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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s two-day State visit to India from June 21-22,2024
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina made a two-day state visit to India from 21st to 22nd June ,2024 and was the first state guest to be hosted by India after the formation of the new government.
- This was the 3rd consecutive time India and Bangladesh partnered and established bilateral ties with each other.
- It included signing of 10 Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs), including seven new and three renewals. Three of the new MoUs were vision documents in the area of digital partnership, green partnership and blue economy.
- Thirteen announcements were also made including e-visa for Medical Patients from Bangladesh and opening of a new Indian consulate in Rangpur in Bangladesh.
About Bangladesh:
Prime Minister(PM) – H.E.Sheikh Hasina
Capital – Dhaka
Currency – Bangladeshi Taka
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Union Health Minister JP Nadda Launched STOP Diarrhoea Campaign 2024
On 24th June 2024, Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda , the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India (GoI) launched the National STOP Diarrhoea Campaign 2024.
- The slogan of the campaign is: “Diarrhoea ki Roktham, Safai aur ORS se rakhen apna dhyaan”.
- During the event, key dignitaries released Information Education Communication (IEC) materials like logo, posters, radio spots and audio visuals for the campaign and also distributed Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) and Zinc (Zn) tablets to the children.
Key Dignitaries: He was accompanied by Anupriya Patel and Jadhav Prataprao Ganpatrao, Union Ministers of State (MoS) for MoHFW.
Background:
Earlier, MoHFW launched Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight (IDCF) initiative in 2014. It focused mainly on enhancing the Prevent, Protect, and Treat (PPT) strategy and increasing the use of ORS and Zinc.
- Now, MoHW has rebranded it as the STOP Diarrhoea Campaign.
STOP Diarrhoea Campaign 2024:
i.The main objective of the campaign is to achieve zero child deaths due to childhood diarrhea. The new strategy involves a 2-month long campaign with pre-positioning of 2 ORS packets and Zinc as a co-packaging to under-5 children.
- The previous diarrhea strategy involves a 2-week campaign with pre-positioning of ORS to under-5 children and limited IEC.
ii.The MoHFW has outlined key focus areas of the campaign: strengthening health infrastructure, improving access to clean water and sanitation, enhancing nutritional programs, promoting hygiene education.
iii.The STOP Diarrhoea Campaign 2024 will be implemented in 2 phases such as: the Preparatory Phase will be implemented from 14th June to 30th June 2024. Whereas, the Campaign phase will be implemented from 1st July to 31st August, 2024.
Note: India was the 1st country in the world to introduce the Rotavirus vaccine in 2014.
About Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW):
Union Minister- Jagat Prakash Nadda (Rajya Sabha – Gujarat)
Union Minister of State (MoS)- Anupriya Patel(Lok Sabha constituency- Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh); Jadhav Prataprao Ganpatrao (Lok Sabha constituency- Buldhana, Maharashtra)
Union Home Minister Amit Shah Introduces FTI-TTP for Indian Nationals and OCI Cardholders
Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) launched the Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) at Terminal-3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport or Delhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi, aimed at expediting the immigration process for pre-verified Indian nationals and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders.
- The FTI-TTP will be implemented via an online portal and the Bureau Of Immigration(BOI) will be the nodal agency for fast-track immigration for various categories of travellers under this programme.
Objective: To ease and secure international travel with world-class immigration facilities through automated gates (e-gates).
Key Features of FTI-TTP:
i.Eligible individuals must apply online, submitting their biometrics (fingerprint and facial image) along with other required information.
- Biometrics can be provided at designated international airports in India or the nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO).
ii.The FTI registration is valid for up to 5 years or until passport expiration.
iii.Applicants must ensure a minimum passport validity of 6 months.
Note: The FTI-TTP will be launched at 21 major airports in India and the facility will be available free of cost for all passengers. The FTI-TTP is similar to the Global Entry Program offered by the United States(US).
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Italy hosted the 50th G7 Summit from 13th to 15th June 2024
Italy, which holds the Presidency of Group of Seven (G7) for 2024, hosted the 50th G7 summit (G7 Italia 2024) in Borgo Egnazia in the city of Fasano in Apulia, Italy from 13th to 15th June 2024.
- Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi visited Italy from June 13-15, 2024, to attend the G7 Summit at the invitation of Giorgia Meloni, PM of Italy.
i.On 13th June 2024, Joe Biden, President of the USA and Volodymr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, signed a 10-year bilateral security agreement, during the 2024 G7 summit held in Italy.
ii.On 14th June 2024, Narendra Modi, PM of India, attended the G7 summit for the fifth consecutive time. He participated in the Outreach Session on Artificial Intelligence, energy, Africa and the Mediterranean.
About Italy:
Prime Minister (PM)- Giorgia Meloni
Capital- Rome
Currency- the Euro
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BANKING & FINANCE
INSILLION Enables Royal Sundaram General Insurance to Integrate with IRCTC to Transform Travel Insurance Delivery
INSILLION, a New York, United States of America (USA)-based leading Insurtech Software as a Service (SaaS) platform, has partnered with Royal Sundaram General Insurance Co. Ltd (RSGI), and the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), to revolutionise travel insurance delivery.
About the Partnership:
i.RSGI integrates with the IRCTC to offer embedded Group Personal Accident (GPA) insurance policies alongside e-ticket purchases via INSILLION‘s Application Programming Interface (API) platform.
ii.The integration was implemented using Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud to optimise for high availability.
iii.This partnership focussed on implementing a scalable solution with minimal investment.
Note: Chennai(Tamil Nadu) based RSGI (formerly known as Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Company Limited) is a prominent Property & Casualty insurer based in India.
Muthoot Microfin Secured Corporate Agent Licence From IRDAI
Muthoot Microfin Limited (MML) has secured a corporate agent licence from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to provide insurance products to its consumers while increasing its income and earnings.
i.This licence reinforces MML’s commitment to financial inclusion by providing insurance coverage that addresses the risks faced by the most vulnerable parts of society.
- It protects against natural disasters, medical emergencies, and life insurance, ensuring comprehensive financial security for its customers.
ii.It enhances MML’s ability to collaborate with insurance partners, enabling the customisation of products that meet the specific needs of its Bottom Of the Pyramid (BOP) customers in rural and semi-urban India.
iii.This initiative originates from MML’s customer-first approach, allowing it to provide financial and insurance products under one roof.
Note: Kochi(Kerala) based Muthoot Microfin is a part of Muthoot Pappachan Group (also known as Muthoot Blue). It is one of the leading Microfinance institutions (MFIs) in India.
ECONOMY & BUSINESS
India’s FY24 CAD declines to 0.7% of GDP from 2% in FY23; records surplus of 0.6% in Q4: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) states that India’s Current Account Deficit (CAD) reduced to 0.7% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (USD 23.2 billion) in the Financial Year 2023-2024(FY 24) from 2% of GDP (USD 67 billion) in FY23.
- India’s current account recorded a surplus of USD 5.7 billion, or 0.6% of the GDP during the January-March 2024 quarter of FY24, driven by a lower merchandise trade deficit.
- In Q3 FY24, the CAD was USD 8.7 billion (1% of GDP).
About the Reserve Bank of India (RBI):
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was established on April 1, 1935 in accordance with the provisions of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
Governor- Shaktikanta Das
Headquarters- Mumbai, Maharashtra
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APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
IB Chief Tapan Kumar Deka & NHRC Secretary General Bharat Lal Gets One Year Extension in Service
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet(ACC) headed by Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi has approved a one-year extension in service to Tapan Kumar Deka as the Director of Intelligence Bureau (IB) beyond 30th June 2024 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
- He will continue to serve as Director of IB until 30th June 2025.
- Tapan Kumar Deka, a 1988 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Himachal Pradesh(HP) cadre, began his 2 year tenure as IB chief in June 2022.
About Tapan Kumar Deka:
i.He is considered as an expert in ‘operations’ especially in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as well as in the Northeast (NE) region of India.
ii.He has served as the head of the operations wing of the IB and was also in charge of the counter-assaults during the 26/11 Mumbai attack in 2008.
NHRC Secretary General Bharat Lal Gets One Year Extension in Service
The ACC has also approved the extension in service of Bharat Lal as Secretary General (SG) of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on contract basis for a period of one year beyond 30th June 2024.
- He will continue his present position till June 30, 2025.
- He has been serving as the SG of NHRC in the rank and pay of secretary to the GoI on contract basis since 2023.
About Bharat Lal:
i.Bharat Lal is a 1988-batch retired Indian Forest Service (IFoS) officer of Gujarat cadre.
ii.He has served as the Director General (DG), National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG).
iii.He has also served as the Additional Secretary to the President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind from 2017-2019.
iv.He also worked as Founder Mission Director of ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’.
About Intelligence Bureau (IB):
Director- Tapan Kumar Deka
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
Formed- 1887
About National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):
Acting Chairperson– Vijaya Bharathi Sayani
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
Established- 12th October 1993
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
MoD Signed 350th iDEX Contract With SpacePixxel To Develop Miniaturised Multi-Payload Satellites
On June 25 2024, The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Bengaluru (Karnataka)- based SpacePixxel Technologies Private Limited to design and develop a Miniaturised Satellite capable of carrying multiple advanced payloads up to 150 kgs for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
- It marks the 350th contract under the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) initiative, the flagship program of the MoD.
- It is being awarded as the first-ever iDEX Prime (Space) Satellite Grant under the Mission DefSpace: Open Challenge.
Note: The signing of the 350th iDEX contract marks a rapid advancement from the 150th contract signed in December 2022.
Signatories: The contract was signed between Awais Ahmed Nadeem Alduri, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SpacePixxel and Anurag Bajpai, Additional Secretary (Defence Production) & CEO of IDEX-Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO) in the presence of Defence Secretary, Giridhar Aramane and other officials of the MoD in New Delhi, Delhi.
Key Points:
i.This 350th iDEX contract will enable innovation in space electronics, allows faster and more economical deployment, ease of manufacturing, scalability, adaptability, and less environmental impact.
ii.The integration of these advanced technologies into a single, compact satellite is expected to transform earth observation and defence capabilities.
iii.The miniaturised satellite is capable of carrying Electro-Optical, Infrared, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), and Hyperspectral payloads.
iv.The iDEX initiative continues to play a pivotal role in transforming India’s defence sector by encouraging startups and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to develop cutting-edge technologies.
About iDEX:
i.This initiative was launched by the Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi in April 2018, which was established by the DIO under Department of Defence Production (DDP), MoD.
ii.It has launched 11 editions of the Defence India Start-up Challenge (DISC), and the Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI) scheme to promote innovations in critical and strategic defence technologies.
iii.It is currently engaged with over 400 start-ups and MSMEs. Till now, procurement of 35 items, worth over Rs 2,000 crore, has been cleared.
About Ministry of Defence (MoD):
Union Minister – Rajnath Singh (Lok Sabha Constituency – Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, UP)
Minister of State (MoS) – Sanjay Seth (Lok Sabha Constituency – Ranchi, Jharkhand)
ISRO Successfully Conducts “Pushpak” Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) 3rd Consecutive Landing Experiment
On 23rd June 2024, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) conducted the “Pushpak”– Reusable Launch Vehicle Autonomous Landing EXperiment (RLV-LEX-03) at the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) in Chitradurga, Karnataka.
- This landing is the 3rd and last of the series of experiments conducted by ISRO, following the success of RLV LEX-01 and LEX-02 mission conducted in 2023 and in March 2024.
About the RLV-LEX-03 Mission:
i.It executed an accurate horizontal landing and demonstrated advanced autonomous capabilities under challenging conditions such as: the deviation was 500 meters (m) as compared to 150 m for LEX-02 mission.
ii.The mission reused the winged body and flight systems such as without modification, from the LEX-02 mission, which showcased the robustness of ISRO’s capability of design reuse flight systems for various missions.
iii.Pushpak (RLV- Technology Demonstrator (TD)), the winged vehicle was lifted and released by an Indian Air Force (IAF) Chinook Helicopter at a 4.5 kilometer (km) altitude.
iv.After the release, Pushpa autonomously undertook manoeuvres to correct course and executed precise landing.
- The aerodynamic design of the vehicle i.e. low lift-to-drag ratio led to velocity of landing exceeded to 320 kilometer per hour (kmph), compared to 260 kmph for a commercial aircraft.
- After touchdown, the velocity of the vehicle was decelerated to about 100 kmph using its brake parachute, following which the landing gear brakes were used for deceleration and stop on the runaway.
About Pushpak:
i.Pushpak RLV has been designed as an all-rocket and fully reusable single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) vehicle.
ii.It uses multisensor fusion including sensors, like: Inertial sensor, Radar altimeter, Flush air data system, Pseudolite system and Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC).
Mission Accomplishment:
The mission was led by Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala in collaboration with various ISRO centres such as: Space Applications Centre (SAC), ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC), among others.
- It had support from IAF, Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), among others.
About Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO):
Chairman- Sreedhara Panicker Somanath
Headquarters– Bengaluru, Karnataka
Established– 1969
OBITUARY
Frank Duckworth, Co-inventor of DLS Method, Passed Away
Frank Carter Duckworth, an English statistician and co-inventor of the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method, passed away at the age of 84. He was born on 26th December 1939 in Lancashire, United Kingdom (UK).
- He was elected a fellow of the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) in 1974 and was awarded the Chambers Medal for outstanding services to the Society by the RSS in 2004.
DLS Method:
i.DLS Method, invented by Frank Duckworth and Tony Lewis, is a mathematical calculation to calculate target scores when the rain interrupts the match.
ii.It was first used in a match between Zimbabwe and England in January 1997 and was formally adopted by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 1999.
iii.Duckworth-Lewis method was renamed as the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in 2014 after Australian statistician Steven Stern made some modifications.
Note: Duckworth and Lewis were awarded MBEs (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in June 2010.
IMPORTANT DAYS
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2024 – June 26
The United Nations (UN) International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (also known as World/International Drug Day) is annually observed across the globe on 26 June to raise awareness of the significant societal issues caused by illicit drugs and strengthen action and cooperation for an international society free of drug abuse.
- The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) selects themes for World Drug Day and launches campaigns to raise awareness about the global drug problem.
The 2024 campaign theme of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is, “The evidence is clear: invest in prevention.”
i.In December 1987, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the resolution A/RES/42/112 and decided to observe 26 June each year as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
ii.UNODC annually issues the World Drug Report (WDR) on World Drug Day (26 June). According to the report “World Drug Report 2024: Harms of world drug problem continue to mount amid expansions in drug use and markets” , Overall, almost 292 million people or 1 in 18 of the world’s population used a drug in 2022, a 20 percent more than a decade earlier.
- Cannabis remains the most widely used drug worldwide (228 million users), followed by opioids (60 million users), amphetamines (30 million users), cocaine (23 million users), and ecstasy (20 million users).
About the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC):
The UNODC was established in 1997 as a result of the merging of the UN Centre for International Crime Prevention and the UN International Drug Control Programme.
Executive Director– Ghada Fathy Ismail Waly
Headquarters– Vienna, Austria
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International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2024 – June 26
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is annually observed across the globe on 26 June to oppose the crime of torture and honour and support torture victims and survivors worldwide.
- This Day also aims to eradicate torture and support the UN Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, one of the key instruments in fighting torture.
- 26 June 2024 marks the observance of the 27th International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.
Background:
i.On 12 December 1997, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the resolution A/RES/52/149, proclaiming 26 June of every year as International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.
ii.The 1st ever International Day in Support of Victims of Torture was observed on 26th June 1998.
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12th Passport Seva Divas – 24 June 2024
Passport Seva Divas is annually observed across India on 24 June to mark the enactment of the Passports Act on 24 June 1967. It also aims to ensure that passports serve as crucial travel documents that significantly impact a country’s development.
- 24 June 2024 marks the observance of the 12th Passport Seva Divas.
The annual observance of the day is led by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Central Passport Organisation (CPO).
Background:
i.On 18th June 2013, the MEA has decalred that the 24th June of every year will be celebrated as the “Passport Seva Divas” to commemorate the enactment of the Passports Act, 1969.
ii.The first-ever Passport Seva Divas was observedon 24th June 2013.
Note: The Passports Act of 1967, is a significant piece of legislation in India, aimed at regulating the issuance of passports and travel documents, as well as the departure of Indian citizens and others from India.
Passport Seva Project (PSP)
i.The MEA launched the Passport Seva Project (PSP) in May 2010, to increase and improve the delivery of passport services to Indian citizens.
ii.It provides passport services through the Central Passport Organization (CPO) and its network of Passport Offices, Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs); and Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs).
Events 2024:
The 2024 Passport Seva Divas coincided with the 3-day Regional Passport Officers (RPO) Conference, which was organised in Delhi from 22 to 24 June 2024.
i.The RPO Conference was inaugurated by Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State (Mos), MEA.
ii.He also presented the Passport Seva Puraskars for the best performing Passport Offices and Passport Officers, the officials of the CPO, State Police organisations along the personnel of the Service Provider.
Note: The RPO Conference saw the participation of the Passport Officers from 37 Passport Offices across India and officers of CPO led by Joint Secretary & Chief Passport Officer Dr. K J Srinivasa.
Passport Ranking:
As per the Henley Passport Index 2024(June 2024), India is ranked at the 81st position, with access to 61 countries. The ranking is topped by Singapore with access to 195 countries.
Growth and improvements:
i.In 2023, the MEA provided 1.65 crores (16.5 million) of passport-related services to Indian citizens, with monthly submissions of applications crossed over 14 lakh (1.4 million).
ii.There was a 15% annual growth in passports and related services in 2023. The MEA aims to improve citizen experience using the latest technologies.
World Refrigeration Day 2024 – June 26
World Refrigeration Day (WRD) is annually observed across the globe on June 26 to raise awareness about the critical role that Refrigeration Air-conditioning and Heat-Pump (RACHP) technologies play in modern life.
- It also highlights the important role that the industries and their technologies play in contemporary society and daily life.
Theme:
The theme of World Refrigeration Day 2024 is ‘Temperature Matters’.
- The theme highlights the profound significance of temperature regulation in society and the critical role of the RACHP industry plays in maintaining it.
Significance:
i.It promotes career opportunities in RACP and Indoor Environmental Quality sectors, encouraging schools and colleges to explore the diverse and impactful careers available in the industry.
ii.It highlights the sector’s extensive technical expertise in providing both cooled and heated environments and temperature control in a variety of applications and situations that affect our daily lives.
iii.The greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced by using renewable energy sources and reusing outdated refrigerators.
Background:
i.WRD was established by Stephen Gill, a refrigeration consultant and former president of the Institute of Refrigeration in the United Kingdom (UK).
ii.The first-ever WRD inaugural event was observed on 26th June 2019.
- More than 800 physical events were held in at least 153 countries as a result of the historic success of the June 26, 2019, inaugural event.
Why June 26?
June 26 commemorates the birth anniversary of the British mathematician and a thermodynamics pioneer, William Thomson, better known as Lord Kelvin.
- He is known for inventing the absolute temperature scale, a vital part of refrigeration. The kelvin, symbol K, is the base unit of measurement for temperature in the International System of Units.
- 2024 marks the 200th birth anniversary of Lord Kelvin.
Events in 2024:
i.On 26th June 2024, InstallerSHOW and World Refrigeration Day, hosts a series of national and international events at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK), marking the contribution of the cooling industry and its people.
ii.In the United States of America (USA), the 2024 American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Annual Conference, was held from June 22nd to 26th 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- The conference highlights the heat pump technology-related technical sessions and seminars.
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