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Daily Current Affairs: 17/06/2022
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1. Where has the 12th National Security Advisors Conference of BRICS nations been organized recently?
- Beijing
- The 12th National Security Advisors Conference of the BRICS nations has been organized on 15 June 2022 in Beijing, the capital of China.
- BRICS's NSA meeting is an important forum for enhancing political and security cooperation for BRICS countries.
- BRICS: A group of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa
- Established: June 2006
- HQ: Shanghai, China
2. On which day "World Sea Turtle Day" has been celebrated recently?
- June 16
- "World Sea Turtle Day" is celebrated every year on 16 June to save the aquatic species of a sea turtle from extinction.
- In India, sea turtles are protected by the Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
- "World Turtle Day" is celebrated annually around the world on 23 May.
- The theme of "World Turtle Day 2022" is "Shellebrate!" Asks Everyone to Love and Save Turtles.
3. Recently which new international group has been announced by India, Israel, UAE, and the USA?
- I2U2
- Priya has announced the formation of a new international group "I2U2" by India, Israel, UAE, and the USA.
- I2U2 has I=India, I=Israel, U=US, and U=UAE.
- "I2U2" is formed as part of US efforts to revive American alliances around the world.
- The first virtual summit of the "I2U2" group will be held in July 2022 and will be attended by heads of member states.
4. On which day "World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought" has been observed recently?
- June 17
- The "World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought" is observed every year on 17 June.
- The day focuses on converting poor land into healthy or fertile soil to combat desertification.
- Since December 1994, the "World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought" is observed on 17 June at the initiative of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
- The theme of "World Day 2022 to Combat Desertification and Drought": Rising up from drought together
5. Where has the "Industrial Decarbonization Summit 2022" been organized recently?
- New Delhi
- Inaugurating the "Industrial Decarbonization Summit 2022" in New Delhi, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari stressed on maintaining a balance between ecology, environment, and development.
- He said that green hydrogen is the priority of the government and by using biotechnology we can increase the productivity of biomass.
6. Recently with which country the Government of India has organized the first Finance Dialogue?
- Japan
- Japan's Minister for International Affairs, Mr. Masato Kanda, and Mr. Ajay Seth, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, held the first India-Japan Finance Dialogue in New Delhi.
- Japan
- Capital: Tokyo
- Currency: Japanese Yen
- PM: Fumio Kishida
- Emperor: Naruhito
7. Recently the ban on which financial cards has been lifted by the Reserve Bank of India?
- MasterCard
- The merchant ban on Mastercard has been removed by RBI.
- On July 14, 2021, RBI announced a ban on Mastercard citing non-compliance with payment data collection rules.
- As per the 'Storage of Payment System Data' rules introduced in 2018, all foreign payment operators are required to ensure that all data relating to payment systems is stored in one system only in India.
- RBI: Reserve Bank of India
- HQ: Mumbai
- Established: 1 April 1935
- Nationalization: 01 January 1949
- Governor: Shaktikanta Das
- Deputy Governor: 1. Mahesh Kumar Jain 2. Michael Debabrata Patra 3. M Rajeshwar Rao 4. T Rabi Sankar
8. With which country has the Haryana State Government recently signed an agreement for water cooperation?
- Israel
- Israel and Haryana governments have signed a joint declaration on Integrated Water Resource Management and Capacity Building.
- The joint declaration was signed by Einat Schlein, Principal Ambassador of Israel's International Development Cooperation Agency, Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Department of Irrigation and Water Resources, Government of Haryana.
- Haryana
- Capital: Chandigarh
- CM: Manohar Lal Khattar
- Governor: Bandaru Dattatreya
- Israel
- Capital: Jerusalem
- Currency: Israeli New Shekel
- PM: Naftali Bennett
- President: Isaac Herzog
9. Recently Canara HSBC OBC Life Insurance Company has rebranded itself to what new brand name?
- Canara HSBC Life Insurance
- Canara HSBC OBC Life Insurance Company has rebranded itself with a new brand name "Canara HSBC Life Insurance".
- With the exit of its third partner Punjab National Bank, this company had to be branded Hari as PNB has acquired OBC.
10. Which country has secured the first position in the recently released "Coursera Global Skills Report 2022"?
- Switzerland
- Coursera has released the latest Global Skills Report (GSR) 2022, which revealed that India's overall skilling proficiency dropped by four places to rank 68th globally.
- India ranks 19th among Asian countries.
- West Bengal is at the forefront of Indian states in terms of skilling proficiency.
- For the second year in a row, Switzerland had the most skilled learners, followed by Denmark, Indonesia, and Belgium.
- Coursera Inc. is a US-based giant open online courses provider founded in 2012 by Stanford University computer science professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller. Coursera works with universities and other organizations to offer online courses, certificates, and degrees in a variety of disciplines.
11. Which state has become the largest state in terms of the outstanding portfolio of microfinance loans as per the recently released report?
- Tamil Nadu
- Tamil Nadu has replaced West Bengal as the largest state in terms of the outstanding portfolio of microfinance loans.
- It was followed by Bihar (₹35,941 crores) and West Bengal (₹34,016 crores).
- Tamil Nadu's gross loan portfolio stood at ₹36,806 crores as of March 31, 2022, as per MFIN Micrometers Q4 FY21-22, a quarterly report published by Microfinance Institutions Network.
12. Recently which has become the first airport in India to use wind power?
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has become the first airport in India to launch the first of its kind Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) and Solar PV Hybrid (Solar Mill).
- Its main purpose: potential use of wind power at the airport.
- This is a pilot program in association with Windstream Energy Technologies India Pvt Ltd.
13. Recently which state government has launched the “Enum Ezhutham Yojana”?
- Tamil Nadu
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has launched the "Ennum Ezhuthum" scheme to bridge the education gap created due to the COVID-19 pandemic among students below the age of eight.
- The objective of the "Ennum Ezhuthum" scheme: To ensure basic literacy and numeracy by 2025.
- Under this program, the state education department will provide workbooks to the students of classes 1 to 3.
- He has also announced an incentive of Rs 1,000 for girl students pursuing higher education.
- Tamil Nadu
- Capital: Chennai
- CM: MK Stalin
- Governor: RN Ravi
14. Which one of the following special savings accounts for children has been recently launched by Equitas Small Finance Bank?
- 'ENJOI'
- Equitas Small Finance Bank has announced the launch of special savings accounts for children named 'ENJOI'.
- Special Savings Account 'ENJOI' Objective: To encourage young children to develop the habit of savings early.
- The account is being launched on June 19 on the occasion of Father's Day.
- "ENJOI", allows children 0-18 years old to open savings accounts under the supervision of their parents.
- Equitas Small Finance Bank is offering 7% interest on it for a savings balance between ₹5 lakh to ₹2 crores.
15. Where has the International Literary Festival "Unmesh" been organized recently?
- Himachal Pradesh
- Unmesh, a three-day international literary festival, began at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin. The event will bring together around 425 writers, poets, translators, critics, and notable personalities representing over 60 languages from 15 countries. The festival was inaugurated by the Union Minister of State for Culture, Arjun Ram Meghwal.
- Himachal Pradesh
- Founded: 25 January 1971
- Capital: Shimla (Summer), Dharamshala (Winter)
- CM: Jai Ram Thakur
- Governor: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
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