Current Affairs for Competitive Exam by Gkseries – 12 & 13 June 2022
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 12 & 13 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 – 12 & 13 June 2022
Avani Lekhara wins Gold at Chateauroux 2022 World Cup
Tokyo Paralympics gold medalist Avani Lekhara added another medal to her tally by winning gold at the R8- Women’s 50m 3P SH1 event during the ongoing Chateauroux Para Shooting World Cup 2022. She won the medal by achieving a score of 458.3. This is her second gold at the event. “2nd GOLD for AVANI #Tokyo2020 Paralympics double medalist @AvaniLekhara wins back to back at #Chateauroux2022 WSPS World Cup She won R8- Women’s 50m 3P SH1 with a score of 458.3; Avani had won in this event at @Paralympics. Superb Effort Way to go Girl!,” said SAI Media.
She beat Veronika Vadovicova of Slovakia to won this title and gold for India. She scripted history last year as she became the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Paralympics in Tokyo.
PM Modi Launches IN-SPACe Headquarters In Ahmedabad
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the headquarters of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) at Bopal, Ahmedabad.
The establishment of IN-SPACe was announced in June 2020. It is an autonomous and single window nodal agency in the Department of Space for the promotion, encouragement and regulation of space activities of both government and private entities. It also facilitates the usage of ISRO facilities by private entities.
UN adopts resolution on multilingualism, mentioning Hindi for the First Tim
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted an India-sponsored resolution on multilingualism that mentions the Hindi language for the first time.
The resolution passed yesterday urges the United Nations to continue spreading vital communications and messages in both official and non-official languages, including Hindi. The six official languages of the UN are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.
UN Headquarters: New York, United States.
Britain’s Queen becomes the world’s second-longest reigning monarch
As of Monday, she has been on the throne for 70 years and 127 days, second only to Louis XIV of France who became king at the age of four. She overtakes Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died in 2016, having equalled his reign on Sunday. Last weekend, the 96-year-old’s Platinum Jubilee was marked with four days of celebrations across the UK. She had officially reached 70 years of rule on 6 February, with the extended bank holiday weekend chosen for the Jubilee events.
Crowned in 1953, Queen Elizabeth II became the longest-serving British monarch in September 2015, surpassing her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria. Now she has overtaken Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who reigned for 70 years and 126 days between 1927 and 2016, to set another record. Louis XIV of France remains the longest-reigning monarch, with a 72-year and 110-day reign from 1643 until 1715.
R Subramaniakumar appointed as MD & CEO of RBL Bank
R Subramaniakumar, a veteran banker with over four decades of experience, was on June 11 announced as the new managing director and chief executive officer of RBL Bank. The board of directors has confirmed his appointment as the MD and CEO of the bank for a “period of three years”, the private lender informed the stock exchanges. He was appointed the administrator of Dewan Housing Finance Co Ltd after the mortgage financier’s board was superseded.
About the R Subramaniakumar:
Subramaniakumar’s tenure will begin from the date of his taking charge, under Section 35B of the Banking Regulation Act 1949. Subramaniakumar’s appointment came nearly six months after RBL Bank’s long-term MD and CEO Vishwavir Ahuja had stepped down In December 2021.
Subramaniakumar’s appointment as the RBL Bank chief comes in the backdrop of the bank reporting a net loss of Rs 74.74 crore in FY2022, as against a profit of Rs 50.77 crore in FY2021. The RBL bank had also reportedly come under regulatory lens, with the RBI, in December 2021, appointing its chief general manager Yogesh K Dayal as an additional director of the private lender for two years.
Ather Energy partners SBI for customer retail finance
Ather Energy is partnering with SBI to provide financing options to interested buyers. The electric scooter maker plans to ease the process of purchase of EV two-wheeler for its buyers. Ather plans to use SBI’s massive reach in the country to provide wider financing options to its customers. As part of the association Ather Energy customers will get instant loans at interest rates as low as 9.55 percent per annum. Pre-approved loans will also be administered, depending on the buyer’s creditworthiness. SBI will offer the vehicle loans on their YONO mobile application as well as at their branch network, as the public sector lender ensures ease of adoption for the buyers.
With this collaboration, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) aims to accelerate the growth of the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem in the country. The customers, depending on their profiles, will be eligible to avail loans up to 85 percent of the on-road prices of the electric two-wheelers. Customers can avail the loan through YONO at an EMI of as low as Rs 251 per Rs 10,000 under SBI Easy Ride loan. We believe SBI Easy Ride loan scheme will offer a seamless two-wheeler owning experience to our customers”.
Indian GM Praggnanandhaa wins title in Norway chess open
Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa emerged winner in the Norway Chess Group A open chess tournament here with 7.5 points from nine rounds. The 16-year old GM, the top-seed, was in fine form and remained unbeaten through the nine rounds. He finished the tournament with a win over fellow Indian V Praneeth, an International Master, late on Friday.
He finished the tournament with a win over fellow Indian V Praneeth, an International Master. Praggnanandhaa finished a full point ahead of second-placed IM Marsel Efroimski (Israel) and IM Jung Min Seo (Sweden).
Union minister Sitharaman inaugurates National Museum of Customs and GST
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman dedicated to the nation ‘Dharohar’, the National Museum of Customs and GST in Goa. Dharohar is one of its kind museum in the country that showcases not only the artefacts seized by Indian Customs across the country but also depicts basic Customs procedures for the knowledge of the general public.
Finance Minister also launched a set of Board Games, 3D Puzzles and Comic Books.
Bangladesh-India bus services resume after two years
India and Bangladesh’s cross-border bus service resumed, two years after its suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The flagging off marked the opening of the bus services through the Akhaura-Agartala and Benapole-Haridaspur Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) between the two countries.
The bus services through the Dawki-Tamabil ICP will start after the necessary clearances are obtained between the two countries.
Capital: Dhaka
Prime minister: Sheikh Hasina
International Albinism Awareness Day 2022 observed on 13 June
International Albinism Awareness Day is marked every year on June 13 to raise awareness of albinism and to highlight the rights of people born with hereditary disorder. Albinism is a genetically inherited, rare, non-contagious disorder that propagates itself at birth. This condition causes a lack of pigmentation or melanin in the hair, skin, and eyes, making them vulnerable to sunlight and bright light. This day is mandated to remind people of the perils of the past and the path to the future in the case of albinism and the people living with it.
International Albinism Awareness Day 2022: Theme
The theme for International Albinism Awareness Day 2022 is “United in making our voice heard”. According to the United Nations, the theme was chosen because including voices of persons with albinism is essential to ensure equality #Inclusion4equality
International Albinism Awareness Day: History
In 2013, the United Nations Human Rights Council passed a resolution calling for the protection of people with albinism from assaults and prejudice. However, the International Albinism Awareness Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly on December 18, 2014, in response to the widespread discrimination faced by people with albinism around the world. In 2015, the day was finally observed for the first time.