Current Affairs Daily Digest – June 17 2019
1. India will overtake China as most populated nation in 8 yrs: UN
India will overtake China to become the world’s most populated country in eight years and will remain so through the end of the current century, a United Nations report stated. India is expected to add nearly 27.3 crore people between now and 2050, it added. In China, the population is projected to decrease by 3.14 crore between 2019 and 2050.
2. ISRO opens its laboratories for Indian school students
ISRO opens its laboratories for Indian school students. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is an agency which has the legacy of India’s ancient knowledge and modern technology. She opened its laboratories for Indian school students to undergo two-week training from this year.
First batch 108 students drawn from all states. Union Territories completed their exposure in its laboratories in Bengaluru, Sriharikota, Thiruvananthapuram. The training module devised as part of its new Young Scientists Programme. Yuva Vigyanik Karyakram, YUVIKA.
3. FundzBazar launched ‘Selfie Wala KYC’ feature for first-time mutual fund investors
FundzBazar launched ‘Selfie Wala KYC’ feature for first-time mutual fund investors. FundzBazar online mutual fund investment platform launched by Prudent, launched ‘Selfie Wala KYC’ feature . It is applicable for the first-time mutual fund investors. Investors can complete their KYC (Know your Customer) process at any place
4. World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought observed on June 17
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought being observed . World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought day is observed every year on June 17. The theme for this year is Let’s grow the future together.
Aim: To promote public awareness of international efforts to combat desertification. Land degradation neutrality is achieved through problem-solving, strong community involvement and cooperation at all levels.
5. Mann Ki Baat is to resume on June 30
Mann Ki Baat is to resume on June 30. Mann Ki Baat Indian radio programme hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in which he addresses the people of the nation on All India Radio, DD National and DD News. Mann Ki Baat is to resume on June 30.
6. Social activist Makarand Tilloo won ‘Save Water Hero Award’
Social activist Makarand Tilloo won ‘Save Water Hero Award’. Social activist Makarand Tilloo won ‘Save Water Hero Award’. This award presented to him in order to encourage his efforts to raise awareness about water conservation in the city. The ceremony was held in Pune, Maharashtra.
7. Zuzana Caputova sworn as Slovakia’s first female President
Zuzana Caputova sworn as Slovakia’s first female President. Zuzana Caputova sworn as Slovakia’s first female President. The swearing-in ceremony took place at Constitutional Court chair Ivan Fiacan parliamentary session held in Bratislava, Xinhua. After her sworn in the ceremony she insisted to maintain and strengthen this space of the pillars of Slovakia. She is the fifth president in the modern Slovak.
8. India to host COP-14 of UNCDD in September 2019
For the first time ever India will be hosting the 14th session of Conference of Parties (COP-14) of United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in September 2019, to address the issue of land degradation and desertification.
9. Denmark’s Inger Andersen takes over as UNEP’s Executive Director
Denmark’s Inger Andersen recently took charge as the new Executive Director (ED) of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). She will hold the designation for period of 4-years.
Inger is a Danish economist and environmentalist with over 30 years of experience in international development economics, environmental sustainability and policy-making.
10. Operation Sunrise 2: Armies of India, Myanmar target NE Militants
Starting from 16 May 2019, the armies of India and Myanmar carried out a 3-week-long coordinated operation in their respective border areas called ‘Operation Sunrise 2’ to bust terror camps. The operation was targeted at militant groups operating in Manipur, Nagaland and Assam. This was the 2nd edition of Operation Sunrise.
