NATIONAL:
1. ‘Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) Movement
Why in news – PM Modi launched Global initiative LiFE movement asking for collective efforts to further sustainable development.
Key Points –
• Date - June 05, 2022 (World Environment Day).
• The idea of LiFE was introduced by PM Modi during COP-26 in Glasgow 2021.
• The launch initiated ‘LiFE Global Call for Papers’.
2. Eat Right Challenge
Why in news – Indore has ranked first as per the ranking released by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
Key Points –
• Top 3 – Indore (1st), Varanasi (2nd), Bhopal (3rd).
• Khajrana Ganesh Temple was given the status of Safe BHOG Place by FSSAI.
3. ‘Save Soil Movement’
Why in news – PM Modi has participated in the program organized on 'Save Soil Movement ' on the occasion of World Environment Day on June 05, 2022.
Key Points –
• 'Save Soil Movement' was started in March 2022 by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev.
INTERNATIONAL:
1. 'Ex SAMPRITI-X' (10th edition)
Why in news – A joint military training exercise between India and Bangladesh commenced on June 5 (June 05 to June 16, 2022) at Jessore military station in Bangladesh.
Key Points –
• Indian contingent representation - Dogra regiment.
• 9th edition held in February 2020 at Umroi, Meghalaya.
AWARDS & HONOURS:
1. MIFF 2022 Awards
Why in news – Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari presented top awards at MIFF 2022.
Key Points –
• Golden Conch award - Turn Your Body to the Sun (Dutch documentary)
• Silver Conch award – Saakshatkaaram and Brother Troll.
• Silver Conch for best animation film - Prince in a Pastry Shop.
• Most innovative / Experimental film - Closed to the Light.
• Special mention by International Jury - Ghar Ka Pata.
2. UIC International Sustainable Railway Awards (ISRA)
Why in news – Indian Railways have been awarded with ISRA in the category of ‘Best use of Zero-Carbon Technology’.
Key Points –
• For feeding solar energy directly to 25 KV AC traction system.
ENVIRONMENT:
1. ‘Lipstick’ plant rediscovered
Why in news – The ‘Indian Lipstick plant’ has been rediscovered in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh after over 100 years.
Key Points –
• Rediscovered by the Botanical Survey of India (BSI).
• First identified in the year 1912 by Stephen Troyte Dunn.
• Scientific name - 'Aeschynanthus monetaria dunn'.
• IUCN - ‘endangered’ category.
IMPORTANT DAYS:
1. World Food Safety Day 2022
Why in news – It is observed annually on June 7 to raise awareness of the health hazards associated with unsafe food.
Key Points –
• Theme - ‘Safer food, better health’.
• WHO and FAO jointly facilitate the observance of the day.
SECURITY:
1. Military Modernisation
Why in news - The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded preliminary approval for capital acquisition of the armed forces amounting to ₹76,390 crores.
Key Points –
• Also, approved manufacture of Dornier aircraft and Su¬30 MKI aero-engines by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.
2. Agni-4 Missile
Why in news - India successfully tested the Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) Agni¬4 on June 7, 2022.
Key Points –
• Location - APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha.
• Range - over 3,500 km.
• Other Ranges of Agni Missiles
A. Agni I: 700-800 km.
B. Agni II: > 2000 km.
C. Agni III: > 2,500 Km
D. Agni-V: > 5,000 km (The longest of the Agni series, ICBM).
• The 5 missiles (P-A-T-N-A) developed under IGMDP are – Prithvi, Agni, Trishul, Nag and Akash.
SPORTS:
1. FIH Hockey 5s Championship
Why in news - On June 5, 2022, the Indian men's hockey team has won the FIH Hockey 5s Championship title for the first time.
Key Points –
• Beat Poland by 6-4.
• Venue - Lausanne, Switzerland.
• India had topped the chart with three wins and one draw.
• First FIH Hockey 5s was held at the 2014 Nanjing Youth Olympic Games in China.
2. Bolat Turlykhanov Cup 2022
Why in news – The Bolat Turlykhanov Cup is a wrestling event that was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan between 2 and 5 June 2022.
Key Points –
• Sakshi Malik, Mansi and Divya Kakran won gold in the event.
• Sakshi Malik won her first international gold medal in the Bolat Turlykhanov Cup.
• Sakshi Malik (62 kg) won against Irina Kuznetsova (Kazakhstan).
• Mansi (57kg) won against Emma Tissina (Kazakhstan).
• Divya Kakran (68kg) won against Zorigt (Mongolia) and Delgerma (Mongolia).
STATES:
1. Luxury cruise liner ‘Empress’
Why in news – Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin flagged off the luxury cruise liner ‘Empress’ from Chennai port.
BIHAR:
1. 15% hike in minimum wages
Why in news - From October 2022, the minimum wages of all unorganized unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled and super-skilled workers to be increased by 15%.
Key Points –
• The minimum wage would to Rs 366 per day (Rs 11000 pm).
• Workers working in 88 types of employments would get the benefit.
2. 75 Amrit Sarovar
Why in news - 75 Amrit Sarovar would be made in Patna district.
Key Points –
• Total ponds in Patna district - 1,013.
• Ponds in Blocks - Bikram – 2, Bihta – 2, Dhanrua – 2, Pandarak – 2, Barh – 2, Bakhtiyarpur – 2, Daniyawan – 1, Dulhinbazar – 1, Ghoswari – 1 and Mokama – 1.
• To be implemented by Fisheries Resources, Minor Irrigation Department and MNREGA.
3. Go Green Patna Mission
Why in news – IOCL and Radio city 91.1 FM started the mission.
Key Points –
• It is a 15 day mission launched fromM/S SR Petro services, Phulwarisharif.
4. ‘Seva Itihas’ Portal
Why in news – The service history of employees under Bihar government (Group I to IV) would be uploaded on the portal.
Key Points –
• It was developed by NIC.
5.Dam on Rato River
Why in news – A project has benn approved to build dams on both sides of Rato river.
Key Points –
• Dam location – From no man’s land in Nepal to Nisha road in Sitamarhi.
• 222 acres of land would be acquired.
6. National Food Laboratory
Why in news - Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the National Food Laboratory (NFL) in Raxaul of Bihar’s East Champaran district on June 5, 2022.
POINTERS:
• Who has recently announced the integration of the government's ‘e-Sanjeevani’ telemedicine service - National Health Authority.
• The Central government has recently appointed A Manimekhalai as the Managing Director of which bank - Union Bank of India.
• Which ministry has launched ‘National Strategy for Sustainable Tourism and Responsible Traveler’ - Ministry of Tourism.
• According to the recently released report, digital payments in India is expected to grow by how many times by 2026 - 3 times.
• Who has announced the results of the first Global Hackathon ‘Harbinger 2021’ - Reserve Bank of India.
• Who has directed protected forests, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries to form Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) of at least 1 km - Supreme Court.
• Which ministry has launched 'Clean and Green' campaign on World Environment Day - Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
• Who has launched the ‘My Pad My Right’ program in India - Dr. GR Chintala, Chairman of NABARD.
• Which state government signed MoU with IPPB for obtaining life certificates from pensioners - Tamil Nadu.
• Which union inister launched NSEFI's All India Rooftop Solar Awareness Campaign -Bhagwant Khuba.