NATIONAL:
1. ‘Bharat Gaurav’ Train
Why in news - Indian Railways launched the first train under its ‘Bharat Gaurav’ scheme on June 14, 2022.
Key Points –
• Flagged off from Coimbatore (TN) to Sainagar Shirdi (MH). (Southern Railway).
• This particular train is being operated by private operator South Star Rail.
• They are theme-based tourist circuit trains to showcase India’s rich cultural heritage.
2. India’s First Display Fab
Why in news - Telangana has signed an MoU with Elest to setup fabrication unit to manufacture next-generation displays for smartphones, tablet computers, and laptops.
Key Points –
• Elest is a subsidiary of Rajesh Exports.
• Investments - Rs 24,000 crore.
• It would be set up under the India Semiconductor Mission (MeITY).
3. Sant Tukaram Temple
Why in news – PM Modi inaugurated the Sant Tukaram Shila Mandir in Dehu, Pune district.
Key Points –
• Saint Tukaram was a Warkari saint and poet in the 17th-century. (contemporary of Shivaji).
• His followers belong to the Warkari sect.
• He made the Vithoba cult popular.
• He composed devotional songs on Vithalswamy called as Abhangs.
• His master was Saint Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
4. Startup Accelerator Program
Why in news – Google announced ‘Google for Startups Accelerator India – Women Founders’ program on June 14, 2022.
Key Points –
• To help them in fundraising and hiring.
• Would run from Jul-2022 to Sep-2022.
• The inaugural batch would accept up to 20 women-founded / co-founded startups in the country.
INTERNATIONAL:
1. UAE suspended re-exports of Indian Wheat
Why in news - The United Arab Emirates has ordered a 4-month suspension in exports and re-exports of wheat and wheat flour originating from India.
Key Points –
• India banned wheat exports on May 14.
• India is the world’s second-biggest producer of wheat after China.
GOVERNMENT SCHEMES:
1. StartUps for Railways’ Policy
Why in news - Ashwini Vaishnaw has launched ‘StartUps for Railways’ on June 13, 2022 to encourage start-ups in railways sector.
Key Points –
• It aims to spend Rs 1.5 crore of seed money for innovative technological solutions.
• Funding mechanism - 50:50 (Indian Railways: innovator). i.e., 50% capital grant.
REPORT & INDICES:
1. Digital News Report 2022
Why in news - Digital News Report 2022 was recently released by Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism.
Key Points –
• The survey was conducted by YouGuv.
• It covers 46 markets on 6 continents.
• Facebook is the most-used social network for news.
• Globally, TikTok became the fastest-growing network with 15% using the platform for news.
• News avoidance has doubled in Brazil (54%) and the U.K. (46%) since 2017.
India specific findings –
• It was produced with the help of Asian College of Journalism.
• 72% accessed news through smartphones and 35% via computers.
• Source of news – online (84%), social media (63%), Television (59%), Print (49%).
• Top social media source - YouTube (53%), WhatsApp (51%).
• India registered a small increase in the level of trust (41%). (Globally reduced - 42%).
2. Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER)
Why in news - The GSER was released on June 14, 2022.
Key Points –
• Kerala has been ranked first in Asia in Affordable Talent and 4th in global ranking in the GSER.
• Bengaluru moved to the 22nd position.
• The report was prepared by Startup Genome and Global Entrepreneurship Network.
• In the first GSER published (2020), Kerala was ranked 5th in Asia and 20th in the world.
SCIENCE – TECH:
1. XPay.Life
Why in news - Fintech startup XPay.Life launched its UPI services targeted at rural India.
Key Points –
• It claims to be India’s first blockchain-enabled transaction framework.
SPORTS:
1. Paavo Nurmi Games
Why in news - Neeraj Chopra broke own national record with 89.30m Javelin throw.
Key Points –
• Top 3 - Oliver Helander (89.93 m, Gold), Neeraj Chopra (89.30m, Silver), Anderson Peters (86.60, Bronze).
• Host country - Finland.
• His previous national record - 88.07 meters.
• He won gold medal by throwing 87.58 meters at the Tokyo Olympics on August 7, 2021.
2. BWF Indonesia Masters 2022
Why in news – The badminton tournament took place at the Istora Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta, Indonesia, from 7 to 12 June 2022.
Key Points –
• Winners List:
|
No. |
Category |
Winners |
|
1. |
Men’s singles |
Viktor Axelsen (Denmark) |
|
2. |
Women’s singles |
Chen Yufei (China) |
|
3. |
Men’s doubles |
Fajar Alfian (Indonesia) & Muhammad Rian Ardianto (Indonesia). |
|
4. |
Women’s doubles |
Chen Qingchen (China) & Jia Yifan (China) |
|
5. |
Mixed doubles |
Zheng Siwei (China) & Huang Yaqiong (China) |
FESTIVALS:
1. Raja Festival (Mithun Sankranti)
Why in news - It is being celebrated in Odisha from June 14 to 16, 2022. It marks the symbolic menstruation of Mother Earth.
STATES/UTs:
1. ‘Sujal’ Scheme
Why in news - Haryana launched the ‘Sujal’ initiative for Panchkula to monitor the water supply and control its flow in the region. If successful, it would be implemented across the state.
BIHAR:
1.Institutional Delivery
Why in news – Health department is planning to boost institutional delivery to reduce IMR and MMR.
Key Points –
• Financial incentive for institutional delivery –
A. Pregnant women – Rs 1400 (rural) and Rs 1000 (urban).
B. ASHA worker – Rs 600 (rural) and Rs 400 (urban).
• Top 3 – Samastipur (87000), Purnea (80000), East Champaran (68000).
• Bottom 3 – Arwal (10000), Sheohar (13000), Jehanabad (14000).
2. Traffic Park
Why in news – To reduce road accidents in Bihar, the Transport department has decided to make one permanent traffic park in every district.
Key Points –
• First such park - Veer Kunwar Singh Park (4900 sq ft) in Patna.
• It would be the first permanent traffic park in Bihar.
• Agency would be given the responsibility of this traffic park for 10 years.
3. Research on Bhojpuri Songs
Why in news – Prof. Dr. Helen Mays arrived at Patna University for research purposes.
Key Points –
• She would go to Bhojpur, Buxar, Sasaram, Vaishali, Muzaffarpur, East and West Champaran for research.
• Neera Choudhary (Prof of the Department of Music) has been made the research guide while Dr. Supriya Rani has been given the responsibility of overall care.
4.Training in Folk Music
Why in news – Under the Guru Shishya Parampara, talented artists started getting training at the Indian Nritya Kala Mandir from June 16, 2022.
Key Points –
• It was inaugurated by Dr. Karuna Kumari (Add Secretary, Department of Art, Culture and Youth).
• Guru Manoranjan Ojha would give training of Bhojpuri folk music to eight disciples.
• In Bihar, training is to be given 22 months in Bhojpuri music, Venu craft and folk saga Bahura Godin.
• It is a joint initiative of East Zone Cultural Center (EZCC) Kolkata, Ministry of Culture, GoI and Department of Art, Culture and Youth.
5.Coffee Table Book
Why in news – Bihar government would publish a book based on the photographs of Raghu Rai.
Key Points –
• Its responsibility has been given to Building Construction Department.
• The book would show the journey of modern Bihar.
POINTERS:
• In which state the first National Conference of Chief Secretaries organized from 16 to 17 June 2022 – Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.
• In May 2022, the wholesale price-based inflation has reached what percent - 15.88%.
• After how many years has Microsoft's Internet Explorer been retired - 27 years.
• Which ministry organized the National Workshop on Dam Safety Act 2021 - Ministry of Jal Shakti.
• Which edition of the WTO Ministerial Conference has started in Geneva-Switzerland - 12th edition.
• Who has provided the first batch of nuclear fuel for the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu - Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom.
• Which company has been granted the first Type Certificate (TC) under the Drone Rules, 2021 - IO-Tech-World Avigation Private Limited.
• The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to sign agreement between India and which organization on 'Way Finding Application' - United Nations.
• Neeraj Chopra has set a new national record with how many meters javelin throw - 89.30 meters.
• Ather Energy has joined hands with bank to provide vehicle loans to its customers – SBI.