Latest Current Affairs For Thursday 30th June, 2022

Kerala Govt will launch MEDISEP scheme for State Government employees

Kerala government will launch the MEDISEP scheme - Medical insurance scheme for State Government employees, pensioners and their eligible family members from 1st July, 2022.

It will provide cashless medical assistance with a comprehensive coverage up to 3 lakhs per year.

The annual premium would be Rs 4,800 plus 18% GST for the policy period of 2022-24.

Monthly premium: Rs.500

It is being implemented through the public sector insurer, Oriental Insurance Company.

International Day of the Tropics: 29 June

International Day of the Tropics is observed annually on 29 June.

This day highlights the challenges faced by the tropics nations.

The tropics nations are those that lies between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer.

12 leading tropical research institutions collaborated to come up with a State of the Tropics Report on 29th June, 2014.

To mark the anniversary of the report’s launch the UNGA has adopted resolution A/RES/70/267 in 2016.

Karnataka government launches ‘Kashi Yatra’ scheme

The Karnataka government has launched the 'Kashi Yatra' project.

It offers cash assistance of ₹5,000 to each pilgrims, take up a pilgrimage to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

The government will be using funds of up to ₹7 crores from the accounts head of ‘Assistance to Manasa Sarovara Pilgrims’.

Karnataka governor: Thawar Chand Gehlot; CM Basavaraj Bommai; Capital: Bengaluru

IWF appoints Mohammed Jalood as President 2022

Mohammed Jalood has been appointed as president of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) at an event held in Tirana, Albania.

Jalood is the first permanent president since Tamás Aján has stepped down in 2020 after controlling the IWF for 44 years.

Earlier, he has worked as a IWF General Secretary.

He has worked as spending the last five as IWF General Secretary.

IWF Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland; Founded: 1905

राष्ट्रीय सांख्यिकी दिवस: 29 जून

Union Government has observed National Statistics Day on 29th June every year to mark the birth anniversary of late Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis.

Since 2007, this day is observed in recognition of his valuable contribution in the field of Economic Planning and Statistics.

Theme 2022: Data for Sustainable Development.

Aim: Create awareness about the importance of statistics in socio-economic planning and policy formulation for development of the country.

Iran applies to join BRICS group of emerging countries

Iran has applied to become a member of the BRICS.

BRICS is a group of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

Iran is the world’s second-largest gas reserves and membership in the BRICS group would added values for both sides.

President of Argentina, Alberto Fernandez has also reiterated his desire for Argentina to join BRICS.

The term BRIC was coined by Goldman Sachs economist Jim O’Neill in 2001.

Iran Capital: Tehran; 

Currency: Rial

Govt launches e-learning portal 'Dak Karmayogi' for Dak Sevaks employees

Communications Minister, Ashwini Vaishnav and MoS Communications Devusinh Chauhan have launched ‘Dak Karmayogi’,  an e-learning portal.

This portal is developed under the vision of ‘Mission Karmayogi’.

This portal will develop the competencies of about four lakh Gramin Dak Sevaks and departmental employees.

After the completion of the final assessment, a system-generated certificate will generate, and sent to the trainee’s registered email ID automatically.

Maharashtra govt signs MoU with Adani Energy for 11000 MW power generation

The Energy department of Maharashtra government has signed an MoU with Adani Green Energy Group Ltd (AGEL) to generate green power.

It would require an investment of Rs 60,000 crore and generate employment.

AGEL will set up Pumped Storage Projects (PSP) in the next five years, and will produce 11,000 MW power.

The MoU was signed by Narayan Karad, Deputy Secretary, Department of Energy, Maharashtra and Ajit Barodia, Senior Vice President, Adani Industries Group.

Olympic medallist and Hockey World Cup winner Varinder Singh passes away

Hockey player, Varinder Singh has passed away at the age of 75.

He was an integral part of the gold-medal winning Indian team at the 1975 men's Hockey World Cup in Kuala Lumpur.

He was also a part of the bronze medal-winning team at the 1972 Munich Olympics and silver medal at 1973 World Cup in Amsterdam.

He has been conferred with the prestigious Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007.

He used to play for the Railways.

Bajaj Allianz launches Global Health Care plan

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has launched ‘Global Health Care’, a comprehensive health insurance product.

It covers planned as well as emergency treatment.

It also provides health care Internationally (outside of India) and domestically (within India).

Sum Insured: Rs 37,50,000 to Rs 3,75,00,000

The product is available in two plans, namely ‘Imperial Plan’ and ‘Imperial Plus Plan'.

For Overseas Citizen of India, the minimum period to stay outside is 180 days.

India successfully tests indigenously developed Anti-Tank Guided Missile

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test-fired indigenously-developed Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) from Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun Tank in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar. 

The ATGM has been developed with multi-platform launch capability.

It is currently undergoing technical evaluation trials from 120 mm rifled gun of MBT Arjun.

The successful development of the laser guided ATGM will enhance the fire power of the MBT Arjun.

Akash Ambani named as chairman of Reliance Jio

The board of Reliance Jio Infocomm has approved the appointment of Akash Ambani (non-executive director of the company) as its chairman.

He has joined the Reliance Jio in 2014.

The board has also approved the appointment of Raminder Singh Gujral and KV Chowdary, as additional directors of the company.

The appointment of Pankaj Mohan Pawar as MD of Jio has also been approved.

The board has also accepted the resignation of Mukesh Ambani as Reliance Jio director.

Justice Satish Chandra Sharma takes oath as Delhi High Court Chief Justice

Justice Satish Chandra Sharma has sworn-in as the new Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court by lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena.

He succeeded Justice DN Patel, who retired on March 13.

Earlier, he served as the Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court.

He has also served as an acting chief justice of Karnataka high court.

In Madhya Pradesh HC, he was appointed as an additional judge in January 2008.

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan takes oath as Chief Justice of Telangana.

PM Narendra Modi to be awarded prestigious Lokmanya Tilak Award 2023

The Tilak Smarak Mandir Trust (Hind Swaraj Sangh) would confer the prestigious Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2023 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Pune on August 1, 2023.

Reason: This award recognizes PM Modi's supreme leadership under which India has climbed the ladder of progress

It is presented annually on the occasion of Lokmanya Tilak's death anniversary.

Other awardees: Indira Gandhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Sharad Pawar, Cyrus Poonawalla, and Manmohan Singh. 

J&K Bank wins award for Best Performance in CASA

Jammu & Kashmir Bank has been felicitated for the Best Performance in CASA-India (1st Runner up in Small Bank Category) at ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave & Awards 2022.

The event was participated by banks from India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka & Myanmar.

The function was organized by the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Goa.

Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is a non-governmental trade association and advocacy group headquartered in Calcutta.

India poised to become world’s 2nd-largest economy by 2075: Goldman Sachs

According to the Investment Bank Goldman Sachs, India is poised to become the world’s second-largest economy by 2075.

As per the report, India would cross Japan, Germany, and the US With a population of 1.4 billion people.

India’s GDP is estimated to expand remarkably, reaching 52.5 trillion dollars surpassing the US GDP projection.

The labour force participation set to make India the second-largest economy in the world by 2075.

L&T and Spain's Navantia sign agreement for submarine project

L&T has signed a teaming agreement with Spanish-based Navantia for the submission of a techno-commercial bid for the Indian Navy’s prestigious P75 (India) submarine program.

P75 (India) Submarine Project is expected to be valued at €4.8 billion.

Navantia would carry out the design of P75(I) submarines based on its S80 class of submarines.

The first S80 class submarine was launched in 2021 and is undergoing sea trials prior to its delivery to Spanish Navy. 

India overtakes China as most attractive emerging market for investing

According to a study by Invesco Global Sovereign Asset Management, India has overtaken China to become the most attractive emerging market for investing in sovereign wealth funds this year.

Reason: This is due to its solid demographics, political stability, and proactive regulation. 

Positives for the nation also include the rapidly expanding demography, strong regulatory actions, and a welcoming climate for sovereign investors.

World Population Day 2023: 11 July

World Population Day is observed every year on July 11 in order to raise awareness about global population issues, including population control.

2023 theme: Unleashing the power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of women and girls to unlock our world’s infinite possibilities. 

It was established by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 1989, after the day the world approximately reached a population of five billion, which was observed on 11 July 1987.

MoHUA conducts SBM-U 2.0 Planning & Implementation Review-cum-Workshop

The Housing Ministry organized a review-cum-workshop to evaluate and accelerate the planning and implementation of the SBM-Urban 2.0.

PM Modi launched the 2.0 versions of SBM-U and AMRUT on October 1, 2021.

SBM-U 2.0: Achieving 100% waste segregation in all households and premises and 100% door-to-door collection of segregated waste from each. 

AMRUT 2.0: To provide complete coverage of water supply to all households and sewerage and septage in 500 AMRUT cities. 

Gujarat CM launches pilot project of ‘Antyodaya Shramik Suraksha Yojana’

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel launched the Antyodaya Shram Suraksha Accident Insurance Scheme from Kheda

All those registered under the e-Shram portal from Nadiad will benefit from the scheme.

It is being implemented through the Indian Postal Department, the IPPB, and the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

Under this scheme, insurance with a premium of Rs. 289 and Rs. 499 per year will be a big support to workers in the event of death or partial disability.

OCA elects Sheikh Talal as the new President

Kuwait’s Sheikh Talal Fahad Al Ahmad Al Sabah has been elected as the new President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).

He replaced his older brother Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, who led the OCA for 30 years until 2021.

The OCA was founded in 1982 by his father Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who led it until 1990.

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is a governing body of sports in Asia, currently with 45 member National Olympic Committees.

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance wins Insurer Innovation Award 2023

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance has won the Insurer Innovation Award 2023 for the APAC region at the 8th World Digital Insurance Awards, hosted by TDI - The Digital Insurer.

Recognition: Bajaj Allianz Life's ground-breaking WhatsApp Conversational Platform - empowering customers to digitally services their policies seamlessly. 

The award entries were shortlisted by industry experts and the winner was selected by the community through pre-voting and live event voting.