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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

16 Jun 2024

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

G7 Summit 2024

  • The 50th G7 summit was held from June 13 to 15, 2024 at Borgo Egnazia in the city of Fasano in Apulia, Italy.
  • The G7 countries are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
  • The summit was chaired by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
  • A lot of important things were talked about at the 2024 G7 meeting in Italy. These include calming down the world economy, tackling climate change, improving health systems around the world after COVID-19, and handling political tensions, especially between China and Russia.
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ENVIRONMENT

Artificial Islands to be Formed at Kavinadu Kanmoi Near Pudukottai

  • Work of forming artificial islands at Kavinadu Kanmoi, one of the biggest irrigation tanks in Pudukottai district in Tamil Nadu, has been taken up jointly by the Pudukottai district administration and Kadamadai Area Integrated Farmers Association (KAIFA).
  • As a first step towards formation of artificial islands, removal of seemai karuvelam (prosopis juliflora), an invasive species and weed, in the sprawling tank got under way with the work being inaugurated by Law Minister S. Regupathy and Environment Minister Siva V. Meyyanathan.
  • The silt would be removed before the formation of 10 artificial islands in the irrigation tank. The project was being executed with support from various stakeholders and local farmers.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Tata Group in Talks to Acquire a Majority Stake in Vivo's India Unit

  • Tata Group is in talks to acquire a majority stake in the Indian unit of Chinese smartphone maker Vivo. The negotiations have reached an "advanced" stage, with discussions now centred around determining the valuation.
  • Earlier, reports emerged that Vivo sold one of its manufacturing units located in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida to Bhagwati Products, the parent company of Micromax.

India Reclaims Fourth-biggest Global Equity Market Tag from Hong Kong

  • The domestic equity markets once again overtook Hong Kong to reclaim the fourth-largest global market tag. Following the sharp rebound in the market from election result day lows, India's market capitalisation has soared 10 per cent to $5.2 trillion (BSE-listed companies). By comparison, Hong Kong's mcap is $5.17 trillion, down 5.4 per cent from this year's high of $5.47 trillion.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Chang'e-7 Mission: Egypt, Bahrain Join China to Build Hyperspectral Camera

  • Egypt and Bahrain joined China as international partners to develop and deliver scientific instruments for the Chang'e-7 mission. The Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA), Bahrain's National Space Science Agency, and the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics, and Physics signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop a hyperspectral camera as part of the goal of developing and delivering scientific instruments for the Chang'e-7 mission.
  • The Chinese lunar mission aimed at searching for water ice at the moon's South Pole in 2026.
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SPORTS

Ariarne Titmus Sets World Record in Women's 200m Freestyle

  • Ariarne Titmus set a world record in the women's 200-meter freestyle at Australia's Olympic swimming trials.
  • Titmus finished in 1 minute, 52.23 seconds in the final, taking almost two-thirds of a second off Mollie O'Callaghan's world mark of 1:52.85 set at last year's (2023) world championships.
  • Titmus, the Olympic champion in the 200- and 400-meter freestyle events, now holds the world records in both events.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Joshimath Renamed as Jyotirmath, Kosiyakutoli is Now Kainchi Dham

  • The Centre approved the Uttarakhand government's proposal to rename Joshimath tehsil in Chamoli district as Jyotirmath, and Kosiyakutoli tehsil in Nainital district as Pargana Shri Kainchi Dham.
  • Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami had announced the renaming last year (2023). It was a long-standing demand of local residents, who had raised the issue with the CM, citing Joshimath's historical and spiritual significance.
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DEFENCE

Indian Army Receives First Batch of Indigenous Suicide Drones 'Nagastra-1'

  • The Indian Army received the first batch of man-portable suicide drones named Nagastra-1. The drones are capable of accurately striking enemy training camps, launch pads and infiltrators, hence minimising risk to soldiers.
  • The high-tech drones are designed and developed completely in India by Economic Explosives Limited (EEL), a subsidiary of Solar Industries, Nagpur.
  • These drones will enhance the capability of the Indian Army to execute shallow strikes across the border when necessary. Drones like Nagastra-1 with in-built warheads are known as kamikaze or exploding drones.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

Father's Day

  • Father's Day observed on the third Sunday of June, holds great significance worldwide as it recognizes the invaluable contributions of fathers in our lives. This year (2024) it is observed on June 16.
  • Its origin can be traced back to the early 20th century in the US and the credit for recognising the day goes to Sonora Smart Dodd, who hailed from Spokane in Washington. After getting inspired by Mother's Day, the lady came up with the idea of honouring her father- William Jackson Smart, a Civil War Veteran- who single-handedly raised 6 of his children after his mother's demise.

International Day of Family Remittances

  • Every year on June 16 is observed as International Day of Family Remittances, a day dedicated to recognizing the significant contributions of over 200 million migrants who send money back home to support their families.
  • The theme for International Day of Family Remittances 2024 is 'Digital remittances towards financial inclusion and cost reduction'.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

IGNOU Launches New Programme in MBA Agribusiness Management (MBAABM)

  • The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) School of Agriculture launched a Master of Business Administration (Agribusiness Management) that aims to prepare competent business professionals to boost the agricultural business and farmer's economy.
  • This new programme intends to develop business professionals for managing farm businesses and agro-based industries profitably. The programme is of two-year duration and it can be completed in the maximum duration of four years. Candidates with a bachelor's degree in any discipline are eligible to enroll in the MBA Agribusiness Management programme.

WHO Recognises 3rd Indian Institute for Traditional Medicine Research

  • The World Health Organisation (WHO) 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, joined 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.
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BOOKS AND AUTHORS

R. Ashwin's 'I Have the Streets: A Kutti Cricket Story' - A Glimpse into the Life of a Cricketing Legend

  • Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, one of the most accomplished cricketers in the history of the game, unveiled his autobiography titled 'I Have the Streets: A Kutti Cricket Story'. Co-authored with acclaimed writer Sidharth Monga, this book promises to take readers on a captivating journey through Ashwin's life and times before he became a professional cricketer.
  • In his autobiography, Ashwin hopes to inspire budding cricketers by sharing his childhood struggles, including health issues and the unwavering support of his family. Publishers Penguin Random House India (PRHI) have expressed excitement about the book, highlighting its potential to offer valuable insights into Ashwin's remarkable journey.
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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS

India-IORA Cruise Tourism Conference Concludes in New Delhi

  • The two day India-IORA Cruise Tourism Conference concluded in New Delhi. Officials and experts from the Indian Ocean Rim Association, IORA Member States including Bangladesh, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Seychelles and Tanzania participated in the Conference.
  • The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) is a dynamic inter-governmental organisation aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and sustainable development within the Indian Ocean region through its 22-member states and 10 dialogue partners.
  • The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) was established in 1997 and has its headquarter in Mauritius.
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