Current Affairs for Competitive Exam by Gkseries – 9 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 9 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 – 9 June 2022
India ranked worst in the world in terms of environmental performance in 2022
In the 2022 Environment Performance Index (EPI), an analysis by Yale and Columbia University researchers that gives a data-driven evaluation of the situation of sustainability around the world, India came in last out of 180 countries.
Climate change, environmental public health, and biodiversity are among the 40 performance factors used by the EPI to rank 180 nations. With an overall score of 18.9, India came in last, while Denmark came in first as the world’s most sustainable country.
Suryoday SFB and Mobisafar Services partnered to provide banking services across India
Suryoday Small Finance Bank, one of India’s premier small finance banks, has established a cooperation with Mobisafar to provide banking services across India through all of Mobisafar’s franchises and Business Correspondent network. The cooperation aims to increase financial inclusion by providing vital banking services to underbanked customers digitally, even in the most distant corners of the country.
Mobisafar‘s 1.38 lac Banking Mitras will assist Suryoday Small Finance Bank in onboarding new clients digitally using eKYC and enabling banking services like savings account establishment, deposit / withdrawal of money, balance inquiry, and so on.
World Bank cuts India GDP forecast to 7.5%
The World Bank has slashed its growth forecast for India for the current financial year to 7.5 percent, a hefty 1.2 percentage points down from its previous forecast of 8.7 percent.
Writing in its latest Global Economic Prospects report released, the World Bank said it cut India’s GDP growth forecast due to headwinds from rising inflation, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical tensions.
Static/Current Takeaways Important For All Exam 2022:
World Bank Headquarters: Washington, D.C., United States;
World Bank Formation: July 1944;
World Bank President: David Malpass.
RBI Monetary Policy: RBI raises repo rate by 50 bps to 4.90%
The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) led by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das voted unanimously to raise repo rate by 50 basis points to 4.90 percent.
The Monetary Policy Committee has raised the repo rate in order to tackle elevated inflation.
Standing Deposit Facility and Marginal Standing Facility rates also raised by 50 basis points. Standing Deposit Facility rate now 4.65 percent, and Marginal Standing Facility rate now 5.15 percent.
Goa CM Launches ‘Beach Vigil App’ for Holistic Management of beaches
The chief minister (CM) of Goa, Pramod Sawant has launched a ‘Beach Vigil App’, a collaboration between Information Technology (IT) sector and tourism sector that aims to benefit tourists and the institutions working in the beach tourism sector in a holistic management of beaches.
Through the Beach Vigil App, the Drishti workers, police and other stakeholders can raise issues for safeguarding the interest of the tourist’s.During the launch, Goa IT and Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte was also present.
Static/Current Takeaways Important For All Exam 2022:
Goa Governor: P.S. Sreedharan Pillai;
Goa Wildlife Sanctuaries: Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary;
Goa Festivals: Goa Mango Festival.
‘Sital Sasthi’ festival being celebrated in Odisha
Sital Sasthi is a sacred Hindu festival is being celebrated in Odisha. This week-long special festival highlights the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
According to the Hindu calendar, Sital Sasthi is observed on the sixth day of the Jyestha month during the Shukla Paksha.
Static/Current Takeaways Important For All Exam 2022:
Odisha Capital: Bhubaneswar;
Odisha Governor: Ganeshi Lal;
Odisha Chief Minister: Naveen Patnaik.
Maruti Suzuki installed Asia’s largest 20 MWp solar plant at Manesar
NSE 0.98 % (MSI) on Monday said it has set up a 20 MWp solar power plant at its Manesar-based manufacturing facility. The initiative will contribute 28,000 MW per annum, which is equivalent to the energy required for the production of over 67,000 cars annually. This is Asia’s largest solar carport, according to the business.
Suzuki Motor Corporation, the parent firm of Maruti Suzuki India, inked a memorandum of understanding with Gujarat in March this year, agreeing to invest around 150 billion yen ($1.13 billion) in local manufacturing of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and BEV batteries.
India Beat Poland 6-4 to Clinch Inaugural FIH Hockey 5s Title
Amagnificent India made a stunning comeback from being three-goal down to beat Poland 6-4 in a pulsating final to clinch the inaugural FIH Hockey 5s championship here on Sunday. India, who had topped the five-team league standings with three wins and one draw en route final, ended their campaign with an unbeaten record.
Earlier, India first outplayed Malaysia 7-3, pumping in four goals in the second half in a stunning show before beating Poland 6-2 in the second match of the day.
India, who had topped the five-team league standings with three wins and one draw en route final, ended their campaign with an unbeaten record.
National Air sports Policy 2022 launched by Civil Aviation Minister
The Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia launched the National Air Sport policy 2022 (NASP 2022). The vision of NASP 2022 is to make India one of the top sports nations by 2023. The policy ensures to provide safe, affordable, accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable air sports in India.
The Air sports included various sports events which are going to be in air medium. India as a developing country has the potential to become one of the top countries in the world of air sports.
Shreyas G Hosur became 1st Indian Railways officer to complete gruelling ‘Ironman’ Triathlon
On Sunday, Shreyas G Hosur became the first officer from the Indian Railways to complete the gruelling “Ironman Triathlon” in Hamburg. Hosur completed the event in 13 hours and 26 minutes. This event includes 3.8 km of swimming, 180 km of cycling and 42.2 km of running.
Shreyas G. Hosur is the first officer from the non-uniformed Civil Services to complete the event, making this a proud moment for the Railways. Shreyas G. Hosur, is an Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer of the 2012 Batch. He is returned from deputation to National Technical Research Organization (NTRO), Delhi and is currently serving as Dy. FA&CAO in Construction/SWR.
Forbes Real Time Billionaires List: Mukesh Ambani topped as India’s richest men
Recently, Forbes Real Time Billionaires List was declared. It featured the list of the richest person around the world. The chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries Ltd, Mukesh Ambani and the chairperson of Adani Group, Gautam Adani are also in the list of top 10 richest persons in the world. In the “Bloomberg Billionaires Index”, Mukesh Ambani is in eighth spot, and Gautam Adani is in ninth position. Elon Musk topped both the lists.
Check the Forbes Real Time Billionaires List:
| Rank | Name | Net worth | Country | Source |
| 1 | Elon Musk | $219.4 B | United States | Tesla, SpaceX |
| 2 | Bernard Arnault & Family | $156.5 B | France | LVMH |
| 3 | Jeff Bezos | $150.5 B | United States | Amazon |
| 4 | Bill Gates | $128.1 B | United States | Microsoft |
| 5 | Warren Buffett | $112.8 B | United States | Berkshire Hathaway |
| 6 | Mukesh Ambani | $103.2 B | India | Diversified |
| 7 | Gautam Adani & family | $101.0 B | India | Infrastructure, commodities |
UN to grant humanitarian assistance of $48 million to Sri Lanka amid crisis
Amid the ongoing disastrous financial crisis with severe food, power and fuel shortages in Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament on Tuesday that the UN has planned to provide humanitarian assistance of around $48 million over a four-month period to the island nation’s food, agriculture and health sectors. New Delhi’s financial assistance worth over $3 billion since January to provide essential items, including food, fuel, cooking gas and medicines. Sri Lanka needs $6 billion to keep the country afloat for the next six months, adding that $5 billion is required to ensure day-to-day living and another $1 billion to strengthen the Sri Lankan rupee.
Why this assistance given to Sri lanka?
Sri Lanka is nearly bankrupt, having suspended repayment of its foreign loans. Its foreign reserves are almost spent, which has limited imports and caused serious shortages of essential items including food, medicine, fuel and cooking gas. It is due to repay $7 billion this year of the $25 billion in foreign loans it is scheduled to pay by 2026. Sri Lanka’s total foreign debt is $51 billion.