Important Current Affairs 6th Jun 2018

Current Affairs 6th Jun 2018: NATIONAL NEWS

Cabinet clears sixth phase of launch of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark-3
●        Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet has approved the program for continuation of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) (Sixth phase) and financial support for 30 PSLV operational launch under this program.
●        This program will also meet the need for satellite observation for Earth observation, direction indicator and space science. This will also continue production in Indian industry.
 
 
Cabinet approves continuity program for Geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle Mark-III
●        The Union Cabinet, endowed with the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved financial support for the Geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle Mark-III continuity program.
●        This 4338.20 crore includes the cost of ten GSLV MK-III vehicles, essential facility enhancement, program management and launch campaign.
 

Approval of MoU between India and Denmark on technical cooperation in the field of sustainable and smart urban development
●        The Union Cabinet (CC), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Denmark in April 2018 for the technical cooperation in the field of sustainable and smart urban development.
●        The purpose of this MOU is to promote bilateral cooperation in the field of continuous and smart urban development on mutual and profit basis through the exchange of commercial relations on knowledge, institutional cooperation, research and development and related issues.
 
Cabinet approves amendment in salary allowances of rural Postal Servants of Department of Posts
●        In the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet today approved amendment in the salary allowances of the post of Department of Rural Postal Service.
●        For revising the salary allowances, the estimated cost of 1257.75 crores is to be spent during the year 2018-19.
●        This amendment to salary allowances will benefit 3.07 lakh rural post offices.
 
 
Approval for the construction of a new 6-lane bridge on Ganga river in Phaphamau, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
●        The Cabinet Committee has approved the construction of a new bridge of 9-lane of 6-lane on the Ganges river at National Highway-96 in Phaphamau, Allahabad.
●        It will cost Rs. 1948.25 crores
●        The construction period for this project is three years and it is estimated to be completed by December, 2021.
 
  
Baba Kalyani will be head of the group studying Special Economic Zone (SEZ) policy.
●        The Government of India has constituted a group of eminent persons to study the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) policy.
●        The SEZ policy is effective from April 1, 2000.
●        Subsequently, in May 2005, the Parliament passed the Special Economic Zone Act, 2005 and it got President's approval on June 23, 2005.

6 times the fines for carrying more luggage in the train
●        Just like an airplane, passengers will have to be cautious when they carry more luggage over the border in the train.
●        In view of the frequent complaints about carrying luggage in train coaches, Indian Railways has decided to strictly implement the three-decade-old luggage rules strictly.
●        Under this, the passengers may have to pay more than 6 times the amount of the amount as a penalty for carrying more luggage.

Central Government constitutes 3 panels for 'Prime Minister of India' museum project
 
●        The Central Culture Ministry constituted three high level panels on 5th June 2018 so that a museum called 'Prime Minister of India' can be established in Delhi.
●        This museum will be built on the Prime Ministers of India with modern technology in the three statue estate in the Ministry of Culture.

Central government prepares for merger of four public sector banks
 
●        Four banks can be merged to improve the continuous rising deficit on the banking sector.
●        Under this, a big bank can be created by combining IDBI, Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC), Central Bank of India and Bank of Baroda (BOB).

Current Affairs 6th Jun 2018: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

India and Russia agree to issue joint stamps
●        Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet was apprised of the agreement regarding issuing joint stamps between Indian Postal Department and Russia Post.
●        Its aim is to achieve operational excellence for mutual benefit in the field of issue of postage stamps and to establish cooperation in the postal service.
 
 
Agreement on Technical Cooperation in the field of sustainable urban development between India and France
●        In the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet was informed about the agreement between India and France in the field of sustainable urban development in March 2018.
●        This agreement will be applicable for a period of 5 years.
 
 
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between India and Oman on cooperation in peaceful use of outer space
●        Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet cleared the Memorandum of Understanding between India and Oman (MoU).
●        On this MOU, the Indian Space Research Organization and the Transport and Communications Ministry of Oman had signed the Muscat in February 2018.

Current Affairs 6th Jun 2018: ECONOMY

Modi government gives 8,000 crore package to help sugar industry
●        While giving relief to sugarcane farmers and sugar mills, the central government has approved the package of Rs 8,000 crore.
●        Union Food Supply and Fertilizer Minister Ram Vilas Paswan told this information while advising the Cabinet decision.
●        He said that in this package 1175 crores of sugar mills will be given in lieu of holding stock.
 
Cornellis Ricvik appointed new CEO of Go-Air
 
●        Go-Air, the economical airline service company has appointed Cornelius Risvik as its new Chief Executive Officer.
●        Their appointment has come into effect from 04 June 2018.
●        It was informed in the information issued by the company that he would report to the company's chairman, managing director and board of directors.

Current Affairs 6th Jun 2018: AWARDS

NCL got 'Best Green Business Leader of the Year' award

●    For contributing to environmental protection, Northern Coalfields Ltd, a mini ratna company of the Government of India has been awarded the 'Best Green Business Leader of the Year' award.
●    NCL has been rewarded at the World Environment Conference, organized at 'World Environment Expo' from Tuesday in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

Current Affairs 6th Jun 2018: RANKING

India ranked 177th in the Environment Performance Index
 
●        The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) rating was released on 05 June 2018 on Environment Day.
●        In India, it was ranked 177, whereas the total number of countries included in the index is 180.
●        India was ranked 141 in the list in the year 2016.

Important Current Affairs 5th Jun  2018

Current Affairs 5th Jun 2018: NATIONAL  NEWS

Third National Conference of Health Editors on Yoga was held today in New Delhi
●        Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State (Independent Charge) of AYUSH inaugurated the 3rd Conference of Health Editors on Yoga at Morarji Desai National Yoga Institute in New Delhi today.
●        Prior to International Yoga Day, this conference was organized jointly by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga and the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Target to free Uttar Pradesh from defecation BY October 2, 2018
●        Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath reviewed the progress of Swachh Bharat Mission Rural (SBM-G) with all the jurisdictions through video conferencing last evening.
●        Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reiterated his commitment to achieve open defecation in the state from October 2, 2018 before the period of October 2, 2019.

A special and mechanized operating facility will be set up for Fertilizer Cargo at Deendayal Port in Kandla
●        The Standing Finance Committee of the shipping ministry has cleared a project to set up a special and fully integrated operation facility for fertilizer cargo at Deendayal port in Kandla.
●        This facility or unit will be developed on the berth number 4, which is being constructed at a cost of approximately Rs 138 crores.
 
 
NMCG organized an exhibition in Delhi on World Environment Day
●        Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Conservation Minister, Shri Nitin Gadkari today visited the Pavilion established by NMCG on the occasion of World Environment Day in the Science Bhawan Lawn.
●        India is hosting World Environment Day this year. This year's World Environment Day theme is Beat Plastic Pulse.
●        The Minister of State for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Conservation, Shri UP Singh was also present on this occasion.
 

National Clean Ganga Mission organized a workshop on cooperation for the protection of the Ganga
●        On the occasion of World Environment Day 2018, the National Clean Ganga Mission organized a workshop on cooperation for Ganga Conservation.
●        Representatives from many countries in this list appreciated the efforts being made under the Namami Ganga Program.
 

Ministry of Women and Child Development organized a National Consultation Conference on Child Protection
●        The Women and Child Development Ministry today organized a National Consultation Conference on Child Protection in New Delhi.
●        This conference was discussed in the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and Juvenile Justice Act (POSCO), 2012 from Sexual Offenses.
●        In the discussions, best practices and experiences were shared by the Police Department of various states.

 
Jordan's Prime Minister Hani al-Mulki resigns
 
●        Jordan's Prime Minister Hani al-Mulki announced on June 04, 2018, resigns between the ongoing protests across the country.
●        King Abdullah II of Jordan appointed former Education Minister Omar Razzazz to be the new Prime Minister.
●        Thousands of people demanding government's dismissal of the controversial Income Tax Reform Bill performed on the streets, due to which Mulki resigned.
 
 
Mumbai people work most in the world: survey
 
●        According to Switzerland's investment bank UBS study, an employee works in Mumbai for an average of 3,314.7 hours a year, the highest in 77 major cities of the world.
●        It has also been said in the survey that even though the people of Mumbai work most, but are behind in earnings.
●        In this case Hanoi (Vietnam) second, Mexico City (Mexico) third and Delhi are in fourth place. Lagos (Nigeria) is at the top in terms of working for the shortest time.

Approval of forming agency to prevent women from displaying in vulgar form on social media
 
●        The Central Government has decided to create a central agency under the National Commission for Women to prevent women from being presented as indecent and rude in traditional and modern social media.
●        The Ministry of Women and Child Development has accepted the recommendation of Parliamentary Committee to amend the 'Women's Vulgar Formulation Act, 1986' on 04 June 2018.

Current Affairs 5th Jun 2018: GLOBAL NEWS

IAF aircraft jaguar accident
●        On June 5, 2018, the Indian Air Force aircraft of the Indian Air Force, Jaguar, on a regular training flight, died on 0945 hrs on the Kutch area of Gujarat.
●        This aircraft was flying from Air Force station, Jamnagar.
●        Air crash pilot Air Commodore Sanjay Chauhan VM died in this accident.

Saudi Arabia starts issuing driver license to women
 
●        For the first time in Saudi Arabia, women have started driving licenses. Now women will also be able to drive a car.
●        The official Saudi Press Agency said on 04 June 2018 that the driving license of the first group of women was given.
●        In this regard Saudi Saudi Mohammed bin Salman issued an order in 2017, according to which women have been given the right to driving.

World Environment Day was celebrated all over the world
 
●        World Environment Day was celebrated on June 5, 2018 around the world. On every World Environment Day, the selection of a separate organizer country is organized where the official function is organized.
●        India has received the global hosting of World Environment Day 2018.
●        The first World Environment Day was celebrated on June 5, 1974.

Current Affairs 5th Jun 2018: DAYS AND DATES

Jitendra Singh inaugurated a program organized on World Environment Day 2018
●        In the inauguration of a program organized on the occasion of World Environment Day, 2018, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Nuclear Power and Space, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the North Eastern Region Development (Donor), Prime Minister's Office, Personnel, Public Grievances.
●        The program was organized jointly by the Indian Institute of Ecology and Environment and its partners.
●        This year, World Environment Day theme is "Beat plastic polution."
 
 
IRCTC launched a Khoi-based meal on the occasion of World Environment Day 2018
●        On the occasion of World Environment Day 2018, PSU IRCTC of the Ministry of Railways has introduced eco-friendly, khoi-based canned food in 8 selected Shatabdi and Rajdhani Trains, which operate from New Delhi.
●        Under the Green Program of Railways, the food provided by the Railways to the passengers in these trains will now be served in environmentally friendly disposable plate (compostable container) instead of polymers.

Current Affairs 5th Jun 2018: ECONOMY

RBI organized 'Financial Literacy Week'
 
●        Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has started 'Financial Literacy Week'.
●        This financial literacy week will be organized from 04 June to 08 June 2018.
●        RBI has made banners and posters in three languages, which are being implemented in every bank branch.

Current Affairs 5th Jun 2018: SCHEMES

Central Government launches 'Agricultural Welfare Campaign'
 
●        Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has launched the Agricultural Welfare Campaign.
●        Under this, assistance and advice will be provided to the farmers about improving their technology and income.
●        Organizing the Agricultural Welfare Campaign, keeping in view the vision of doubling the income of the farmers of Narendra Modi by 2022, being done from 01 June 2018 to 31 July 2018.

Important Current Affairs 4th Jun 2018

Current Affairs 4th Jun 2018: NATIONAL NEWS

Two-day governor's conference begins in Rashtrapati Bhavan
●        With the inaugural address of President Shri Ramnath Kovind, the two-day Governor and Deputy Governor's Conference began in Rashtrapati Bhawan today.
●        This is the 49th conference to be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan and the second conference under the chairmanship of President Shri Kovind.
 
 
Government launches 'Janaushadhi facility'
●        Union Chemicals and Fertilizers, Road Transport and Highways, Minister of State for Shipping, Mr. Mansukh L. Mandaviya today launched the Environment friendly sanitary napkin 'PDS' under the Prime Minister of India's JNP project.
●        Now the economical sanitary napkins will be available at more than 3600 POPs of 33 States / Union Territories across the country.

Commerce Minister participated in the informal conference of WTO in Paris
●        Shri Suresh Prabhu, Minister of Commerce & Industry, attended the informal conference of the Ministers of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Paris on May 31, 2018.
●        28 members of the WTO and the Director General of WTO participated in this informal conference.

Compensation for the loss of animals was increased due to the cross-border firefight in Jammu and Kashmir
●        The Indian government has increased the compensation amount to the livestock animals due to the crossfire in Jammu and Kashmir by raising the compensation amount to Rs 50,000 per milch cattle.
●        People from border areas of Jammu and Kashmir are facing heavy losses in the form of livestock, crops, houses etc. due to border cross-border firing.
 

MSME and AYUSH Ministries signed MOU for the development of AYUSH enterprises
●        MSME Ministry and AYUSH Ministry today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the presence of AYUSH and MSME Ministers in New Delhi.
●        This MOU will ensure harmony between the institutions and schemes of both the Ministries for the development of AYUSH enterprises in the country.
●        The purpose of this partnership is to establish India as a global leader in 'holistic health care'.
 
  
Ministry of Women and Child Development proposed amendment to increase the scope of Women's Vulgar Formulation (Prohibition) Act (IRWA), 1986
●        The Ministry of Women and Child Development has proposed amendment in the Women's Vulgar Formulation (Prohibition) Act (IRWA) 1986, in view of technological progress in the field of communication media like social media.
●        In the definition of advertisement, advertisements will be included through digital format or electronic format or billboards or SMS, MMS etc.
 
 
India among the top 5 countries producing e-waste
 
●        Despite emphasis on the government's clean India campaign and the smart city project, India remains in the top five countries producing e-waste.
●        This has been revealed in a recent study by Assocham-Neck.
●        According to the study released on Monday, countries such as China, America, Japan and Germany remain at the top of the list of e-waste countries.
 

Hyderabad's Greenco is going to buy Orange Renewable’s Solar and Wind Energy 
●        Greenco, who has invested in Singapore's GIC and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, can announce his biggest acquisition so far.
●        He is going to buy a solar and wind portfolio of Orange Renewables at an enterprise value of approximately $ 1 billion.
●        After takeover, Greenco and Renew will be in line with each other with a total operating capacities of 4.3 GW (4,300 MW).

Tech Mahindra CEO says, 94 per cent of IT graduates do not deserve jobs
 
●        Tech Mahindra CEO CP Gurnani says that 94 per cent of IT graduates are not eligible for jobs in Indian big IT companies.
●        Gurnani is laying the foundation for next level development in Tech Mahindra.
●        He is busy preparing a road map of Tech Mahindra's next generation

Current Affairs 4th Jun 2018: DAYS AND DATES

World Environment Day 2018
●        The Indian Navy is completing four years of its green initiative program on World Environment Day.
●        The Indian Navy has implemented many policies in the direction of environment friendly and energy efficiency system.
●        As a result, all the naval bases have achieved better results.

Current Affairs 4th Jun 2018: GLOBAL NEWS

 
First Consignment of LNG to India from Russia
●        After the US, India has also been getting LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) from Russia .
●        India is the fourth largest consumer of liquid natural gas in the world and is expanding its import source.
●        Taking the LNG from Russian company Gazprom, its vessel reached Petronet LNG gas import terminal on Monday morning.

In Egypt Abdul Fatah al-Sisi took the oath of office for the second term
●        Egyptian President Abdul Fatah al-Sisi took oath on 2 June 2018 as the President for a second term of four years.
●        Abdul Fatah al-Sisi has taken oath of Presidential office at a time when the country is facing economic and security challenges.

Current Affairs 4th Jun 2018: APPOINTMENT

Mahesh Kumar Jain, CEO of IDBI Bank, became the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.
 
●        Government has appointed Managing Director and CEO of IDBI Bank Mahesh Kumar Jain as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.
●        The Finance Ministry has tweeted this decision.
●        Financial Services Department Secretary Rajiv Kumar tweeted that Mahesh Kumar Jain has been appointed as the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank for three years.

IIT Delhi's former student Rajiv Mishra in the race to become Softbank CEO

●        Softbank Group Corp has appointed Vision Fund CEO Rajiv Mishra as Executive Director.
●        With this promotion, the founder and CEO of the company, Masayoshi Sun has become his replacement in the claimants who replace him.
●        Mishra was made CEO of Vision Fund of $ 93 billion in 2016.

Current Affairs 4th Jun 2018: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

India successfully tested 'Agni-5' missile
 
●        India successfully tested the long distance ballistic missile Agni-5, capable of carrying nuclear weapons and indigenously developed on June 03, 2018.
●        This missile was launched with the help of a mobile launcher from the launch pad-4 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) on the Dr Abdul Kalam Island in the Bay of Bengal.
●        This was the sixth test of Agni-5 and it was completely successful.

Current Affairs 4th Jun 2018: SCHEMES

Center launches new scheme 'Service Bhoj Scheme'
 
●        Central Culture Ministry has started a new scheme called 'Service Bhoj Scheme' for the financial year 2018-19 and 2019-20 with a total cost of Rs 325 crore.
●        On the basis of the recommendations of the committee, the competent authority in the Ministry will register the charitable religious institutions to return CGST and IGST's Central Government part to the special material mentioned above.

Important Current Affairs 3rd Jun  2018

Current Affairs 3rd Jun 2018: NATIONAL  NEWS

Taj Mahal Manifesto adopted to get rid of plastic pollution near Taj Mahal
●        The Ministry of Culture organized a high level stakeholder workshop on Taj Mahal in Agra today.
●        Under the chairmanship of the Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Culture and Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Mahesh Sharma, this meeting was convened to discuss the issues of pollution around the Taj Mahal.
 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches Rupay Cards, Bhima and SBI App in Singapore
 
●        Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Rupay Card, BHIM and SBI App in Singapore on May 31, 2018.
●        India's digital payment system has been linked to Singapore's 33-year-old Network for Electronic Transfers (NETS).
●        All users of the Rupee will be able to pay in Singapore where all the NETs are acceptable.
 
 
Central Government constitutes 'Kaveri Water Management Authority'
 
●        The Central Government has constituted Cauvery Water Management Authority in accordance with the directions of the Supreme Court for resolution of the June 1, 2018 Cauvery Water Distribution Dispute.
●        This Authority will resolve the dispute over the sharing of river water between Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Puducherry.
●        The Supreme Court had directed the Central Government to constitute an Authority within six weeks of order on February 16, 2018.
 

President Ramnath Kovind approves the National Sports University Ordinance
 
●        President, Ramnath Kovind, has approved the Union Cabinet Ordinance for making the country's first National Sports University in Manipur on 01.01-2018.
●        National Sports University Ordinance, 2018 has been implemented after the President's approval.
●        The Union Cabinet had approved the creation of the first National Sports University in Imphal on May 23, 2018.

Delay of trains will impact on promotion of officials 
●        Railways have now decided that if there is a delay in the operation of trains, then it will have an impact on promotions of the concerned officers.
●        Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has warned the heads of all Jones of Railways that their appraisal will be affected if delayed by rail services.
●        Ministry has given the officials one month's time to ensure the operation of the trains at the time of the train.
 
  
Railways will deploy retired employees on unmanned crossings
 
●        Railways are preparing to retire their retired employees again.
●        After the death of 13 schoolchildren in the accident on the unmanned railway crossing in Uttar Pradesh, the Railways has taken this decision.
●        They will be deployed on such unmanned crossings.
●        A committee has been set up to speed up the process.
 
 
Now the online waiting ticket holders will be able to travel in train
●        If you get waiting for booking online train ticket, you will still be able to travel in the same train as counter-ticketers.
●        Regarding this, the Delhi High Court's order of 2014 has become effective, as the petition against the order has been rejected by the Supreme Court.
●        In 2014, the Delhi High Court had decided that there should be no discrimination between counter ticket and e-ticket holders, for this, the Railways took steps within six months.

Suresh Prabhu calls on Airbus to make aircraft under Make in India
 
●        Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu has invited the legendary aircraft manufacturer Airbus to make planes in India under Make in India .
●        Suresh Prabhu visited the Toulouse Airbus plant in France on Friday .
●        He said that if Airbus decides to make aircraft in India then it will be a win-win situation for both.
 
IRCTC offers Sikkim tour for Rs 14,560
 
●        If you are planning to travel to Northeast India in the summer holidays, then IRCTC has offered a good offer for you.
●        Under the offer offered by the IRCTC Green Sikkim-Chardham Tour Package , you will get a chance to visit Gangtok and Namchi for Rs 14,560.
●        This tour will start from October 12, 2018.

Instructions to stop the entry of Rohingyas
 
●        On Saturday, the Home Ministry asked all state governments to take steps against those who entered the state illegally, including Rohingyas from Myanmar.
●        In his letter, the Home Ministry said, "People living in the country illegally can face big challenges for the security of the country."
●        It has been said in the letter that the news of the involvement of these people in anti-national activities has also been received many times.

Current Affairs 3rd Jun 2018: GLOBAL  NEWS

Xiaomi launches MIUI 10 with Artificial Intelligence
 
●        Chinese Internet company Xiaomi on Thursday launched its latest version of the MIUI interface MIUI 10 .
●        In addition, the company also introduced the M8 flagship smartphone running on the MIUI 10.
●        Users will find many features like Full Screen Display Gestures, Swipe to Delight Tasks, along with the MIUI 10.

Saudi ready to declare sexual harassment as crime
●        After decades-long ban on women's driving, the demand for declaring sexual harassment as a criminal activity in the conservative country Saudi Arabia is picking up.
●        About a month later, restrictions on women driving in Saudi Arabia will be lifted.
●        The Shura Council has advised the cabinet in a legal draft passed on Monday that in this case a provision of five years imprisonment and three lakh rupees penalty will be made.

Britain's first Indian restaurant rare menu card sold in 7.5 million
 
●        In the UK, a rare menu card of the first Indian restaurant set up more than 200 years ago was bid for auction of $ 11,344 (about seven and a half million rupees).
●        The dishes that are served in the restaurant are the names of recipes like 'Pineapple Casserole' (Casserole of Pineapple) and 'Chicken Curry', which are its specialty.
●        The Hindustani Dinner and Hookah smoking club was founded by Sheikh Din Muhammad in 1809 on the Portman Square of London.

Current Affairs 3rd Jun 2018: DEFENSE

Indian Navy clears 38 Indians stranded in Yemen
 
●        Indian Navy pulled out 38 Indians stranded on the Socotra island of Yemen on Sunday.
●        10 days ago, due to the cyclone in the area, these people were trapped there, for which India was forced to start the campaign to save.

Current Affairs 3rd Jun 2018: ECONOMY

Indian win lottery of over Rs 18 crores
 
●        An Indian has won 1 crore dirham in the lottery in Abu Dhabi i.e. around 18 crore rupees.
●        This person is a new name in the list of Indians who have already won huge amount in lottery.
●        Dickson Kattithara Abraham lives in Nigeria and bought a famous lottery ticket called Big Ticket in Abu Dhabi.
 

200 Kamov military helicopter purchase deal
●        The government can finalize the deal to buy 200 Kamov KA-226T military helicopter from Russia by October.
●        This purchase will be done through a joint venture of Russian Helicopters and India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
●        Basic preparations attached to this project have been taken because the government wants to stamp the deal in the next 4 months.

Important Current Affairs 2nd Jun 2018

Current Affairs 2nd Jun 2018: NATIONAL NEWS

Coca Cola, Infosys and others will fight in collaboration against plastic pollution in India
 
●        Many companies, including Coca-Cola, Infosys and Hilton, have taken the lead in tackling plastic pollution in India.
●        The government is making conscious efforts on the concept of 'Beat plastic pollution ' among people in the celebration of World Environment Day on 5th June .
 
 

Idea will become Vodafone Idea
●        Idea is close to completion of the merger process in Vodafone . In the same episode, the Idea Cellular Board has called the Extraordinary General Meeting on June 26 in which name of 'Idea Cellular Limited' will be changed to 'Vodafone Idea Limited'.
●        Apart from this, the Board's plan will also be considered in Extraordinary General Meeting, which aims to raise Rs 15,000 crore through non-convertible securities.

Gold import from Russia can be done on bonded basis
 
●        To help the Gem and Jewelry Exporters , the central government is considering a proposal to import gold from Russia . It will be conditioned that the exporters will export it back after the value addition of the entire consignment of gold.
●        Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu gave this information on Thursday.

Central Government launches 'Online Analysis Tool' to oversee foreign contribution under FCRA
 
●        Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh launched an online analysis tool for overseeing foreign fund flows and its use under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 on 01 June 2018.
●        Web based tool has the ability to find and analyze large data.
●        Its dashboard will be connected to FCRA registered bank accounts and it will provide updated information on real-time through public financial management system.
 
 
President Ramnath Kovind approves the National Sports University Ordinance
 
 
●        President, Ramnath Kovind, has approved the Union Cabinet Ordinance for making the country's first National Sports University in Manipur on 01.01-2018.
●        National Sports University Ordinance, 2018 has been implemented after the President's approval.
●        The Union Cabinet had approved the creation of the first National Sports University in Imphal on May 23, 2018.

Sisi becomes President of Egypt again
 
●        Egyptian President Abdul Fatah al-Sisi took oath on Saturday for the second term of his four year term as President.
●        Sisi had won 97 percent of the valid votes in the presidential election held in March last year.
●        He took oath in front of members of his government in the House.
 
Former Chief Justice Nasirul Mulk took oath as the acting Prime Minister
 
●        Former Chief Justice of Pakistan Nasirul Mulk took oath of office of Pakistan's seventh acting Prime Minister on Friday.
●        Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain administered him oath in Islamabad.
●        The name of the country was announced by Khurshid Shah, the leader of the opposition, in a press conference after meeting with Prime Minister Shahid Khakan Abbasi and speaker Aiyaz Sadiq of the National Assembly.

Current Affairs 2nd Jun 2018: SPORTS

Discus Throwing Athlete Vikas Gowda retired
 
●        Top Athlete Vikas of Chakka Throw (Discus throw) Gaura retired on Wednesday after playing at a competitive level for more than 15 years .
●        During this time, he became the first and only Indian male athlete to win a medal in this Commonwealth Games event .
 
Pro Kabaddi League auction includes 422 players
 
●        For the sixth season of the Pro Kabaddi League, a total of 422 players will be bets on the two-day auction that starts on Wednesday.
●        According to the media release, in these 422 players, 87 players have been taken from the future Kabaddi Nayak (FKH) program, while 58 foreign players.
●        The players from 14 countries which have been included in the auction include Iran, Bangladesh, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Malaysia Malaysia and Sri Lanka.

Neeraj at sixth place in Eugene Stage of Diamond League
 
●        The top Indian athlete throwing athlete Neeraj Chopra stayed in sixth position in the third leg of the Diamond League Series with an effort of 80.81 meters.
●        This 20-year-old Indian athlete had broken his national record last year by 87.43 meters in the first leg of the Diamond League in Doha, which was in fourth place.
●        The current Asian and Commonwealth champions Prefontonanan could not perform their best in the classic and they threw three fouls.

Japan won Uber Cup 37 years later
 
●        Japan defeated Thailand 3-0 on Saturday and captured the Uber Cup after 37 years.
●        Japan had earlier won the title in 1981.
●        In the first match of the women's singles, Akane Yamaguchi beat Thailand's top player, Ratanok Intanon 21-15, 21-15.
 
Silver and Bronze medal to India in Archery World Cup
 
●        India's women team, performing brilliantly, got the silver medal in the Archery World Cup.
●        Indian Archery team of Jyothi Surekha, Divya Dayal and Muskan Kirar won the Silver Medal of Women Compound Team Competition in the World Cup in Antalya.
●        This tournament has been won by the women team of Gold Taiwan.

Current Affairs 2nd Jun 2018: GLOBAL NEWS

Agreement on enhancing strategic and maritime cooperation with Indonesia
 
●        Indonesia and India on Wednesday agreed to increase strategic and maritime cooperation.
●        Under this, there is a plan to build a naval base of strategic importance for Indonesia in the Indian Ocean .
●        Together, the two countries have converted their strategic partnership into a broad strategic partnership.
●        He has signed a joint document to combine his strategic tactics with the objective of stabilizing the Indo-Pacific region.

European Union, Canada's counter-action against American action to increase import duty
 
●        Against the action of the US Trump Administration to impose higher fees on import of products such as steel and aluminum, several major partner countries, including the European Union and Canada, have started retaliation.
●        The European Union has challenged the American decision in the World Trade Organization (WTO) in the first response. Canada has also gone in the WTO against the US.

Current Affairs 2nd Jun 2018: ECONOMY

NCL's coal production increased by 17 percent and dispatch increased by 15.17 percent.
 
●        Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a mini ratna company of the Indian government, has produced 16.41 million tonnes of coal in the first two months of the current financial year, or by the end of May .
●        During the same period, the company's coal dispatch was 16.57 million tonnes.
●        This is 16.82 percent and 15.17 percent higher than the corresponding period of the previous financial year.
 
Panasonic crossed 10000 crores sale
 
●        Panasonic India crossed the sale of Rs 10,000 crore in the financial year ending March.
●        The total sale of this company of Japan in India is Rs 10,200 crore.
●        In 2016-17, the figure was 9,600 crores.

Important Current Affairs 1st Jun  2018

Current Affairs 1st Jun 2018: NATIONAL  NEWS

Integrated logistics department will be formed for facilitating exporters: Commerce Secretary
●        Giving assurance of the government's support to the exporters, the Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Shri C.R. Chaudhary urged the exporting community to achieve export target of $ 76 billion during 2017-18.
●        While giving the EEPC India National Award to 110 engineering exporters in New Delhi, Shri Choudhary said that it is important that the exporters have done remarkable work during the year 2016-17 when the global economy was undergoing recession.

Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh launches online analysis tool for overseeing overseas contributions under FCRA
●        Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh today launched an online analysis tool for monitoring foreign fund flows and its use under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 here today.
●        This web based tool will help the officers of different departments of the government to check the source of foreign contribution and its use in India.
 
 
88 years of 'Deccan Queen' rail service
●        On June 1, 1930, the pioneering 'Deccan Queen' rail service was started between two major cities of Maharashtra, which was the major historical achievement of the Great Indian Peninsula (GIP) Railway.
●        This first deluxe train was introduced to serve two important cities of this area and it was named after the famous Pune city as 'Queen of the Deccan'.
 
 
The foundation stone of the country's first modern Forensic Lab for women related matters was laid in Chandigarh
●        Women and Child Development Minister, Mrs. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi today laid the foundation stone of modern DNA forensic laboratory in the premises of the Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Chandigarh.
●        In the program, the Minister said that forensic examination is an important role in criminal investigations and the Advanced Lab will contribute greatly to tackle the reduction in forensic DNA investigation of pending cases of sexual harassment in the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches Rupee Cards, Bhima and SBI App in Singapore
 
●        Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Ruppe Card, Bhima and SBI App in Singapore on May 31, 2018.
●        India's digital payment system has been linked to Singapore's 33-year-old Network for Electronic Transfers (NETS).
●        All users of the Rupee will be able to pay in Singapore where all the NETs are acceptable.
 
 
Anand Mahindra launches road map for better Air India 
●        Following the experience of successfully running a company like Satyam Computer, Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra has also introduced roadmap for Air India.
●        He says that by handing Air India to a person like E Sreedharan, he should try to sell after bringing him to good standing.

 
PhonePay's annual gross transaction reached the run rate of $ 20 billion
 
●        Digital Payments Startup Phone is doing nearly 2 billion transactions a month, and with its mobile app, about 30 million bank accounts are connected. This claim is made by the company.
●        PhonePay CEO Sameer Nigam said that their target is to carry up to 150 million transactions every month till December.
●        Flipkart has a proprietary right on Bangalore-based phone.

Current Affairs 1st Jun 2018: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

India signed a mutual consent agreement in Singapore with nursing sector

●        India has signed a mutual consent agreement (MRA) in Singapore with nursing sector.
●        This is the first MRA to be done with FTA affiliates.
●        Singapore agrees to recognize 7 Indian nursing institutes 

Current Affairs 1st Jun 2018: SCHEMES

Government launches new 'Service Bhoj Scheme'
●        Ministry of Culture of Government of India has launched a new scheme called 'Service Bhoj Scheme' at the cost of Rs 325 crore for the financial year 2018-19 and 2019-20.

Income Tax Department Launches New Anonymous Transaction Informer Award Scheme, 2018
●        In order to increase the participation of people in income tax department's efforts to detect black money and reduce tax evasion, the Income Tax Department has released a new award scheme titled 'Benami Transaction Informer Award Scheme 2018'.
●        The purpose of this scheme is to encourage people to give information about the transactions and properties and the income earned on such properties made by hidden investors and beneficial owners.

Income Tax Department released Revised Income-tax informer Scheme, 2018
●        In order to increase the participation of people in income tax department's efforts to detect black money and reduce tax evasion, the Income Tax Department has released a new award scheme called 'Income Tax Information Award Scheme, 2018'.
●        This plan will replace the award scheme released in 2007.

Current Affairs 1st Jun 2018: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Earth Science Ministry launches high-resolution ensemble forecast system for possible weather forecast
●        Ministry of Earth Sciences has launched two state-of-the-art high resolution global assembly specimen system for issuing 10-day operational potential weather forecasts.
●        Indian Advanced Tropical Meteorological Institute Pune, National Mid-Term Weather Forecast Center Noida and India Meteorological Department have been able to achieve this advanced service level by continuous efforts of scientists.

Current Affairs 1st Jun 2018: SPORTS

Commonwealth Games gold medalist Sanjita Chanu fails in Dope test
●        Commonwealth Games gold medalist weightlifter Sanjita Chanu has failed in the Dope Test.
●        The National Weightlifting Federation (IWF) gave this information on May 31, 2018.
●        IWLF has temporarily suspended them with immediate effect under the anti-doping rules violation rule.

Current Affairs 1st Jun 2018: ECONOMY

Government's 13 billion dollars worth of capital losses
 
●        The loss of public sector banks in 2017-18 has resulted in the government's investment of about $ 13 billion in these banks was useless and there is no hope of improvement in this situation even in the current financial year.
●        Rating agency Fitch said this.
 
Kalpataru gave 282 crore offer for Thane land of Mondelez 
●        Real estate developer Kalpataru has given the highest bid of 282 crore rupees to buy 8 acres of land in Mondeja India (old name Cadbury India).
●        According to property consultants, a one-million-square-foot project can be built on the land of Thane Pokhran road 1.
 

 
Samsung India sold 50,000 crores of products in 2016-17
●        Samsung India crossed the annual sales of Rs 50,000 crore in fiscal year 2016-17.
●        It has been reported to Samsung recently on information submitted to the Registrar of Companies.
●        Samsung India has strengthened its position as the country's second largest consumer focused MNC after Maruti Suzuki .

Important Current Affairs 31st May 2018

Current Affairs 31st May 2018: NATIONAL NEWS

Exporting large number of dry coconuts to America and European countries for the first time
●        India was importing coconut oil till March 2017, now India has been exporting coconut oil to Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka from April 2017, with the first time exporting a large number of dry coconuts to America and European countries is
●        As compared to 9,561 hectares in 2010-14, 13,117 hectare area was brought under new plantation in the year 2014-18.

Inter state e-bill will be applicable in Chhattisgarh, Goa, Jammu Kashmir, Mizoram, Odisha, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal
●        In order of GST Council decision, the e-way bill system for the inter-state transport of goods was implemented on April 1, 2018.
●        E-These bills are being successfully prepared and more than 630 million e-bill have been released till May 30, 2018, including 20 million Intra-State e-Pay bills.
  
1.5 lakh affordable houses for urban poor under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)
●        Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has approved the construction of 1.5 lakh and affordable houses for the benefit of the urban poor under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) with an investment of Rs. 7227 crores with central assistance of Rs. 2209 crores.
●        56512 houses have been approved in 22 cities and towns with an investment of Rs. 3184 crores with central assistance of Rs. 848 crores for Andhra Pradesh.
 

CBSE will organize Central Teacher Eligibility Test in 92 cities of the country on 16th September, 2018
●        The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will organize the Central Teacher Eligibility Examination (CTET) in 92 cities of the country on September 16, 2018 (Sunday).
●        This is the 11th edition of the seat.
●        Interested applicants to join the examination can apply online from June 22, 2018 (Friday).
 

Amit Khare took over as Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
●        Amit Khare, IAS (Jharkhand: 1985) today took over as the Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
●        Shri Narendra Kumar Sinha, IAS has retired from this post.
●        Prior to his appointment, Mr. Khare was working as Additional Chief Secretary of Jharkhand Government.
●        During his career of more than 33 years, Mr. Khare has worked in many regional positions and he has the experience of doing work from both land and high administrative levels at both the center and the state.
 

Krishna Pal Gujjar announced the implantation of free device for the deaf children of Sikkim
●        Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Krishna Pal Gujjar has promised that the Central Government will provide financial assistance of Rs. 6 lakh for the implantation of the hearing device for economically weaker deaf children of Sikkim.
●        He announced this after today's performance in touching the hearts of Deaf and Divya school children at the inaugural function of 'Social Empowerment Camp' organized at Chintan Bhawan, Gangtok.
●        They snatched the group photos with the children and gave them citation.
 
 
Tourism Minister issued the first directive of the government on adventure tourism
●        Minister of State for Tourism (Independent Charge) Shri K.J. Alfonz issued guidelines of Government of India on adventure tourism in New Delhi today.
●        As part of efforts to make the adventure sports safer, these guidelines, issued with safety and quality standards for adventure tourism in India, were created in collaboration with the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOI).

Andhra Pradesh announces new political symbols
 
●        Four years after the division of Andhra Pradesh, new state symbols of the state were announced by the Environment, Forest, Science and Technology Department of Andhra Pradesh on May 30, 2018.
●        In this, the names of the state's political birds and state animals of Andhra Pradesh have been declared.
●        According to the government announcement, it was necessary to make this change after the split in state symbols, as it could ensure the identity of the state.
 
 
New User Interface Launch of E-Ticket System

●    Ministry of Railways has launched a new user interface for its state-of-the-art e-ticket system.
●    With the launch of new interface of e-ticketing website, the user can now log on and search the trains without logging in and search for information about the availability of seats.

Researchers developed 3D printed cornea for the first time
 
 
●        For the first time, scientists have made the 3D printed human eye cornea.
●        This can help in reducing the shortage of eye donors and returning light to millions of visually impaired people.
●        This search has been published in the journal Experimental Eye Research.

Current Affairs 31st May 2018: ECONOMY

Agreement for additional financial assistance of $ 500 million in the Government of India and the World Bank
●        Under the Prime Minister Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) between the Government of India and the World Bank today, an agreement for $ 500 million loan was made to provide additional financial assistance to the rural road project.
●        Under this project implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development, 7,000 km roads have to be constructed, out of which 3,500 km will be constructed using green technology.
 
 
SAIL earned a net profit of Rs 816 crore in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017-18
●        Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017-18 as well as for the entire financial year 2017-18.
●        After making a comeback in the third quarter of the financial year 2017-18, the company has made a net profit of Rs 816 crore in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2017-18.

Current Affairs 31st May 2018: DEFENSE

Defense Minister inaugurates Indian Air Force Commander Conference
●        Defense Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the first half yearly Commander Conference of the IAF today at the Vai Bhawan.
●        The Air Force chief told the Defense Minister about the current situation of Air Force and the 'Gagan Shakti' exercised in April this year.
 

Current Affairs 31st May 2018: AWARDS

Kailash Satyarthi and Kiran Kumar awarded 'Santokba Humanitarian Award'
 
●        President Ramnath Kovind on 30 May 2018, Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi and former ISRO president AS Kiran Kumar were awarded the 'Santokba Humanitarian Award'.
●        Under this, both were given a trophy and trophy of one crore rupees.
●        This event was organized in Sanjeev Kumar Auditorium of Surat.

Current Affairs 31st May 2018: DAYS AND DATES

World Tobacco Prohibition Day was celebrated around the world
●        World Tobacco Prohibition Day was celebrated all over the world on May 31, 2018.
●        World Health Organization member countries announced the anniversary of World Tobacco Day in 1987.

Current Affairs 31st May 2018: GLOBAL NEWS

US Pacific Command renamed to US Indo-Pacific Command
 
●        US Defense Minister Jim Matisse announced on May 30, 2018 that he has changed the name of the US Pacific Command to the US Indo-Pacific Command.
●        This step also reflects India's growing importance in American strategic thinking.
●        The American Pacific Command or PACOM formed after World War II will now be known as the Indo-Pacific Command.

Important Current Affairs 30th May 2018

Current Affairs 30th May 2018: NATIONAL  NEWS

174th meeting of ESIC concluded
●        In the 174th meeting of the ESI Corporation held in New Delhi yesterday under the chairmanship of Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State for Labor and Employment (Independent Charge), some important decisions have been taken in respect of improvement in service delivery system of ESIC.
●        In order to strengthen medical services in all the districts of the country, it was decided to open the ESIC Dispensary Co-branch office (DCBO) in every district of the country.
 
Ministry of Railways organized 'Mission Raftar'
●        The Ministry of Railways has conducted a one-day workshop, 'Mission Raftar' in New Delhi with the aim of increasing the average speed of freight trains and passenger trains.
●        Shri Ashwani Lohani, Chairman, Railway Board, Shri Rajen Gohain inaugurated the workshop.
●        All members of the Railway Board, General Manager of the Railway Board and Senior Railway Officers were present on the occasion.
 
 
Ministry of Railways launches new User Interface of its state-of-the-art e-ticket system
●        According to the vision of Central Railway Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, to ensure better experience to the users (user) by adopting the best practices adopted in the Information Technology Industry, the online travel portal of the railwayswww.irctc.co.in has now got its new user interface Has launched the beta version.
●        The 'Digital India' initiative has paved the way for government organizations to use the power of technology and to make the lives of Indian citizens easier.
 
 
Government has canceled land allotment of Tuticorin Copper Plant
 
●        The Tamil Nadu government has canceled the land allotment of Vedanta Group Tuticorin Copper Plant.
●        Meanwhile, the issue of the death of 13 protesters in police firing triggered in the Assembly on Tuesday.
●        The opposition party, DMK, had decided to boycott the proceedings of the House until the unit was closed forever.
 

CFO Deepak Ahuja will decide on Tesla in India
●        Elon Musk said in a tweet that his company wants to come to India, but when it will be an Indian will decide.
●        Graduate Ahuja of the III Varanasi joined Tesla for the first time in 2008.
●        He left this company in 2015, but came back last year.

'Gaj Yatra' started in the North East
 
●        The 'Gaj Yatra' was inaugurated by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on 28 May 2018 from the village of Tura located in Garo Mountains.
●        It is being organized by the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) with the Ministry of Environment.
●        Bollywood actress Dia Mirza also started the journey with a green flag.
 
WHO approves India's Digital Health Proposal
 
●        Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda said on May 29, 2018 that the proposal brought on digital health by India has been approved by the 71st World Health Assembly (World Health Assembly).
●        The World Health Assembly is the decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO).
●        The 71st World Health Assembly was organized in Geneva and it was attended by representatives from all the member countries of the WHO.
 
India and Indonesia committed for comprehensive strategic partnership
 
●        During the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Indonesia, the two countries expressed their commitment for comprehensive strategic partnership on May 30, 2018.
●        Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the press conference in Indonesia's capital Jakarta.
●        15 MoUs were signed between India and Indonesia, which were related to areas of defense, science, technology, rail and health.
 
 
The central government is planning to set up optical fiber cables in the border areas
 
●        Union Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on May 29, 2018 that the Center is planning to set up optical fiber cables in the border areas to address the problems of connectivity of defense personnel and common people.
●        Underlining the achievements of the Narendra Modi government after four years, Sitharaman said in response to media queries that we will soon start working on the expansion of optical fiber cable in the border areas.

Bankruptcy Process postponed against RCom
 
●        National Companies Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on conditional ban on bankruptcy process against Reliance Communications (RCom) and its associates Reliance Infratel and Reliance Telecom on Wednesday.
●        Simultaneously, these companies have been allowed to sell their properties to Reliance Geo.
●        NCLT has asked RCom and its subsidiaries to pay Ericsson India Rs. 550 crores in 120 days.

Current Affairs 30th May 2018: GLOBAL NEWS

International Conference on 'Trips-CBD Combination' in Geneva on 7-8 June, 2018

●        India is spearheading the campaign to resume the WTO debate on issues related to prevention of traditional knowledge.
●        Together with the WTO Learning Center, the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade and South Center (an intergovernmental organization located in Geneva), the Indian government is going to organize an international conference on 'Trips-CBD combination' in Geneva, 7-8 June, 2018.

Current Affairs 30th May 2018: ECONOMY

Special refund fortnight from 31st May to 14th June, 2018
●        Refund of Goods and Services Tax (GST) has been a concern for both the government and the business world for the last few months.
●        So far, the government has sanctioned more than Rs 30,000 crore as GST refund.
●        It includes Rs 16000 crore of IGST and Rs 14000 crore of ITC.

SBI increased interest rate for FD
 
●        State Bank of India ( SBI ) , the country's largest bank and lender, has hiked interest rates for term deposits of 1 year and 2 years, by 25 basis points.
●        Also , the interest rate of Fixed Deposit with a period of 2 to 3 years has also been increased.
●        New interest rates have come into effect from May 28, on the FD of less than Rs 1 crore.
 
 
Moody downgraded India's growth rate for 2018 to 7.3 percent
●        International rating agency Moody's Investor Services reduced its estimate of India's GDP growth rate to 7.3 percent for the current fiscal.
●        The agency had earlier estimated an increase of 7.5 percent.

Current Affairs 30th May 2018: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

Third meeting of Indo-UK Home Work Dialogue
●        The third homework dialogue meeting between India and Britain was held here today.
●        The delegation of the Government of India was led by the Union Home Secretary, Mr. Rajiv Gaba, while the UK delegation was led by Ms. Patsy Wilkinson, the second permanent secretary.

Current Affairs 30th May 2018: APPOINTMENT

Pankaj Saran appointed as India's Deputy National Security Advisor
●        Senior Indian diplomat Pankaj Saran has been appointed as the Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA).
●        This information was made public by the government on May 29, 2018.
●        Pankaj Saran is currently India's Ambassador to Russia

Important Current Affairs 29th May 2018

Current Affairs 29th May 2018: NATIONAL NEWS

India Signed a $ 21.7 million loan agreement with the World Bank for Rajasthan Project
●        For the strengthening of public financial management in the Rajasthan Project, a loan agreement of US $ 21.7 million was signed with World Bank.
●        On behalf of the Rajasthan Government on the implementation unit agreement signed by the Secretary (Finance) and the World Bank on behalf of World Bank (India) Acting Country Director.
●        This project is of US $ 31 million, out of which 21.7 million US dollars will be taken from the World Bank and the balance from the state budget.
 
 
More than 1,65,000 people got profit between 2015-18 under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)
●        Under the Credit Linked Scheme, more than 1,65,000 people have benefited between the year 2015-18.
●        Between 2008 and 2013, only 18,166 people got the benefit of the scheme of interest subsidy.
●        The performance of the present plan has been spectacular and more people have received benefits than before.

Receipt app and web portal launch to bring transparency in the electricity payments to customers
●        Minister of State for Power (Independent Charge) Shri R.K. Singh launched today's web portal and app procurement (payment confirmation and electricity purchase analysis to bring transparency in the invoices of producers) www.praapti.in .
●        The acquisition app and web portals have been developed to bring transparency among electricity producers and power distribution companies in power purchase.
●        This app and web portals will capture invoices and payment data from electricity producers for various long term power purchase agreements.
 

Use of blockchain technology to ban unwanted calls, SMS
 
●        Telecom Regulator TRAI issued a new draft of rules for reinforcing unwanted phone calls and SMS , in which it has proposed the use of Blockchain Technology .
●        The regulator wants to ensure through the use of BlockChain Technology that the telemarketing people have received phone or SMS only who have given their number for it.
 
 
India will raise issue of Neem, turmeric and Ashwagandha patents in Geneva
●        India is next month co-organizer of the International Brainstorming session on the growing commercial use of natural materials.
●        In this event, there will be issues related to the financial misuse of natural products and patents given without proper compensation to communities related to it.
 
 
Ultratech will buy Binani Cement 
 
●     UltraTech will buy Binani cement 
●        The company's lenders decided to sell the company to the country's largest cement producer in a meeting lasting seven hours on Monday.
●        However, Aditya Birla Group 's Ultratech has also put a condition with its offer.
●        Its offer of 7,600 crores is dependent on getting its approval from courts.

Current Affairs 29th May 2018: DEFENSE

NDA organizes 134th convocation function
●        134th Convocation of National Defense Academy (NDA) course concluded in Pune today.
●        On this occasion, Chief of Integrated Defense Staff to the Chairman, Chief of Staff Committee (CISC), Lieutenant General Satish Dua was the Chief Guest.
●        336 cadets were awarded degrees on behalf of Jawaharlal Nehru University.
●        Among the recipients, 81 cadets of science, 191 cadets of Computing Science and 64 cadet arts.

Current Affairs 29th May 2018: ECONOMY

National Aluminum Company Limited (NALCO) doubled net profit
●        National Aluminum Company Limited (NALCO), which has achieved the global standard of being a low cost manufacturing company in manufacturing bauxite mining and aluminum, has proved its potential by performing well in the physical and financial sectors.
●        According to the financial results of the year 2017-18 presented to Board of Directors on May 26, 2018, NALCO registered an increase of more than 100 per cent, i.e. an increase of Rs 1,342.19 crore compared to Rs 669 crore in the previous year, during the financial year 2017-18.

ED seized assets worth Rs 177 crore of Rotomac
 
●        Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday said that it has seized assets worth Rs 177 crore in Rotomac Global of Kanpur, owned by Vikram Kothari in the money laundering case, in which a bank allegedly fraud of Rs 3,695 was made.
●        Officials of the Financial Investigation Agency said that the seized assets of the company and its director are in Kanpur of Uttar Pradesh, Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar in Gujarat, Dehradun in Uttarakhand and in Mumbai of Maharashtra.

Current Affairs 29th May 2018: GLOBAL NEWS

The UK has destroyed files related to India-Sri Lanka relations.
●        The UK Forward and Commonwealth Office has destroyed about 195 files, including documents that are linked to the relations between Sri Lanka and India during a civil war under the leadership of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.
●        Researchers and archivists are concerned about this move by Britain.
 
 
Under Antarctica ice, mountain ranges and valleys were detected
●        Researchers have unearthed three deep valleys under the mountain ranges hidden under the snowy mountains of Antarctica and glacier.
●        This research has been published in Geophysical Research Letters.
●        Detailed data from the satellite helped to take pictures of the Earth's surface and inside its depths, but the location around the southern pole area was not known.

Global Wind Energy Summit will be held in Hamburg
 
●        The first edition of the Global Wind Energy Conference will be held in Hamburg, Germany on 25-28 September 2018.
●        First Wind Energy Summit-2011 can be beneficial for the wind energy industry in terms of business, networking and information.
●        The summit includes two conference 'Windenergy Hamburg' and 'Windup'.
 
 
Colombia's first Latin American country to join NATO
 
●        Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos announced on May 25, 2018 that Colombia would formally join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) soon.
●        With this initiative, Colombia will become the first Latin American nation to become part of the coalition.
●        In the organization Colombia will be included as a "global partner", which means that it will not need to participate in military action.
 
 
Former Chief Justice Nasir-ul-Mulk appointed acting Prime Minister of Pakistan
 
●        Former Chief Justice of Pakistan Nasir-ul-Mulk was appointed the caretaker Prime Minister of the country on May 28, 2018.
●        With the leader of the opposition Khurshid Shah, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and National Assembly Chairman Ayaz Sadiq made this announcement in a joint press conference.
 
 
United Nations International Peacekeeping Day-2012 was celebrated
 
●        United Nations International Peacekeeping Day was celebrated on May 29, 2018 around the world.
●        On this occasion, various events are organized around the world for the appreciation and respect of the work of brave men and women who have made important contributions towards establishing peace and security in the countries and countries devastated by war.

Current Affairs 29th May 2018: SPORTS

FIFA World Cup Friendly: France defeated Ireland
●        With the goal of Oliver Giroud and Nebill Fakir, France defeated Ireland 2-0 in a friendly football match, strengthening their preparations for the forthcoming World Cup.
●        Chelsea striker Girod and Leonid Fleker of Lyon both scored goals in the first half. Before the World Cup, the French team has to play two more friendship matches.
●        The French team will host Italy on Friday in Nice, while on June 9 it will compete with America in Leone.

Important Current Affairs 28th May 2018

Current Affairs 28th May 2018: NATIONAL  NEWS

The main event of the Fourth International Yoga Day Festival will be held in Dehradun.
●        The main event of the Fourth International Yoga Day Festival (IDY-2018) will be held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on June 21, 2018.
●        Secretary, AYUSH, Shri Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha announced today that Dehradun (Uttarakhand) has been selected as the venue of the collective yoga demonstration of the fourth International Yoga Day (main event) on June 21, 2018.

Mount Devitiba campaign -2018
●        Mountaineering campaign of a group of women climbers for Mount Devtibba Peak Fateh, located at an elevation of 6001 meters in Himachal Pradesh, is being organized from May 28 to June 15, 2018 by the Indian Navy.
●        Vice Admiral A.K. Chawla, AVSM, NM, VSM, Chief of Person will flag off the Mountaineering team from New Delhi on May 28, 2018.
 
 
NIC launches new data center in Bhubaneswar, within a year will recruit 800 people across the country
●        Bhubaneswar has now become the fourth national data center of National Informatics Center (NIC) after Delhi, Hyderabad and Pune.
●        This cloud-enabled new National Data Center aims to provide its services round the clock with secure hosting for various e-governance applications of the Central and State Governments.
●        This data center is capable of continuing the operation of 35,000 virtual servers smoothly.
 
 
Tourism Minister attended the 108th meeting of the UNWTO Executive Council
●        Minister of State for Tourism (Independent Charge) Shri K.J. Alfonso joined the UNWTO Executive Council 108th Meeting held in San Sebastian, Spain from 23 to 25 May 2018, with a delegation of senior officials.
●        The Executive Council decided that the organization will pay special attention to increasing innovation and digitization in the tourism sector to deal with new challenges and trends.

Ramdev launches SIM card
 
●        Yam Guru Baba Ramdev has now hit the entry in the telecom sector after making a fuss about FMCG sector .
●        He launched Patanjali's SIM card in Haridwar on Sunday. It has been named the Swadeshi Prosperity Sim Card.
●        For this, Patanjali, the company of Baba Ramdev, has entered into an agreement with the government telecom company BSNL.
 
Companies with good track can only invest abroad, RBI will change rules
●        Only foreign companies and joint ventures will be allowed to invest, whose track record will be excellent.
●        Indian companies are allowed to invest up to four times their net worth abroad, but it has been misused.
●        Many people have been using this route to send money out of the country and divert the debt amount.

Current Affairs 28th May 2018: INTERNATIONAL RELATION 

Prime Minister met queen of Netherlands met his Majesty Maxima
●        Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today meets the Emperor of the Netherlands Empire, Her Majesty.
●        Queen Maxima is on a trip to India as the special envoy of United Nations Secretary for Inclusive Finance for Development.

Agreement for purchase of state-of-the-art S-400 systems between India and Russia
 
●        India has fulfilled the price negotiations for the purchase of S-400 Triumf Air Defense System from Russia for the needs of Air Force.
●        This purchase agreement has been settled in approximately Rs 40,000 crore.
 

Current Affairs 28th May 2018: DEFENSE

DAC sanctioned purchase of equipment for defense forces

●        A meeting of the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) was held today under the chairmanship of Defense Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman.
●        DAC has approved the purchase of equipment worth more than 6900 crores for defense forces.
●        By offering huge encouragement to indigenization and accepting the growing technical power of India, the purchase of thermal imaging (TI) nightsitets for Rocket Launcher will be done through Indian Vendors established under 'Baid (Indian) IDDEN category'.

Current Affairs 28th May 2018: ECONOMY

Bank of India's net loss widens to about Rs 4,000 crore
 
●        Net loss of public sector banks of India was Rs 3969.27 crore in the March quarter.
●        The bank says that the effect of more provision for the trapped loan was affected by its performance in the quarter.
●        The bank had a net loss of Rs 1,045.54 crore in January-March 2016-17.

ED fined for Rs 14 crores on Videocon
 
●        ED, Venugopal Dhoot of Videocon and group penalties of Rs 14 crore in case of violation of Foreign Exchange Law 6 companies.
●        Apart from this, the penalty of Rs 45 lakh has also been imposed separately on the directors of Dhoot, Videocon and 6 companies.
●        Of these, a fine of Rs 30 lakh was asked to repay Dhoot alone. The ED gave this direction on 26th May.

Current Affairs 28th May 2018: APPOINTMENT

Sudha Balakrishnan became the first CFO of Reserve Bank of India
 
●        Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to appoint Sudha Balakrishnan as its first Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
●        Chartered accountant Sudha Abtak was the Vice President of National Security Depository Limited (NSDL).
●        Sudha will be the 12th Executive Director of RBI and her tenure will be three years.

Current Affairs 28th May 2018: SPORTS

Chennai Super Kings wins IPL title for the third time
●        Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has won the IPL 2018 title, thanks to Shane Watson's impressive century innings.
●        CSK defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets in the final.
●        With this win, Chennai Super Kings were successful in winning the IPL title for the third time.

Current Affairs 28th May 2018: GLOBAL NEWS

The ban on 'abortion' abolished in Ireland
●        In Ireland, the ban on abortion has been abolished by a referendum.
●        This referendum was done to remove the ban on abortion.
●        Irish people have won a historic victory by voting against the Prevention of Abortion Bill for 35 years by referendum.
●        In order to encourage voting in favor of abolition of abortion, the campaign was being run in Ireland for a long time.
 
Global Wind Energy Summit will be held in Hamburg
●        The first edition of the Global Wind Energy Conference will be held in Hamburg, Germany on 25-28 September 2018.
●        First Wind Energy Summit-2011 can be beneficial for the wind energy industry in terms of business, networking and information.
●        The summit includes two conference 'Windenergy Hamburg' and 'Windup'.
 

Colombia's first Latin American country to join NATO
 
●        Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos announced on May 25, 2018 that Colombia would formally join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) soon.
●        With this initiative, Colombia will become the first Latin American nation to become part of the coalition.