Today Top Current Affairs 28 June 2022 – Current Affairs for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related govt exams, covering the top news, Major Issues, Top 10 Current News of the day, Important events in National Current News, and International Current News.
Banking
BOB and Nainital Bank launched a Co-branded contactless RuPay credit card
Bank of Baroda and Nainital Bank launched Nainital Bank – BoB co-branded Contactless RuPay Credit Card. The card has been designed to reward customers for everyday spending categories like grocery and departmental stores. it is being launched in the centenary year of Nainital Bank.
- Nainital Bank – BoB RuPay Contactless Credit Card Cardholders can earn 5X i.e. 5 reward points (per Rs. 100 spent) for spending on grocery, departmental stores and movies.
- Users can also earn 1 reward point per Rs. 100 spent for all other spends.
- cardholders will also benefit from a 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver on fuel purchases.
- The card will be offered at zero joining fee and a nominal annual fee that is waived on spends of Rs. 25,000 per year.
Ranking
Global Liveability Index 2022
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released its annual ranking of the world’s most livable cities, and the Global Liveability Index for 2022, is based on a range of criteria, including infrastructure, availability of green space, political stability, crime rates, and health care.
10 MOST LIVEABLE CITIES AROUND THE WORLD IN 2022:
- Vienna, Austria
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Calgary, Canada
- Vancouver, Canada
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Frankfurt, Germany
- Toronto, Canada
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Osaka, Japan and Melbourne, Australia (tie)
Meetings
UN Ocean Conference 2022: Dr Jitendra Singh will Join
the Minister of State for the Government of India Dr Jitendra Singh has left India for Portugal to attend the Lisbon UN Ocean Conference 2022. UN Ocean Conference 2022 will be based on Science and Innovation for the implementation of Goal 14: Stock taking, Partnerships and Solutions.
- The Ocean Conference is to be co-hosted by the Governments of Kenya and Portugal.
- The five-day UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal has drawn senior officials and scientists from more than 120 countries.
- Dr Jitendra Singh will join the five-day conference and deliver a keynote address from India on the theme “Scaling up ocean action based on science and innovation for the implementation of goal 14: stocktaking, partnerships and solutions”.
Defence
IAF to join Egyptian Air Force in Tactical Leadership Program
Indian Air Force will participate in Tactical Leadership Programme at Egyptian Air Force Weapon School from 24 June to 24 July 22 in Egypt (Cairo west Airbase) with three Su-30MKI aircraft, two C-17 aircraft and 57 IAF personnel (including C-17 contingent).
- Tactical Leadership Programme is a unique exercise with Air assets in a Large Force Engagement environment, simulating various conflict scenarios.
- It aims to enhance defence cooperation between the two countries and exchange best practices.
- It will provide a unique opportunity to showcase the reach and capability of the IAF.
Appointments
Anil Khanna named as the acting President of IOA
Anil Khanna has been appointed the acting President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), and will replace Narinder Dhruv Batra. Narinder Dhruv Batra cannot continue as the President of the IOA ordered by the Delhi High Court “in a contempt proceeding”, a month after it asked him to relinquish the top job.
- A contempt petition was filed by Olympian and hockey World Cup winner Aslam Sher Khan.
- A vacation bench of Justice Dinesh Sharma passed the order.
Awards
Odisha ‘Mo Bus’ Service received the prestigious UN Public Service Award
Odisha Capital Region Urban Transport’s Mo Bus won the prestigious UN Public Service Awards for 2022. The UN Public Service Awards are presented for excellence in public service delivery that promotes effectiveness, transparency, and inclusiveness to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Mo Bus was recognised for its role in “promoting gender-responsive public services to achieve the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)”.
- Liu Zhenmin, United Nations Under Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs announced this year’s awards during a virtual event to commemorate the United Nations Public Service Day (celebrated on June 22nd).
- Bhubaneswar Puri Transport Services was started in 2010 to manage and operate the bus services on intra-city as well as inter-city routes in Bhubaneswar and between Bhubaneshwar, Puri, Cuttack and Khurda.
Important Days
United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2022
Every year, International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is observed on June 26th across the world. it aims to call upon nations, civil societies and individuals all across the world to extend their support to victims of torture and those who are being tortured.
- The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to proclaim June 26 as the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on December 12, 1997.
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2022
The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed on 26 June every year. it highlights to fight against drug abuse and the illegal drug trade since 1989.
- This day also known as World Drug Day is conducted by the United Nations.
- The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2022 Theme is “Addressing drug challenges in health and humanitarian crises”, spreading awareness about it so that a world free of drug abuse can be created.
Micro-Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Day 2022
Every year, Micro-Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day is observed on June 27th. it aims to celebrate the work of MSMEs in local and global economies and their contribution to sustainable development.
- It also highlights the contribution of these industries to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- United Nations General Assembly marked Micro-Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day in its 74th Plenary on April 6th, 2017.
- The permanent mission of Argentina to the UN authored and presented a resolution with support from ICSB and co-sponsored by 45 member states.
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