money for projects that will be exported. The Bank has offices in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, and Johannesburg, South Africa. These strategic locations in important African cities show that the Bank is committed to building economic ties with the region.
AeSI Inaugurates New Space Applications Centre in Ahmedabad
The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI) inaugurated its Ahmedabad Branch at the Space Applications Centre, ISRO Ahmedabad, marking a significant milestone in advancing aeronautical sciences and fostering collaboration among professionals in the aerospace sector.
The Shere-e-Punjab T20 Cup, organised by the Punjab Cricket Association is being held from June 10-27 at the IS Bindra PCA Stadium in Mohali.
The tournament is being held in a double round-robin league format with four teams at the top of the table making the semi-finals.
Abhishek Sahrma, one of the key performers for IPL runner-up Sunrisers Hyderabad, is playing for Agri Knights Kings whereas Mumbai Indians' Nehal Wadhera will captain Trident Stallions.
Six teams, including defending champions BLV Blasters, are competing in this year's Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cup 2024 season.
French Open: Carlos Alcaraz Wins His Third Slam
Carlos Alcaraz won his maiden French Open title after beating Alexander Zverev in a thrilling 5-setter at Philippe-Chatrier. He became the seventh Spaniard after Rafael Nadal, Sergi Bruguera, Albert Costa, Carlos Moya, Juan Carlos Ferrero and Andreas Gimeno to win the Roland Garros title.
Alcaraz became the 1st man to win a Grand Slam after winning the semi-final and the final in 5 sets since Roger Federer at the 2017 Australian Open. Moreover, he became the youngest to win a Grand Slam on all 3 surfaces. He won the US Open 2023 on hard court, followed by the Wimbledon 2023 triumph on grass.
Iga Swiatek Wins Women's Singles Final at French Open
Iga Swiatek beat Jasmine Paolini in the women's singles final at French Open and won her third straight and fourth overall title at Roland Garros, Paris.
Swiatek is only the second player to claim tournament victory at Madrid, Rome and Roland Garros in a calendar year after Serena Williams (2013).
Swiatek is the first player in 10 years to complete a hattrick of titles at a single Grand Slam event. The last woman who achieved this was Serena Williams when the American won three straight US Open titles from 2012 to 2014.
Raj Priy Singh Appointed Director in Department of Rural Development
Raj Priy Singh, an Indian Forest Service (IFoS) officer of the 2010 batch, was appointed as the Director in the Department of Rural Development under the Ministry of Rural Development. His appointment followed a recommendation for Central deputation by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change and is governed by the Central Staffing Scheme (CSS).
Raj Priy Singh's appointment as Director in the Department of Rural Development is under the Central Staffing Scheme for a period of five years, effective from the date he assumes charge of the post or until further orders, whichever comes earlier.
Raj Priy Singh's appointment as Director in the Department of Rural Development is under the Central Staffing Scheme for a period of five years.
Six Former CMs Joins PM Modi's New Cabinet
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new cabinet was sworn in and it includes six former Chief Ministers. The Modi cabinet comprises of 30 ministers. Notably, Prime Minister Modi himself was the Chief Minister of Gujarat before stepping onto the national stage.
The six former Chief Ministers are:
A seasoned politician who served three terms as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, former two-term Chief Minister of Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar, Rajnath Singh who previously governed Uttar Pradesh, Sarbananda Sonowal
was the Chief Minister of Assam from May 24, 2016 to May 10, 2021, Jitan Ram Manjhi served as the Chief Minister of Bihar for a brief period from May 20, 2014 to February 20, 2015 and former Chief Minister of Karnataka, H. D. Kumaraswamy.
Prem Singh Tamang Takes Oath as Sikkim Chief Minister
Legislature party leader of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), Prem Singh Tamang, took oath as Chief Minister of the Himalayan state of Sikkim.
Governor Lakshman Acharya administered the oath of office and secrecy to Tamang and his Council of Ministers during the swearing-in ceremony at Paljor stadium.
Tamang, who took oath as Chief Minister for a second term, was unanimously elected the leader of the legislature party during a meeting of the SKM.
A passing out parade was held to mark the graduation of the 102nd Helicopter Conversion Course (HCC) and completion of stage I training of the 4th Basic Helicopter Conversion Course (BHCC) at Naval Air Station - INS Rajali, Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu.
21 officers, including three officers from 03 BHCC were awarded the prestigious 'Golden Wings' by VAdm Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command.
Highlighting the Indian Navy's commitment to gender inclusivity and expanding Career opportunities for women, Lt Anamika B. Rajeev created history by graduating as the first woman naval helicopter pilot.
One Swaadumlabh Production Start-up Incubated at PAU Honoured
'One Swaadumlabh Production,' a start-up incubated at the Punjab Agricultural University's Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), was honoured at the National Cooperative Spice Fair 2024, held in Jaipur of Rajasthan. The National Cooperative Spice Fair 2024, organized by the Cooperation Department, Government of Rajasthan, and Rajasthan State Cooperative Consumer Union Ltd., Jaipur, was a grand celebration of innovation and excellence in spice production. Held at the Jawahar Kala Kendra, the fair provided a platform for showcasing the best in spice production and processing.
'One Swaadumlabh Production' was awarded for its outstanding contribution and excellence in spice production and training.
IIT Kanpur, Centre of Excellence for UAVs, and DFI Launch UDAAN
The Start-up Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur joined forces with the Centre of Excellence for Capacity Building, Training, and Design of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles at IIT Kanpur (Drone CoE Kanpur), an initiative by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, and the Drone Federation of India (DFI) to launch the UAV/UAS/Drone Acceleration and Networking (UDAAN) Programme.
This programme promises to be a game-changer for aspiring and promising drone start-ups in India, providing them with the resources and expertise needed to scale their businesses rapidly.
The UDAAN programme will select 20 start-ups annually, divided into two cohorts, for an intensive acceleration journey. These start-ups will be incubated at SIIC, IIT Kanpur, gaining access to cutting-edge R&D facilities, technical mentorship, financing opportunities, and invaluable industry relationships.
The programme offers a comprehensive support system designed to equip startups with the tools they need to thrive in the competitive drone landscape. This includes strategic product and business development assistance, market analysis, customer targeting, alliance building, and growth plan development.
Hungary Unveils 700-Metre Pedestrian 'Bridge of National Unity'
A 700-metre pedestrian bridge was inaugurated. The Bridge of National Unity is one of the longest bridges in the world. The eastern Hungarian city of Satoraljaujhely has a new tourist attraction.
The cable-stayed bridge is supported by six cable ropes.
The bridge was built at a cost of four billion HUF (10 million euros), financed from the national budget.
The government hailed the bridge a symbol of national unity, inaugurated on Hungary's June 4 Day of National Unity, also known as the Memorial Day of the Treaty of Trianon. Under the Trianon Peace Treaty, concluding World War I, Hungary lost two-thirds of its territory and half of its population to neighbouring countries. Many Hungarians consider the treaty a great injustice and the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orban regularly fuels such sentiment.
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