#Burning_issue_of_the_day ➡ Government hikes import duty on non-palm oils by 5-10% ▪ The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBITC) under Finance Ministry has raised import duty by 5-10% on non-palm edible oils, both crude and refined ones, in order to protect interest of domestic oilseeds growers and processors. ➡ Key Facts ▪ Sunflower… Read More »
#Burning_issue_of_the_day ➡ #ISRO to transfer lithium ion cell technology to industries for mass production ▪ ISRO’s rocket sciences arm Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) has decided to transfer its own in-house lithium ion (Li ion) cell technology to successful Indian industries and start-ups on non-exclusive basis in automobiles for Rs. 1 crore. ▪ The initiative… Read More »
#Burning_issue_of_the_day ➡ Qingdao declaration: SCO summit adopts declaration calling for 3-year plan to combat terrorism ▪The 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit concluded with the adoption of the Qingdao declaration. ▪It was adopted by leaders of China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India (represented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi) and Pakistan. It was India and… Read More »
#Burning_issue_of_the_day ➡ Financial Literacy Week starts with theme ‘Customer Protection’ ================= ▪ Reserve Bank of India is conducting Financial Literacy Week from June 4 on the theme ‘Customer Protection’. The week-long event is to focus on creating awareness among customers of banks. ▪ According to RBI, the event will emphasise on awareness about different financial… Read More »
➡ Yuvraj Singh Awarded ‘Most Inspiring Icon Of The Year For Social Welfare’ ================= – Indian star cricketer Yuvraj Singh has been awarded the ‘most inspiring icon of the year for Social Welfare” award by the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) for his exemplary contribution in the field of social welfare. – Yuvraj, who… Read More »
➡ Giuseppe Conte- New Prime Minister of Italy ================== 🔘 Italy President : Sergio Mattarella 🔘 Pedro Sánchez : Prime minister of Spain 🔘 Lee Hsien Loong : Singapore Prime Minister ▪Bringing months of political uncertainty to an end, Giuseppe Conte has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Italy. He has replaced Paolo Gentiloni, the founding member of… Read More »
#Burning_issue_of_the_day ➡ India’s First Advanced Forensic Lab dedicated to women related cases to come up in Chandigarh ▪ Foundation of Sakhi Suraksha Advanced DNA Forensic Laboratory was laid in the campus of Central Forensic Science Lab (CFSL), Chandigarh. It is India’s first advanced forensic lab dedicated for crimes related to women for timely deliver justice.… Read More »
▪ Indian skipper Virat Kohli has emerged as the International Cricketer of the Year at the CEAT Cricket Ratings awards, which were presented in Mumbai. ▪ Other CEAT Cricket Ratings awards Presented are: 1. International Batsman of the Year Award: Shikhar Dhawan (India). 2. International Bowler of the Year Award: Trent Boult (New Zealand). 3. T20 Bowler of the Year Award: Rashid Khan (Afghanistan). 4.… Read More »
#Burning_issue_of_the_day ➡ INDOPACOM : US Pacific Command renamed as Indo-Pacific Command ▪ United States has renamed its oldest and largest stragically important military command US Pacific Command (PACOM) to Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM). The decision was taken in recognition of growing importance of Indian Ocean in US strategic thinking. ▪ The Trump administration already has renamed… Read More »
#Person_in_news ➡ Senior diplomat Pankaj Saran as Deputy National Security Advisor ▪ The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has appointed senior diplomat Pankaj Saran as Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA). ▪ He will have tenure of two years, on deputation basis. In his new role, he will assist NSA Ajit Doval along with Rajinder… Read More »