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National News
G-20 Workforce Engagement Summit
The two-day G-20 Workforce Engagement Summit will be held on June 22 and 23 in Bihar’s capital, Patna. Almost 180 delegates from G20 member countries can participate in this conference. The two-day G-20 Workforce Engagement Summit aims to meet and discuss issues related to labor and skills in agriculture, energy, employment, environment, and related sectors.
International News
International Joint Peacekeeping Exercise Ex Khaan Quest 2023
The Indian Army contingent joins the international joint peacekeeping exercise Ex Khan Quest 2023 in Mongolia. the exercise was inaugurated by the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh. The international joint peacekeeping exercise Ex Khan Quest 2023 will be held for 14 days and aims to improve the interoperability of the participating countries, share experience and train uniformed personnel for United Nations peacekeeping operations.
State News
Innovative Traffic Monitoring Project in Chennai through ‘Google Map’.
Chennai Police Commissioner Shankar Jiwal Launched an Innovative Traffic Monitoring Project in Chennai through ‘Google Map’. An Innovative Traffic Monitoring Project will help in ensuring road safety and smooth traffic flow in Chennai. the Metropolitan Police Department developed a live traffic monitoring program in partnership with IIT Chennai and a private company.
Appointment News
Ravi Sinha appointed as chief of India’s spy agency RAW
IPS officer Ravi Sinha has been elected as the New head of India’s spy agency “RAW” by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. At present, He is serving as the Special Secretary of the Cabinet Secretariat. he will replace Samant Goyal, who is set to complete his four-year tenure on June 30th, 2023.
Swaminathan Janakiraman as Deputy Governor of RBI
Swaminathan Janakiraman has been designated as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for a period of three years. Janakiraman’s appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. at present, he is serving as the Managing Director of the State Bank of India.
Sports News
Venus Williams won Birmingham Classic
World ranked No. 697 Venus Williams won the Birmingham Classic tennis tournament on June 19, defeating No. 48 Camila Giorgi 7-6 (5), 4-6, 7-6 (6). It was Williams’ first win against a top 50 player in four years.
Geetanjali wins a gold medal in the Special Olympics Games
India’s Geetanjali won the gold medal in the women’s 8000m athletics event and it was the first gold won by India in the Special Olympics World Games. The Special Olympics World Games was started on June 17th, 2023 in Berlin.
Important Days
9th International Day of Yoga 2023
Every year, the International Day of Yoga is observed on June 21st. the day is also known as World Yoga Day. In 2014, it was officially declared by the United Nations General Assembly to promote global awareness and adoption of yoga following a proposal from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- The main objective of the day is to highlight the benefits of practicing yoga for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
- The International Day of Yoga aims to encourage people of all age groups and fitness levels to participate in yoga activities.
- On this day, Various events, workshops, seminars, and classes are organized worldwide to celebrate including group yoga sessions, meditation sessions, demonstrations, lectures, and discussions on the various aspects of yoga.
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