Important Weekly Current Affairs 1st to 6th June 2020
Important Weekly Current Affairs 1st to 6th June 2020
Here we have given the list of Important Weekly Current Affairs of 1st week June 2020. Candidates those who are preparing for Upcoming SBI Clerk 2020 and other competitive exams can make use of it.
CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL
Centre announces ‘Mudra Shishu loan’ for small businesses and cottage industries
The Government has pledged to make an Atma Nirbhar Bharat. A 1500 crore interest subvention for small business and cottage industries has been announced under Mudra Shishu loan. Under this scheme, one lakh beneficiaries can avail interest benefit of 2 per cent for a
year.
PM Modi announces “My Life My Yoga” Video Blogging contest in Man Ki Baat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon one and all to participate in the “My Life – My Yoga”(also called “Jeevan Yoga”) Video Blogging Contest, a joint effort by the Ministry of AYUSH and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), during the course of his monthly Mann Ki Baat address to the nation.
PM SVANidhi launched to provide affordable loans to street vendors amid COVID19 crisis
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, decided to launch a special micro-credit facility scheme ‘PM SVANidhi’ for providing affordable loans to the street vendors.
Odisha, Sikkim, Mizoram join ‘One Nation-One Ration Card’ scheme
Three more States — Odisha, Sikkim and Mizoram — have joined the ‘One Nation-One Ration Card’ scheme, taking the number of States and union territories (UTs) which have joined the scheme to 20.
Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) campaign launched for 1.5 crore dairy farmers
Government will provide Kisan Credit Card (KCC) to 5 crore dairy farmers belonging to Milk Unions and Milk producing Companies within the next two months (1st June-31st July 2020) under a special drive.
PM Modi appoints committee headed by Rajnath Singh for MSME loan scheme implementation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appointed a committee headed by Rajnath Singh to resolve any problem in the implementation of the Rs 3 lakh crore collateral-free loan scheme for MSMEs, stated MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari.
Power Minister R K Singh formally launches real-time power market
Power Minister R K Singh formally launched pan-India real-time market in electricity, which allows consumers to buy power just one hour before delivery.
Govt launches SWADES scheme for jobs to returning Indians from abroad
The government has launched a new initiative SWADES (Skilled Workers Arrival Database for Employment Support) to conduct a skill mapping exercise and provide employment opportunities to the returning citizens under the Vande Bharat Mission
Centre amends Essential Commodities Act; Cereals, pulses, onion and potatoes removed from essential commodities list
The Union Cabinet has approved a historic amendment to Essential Commodities Act. This is a visionary step towards transformation of agriculture and raising farmers’ income.
Nitin Gadkari announces development of new Greeneld expressway to Amritsar
Centre announced the development of a new Greenfield connectivityto Amritsar City from Nakodar via Sultanpur Lodhi, Goindwal Sahib, Khadoor Sahib as part of Delhi-Amritsar Expressway.
Govt launches Electronics Mfg Scheme 2.0, aims to get 5 top global players
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched the Electronics Manufacturing Scheme 2.0, which includes three sub-schemes and has a combined outlay of Rs 50,000, to promote production, not just for the domestic market, but also for export.
The three schemes are Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for large-scale electronics manufacturing, Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors (SPECS), and Modified Electronics Manufacturing
Clusters (EMC 2.0) Scheme.
The union cabinet gave its approval for signing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the India and Bhutan on cooperation in the areas of the environment.
Union HRD Minister and MoS Housing & Urban Affairs jointly launch TULIP, an Internship Program with ULBs across the country, in New Delhi
Union Human Resource Development MinisterShri Ramesh Pokhriyal `Nishank’ and MoS (I/C), Housing & Urban Affairs Shri Hardeep. S. Puri jointly launched a first of its kind initiative `The Urban Learning Internship Program (TULIP)’ – A program for providing
internship opportunities to fresh graduates in all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Smart Cities across the country.
Prakash Javadekar launches Urban Forest programme on World Environment Day
Union Environment Minister , Prakash Javadekar launched the Urban Forest program on the occasion of World Environment Day. The main aim is to raise awareness to protect nature and look at various environmental issues. The theme for this year ‘s Environment day is
Biodiversity.
Cabinet approves renaming of Kolkata Port Trust as Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Trust
The Union Cabinet approved the renaming of Kolkata Port Trust as Syama Prasad Mukherjee Port Trust.
Power Minister launches the ‘#iCommit’ initiative on World Environment Day
Shri R. K. Singh, the Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, initiated the ‘#iCommit’ campaign, on the occasion of World Environment Day
EESL and USTATED Announce the “Healthy and Energy Ecient Buildings” Initiative
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under Ministry of Power, in partnership with the S. Agency for International Development’s (USTATED) MAITREE program, launched the “Healthy and Energy Efficient Buildings” initiative that
will pioneer ways to make workplaces healthier and greener
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Food and Public Distribution Ministry
Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution- Ram Vilas Paswan
Constituency- Hajipur, Bihar
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT):
Headquarters: New Delhi
Secretary: Guruprasad Mohapatra
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
Ravi Shankar Prasad, Cabinet Minister
Constituency: Patna Sahib
Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre, Minister of State
Bhutan :
Prime Minister: Lotay Tshering
Capital: Thimphu
All India Council for Technical Education
Headquarters– New Delhi
Chairman– Anil Sahasrabudhe
Important DAYS
World No-Tobacco Day
World No Tobacco Day is observed around the world every year on 31 May.
The theme for the World No Tobacco Day 2020 is #TobaccoExposed
Global Day Of Parents
Global Day of Parents is celebrated on June 1, annually. This day gives a special opportunity to appreciate parents and parental figures for everything they do for their children. The theme for Global Day of Parents 2020: “Appreciate all parents throughout the world”.
World Milk Day
World Milk Day is observed on June 1 in order to celebrate the dairy sector and recognize the importance of milk as a global food. World Milk Day theme 2020 in India is all about “the 20 anniversary of world milk day”
International Sex Workers Day
This day is celebrated on 2nd June around the world.
International Sex Workers Day is observed on 2nd June because on 2 June, 1975 approximately 100 sex workers occupied at Sant-Nizier Church in Lyon, France, to express anger about their exploitative living conditions and work culture.
Telangana Formation Day
Telangana Formation Day is celebrated on the formation of Telangana State on 2 June every year since 2014. The state celebrates the occasion with formal events across the districts.
World Bicycle Day
In April 2018, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 3 as International World Bicycle Day.
International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression was first recognized by the United Nations. It was established on August 19, 1982 and is observed every year on June 4. This day originally focuses on victims of the 1982 Lebanon War.
World Environment Day
Annually observed on June 5, World Environment Day stresses on the importance of everyone’s active participation in environment conservation and sustainable living. This year, the theme is ‘Celebrating Biodiversity’
World Day Against Speciesism
World Day Against Speciesism is an annual observance held on June 5. Initiated by animal rights advocates, its main goal is to remind people that speciesism, like racism or sexism, has no place in a civilized society.
CURRENT AFFAIRS: INTERNATIONAL
WHO Launches ‘COVID-19 Technology Access Pool’ For Equitable Access To Lifesaving Tech
WHO launched the ‘COVID-19 Technology Access Pool’ May 30. This comes after at least 37 countries jointly appealed to the World Health Organisation for common ownership of vaccines, medicines and other diagnostic tools to combat the global health crisis.
UNSC extends South Sudan arms embargo until May 2021
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted a resolution extending until May next year an arms embargo on South Sudan and a travel ban and financial sanctions for targeted individuals.
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WHO:
Director-General:Tedros Adhanom
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
Founded: 7 April 1948
South Sudan :
Capital: Juba
Currency: South Sudanese pound
World Bank:
Headquarters: Washington, D.C., United States
President: David Malpass
CURRENT AFFAIRS: BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
OPPO partners T-Hub to support India’s startup ecosystem
Consumer electronics company OPPO and T-Hub, a startup incubator headquartered in Hyderabad, announced a tie-up to support India’s startup ecosystem.
SEBI extends deadline to implement power of attorney norms till August 1
Markets regulator Sebi has extended to August 1, 2020 the date for implementing norms pertaining to power of attorney given by clients to trading members or clearing members.
The regulator had in February 2020 specified guidelines with regard to margin obligations to be given by way of pledge and re-pledge in the depository system. The provisions of the circular were to come into effect from June 1, 2020.
BSE Ebix Insurance Broking launches health insurance
BSE Ebix Insurance Broking, a joint venture of BSE and Ebix Fincorp Exchange, announced the beta launch of health insurance on its platform by enrolling Religare Health Insurance.
Facebook signs a global licensing deal with music label Saregama
Facebook has struck a global licensing deal with Saregama to bolster the library of its music products across its flagship social networking platform and Instagram.
Hyundai introduces upgraded online retail platform ‘Click to Buy
Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) introduced its upgraded online end-to-end automotive retail platform ‘Click to Buy’ curated to provide future retail experience to customers in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic\
India’s GDP may contract by 1.5% in FY21, says RBI survey
A survey released by the Reserve Bank has showed that Indian economy may contract by 5 percent in FY21 though the next fiscal is expected to be much better.
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OPPO:
Headquarters: Dongguan, Guangdong,China
founder & CEO: Tony Chen
Bank Of America:
Headquarters: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
CEO: Brian Moynihan
Moody’s
CEO: Raymond W. McDaniel Jr.
Headquarters: New York, United States
Microsoft :
CEO: Satya Nadella
Headquarters: Redmond, Washington, United States
Bombay Stock Exchange :
Location: Mumbai, India
Chairman: Just. Vikramajit Sen
MD & CEO: Ashishkumar Chauhan