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 11 June 2022, 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.
Current Affairs for Competitive Exam – 11 June 2022
PGI’s Resource Centre for Tobacco Control, Chandigarh awarded by WHO
WHO has awarded Resource Centre for Tobacco Control (e-RCTC) of the Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health at Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh with Regional Director Special Recognition Award.
The centre provides information related to tobacco control in India, including circulars, orders, policies and legislations.
RCTC is a joint initiative of PGIMER and UNION-SEA and was set up in 2018.
Tamil Nadu CM launches logo and mascot of 44th Chess Olympiad
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has launched the official logo and mascot of the 44th Chess Olympiad.
The mascot is names as ‘Thambi’ and is a knight dressed in the traditional Tamil attire Veshti (Dhoti) with a shirt and is seen with folded hands, apparently extending the Tamil greeting ‘Vanakkam’.
Chess Believe is written on its shirt. It is the 2nd major international chess event to be hosted by Chennai, after World Championship match in 2013.
Nirmala Sitharaman launches EASE 5.0 ‘Common reforms agenda’ for PSBs
FM Nirmala Sitharaman has launched EASE (Enhanced Access and Service Excellence) 5.0 ‘Common reforms agenda’ for Public Sector Banks (PSBs) under EASENext program
EASE has evolved over four annual editions from FY19 to FY22 and has catalyzed reforms in diverse areas in Public Sector Banks
EASE 5.0 will focus on digital customer experience, and integrated & inclusive banking, with emphasis on supporting small businesses and agriculture.
Indian diplomat Amandeep Singh Gill appointed as UN Chief’s envoy on technology
Senior Indian diplomat Amandeep Singh Gill was on Friday appointed by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as his Envoy on Technology, with the UN describing him as a “thought leader on digital technology” who has a solid understanding of how to leverage the digital transformation responsibly and inclusively for progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.
Experience of Amandeep Singh Gill:
Gill, who was India’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva from 2016-to 2018, is the Chief Executive Officer of the International Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence Research Collaborative (I-DAIR) project, based at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva.
Career of Amandeep Singh Gill:
Gill joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1992 and served in various capacities in disarmament and strategic technologies and international security affairs, with postings in Tehran and Colombo. He was also a visiting scholar at Stanford University. Gill holds a Ph.D in Nuclear Learning in Multilateral Forums from King’s College, London, a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Electrical Communications from Panjab University in Chandigarh and an Advanced Diploma in French History and Language from Geneva University.
IISM launches “The Winning Formula for Success” Book
International Institute of Sports Management (IISM) has launched India’s first-ever book on Sports Marketing in the country as part of a series to enrich students with industry knowledge.
The first book in the series is titled as ‘Business of Sports: The Winning Formula for Success’, which is authored by Vinit Karnik. It has been published under the banner of Popular Prakashan.
Founder of IISM: Nilesh Kulkarni.
Ramkrishna Mukkavilli recognized as Global SDG pioneer by UNGC
Founder and MD of Maithri Aquatech, Ramkrishna Mukkavilli becomes the first Indian to be recognized by United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) as a Global Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Pioneer for Water Stewardship
He was previously selected as India’s SDG Pioneer by UN Global Compact Network India (GCNI) for his work in building water security with nature-based water solutions across India and 27 countries spanning South East Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
Ex-registrar of MSU, N J Ojha appointed as MGNREGA ombudsman
Ex-registrar of MSU, N J Ojha has been appointed as ombudsman under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) for 2-year term.
He will now have the power to investigate allegations by MGNREGA staff, consider them, award awards within 30 days of receipt of the complaint
MGNREGA: It was launched in 2005 to augment employment generation and social security in India.
It is a demand-driven wage employment scheme under Ministry of Rural Development.
India’s FDI rank rises to 7th position despite falling inflows
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in its latest World Investment Report projected India’s rank to be 7th among the top recipients of foreign direct investment (FDI) despite FDI inflows into the country declining.
FDI inflow into India declined to $45 billion in 2021 from $64 billion in the preceding year.
US ($367 billion) remained the top recipient of FDI, followed by China ($181 billion) and Hong Kong ($141 billion).
UNCTAD’s HQs: Geneva.
PM Modi inaugurates development initiatives during Gujarat Gaurav abhiyan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development initiatives during ‘Gujarat Gaurav Abhiyan’ in Navsari:
A M Naik Healthcare Complex and Nirali Multi Speciality Hospital in Navsari. Headquarters of Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) in Bopal, Ahmedabad.
Madhuban dam-based Astol regional water supply project
Development initiatives worth about Rs 3,050 crore at Khudvel.
RBI cancelled licence of Mudhol Co-op Bank, Bagalkot, Karnataka
The Reserve Bank has cancelled the licence of The Mudhol Co-operative Bank Limited, Bagalkot (Karnataka), thus restricting it from repayment of deposits and acceptance of fresh funds. The bank does not have adequate capital and earning prospects, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Wednesday while announcing the cancellation of licence. RBI also said that bank with its present financial position would be unable to pay its present depositors in full.
Why this step taken by RBI?
- RBI said that bank with its present financial position would be unable to pay its present depositors in full.
- As per the data submitted by the bank, RBI said more than 99 per cent of the depositors are entitled to receive full amount of their deposits from the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC).
- On liquidation, every depositor would be entitled to receive deposit insurance claim amount up to Rs 5 lakh from the DICGC.
- DICGC has already paid Rs 16.69 crore of the total insured deposits based on the willingness received from the concerned depositors of the bank, the RBI added.
World Day Against Child Labour 2022 observed on 12th June
12 June marks the World Day Against Child Labour under the theme “Universal Social Protection to End Child Labour.” On this day, the ILO, together with its constituents and partners, is calling for increased investment in social protection systems and schemes to establish solid social protection floors and protect children from child labour. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), there are about 152 million children globally who are engaged in child labour, 72 million of whom are in hazardous work.
Theme
The 2022 theme of the world day calls for increased investment in social protection systems and schemes to establish solid social protection floors and protect children from child labour. 2022 Theme: “Universal Social Protection to End Child Labour”.
History
In 1919, The International Labour Organization (ILO) was founded with the goal of promoting social justice and establishing International Labor Standards. ILO has 137 states as members.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) launched the World Day Against Child Labour in 2002 to focus attention on the worldwide extent of kid labour and therefore the action and efforts needed to eliminate it. Each year on 12 June, this Day brings together governments, employers and workers organizations, civil society, also as many people from around the world to spotlight the plight of kid labourers and what are often done to assist them.
