1 Asian Development Bank will give a loan of US $ 400 million to Bangladesh
The Asian Development Bank will give a US$400 million loan to Bangladesh for the construction of a 102-km dual gauge railway between Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar to boost trade, investment and tourism . The loan agreement was signed between representatives of ADB and the Government of Bangladesh in Dhaka. The new rail link is expected to open this year. It aims to provide transport facility to 29 lakh passengers annually between Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar by 2024. The Chattogram–Cox’s Bazar Railway is part of the Trans-Asia Railway Network, a United Nations-led initiative that aims to provide seamless rail connectivity between Asia and Europe to better connect people and markets.
2 Greece’s conservative New Democracy party wins parliamentary elections
Greece ‘s centre-right leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be sworn in as Prime Minister for the second time. With a vote count of 99.67 percent, Mitsotakis’ New Democracy party won the parliamentary election with 40.55 percent of the vote, more than double the main opposition party Syriza ‘s 17.84 percent. The election gave New Democracy a clear majority of 158 seats in the 300-member parliament, while the opposition party Syriza won 48.
3 Dairy Minister Parshottam Rupala launches Nandi portal for new drugs and vaccination system
Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Parshottam Rupala launched the NOC approval-Nandi portal for new drugs and vaccination systems. The Nandi Portal has been developed to pave the way for a flexible animal health sector by streamlining and digitizing the regulatory approval process. It also aims at expediting the process of assessing and vetting the safety, efficacy and essentiality of veterinary product proposals received in the Department. The Nandi portal will help in achieving the goal of developing a global manufacturing hub for veterinary products in the country and encouraging research and development focused on improving animal health.
4 Prime Minister of Nepal inaugurated the building affiliated to Tribhuvan University
Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda inaugurated the building affiliated to Tribhuvan University . It was built under the High Impact Community Development Program with the help of the Government of India . The campus currently runs several management and business courses. This building has been built at a cost of 4 crore 19 lakh Nepali rupees.
5 Tripura’s age-old Kharchi worship
The Prime Minister , Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of Kharchi Puja . Kharchi Puja or Kharchi Puja is a Hindu festival of Tripura . In this festival, 14 Hindu deities are worshipped, who are considered to be the family deities of the Tripuri people. The festival features 14 deities – Shiva, Durga, Vishnu, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Kartik, Ganesha, Brahma, Abadhi (god of water), Chandra, Ganga, Agni, Kamadeva and Himadri (Himalaya). Kharchi Puja is primarily a tribal festival but has its origins in Hinduism.
6 Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare signed an MoU with Pixel Space India Private Limited
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare signed an MoU with Pixel Space India Pvt Ltd in New Delhi . Shri CS Murthy, Director, MNCFC signed the MoU on behalf of the Government of India while Pixel Space India Pvt Ltd was represented by Shri Abhishek Krishnan, Chief of Staff. It aims to develop various geospatial solutions on a free of cost basis for the Indian agriculture ecosystem using hyperspectral data sets of pixels . The project is aimed at crop value mapping, differentiating between different stages of crops, crop health monitoring and estimation of organic carbon in soil. Focuses on leveraging hyperspectral data samples received from PIXEL’s path-finding satellites to develop analytical models focused on The hyperspectral data provided by the pixels to the government will enable it to develop methods of use. MNCFC on behalf of D&FW will collaborate with the PIXEL team to develop and implement the appropriate methodology.
7 World Bank will help for better technical education in India
The World Bank has approved a loan of US$ 255.5 million to improve the quality of technical education in government institutions in India . The loan will support around 275 government-run technical institutions in selected states across the country, over the next five years . The USD 255.5 million loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) has a final maturity of 14 years, including a grace period of five years. More than 350,000 students will be benefited every year from the loans given by the World Bank to improve the quality of technical education.
8 Singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan honored with honorary doctorate in UK
Renowned singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree by Birmingham City University (BCU) in England . This prestigious honor is a tribute to his significant contribution in the field of music and arts. Shankar Mahadevan, 56, is a key member of the highly accomplished music composition trio known as Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy . Professor Philip Plowden, Vice-Chancellor of Birmingham City University, presented him with an honorary doctorate during a ceremony in Birmingham.
9 QCI and Government of Odisha launched Odisha Quality Resolution in Bhubaneswar
Government of Odisha and Quality Council of India in association with industry associations like ASSOCHAM, FICCI, EEPC, OASME, PHDCCI, CIPET, FHRAI launched Odisha Quality Sankalp (Odisha Quality Mission) in Bhubaneswar . The Sankalp was inaugurated by Shri Pradeep Kumar Jena, Chief Secretary, Odisha in the august presence of Development Commissioner Smt. Anu Garg. Several policy makers, industry leaders, practitioners and members of academia discussed promoting and prioritizing quality across various sectors in the state of Odisha to create an ecosystem of quality, underlining the idea of a progressive and empowered Odisha. does.
10 Tamil Nadu Idol Wing recovers stolen Chola-era idols
Tamil Nadu Police ‘s idol wing CID has achieved significant success in recovering 16 ancient idols that were stolen or missing from Chola-era temples . With the assistance of the American authorities, the sculptures were traced to museums and art galleries in the United States . The exquisite Chola-era bronze sculptures have been identified and are set to be returned to their respective temples in Tamil Nadu . The Cholas, a powerful dynasty that from the 9th to the 13th century ruled the southern regions of India until 1500, leaving a lasting impact on the region’s history and culture. Under kings such as Vijayalaya, Aditya I and Rajendra Chola, the empire expanded its influence and established control over neighboring kingdoms, including the Pallava and Pandya kings. The Cholas implemented a well-organized administration by dividing their vast empire into mandalams and nadus, with separate rulers overseeing each region. They were patrons of art and architecture, Chola temples like Brihadeeswarar and Rajarajeshwar exemplify the grandeur of Dravidian temple architecture. The artistic legacy of the Cholas also includes iconic sculptures such as the Nataraja sculpture depicting Lord Shiva in his cosmic dancing form and the bronze sculptures renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship. Prosperity in southern India during the reign of the Chola dynasty,
11 India Liberalized UAV Export Policy
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has recently made significant changes in the policy governing the export of Drones/UAVs from India. have been implemented. With an aim to promote exports of high-tech items for civilian use, DGFT has simplified and liberalized rules around drone exports. Previously, drones fell under the restrictive Category 5B of the SCOMET list, which regulates items with dual-use capability in both civilian and military applications. Exporters were required to obtain a SCOMET license, which posed challenges especially for drones with limited capabilities for civilian use only. To address these challenges, DGFT introduced the General Authorization for Export of Drones (GAED). Drones meeting specific criteria are now eligible for this authorisation, thereby simplifying the export process. Range equal to or less than 25 km in the norm,
12 Assam’s first underwater tunnel to be built under 12 Brahmaputra
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently announced the construction of Assam’s first underwater tunnel connecting Numaligarh and Gohpur . This groundbreaking project, with an estimated cost of Rs 6,000 crore , will be the first rail-road tunnel under the Brahmaputra river in Northeast India. Tenders for the project are due to open next month, marking a significant milestone in the region’s transport infrastructure.
13 Adani launches ‘Jeetenge Hum’ campaign for World Cup
Adani Group celebrated its Foundation Day by felicitating the Indian cricket team that won the 1983 World Cup . The event, named ‘ Adani Day ‘, was organized on the 61st birthday of the group’s founder Gautam Adani . The Adani Group launched the “ Jeetenge Hum ” campaign during the event , aimed at garnering support and boosting morale for Team India ahead of the upcoming ICC ODI Cricket World Cup 2023.
14 Diksha Dagar became the champion of Czech Ladies Open
Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has congratulated Diksha Dagar for winning the Czech Ladies Open and Ladies European Tour . In a tweet, he said that the journey of 22-year-old Diksha is an inspiration not only for India but for the entire world. Shri Thakur said that Diksha Dagar is the only Indian golfer in history to compete in both the Olympics and the Deaflympics. She became the Deflympics champion. This is her second title on the Ladies European Tour (LET). She had earlier won her first LET title (Investec Women South Africa Open) in the opening year of her professional career in 2019. She was a member of the winning team of the Aramco Team Series in 2021.
15 Australia beat England to win Women’s Ashes Test, Ashley Gardner threw second best spell in history
In women’s cricket, Australia beat England by 89 runs in the only Test match . For Australia, captain Ash Gardner took eight wickets while performing brilliantly. He took four wickets in the first innings. He took 12 wickets in the match . England had to score 268 runs to win but the team was reduced to 178 runs. England started their yesterday’s innings ahead of 116 runs for five wickets. The record of taking the most wickets in a Test is in the name of Pakistan bowler Saiza Khan (13) , who did this feat against the West Indies in 2004. Now Ashley Gardner at number two have come The list includes ER Wilson of Australia at number three, JM Greenwood of England at number four and LC Pearson at number five. These three have jointly taken 11-11 wickets in a Test.
16 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking or World Drug Day is celebrated annually on 26 June , established by the United Nations General Assembly in the year 1987. with the aim of strengthening action and cooperation to free the world from drug abuse. The theme for this year 2023 is: People First: Stop Stigma and Discrimination, Strengthen Prevention. Namely “People First: Curb Discrimination and Prejudice, Strengthen Safeguards”. This year’s campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of treating people who use drugs with respect and empathy; evidence-based for all, providing voluntary services; offering alternatives to punishment; Prevention is a priority and leading with compassion is key. The campaign also aims to combat prejudice and discrimination against people who use drugs by promoting respectful and non-judgmental language and attitudes. The World Drug Report is released annually on 26 June by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
17 United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
The United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is observed on 26 June to commemorate the day in 1987 when the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment came into force. This convention is an important instrument in the global fight against torture.
18 Bharatiya Janata Party’s Rajya Sabha MP Hardwar Dubey passed away
Bharatiya Janata Party ‘s Rajya Sabha MP Hardwar Dubey , active in Agra’s politics, died in a private hospital in Delhi. He was 74 years old and was ailing for a long time. Former two-time MLA from Cantonment and former Minister of State Haridwar Dubey became a Rajya Sabha member in 2020. He was the Minister of State for Finance in the Kalyan Singh government. There have been district pracharaks of RSS in Sitapur, Ayodhya and Shahjahanpur.