‘JUNE 17 CURRENT AFFAIRS’
‘JUNE 17 CURRENT AFFAIRS’
‘JUNE 17 CURRENT AFFAIRS’
Exam Rewards presents you with daily current affairs updates that are invaluable for all your exam preparations. Today’s highlights include:
1. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) hosted 'Global Wind Day' on June 15, 2024, in Delhi to celebrate the advancements and possibilities of wind energy in India. This event showcased the nation's achievements in the wind energy sector and explored strategies to further accelerate its adoption nationwide.
2. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the State Bank of India (SBI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to link SBI’s payment gateway, SBIePay, with the eMigrate portal. This partnership is designed to enhance digital payment services for Indian migrant workers, recruiting agents, and other users of the portal.
3. India has reached a notable milestone in its defense capabilities by introducing the Nagastra-1 kamikaze drones, developed domestically by Solar Industries in Nagpur. This deployment aims to counter the increasing drone-related incidents along the Northern borders, emphasizing the urgent necessity for advanced indigenous drone technologies in combat scenarios.
4. On June 15, Tesam Pongte was unanimously elected as the Speaker of the 8th Arunachal Pradesh Assembly. Pro-tem Speaker Ninong Ering declared that Pongte had been elected unopposed to the position.
5. Punjab Police, in collaboration with the Border Security Force (BSF) and Village Defence Committees (VDCs), will conduct a one-week anti-drug drive in Fazilka district. The initiative will involve reaching out to residents of 42 villages along the India-Pakistan border to collect actionable intelligence on the demand and supply of drugs.
6. Get ready for the thrilling Malabar River Festival 2024, taking place in Kozhikode, Kerala, from July 25 to 28! This action-packed event is designed to boost the popularity of white-water kayaking in the region. The festival will be held across three scenic locations: Thusaharagiri, Chalipuzha, and Iruvazhinjipuzha. Expect an adrenaline rush as over 100 top-notch kayakers from India and experts from more than 20 countries come together to compete in the International White Water Kayaking Championship.
7. In a tightly secured ceremony, following a recent attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico's life, Peter Pellegrini has taken oath as Slovakia's sixth president. His win in the runoff election has further cemented Fico's grip on power, allowing him to maintain control over key government positions. As a strong proponent of a robust state role, Pellegrini previously held the position of Parliament's speaker and has been a close ally of Fico's policies.
