NATIONAL:
1. Leadership Programme in Science & Technology (LEADS)
Why in news – National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) and the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) launched the ‘NCGG – INSA LEADS.
Key Points –
• Aim - To realize India@ 2047 for scientific and technological advancements during Amrit Kaal.
• LEADS program aims to drive transformative changes, promote innovation, and establish India as a leader in science-led development in the world.
• NCGG was set up in 2014 under M/o Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions to deal with governance issues from local, state to national levels, across all sectors.
• Indian National Science Academy (INSA) was established to foster excellence in science and a mentor for Indian science.
INTERNATIONAL:
1. Bola Tinubu
Why in news – Bola Tinubu sworn in as new President of Nigeria (capital - Abuja).
Key Points –
• He succeeded President Muhammadu Buhari to lead the country.
• He is the former governor of Lagos, Nigeria's economic hub.
About Nigeria –
• Africa's most populous country (world’s 7th-most populous).
• Location - West Africa, Opens in the Atlantic Ocean.
• Largest economy in Africa, followed by South Africa and Ethiopia
• Angola overtakes Nigeria as Africa's top crude producer in May 2023.
• Most populous country within OPEC.
• Terrorist group in Nigeria - Boko Haram.
• Nigeria conflict regions - Benue, Taraba, Mangu and Plateau.
SUMMITS & CONFERENCES:
1. 14th Clean Energy Ministerial Meeting
Why in news – India to host 14th Clean Energy Ministerial and 8th Mission Innovation meeting in Goa in July 2023.
Key Points –
• It would be held alongside G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial in Goa.
• Theme - Advancing Clean Energy Together.
About Clean Energy Ministerial (2009) –
• A high-level global forum to promote policies that advance clean energy technology for shifting towards a non-fossil fuel world.
• CEM’s Global Lighting Challenge campaign achieved a global collective target of 10 billion LEDs globally.
About Mission Innovation (MI) –
• Aim - to accelerate the Clean Energy revolution and progress towards the Paris Agreement goals and pathways to Net Zero.
• 1st phase (2015-2020) was announced at COP21 on November 30, 2015.
• Mission Innovation (MI2.0) (June 2, 2021) focus is on the decade of action (2021-2030) and the emphasis is to scale up the deployment of innovative clean energy technology.
IMPORTANT DAYS:
1. World Milk Day 2023
Why in news – It is observed annually on June 1 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Key Points –
• Theme - Enjoy Dairy
• Milk is called complete food because it contains all essential nutrients except iron, including carbs, proteins, fats, and vitamins.
Value Addition –
• India - Highest milk producer (Rank 1, 24% of global milk production).
• Milk Producing States in India - Rajasthan (15.05%), Uttar Pradesh (14.93%), Madhya Pradesh (8.6%), Gujarat (7.56%) and Andhra Pradesh (6.97%).
• Pure cow milk is chock full of amino acids, beneficial enzymes, and fatty acids.
• Calcium Recommendation by ICMR –
(a) Children aged 1 to 9 years - 600 mg/day
(b) Children aged 10 to 17 years - 800 mg/day
(c) Healthy adults - 600 mg/day
(d) Pregnant and lactating mothers - 1200 mg/day.
2. World No Tobacco Day 2023
Why in news – Every year, it is marked on May 31.
Key Points –
• Theme - “Grow food, not tobacco”.
• Aim - to raise awareness about alternative crop production for tobacco farmers and encourage them to grow nutritious crops.
e-cigarettes –
• Commonly known as vapes.
• Contain nicotine which when heated produces an aerosol.
• Linked to respiratory and cardiovascular problems.
• Banned in India.
APPOINTMENTS:
1. Angshumali Rastogi
Why in news – Angshumali Rastogi appointed India’s representative to the council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Key Points –
• ICAO hq - Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
2. Praveen Kumar Srivastava
Why in news – Praveen Kumar Srivastava was sworn in as the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) by President Draupadi Murmu.
Key Points –
• Central Vigilance Commissioner and the Vigilance Commissioners are appointed by the President of India.
• Recommendation Committee –
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Minister of Home Affairs (MHA)
(c) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha.
About Central Vigilance Commission –
• Set up - February 1964, on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption, headed by Shri K. Santhanam.
• Apex vigilance institution, free of control from any executive authority. (i.e., not controlled by any Ministry or Department. Only responsible to the Parliament).
• Composition - A Central Vigilance Commissioner and not more than two Vigilance Commissioners.
• Tenure - Hold office for a term of 4 years or till he attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
• Vineet Narain case (1997) - The CVC be given statutory status and be entrusted with the responsibility to supervise the work of the CBI ensuring its efficiency and impartiality.
• Statutory body - Central Vigilance Commission act 2003.
SPORTS:
1. CAVA Women’s Challenge Cup 2023
Why in news – India has won the title of NSC-CAVA Women’s Volleyball Challenge Cup 2023.
Key Points –
• Defeated Kazakhstan in the final.
• Venue – Kathmandu, Nepal.
• Top 5 Performers –
(a) India (1st)
(b) Kazakhstan (2nd)
(c) Nepal (3rd)
(d) Uzbekistan (4th)
(e) Sri Lanka (5th)
STATES/UTs:
1. Smile Ambassador
Why in news – Sachin Tendulkar has been appointed as Maharashtra’s “Smile Ambassador” to spread awareness about oral health and hygiene across the state.
Key Points –
• He would be the face of the state medical education & drug department’s Swachh Mukh Abhiyan.
BIHAR:
1. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
Why in news – Patna Municipal Corporation has become the first municipal corporation in the country to adopt CBDC.
Key Points –
• It is to be used in the entire Patna Municipal Corporation area.
• The implementation would start from the municipal headquarters.
POINTERS:
• Tamil Nadu state government has tied up with which country for an automobile plant – Japan.
• Who has joined the COP28 Advisory Committee to Address Climate Crisis - Mukesh Ambani.
• Which app has become the first Payment App to Link two Lakh Rupay Credit Cards to UPI – PhonePe.
• Which chess champion has won the 2023 Superbet Rapid and Blitz Poland, the second leg of the Grand Chess Tour (GCT) - Magnus Carlsen.
• Who has assumed office as the Confederation of Indian Industry President for 2023-24 - R. Dinesh.
• Australia will open a new Consul-General in which Indian city – Bengaluru.
• Centre signed an agreement with how many states to begin a digital crop survey - 6 states.
• Which country announced Komagata Maru street to commemorate the 1914 event that saw 376 British subjects from India denied entry to a Vancouver port – Canada.
• Canada have reached an agreement with which country to restore full diplomatic ties and appoint new ambassadors, bringing an end to a dispute from 2018 - Saudi Arabia.
• Who has been honored with the prestigious Skoch Silver Award 2023 - Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, Chandigarh.