NATIONAL:
1. FTI-TTP
Why in news: Indira Gandhi International Airport became the first airport in the country to launch 'FTI-TTP' for Indian passport holders.
Key points:
• Only those travelers whose passport is valid for at least six months can apply online for this facility.
• In the first phase, apart from Delhi, it will be started at seven other major airports – Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi and Ahmedabad.
• Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) is an initiative by the Central Government, designed for faster, smoother, and safer immigration clearance.
2. Bureau of Indian Standards
Why in news: The Bureau of Indian Standards has introduced two new standards for electric vehicles.
Key points:
• The Bureau of Indian Standards has introduced two new standards for electric vehicles, IS 18590: 2024 and IS 18606: 2024, to enhance the safety of electric vehicles (EVs).
• They are designed to ensure that the critical component of EV meets stringent safety requirements.
3. Most Trusted Major News Media Brand
Why in news: Times of India became the most trusted major news media brand in India.
Key points:
• The survey, released as part of Digital News Report 2024, an annual publication by the institute, found TOI had a trust score of 71.
• The survey conducted by Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (RISJ), Oxford University.
• TOI had also topped the survey in 2021 and 2022.
4. Newspapers in School Curriculum
Why in news: Newspapers in school curriculum Initiatives to students of every class in all schools of Kerala.
Key points:
• This step taken by the State Council of Kerala Education and Training (SCERT).
• Inclusion of newspaper in school curriculum provides students with real time information and help them develop a nuanced understanding of the world around them and also enhancement of language skills among students.
INTERNATIONAL:
1. Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Why in news: Canada declared Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a terrorist organization .
Key points:
• The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a branch of Iran's armed forces, is a terrorist organization.
• Earlier, America had declared IRGC as a terrorist organization in the year 2019.
• This announcement in Canada has banned the entry of IRGC members as well as thousands of senior officials of the Iranian government into Canada.
2. Palestine
Why in news: Armenia becomes the latest nation to recognise Palestine as a state.
Key points:
• After this Armenia joins the ranks of Slovenia,Spain, Ireland, and Norway who officially recognised Palestine last month.
• Armenia was recognising the State of Palestine, was against "violence towards civilian populations."
3. Tajikistan Government Bans Hijab
Why in news: Tajikistan Government Bans Hijab and Other ‘Alien Garments’.
Key points:
• Tajikistan's parliament passed a law banning hijabs and other "alien garments," imposing heavy fines for violations.
• The law includes significant fines for violations: Individuals: Up to 7,920 somonis. Companies: Up to 39,500 somonis. Government Officials: Up to 54,000 somonis. Religious Leaders: Up to 57,600 somonis.
3. Bonn Climate Conference 2024
Why in news: Bonn Climate Conference 2024 Concludes in Bonn, Germany .
Key points:
• It raises concerns for a potentially challenging road ahead to the COP29 summit to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, this year.
• The 60th session of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB60), also known as the Bonn Climate Change Conference, aimed to pave the way for COP29 by tackling critical issues related to climate action.,
DEFENCE & SECURITY:
1. Pushpak
Why in news: ISRO's Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) 'Pushpak' made its third consecutive successful landing.
Key points:
• The third and final test in the series of Landing Experiment (LX-03) was conducted at in Chitradurga, Karnataka.
• RLV 'Pushpak' demonstrated its capability in challenging conditions.
• The first landing experiment will be on April 2, 2023 and the second on March 22, 2024.
• 'Pushpak' was released from a Chinook helicopter of the Indian Air Force, Pushpak maintained his balance on his own and continued walking straight on the runway.
2. ASMI Submachine Gun
Why in news: Indian Army Inducts Indigenous ASMI Submachine Gun.
Key points:
• The Atmanirbhar Bharat Northern Command of the Indian Army has ordered 550 indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured ASMI submachine guns worth Rs 4.26 crores from Hyderabad-based Lokesh Machine Limited.
• This marks the first time an indigenously designed and manufactured weapon has been inducted into the Indian Army.
• ASMI developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE) in Pune, in collaboration with the Indian Army.
ENVIRONMENT:
1. Campanula Densesilifta
Why in news: Patanjali research discovered a new foral plant Campanula densesilifta found in Yamunotri.
Key points:
• Its flower was purple in color,not found anywhere in the world.
• The research has been published by Phytotaxa, the world famous botanical research journal of New Zealand. Patanjali's research has worked to enhance the pride of the country.
2. World’s Oldest Termite Mounds
Why in news: World’s Oldest Termite Mounds Discovered in Namaqualand, South Africa.
Key points:
• They are home to termites for the longest period, going back between 13,000 and 34,000 years.
• The main goal of the study was to find out how these termite mounds might change the chemicals in the groundwater.
3. Iberian Lynx
Why in news: Iberian Lynx Conservation Status Upgraded to Vulnerable.
Key points:
• The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) changed the Iberian Lynx’s protection status from “Endangered” to “Vulnerable”.
• The species is native to Spain and Portugal.
• In 2001, there were only 62 adult individuals, but by 2022, there were 648, and now more than 2,000.
SPORTS:
1. Selangor Masters Golf
Why in news: India's Rahil Gangjee secures a victory at the PKNS Selangor Masters held in Malaysia.
Key points:
• With a five-shot lead, the 45-year-old finished at 8-under for the tournament, just edging out Deyen Lawson, finishing one shot.
AWARDS & HONOURS:
1. Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank
Why in news: Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank Gets National Award for APY Implementation.
Key points:
• Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank, a regional rural bank sponsored by Canara Bank, has been honoured with a national award by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority for significant enrolment under the Atal Pension Yojana (APY).
• APY provides a safety net for workers in the informal sector, ensuring a pre-defined pension after 60 years
2. Global Domestic Airline Market
Why in news: India Ranks Third in Global Domestic Airline Market .
Key points:
• India has achieved significant milestones in its domestic aviation sector over the past decade, emerging as the world’s third-largest market for domestic airlines by April 2024.
• This marks a remarkable ascent from its fifth position ten years ago, driven by robust growth and strategic developments.
• IndiGo, in particular, has seen a meteoric rise, doubling its market share to 62% over the last decade with an annual capacity growth rate of 13.9%.
ART & CULTURE:
1. City of Literature
Why in news: UNESCO declared Kozhikode,Kerala as India's first 'City of Literature'.
Key points:
• In October 2023, Kozhikode featured in the 'Literature' category of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN).
• Kozhikode has achieved the title of 'City of Literature' from UNESCO by defeating cities with rich cultural history like Kolkata.
• It has been the center of literary activities of the famous Malayalam writer MT Vasudevan Nair for many decades.
IMPORTANT DAYS:
1. International Day of Women in Diplomacy
Why in news: The International Day of Women in Diplomacy is observed on June 24 annually.
Key points:
• Theme: Better policies for ordinary people, the environment, and social cohesion.
• Objective: To highlight the contribution of women to diplomacy ,those who are breaking barriers and doing commendable jobs in this field.
BIHAR:
1. Patna Cine Festa
Why in news: The five-day Patna Cine Festa organized by CineYatra and House of Variety in collaboration with the Department of Art, Culture and Youth at Regent Cinema Complex.
Key points:
• Patna Cine Festa concludes with 'Paka'(A River of Blood) film.
• At the same time, the closing ceremony of the festival was conducted by the artistic director of the festival, Raviraj Patel
2. Shreyasi Singh
Why in news: Shreyasi Singh selected for Paris Olympics 2024.
Key points:
• Jamui’s MLA Shreyasi Singh selected in the Indian shooting team for the Paris Olympics.
• She was included in the 21-member Indian shooting team for the Paris Olympics after getting approval from the International Shooting Sport Federation (IFSF).
• Shresayi Singh is the first athlete from Bihar to be selected for the Olympics.
3. Mango Mahotsav
Why in news: The two-day Mango Mahotsav organized at Gyan Bhawan, Patna inaugurated by CM Nitish Kumar.
Key points:
• Ashok Kumar Choudhary, resident of Tilakpur Sultanganj, Bhagalpur, who got the highest marks in various categories, was given the title of Mango Shiromani.
• Vaishali district topped with 15 awards, Bhagalpur stood second with 14 awards and Patna stood third with 14 awards. Bhagalpur received a total amount of Rs 58 thousand and Patna received Rs 57 thousand.
• Mango and its products worth Rs 29 lakh and plantation material sold in two days.
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