10 June 2023 Current Affairs – The Day’s Top News | GKSERIES

Current Affairs is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That’s why; many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? In this Post, Daily Current Affairs 10 June 2023, we have tried to cover each and every point and also included all important facts from National/ International news that are useful for upcoming competitive examinations such as UPSC, SSC, Railway, State Govt. etc.

So, here is the Top News of the Day for 10 June 2023 to help you prepare the Latest Current Affairs part. After reading this section, you can successfully attempt Current Affairs Quiz.

Current Affairs for Competitive Exam – 10 June 2023

Anantharaman Is New Transunion Cibil Chairman

Why TransUnion Cibil in news?

V Anantharaman, a seasoned banker with substantial banking industry expertise, has been named non-executive chairman of credit bureau TransUnion CIBIL.Anantharaman has held leadership positions in corporate and investment banking teams at renowned international firms such as Standard Chartered Bank, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, and Bank of America.

Anantharaman holds a post-graduate diploma in business management from XLRI and a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Jadavpur University. He has also served as a senior advisor to the UK’s Development Finance Institution, British International Investment (previously CDC).

In addition to his new role, Anantharaman serves on the boards of The Indian Hotels Company Limited, Axis Asset Management Company, IIFL Home Finance Ltd, and Ecom Express Ltd. He also provides advisory services to Lighthouse Funds, a mid-market private equity firm focused on consumer and healthcare sectors. Mr. M V Nair, who has served as chairman for more than eleven years, is succeeded by Anantharaman.

All about the TransUnion CIBIL

TransUnion CIBIL Limited is an Indian credit information firm. It keeps credit information on over 600 million people and 32 million enterprises. TransUnion is one of four credit bureaus in India and is owned by TransUnion, an American global corporation.

TransUnion CIBIL was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India. The company’s mission is to “provide accurate and comprehensive information to help businesses make informed decisions and consumers build their financial future.”

TransUnion CIBIL collects data on credit accounts, loans, and other financial information from lenders and other financial institutions. The company then uses this data to create credit reports and scores for individuals and businesses. Credit reports and scores are used by lenders to assess the risk of lending money to borrowers.

TransUnion CIBIL’s products and services include:

• Credit reports: A credit report is a summary of a person’s credit history. It comprises loan, credit card, and other debt information, as well as payment history and other facts.
• Credit scores: A credit score is a number that lenders use to assess the risk of lending money to a borrower. Scores range from 300 to 900, with a higher score indicating a lower risk.
• Credit monitoring: Credit monitoring is a service that alerts borrowers to changes in their credit report, such as new accounts, inquiries, or late payments.
• Dispute resolution: TransUnion CIBIL offers a dispute resolution service that helps borrowers correct errors on their credit reports.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

• TransUnion CIBIL Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois, United States;
• TransUnion CIBIL Founded: 8 February 1968.

Why “Gulf of mannar marine national park” in news?

Why “Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park” in news?

For the year 2023, Director of Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park Jagdish S Bakan will win the Michel Batisse Award from the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) for his accomplishments in Biosphere Reserve Management. He will also present his case study during award ceremony in Paris, France on June 14.

Know all about Gulf of Mannar

• Designated as a Biosphere Reserve, the Gulf of Mannar is one of the biologically richest coastal regions in all of mainland of India. It is the first Marine Biosphere Reserve in the South and South East Asia.
• Location: It is located in Tamil Nadu, 160 kilometres from Dhanushkodi and Thoothukudi.
• This Marine Biosphere Reserve encompasses a chain of 21 islands (2 islands already submerged) and adjoining coral reefs off the coasts.
• Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park, established in 1980, boasts three surreal aquatic ecosystems – mangroves, seagrass, and coral reef.

Flora:

• The intertidal areas are dominated by mangroves belonging to the Rhizophora, Avicennia, Bruguiera genus. Seagrass is another prolific species, about 12 species exist here.
• About 150 species of seaweeds to are found in the waters. There is one endemic plant, a flowering herb called Pemphis acidula on the parklands.

Fauna:

• Dugong, an endangered marine mammal, is the main attraction of the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park. It has identified 117 hard coral species. It is home to a variety of vulnerable whales, including humpback whales, blue whales, and fin whales.

Karnataka Announces Free Bus Travel ‘Shakti’ Scheme For Women

The Karnataka government has recommended women to apply for Shakti smart cards in order to enjoy free transportation on state-run buses from June 11.The government has already issued a set of guidelines on the ‘Shakti’ scheme, which is one of the major poll promises by the Congress party in Karnataka. According to the Karnataka transport department, women can apply for Shakti smart cards from June 11 at sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in.

What all buses are excluded?

The Shakti scheme applies only on the ordinary state run bus services of Karnataka. Airavat, Airavat Club Class, Airavat Gold Class, Ambari, Ambari Dream Class, Ambari Utsav, Fly Bus, Vayu Vajra, Vajra, Non-AC Sleeper, Rajahamsa and EV Power Plus AC buses are excluded in this scheme. The plan does not apply to buses that go outside of the state. Men would be given 50% of the seats on KSRTC, NWKRTC, and KKRTC ordinary and express buses.

The Shakti scheme is one of the five guarantees that the Congress party made in its election manifesto. The other four guarantees are:

• 30% reservation for women in all government jobs
• Free education for all children from class 1 to 12
• Free healthcare for all
• Rs 2,500 per month pension for all women above the age of 60.

UP Government Launched Nand Baba Milk Mission Scheme

UP Government launched Nand Baba Milk Mission scheme

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the Nand Baba Milk Mission with a Rs 1,000 crore funding. Its aim is to boost milk production and empower milk producers by providing them with opportunities to sell their milk through dairy co-operative societies at fair prices.

UP Government launched Nand Baba Milk Mission scheme: Overview

• The mission includes plans to set up Dairy Farmer Producer Organizations (Dairy FPOs) and to pilot five in different districts of the state in 2023-24, with a focus on female participation.
• India ranks first in milk production globally, with Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh being the top-five milk-producing states.

Indian Dairy System:

• The Indian dairy sector is a significant contributor to the global milk production, accounting for 24%.
• India claims the top rank in milk production worldwide, and the leading states are Uttar Pradesh (14.9%), Rajasthan (14.6%), Madhya Pradesh (8.6%), Gujarat (7.6%), and Andhra Pradesh (7.0%).
• Dairy is the largest agricultural item that adds 5% to the national economy, a rise of 6.4% in the last 5 years.
• The dairy industry provides employment to roughly 8 crore people directly or indirectly.

Important Facts related to Milk Production:

• Uttar Pradesh is a major player in India’s dairy industry, having a substantial presence in milk production, processing, and distribution via various cattle farms and cooperatives.
• The state’s milk output is contributed by various cattle breeds such as Murrah buffaloes, Sahiwal, and Gir.
• Uttar Pradesh has a well-developed milk processing infrastructure, including pasteurisation, packaging, and the manufacturing of milk-based products such as ghee, paneer, and curd.
• Moreover, some popular milk-based products from the state include Doodh Peda, Lassi, Rabri, and Chhena.
• The dairy sector in Uttar Pradesh boosts employment opportunities and contributes significantly to the state’s economy. Government efforts aim to improve milk quality, increase productivity, and offer farmers with assistance and training.

‘FarmersFZ’ chosen by UN for food startup ‘Accelerator Programme’

‘FarmersFZ’ chosen by UN for food startup ‘Accelerator Programme’

Farmers Fresh Zone (FarmersFZ), a Kerala-based company, has been chosen for the United Nations’ ‘Accelerator Programme’ hosted by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), making the country proud.

 ‘FarmersFZ’ chosen by UN for food startup ‘Accelerator Programme’: Key Points

● FarmersFZ is one of 12 agri-food startups picked by the United Nations to help them grow their businesses.
● The multichannel marketplace platform, located in Kochi, functions beneath the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) and aims to finally accomplish the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
● The CEO of the agritech direct-to-consumer (D2C) firm, Pradeep P.S., will attend the UN gathering in Rome next month.
● He stated that the UN programme would allow FarmersFZ to present its model to nations throughout continents.

About FarmersFZ:

While working at a company in New York, the CEO of a Kerala startup constructed and launched FarmersFZ’s website. After successfully convincing approximately 52 individuals to purchase from the startup within eight months, he returned to his hometown and ensured eight farmers that they would be paid a fair price for their crop.
The farmers grew a variety of crops such as ladies’ finger, yam, and snake gourd. In 2016, the CEO, Pradeep, resigned from his job and devoted his attention solely to FarmersFZ. In a short three months, the startup profited, as Pradeep recounted.
According to the report, the startup secured funding worth Rs 2.5 crore from the Indian Angel Network, Malabar Angels, and Nativelead Foundation in 2018. Nagaraja Prakasam, PK Gopalakrishnan, Malabar Angels, and Native Lead led the investment round.
Furthermore, being selected as one of only 12 startups globally for the UN accelerator programme marks another significant milestone in the startup’s ongoing growth and success. FarmersFZ unites over 300,000 consumers with 2,000 farmers in Kerala, bridging the gap between rural farmers and urban customers by bringing fresh, pesticide-free vegetables from the fields to the table within 24 hours of harvest.

Dr. Mandaviya unveils 5th state food safety index on world food safety day

Dr. Mandaviya unveils 5th State Food Safety Index

According to an official release, Kerala has been named the best-performing state in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s fifth State Food Safety Index. Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Unveiled the fifth State Food Safety Index.

Dr. Mandaviya unveils 5th State Food Safety Index: Key Points

• The index evaluates the performance of Indian states and union territories based on six key criteria of food safety, with Kerala topping the list among larger states.
• Goa placed first among smaller states, whereas Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, and Chandigarh ranked first, second, and third among union territories, respectively.
• Kerala’s Chief Minister and Health Minister both lauded the achievement, which was credited to a range of initiatives, including awareness programmes, school projects, and village-level schemes.

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya, who announced the index on World Food Safety Day, said that over the next three years, FSSAI would train 2.5 million food business operators to ensure that food quality standards are met across the country, while also establishing 100 Food Streets meeting quality benchmarks for safety, hygiene, and nutrition.

CSE Report Shows Telangana Ranks 1st For Overall Environmental Performance

CSE Report Shows Telangana Ranks 1st for Overall Environmental Performance

The non-profit Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) released its yearly statistics compilation, ‘State of India’s Environment 2023: In Figures,’ on the occasion of World Environment Day. The report includes statistics on various aspects of the environment, including climate and extreme weather, health, food and nutrition, migration and displacement, agriculture, energy, waste, water, and biodiversity.

Telangana Ranks 1st for Overall Environmental Performance: Key Points

• The ranking of Indian states based on four parameters: the environment, agriculture, public health, and infrastructure is one of the report’s highlights this year.
• According to the research, Telangana is the top-ranked state in terms of overall environmental performance.
• The state’s progress in increasing forest cover and municipal waste treatment were the primary reasons for its ranking.
• However, the report also identified areas where the state performed below average, such as the share of water bodies not in use, stage of groundwater extraction, and change in the number of polluted river stretches.

According to a news statement issued by Telangana Minister K T Rama Rao, the state government’s ‘Haritha Haaram’ afforestation initiative and other environmentally friendly programmes played a key part in earning this prestigious award.

What initiatives Telangana put forward towards Environment protection?

• In the last nine years, the state government planted roughly 273 crore seedlings, increasing forest cover from 19,854 square kilometres in 2015-16 to 26,969 square kilometres in 2023, covering 24.06% of the state’s geographical area.
• In addition, the state’s solar energy production surged from 74 megawatts in 2014 to 5,865 megawatts, indicating significant progress in the move towards cleaner energy sources.

Kerala’s First ‘Ashoka Chakra’ Winner Havildar Alby D’cruz Passes Away

Alby D’Cruz, one of Kerala’s proud Defence personnel who always maintained a low profile despite being the first Keralaite to be conferred the Ashoka Chakra, passed away. He earned the Asoka Chakra (Class III) from the country’s first president, Rajendra Prasad, in 1962. This award has been known as the ‘Shaurya Chakra’ since 1967.

D’Cruz joined the Indian Army as a Lance naik in the paramilitary force- Assam Rifles as a radio officer and his battalion was given the job of busting the Naga rebels. Incidentally, his presence in the coastal hamlet was never known and his exploits also never made news, but it was when he turned 80 years in 2017, a local Coastal Organization decided to honor him, when many knew that he was a highly decorated soldier.

198 Special Athletes Send To Special Olympics World Summer Games 2023

Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur send off the Indian contingent of 198 special athletes to the Special Olympics World Summer Games 2023 to be held in Berlin.

The Government spent 450 crore rupees in the current Olympic cycle on training, equipment, and facilities

It will provide more assistance if needed to ensure India makes a new record in the Paris Olympics 2024.

India has given the best-ever performance at the last Olympics with improvements in facilities. 

Tata Group Is India’s Most Valuable Brand

According to the new rankings released by Brand Finance, the Tata Group with $26.38 billion has retained its position as the most valued brand in India.

With a value growth of 10.3% in 2023 as compared to 2022.

Notably, Tata Group is the only Indian brand to feature in the top 100 of the Brand Finance Global 500 2023.

While Infosys retained the second spot in the rankings with a brand value of $13 billion, followed by LIC with a value of $9.7 billion.