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CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS

World Food Safety Day- June 7

World Food Safety Day (WSFD) is observed annually on 7 June to help prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks.
The objective of celebrating the day is to focus on food security and highlight different areas relating to human health, economic prosperity agriculture, market access, tourism, and sustainable development, according to the World Health Organisation.

History

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed in 2018 that June 7 would be regarded as World Food Safety Day every year.
This came into effect after the intergovernmental organization noted that the burden of foodborne diseases was affecting children under the age of 5 and persons living in low-income counties.
Last year, the World Health Assembly passed a resolution to further strengthen global efforts of food safety to reduce the burden of foodborne disease.

Russian Language Day- 6th June

United Nations Russian Day is celebrated every year on June 6.
It is one of the six official languages used by the United Nations throughout the Organization.
The day was created by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2010.
On June 6, the birthday of the great Russian poet A.S. Pushkin, as part of its program to support and develop multilingualism and cultural diversity, the United Nations celebrates Russian Language Day.
One of the goals of this program is to maintain equality of the six official languages of the United Nations: English, Arabic, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, and French.
The decision to organize language day was made by the Ministry of Public Information (now the Department of Global Communications) on the eve of International Mother Language Day, which is celebrated every year on February 21 on the initiative of UNESCO.

International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing: June 5

The International Day to Fight Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing is celebrated every year on 5 June.
This day is an opportunity to draw attention to the threats posed by activities.
IUU fishing activities have on the sustainable use of fishery resources as well as the unremitting efforts to combat these practices.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), IUU fishing activities cause between 11 and 26 million tons of fish loss each year, with an estimated economic value of 10 to 23 billion USD.
IUU fishing practices threaten the sustainable management of our marine resources, a situation exacerbated by overfishing.

History:

In 2015, FAO’s Joint Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean proposed that an initiative be launched to declare an International Day to Fight Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing.
After extensive consultation, a proposal was submitted for consideration at the Thirty-second Session of the FAO Fisheries Committee.
In December 2017, the United Nations General Assembly, in its annual resolution on sustainable fisheries, declared June 5 as “International Day to Fight Illegal, Unreported and Unreported Fishing” according to the law.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL NEWS

PM Shri Narendra Modi to launch national portal for credit-linked government schemes:

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch the national portal for credit-linked government schemes- Jan Samarth Portal in New Delhi.
It is a one-stop digital portal linking Government credit schemes.
The portal is also a first-of-its-kind platform that directly connects beneficiaries to lenders.
The main purpose of the Jan Samarth portal is to encourage inclusive growth and development of various sectors by guiding and providing them with the right type of government benefits through simple and easy digital processes.

Key Points:

Modi will inaugurate the Iconic Week Celebrations of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
This week is being celebrated as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav from 6th to 11th June.
Prime Minister will inaugurate a Digital Exhibition which traces the journey of the two Ministries over the past eight years.
Prime Minister will also release special series of one, two, five, ten- and twenty-rupees coins.
These special series of coins will have the theme of the logo of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and will also be easily identifiable to visually impaired persons.
The program will also be organized simultaneously at 75 locations across the country and each location will be connected through virtual mode with the main venue.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Canadian PM Trudeau announces new law to “freeze” sales on handgun

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government introduced new legislation that would put a freeze on importing, buying, or selling handguns.
Trudeau invoked a string of mass shootings in Canada over the past decades, as well as recent attacks in the United States, as part of his government’s impetus to introduce Bill C-21.

About ‘freeze’ handgun ownership :

The bill would allow for the removal of gun licenses from people involved in acts of domestic violence or criminal harassment, such as stalking.
The bill would create a new red flag law allowing courts to require that people considered a danger to themselves or others surrender their firearms to police.
The measure would guard the safety of those applying through the process, often women in danger of domestic abuse, by protecting their identities.
The law will require rifle magazines to be permanently altered so they can never hold more than five rounds and will ban the sale and transfer of large-capacity magazines under the Criminal Code.

Additional Info :

In 2020, Trudeau’s government banned more than 1,500 models and variants of “assault-style” firearms which include AR-15 & Ruger Mini-14.
Canada has stronger gun ownership laws than the United States.
According to the Statistics Canada report, since 2009, the per capita rate of firearms being pointed at someone in the commission of a crime has nearly tripled, and the rate at which guns are fired with intent to kill or wound is up fivefold.

About Canada :

PM: Justin Trudeau
Capital: Ottawa
Currency : Canadian dollar ($) (CAD)
Canada is the world’s second-largest country by total area (First-Russia)

CURRENT AFFAIRS: STATE NEWS

Andhra Pradesh CM Launches “ACB 14400” App To File Corruption Complaints

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy launched the ACB ‘14400’ app developed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), to register corruption-related complaints against officials in the state.
The application can be downloaded from Google’s Play Store.

About ACB 14400 :

Once the app is downloaded, an OTP will be sent to the user’s phone to authenticate the mobile number.
The “ACB 14400” application, once opened, will feature two categories

“Live Report”
“Lodge Complaint”.

In the “Live Report” section, users can click photographs, record audio or videos of live acts of corruption using their mobile phones, and submit complaints instantaneously.
In the “Lodge Complaint” section, users can prepare a complaint by attaching existing documents, photos, audio, or video files before submitting it.
The app gives an in-built feature to ensure the evidence is recorded and attached with the complaint.
Just like the Disha App, the ACB app is designed to aid people in registering complaints through the use of modern information technology and also maintain transparency.

About ACB :

Established: 2 January 1961
Headquarters: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

About AP :

Chief minister: YS Jagan Mohan Reddy
Capital: Amaravati
Governor: Biswabhusan Harichandan

CURRENT AFFAIRS: BANKING & ECONOMY

Govt releases Rs 86,912 crore to states & clears GST compensation dues

The Government of India has released the entire amount of GST compensation payable to States up by releasing an amount of Rs.86,912 crores.
It was taken to assist the States in managing their resources and ensuring that their programs, especially the expenditure on capital are carried out successfully during the financial year.
This decision has been taken although only about 25,000 crore is available in the GST Compensation Fund.
The balance is being released by the Centre from its resources pending collection of Cess.

Dues	Amount (in Rupees)
Dues for April & May, 2022	Rs.17,973 crores
Dues for February and March 2022	Rs.21,322 crores
Balance of compensation payable up to January 2022	Rs.47,617 crores

Key Highlights :

As per current rules, New Delhi is mandated to compensate states until June 30 for any loss in revenue under the GST.
Following the adoption of the GST on July 1, 2017, the government expected a yearly revenue increase of 14%.
To compensate governments for lost income, a cess was imposed on a variety of luxury commodities and so-called sin goods to raise funds.
Due to the pandemic, economic recovery slowed down & which impacted the cess collections, resulting in an inadequate balance in the cess fund.
To meet the resource gap of the states due to the short release of compensation, the Centre has borrowed and released ₹1 lakh crore in 2020-21 and ₹1.59 lakh crore in 2021-22 as back-to-back loans to meet a part of the shortfall in cess collection.

About Ministry of Finance :

Cabinet Minister : Nirmala Sitharaman
Minister of State : Bhagwat Karad, Pankaj Choudhar

CURRENT AFFAIRS: APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Punjab & Sind Bank MD & CEO Shri S Krishnan retires

An Indian nationalized bank, Punjab & Sind Bank Limited, announced that its Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Shri S Krishnan to retire from the role.
He took charge as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of Punjab & Sind Bank on 4th September 2020.
Punjab & Sind Bank MD, CEO Swarup Kumar Saha

About Shri S Krishnan :

Shri S Krishnan is a post-graduate in Commerce (M.Com) and qualified Cost Accountant (ICMA).
He started his career in Indian Bank in January 1983.
He has a long and varied field of banking and administrative experience of nearly 38 years.
Before joining Punjab & Sind Bank as MD & CEO, Krishnan was Executive Director of Syndicate Bank and Canara Bank.
His experience in Risk Management is for over a decade and was the Chief Risk Officer of the Indian Bank.
He was the head of the HR Department at Indian Bank.
He was also a member of IBA’s Sub-Committee on Performance Management System in Public Sector Bank.
He is the Alternate Chairman of the IBA Standing Committee on Agri & Allied Activities.

About Punjab & Sind Bank :

Founded: 24 June 1908
Headquarters: New Delhi, India
Founder: Vir Singh
MD &CEO: Swarup Kumar Saha

Mr. Javier Olivan becomes Meta’s next COO

Meta Platforms veteran Mr. Javier Olivan is taking over as the company’s chief operating officer (COO).
He will replace Ms. Sheryl Sandberg & however, and she will continue to serve on Meta’s board of directors.
He was appointed after playing a crucial but largely behind-the-scenes role in stoking the social media company’s explosive growth for 15 years.
In his new job, he will be responsible for advertising and business products while continuing to head infrastructure and corporate development.
Before his promotion as COO, Mr. Olivan’s designation was chief growth officer in Meta Platforms.

About Mr. Javier Olivan :

Olivan grew up in a small town in the Pyrenees Mountains of northern Spain but now lives in Palo Alto, California.
He studied electrical and industrial engineering at the University of Navarra and also holds a Master’s degree in business administration from Stanford University.
Before joining Facebook, he worked with several companies such as Siemens, NTT Data,
He also worked for Japan’s NTT Data.
Also, Mr. Olivan pushed Facebook’s expansion into countries such as India, Japan, Russia, Indonesia, and

About Meta :

Founded: January 4, 2004
Headquarters: Menlo Park, California, U.S.
Chairman & CEO: Mark Zuckerberg
The company is the parent organization of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, among other subsidiaries.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: AWARDS & HONORS

Dutch Film ‘Turn Your Body To The Sun’ Bags Golden Conch Award For Best Documentary at Mumbai International Film Festival

The Dutch documentary film “Turn Your Body to the Sun” has won the prestigious Golden Conch award for the Best Documentary Film at the 17th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF).
The Golden Conch award was presented by the Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari at the closing ceremony, held at the Nehru Centre, Mumbai, in presence of the Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting L Murugan and other dignitaries.
The award carries a golden conch, a certificate, and a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh.
18 documentary films from Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Panama, South Korea, UK, and India were in the International Competition section of MIFF 2022.

About Turn Your Body to the Sun” :

The film was directed by Aliona van der Horst.
The film Turn Your Body to the Sun” brings to light the incredible life story of a Soviet soldier of Tatar descent, who was captured by the Nazis during World War II.

Other Categories :

Best Short-fiction: ‘Saakshatkaaram’ (Malayalam) & ‘Brother Troll’

In the Short Fiction category, the Malayalam film ‘Saakshatkaaram’ shares the Silver Conch award with Gudmund Helsmsal’s ‘Brother Troll’, a film from the Faroe Islands of Denmark.
Saakshatkaaram (Malayalam) filmmaker is a Communication Design faculty member at the IDC School of Design in IIT Bombay, of which he is also an alumnus.
Saakshatkaaram is a very moving and emotive story that cements humanity by crossing religious boundaries.
Faroese language film ‘Brother Troll’ portrays the struggle of two brothers to save their fragile relationship after the sudden loss of their older brother.
The awards carry a Silver Conch, a certificate, and a cash prize of Rs. 2.5 lakhs, to be shared equally between the director and the producer.

Best Animation Film: ‘Prince in a Pastry Shop’ (Poland)

Prince in a Pastry Shop’ directed by Polish filmmaker Katarzyna Agopsowicz, won the Silver Conch for Best Animation Film in the International Competition category.
It is a seemingly humorous story about happiness.
The award carries a Silver Conch, a certificate, and a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakhs, to be shared equally between the director and the producer.

Pramod Pati – Most Innovative / Experimental Film – Closed to the Light’

Italian director and producer Nicola Piovesan won the ‘Pramod Pati – most innovative /experimental film’ for his movie ‘Closed to the Light’ Nicola Piovesan”.
Nicola Piovesan will get 1,00,000 cash prize along with a trophy and certificate.

Special mention by International Jury :

“Ghar Ka Pata” by Madhulika Jalali and Films Division production “Who Says The Lepchas Are Vanishing?” by Abhuydaya Khaitan received special mentions from the international jury.
Best animation film in the national competition section was awarded to director Adithi Krishnadas for “Kandittundu” (Seen It)’.
Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari award for best debut director was awarded to Bimal Poddar for his film “Radha”.
The IDPA award for best student film went to “Megha”, a Bengali film directed by Rishi Bhaumik.

About MIFF 2022 :

The 17th Mumbai International Film Festival 2022 was held from May 29 to June 4 at Nehru Centre Auditorium in Mumbai.
The festival featured 400 films from across the world, out of which 102 titles were screened under the Competition Category 35 in international competition and 67 in the national competition.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: DEFENCE NEWS

India-Bangladesh joint military exercise SAMPRITI-X to commence in Bangladesh:

A joint military training exercise between India and Bangladesh Ex SAMPRITI-X is being conducted at Jashore Military Station in Bangladesh from 05 June to 16 June 2022.

Aim :

To strengthen and widen the aspects of interoperability and cooperation between India & Bangladesh armies & to understand each other’s tactical drills and operational techniques.
The Indian contingent is represented by a battalion of the Dogra regiment.

About Ex SAMPRITI-X :

During the joint military exercise, both armies of the Nations will share expertise in multiple simulated scenarios of Counter-Terrorism, Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief, and the UN Peacekeeping Force under the UN mandate
As the exercise progresses, joint tactical exercises will be conducted wherein the joint battle drills of both contingents will be practiced.
This exercise is an opportunity for greater cultural understanding to strengthen trust and cooperation between the armies of both Nations.
It will benefit both the armies by gaining from each other’s vast experience which will further contribute to peace and stability in the region

INS Akshay, INS Nishank decommissioned after 32 years

The Indian Navy decommissioned its two ships, INS Akshay and INS Nishank, after 32 years of service.
The decommissioning event was conducted at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai in a traditional ceremony wherein the national flag, the naval ensign, and the decommissioning pennant of the two ships were lowered for the last time at sunset.

About the Ships :

INS Nishank is a high-speed missile craft, that was commissioned on September 12, 1989, & INS Akshay was commissioned a year later on December 10, 1990, at Poti, Georgia
INS Nishank and INS Akshay were part of the 22 Missile Vessel Squadron and 23 Patrol Vessel Squadron, respectively, under the operational control of Flag Officer Commanding, Maharashtra Naval Area.
Both ships participated in several naval operations, including Op Talwar during the Kargil War and Op Parakram in 2001.
INS Nishank was also deployed post the Uri attacks when tensions between India and Pakistan were high.
Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar, who commanded INS Nishank from 1995-to 96, also took part in the event.
Vice Admiral RK Pattnaik (Retd) and Vice Admiral SPS Cheema (Retd), the first Commanding Officers of INS Akshay and INS Nishank, were Guests of Honour for the event.

Recent News :

Recently, the Indian Navy decommissioned INS Gomti after 34 years in service.

About the Indian Navy :

Founded: 26 January 1950
Headquarters: New Delhi, Delhi, India
Chief of the Naval Staff: Admiral R. Hari Kumar

About Ministry of Defence :

Defence Minister: Rajnath Singh
Minister of State: Ajay Bhatt

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Bengaluru-based Ambee Joins NASA’s Pace Mission as an Early Adopter

Datair Technology Pvt Ltd (Ambee), has joined the National Aeronautics & Space Administration’s (NASA’s) PACE elongates to the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem mission as an early adopter.
Ambee’s air quality datasets are primed to become more accurate with access to NASA’s hyperspectral and polarimetric PACE data.

About NASA’s Pace Mission :

According to the National Aeronautics Space Administration (Nasa), PACE is currently in the design phase of mission development.
It is scheduled to launch in 2024, extending and improving Nasa’s over 20-year record of satellite observations of global ocean biology, aerosols, and clouds.
The data collected will be utilized by the scientific community, including universities and government agencies, to forecast weather and carry out research that can aid in mitigating climate change.
PACE’s data assessment on aerosol suspension can also calculate emissions, forecast visibility, understand extreme weather events, and account for climate risks.

Additional Info :

According to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, as of January 2022, 132 cities have pollution levels below national standards.
More than 90% of the country breathes air quality below World Health Organization’s standards.

About Datair Technology Pvt Ltd (Ambee) :

Founded: 2017
Headquarters: Bangalore, Karnataka
CTO and co-founder: Madhusudhan Anand
Datair Technology Pvt Ltd (Ambee) is a global platform for hyperlocal and geospatial datasets on air quality, weather, pollen, soil, water vapor, fire, and more

CURRENT AFFAIRS: RANKING & INDEX

Bloomberg Billionaire Index: Mukesh Ambani Becomes Asia’s Richest Man Surpasses Gautam Adani

According to Bloomberg Billionaire Index As of June 3, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani has regained the position of India as well as Asia’s richest man, replacing Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani.
Mukesh Ambani’s net worth has risen to USD 99.7 billion, while Gautam Adani’s net worth stood at USD 98.7 billion.
As per the index, Mukesh Ambani is ranked the 8th richest person in the world & Adani is ranked 9th position.

Top 5 in Bloomberg Billionaire Index, As of June 3 :

Tesla CEO Elon Musk – $227 billion
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos – $149 billion
LVMH’s Bernard Arnault – $138 billion
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates – $124 billion
Legendary investor Warren Buffett – $114 billion.

About Bloomberg Billionaire Index :

The Bloomberg Billionaires Index, launched in March 2012, is a daily ranking of the world’s 500 richest people based on their net worth.
The index is updated every day at the close of trading in New York.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: MOUS AND AGREEMENT

IAF signs Mou with Chandigarh govt for Indian Airforce heritage center:

The UT Administration and the Indian Air Force (IAF) signed an MoU on the Indian Air Force Heritage Centre coming up at the Government Press building in Sector 18.
A heritage center to showcase the role of the Indian Air Force in its various wars and joint operations will be held in
The “IAF Heritage Center” will be jointly established by the Chandigarh force and government.
A Memorandum of Understanding between the Chandigarh Territorial Union and the IAF on the establishment of the center has been signed.
The ceremony was attended by Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit and Air Force Chief VR Chaudhari.

About the Heritage Centre:

This heritage center will feature artifacts, simulators, and interactive whiteboards to showcase different aspects of the IAF.
It will also highlight the important role this service plays in various wars and the support provided for humanitarian aid and disaster relief.
This joint project by the UT Chandigarh administration and the IAF is expected to be completed by October.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS

French Open Tennis Grand Slam 2022:

The 2022 French Open is a Grand Slam tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts.
Taking place at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France, from May 22 to June 5, 2022, and includes singles, doubles, and mixed doubles match.
Iga Świątek won the women’s singles title, winning the French Open crown for a second time, while Rafael Nadal won the men’s singles, winning a record 14th French Open title.

LIST OF WINNERS:

Title	Winner	Runner up
Men’s Singles	Rafael Nadal (Spain)	Casper Ruud (Norwegian)
Women’s Singles	Iga Świątek (Poland)	Coco Gauff (US)
Men’s doubles	Marcelo Arévalo (El Salvador), Jean-Julien Rojer (Netherlands)	Ivan Dodig (Croatian), Austin Krajicek (US)
Women’s doubles	Caroline Garcia (French), Kristina Mladenovic (French)	Jessica Pegula (US), Coco Gauff (US)
Mixed doubles	Ena Shibahara (Japan), Wesley Koolh of (Netherlands)	Joran Vliegen (Belgium), Ulrikke Eikeri (Norway)

Aman Sehrawat strikes gold at Bolat Turlykhanov Cup Wrestling tournament:

National champion Aman Sehrawat clinched a gold medal while Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist Bajrang Punia settled for bronze in the 2022 Bolat Turlykhanov Cup wrestling tournament in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
With the two more medals, India concluded the United World Wrestling’s ranking series with 11 medals – six golds, one silver, and four bronze.
Five of the golds were won by women.

Daily CA on June 07 :

World Food Safety Day (WSFD) is observed annually on 7 June to help prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks.
United Nations Russian Day is celebrated every year on June 6.
The International Day to Fight Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing is celebrated every year on 5 June.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch the national portal for credit-linked government schemes- Jan Samarth Portal in New Delhi.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government introduced new legislation that would put a freeze on importing, buying, or selling handguns.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy launched the ACB ‘14400’ app developed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), to register corruption-related complaints against officials in the state.
The Government of India has released the entire amount of GST compensation payable to States up by releasing an amount of Rs.86,912 crores.
An Indian nationalized bank, Punjab & Sind Bank Limited, announced that its Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Shri S Krishnan to retire from the role.
Meta Platforms veteran Mr. Javier Olivan is taking over as the company’s chief operating officer (COO) & he will replace Sheryl Sandberg & however, she will continue to serve on Meta’s board of directors.
The Dutch documentary film “Turn Your Body to the Sun” has won the prestigious Golden Conch award for the Best Documentary Film at the 17th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF).
A joint military training exercise between India and Bangladesh Ex SAMPRITI-X is being conducted at Jashore Military Station in Bangladesh from 05 June to 16 June 2022.
The Indian Navy decommissioned its two ships, INS Akshay and INS Nishank, after 32 years of service.
Datair Technology Pvt Ltd (Ambee), has joined the National Aeronautics & Space Administration’s (NASA’s) PACE elongates to the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem mission as an early adopter.
According to Bloomberg Billionaire Index As of June 3, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani has regained the position of India as well as Asia’s richest man, replacing Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani.

The UT Administration and the Indian Air Force (IAF) signed an MoU on the Indian Air Force Heritage Centre coming up at the Government Press building in Sector 18.
The 2022 French Open is a Grand Slam tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts.
National champion Aman Sehrawat clinched a gold medal while Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist Bajrang Punia settled for bronze in the 2022 Bolat Turlykhanov Cup wrestling tournament in Almaty, Kazakhstan.