INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE TROPICS OBSERVED ON 29 JUNE
- International Day of the Tropics is observed globally on 29 June. The International Day of the Tropics celebrates the extraordinary diversity of the tropics while highlighting unique challenges and opportunities nations of the Tropics face.
- It provides an opportunity to take stock of progress across the tropics, to share tropical stories and expertise and to acknowledge the diversity and potential of the region.
ARJUN MEGHWAL PRESENTED WITH THE HOLY KAPILVASTU RELICS BROUGHT BACK FROM MONGOLIA
- Following a 12-day exhibition at the Batsagaan Temple on the grounds of Gandan Monastery, Mongolia, in honour of Mongolian Buddha Purnima, the four Holy Relics of the Lord Buddha returned to India.
- The sacred relics were presented to Union Minister Shri Arjun Meghwal in Ghaziabad. Due to high demand from the Mongolian people, the presentation of the holy relics had to be extended by a few days.
HONEY TESTING LAB IN NAGALAND INAUGURATED BY UNION AGRICULTURE MINISTER
- During his visit to Nagaland, the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar, officially inaugurated the Dimapur Honey Testing Laboratory.
- The honey testing facility will support beekeepers and producers in testing their produced honey. At the North-East Agri Expo, Chumaokedlma, Tomar was attending an event.
- Among others, G. Kaito, the Nagaland Agriculture Minister, Chief Secretary J. Alam, and Central Horticulture Commissioner Prabhat Kumar attended the ceremony.
IRAN, ARGENTINA APPLIES TO JOIN CHINA AND RUSSIA IN BRICS CLUB
- Iran has submitted an application to become a member in the group of emerging economies known as the BRICS. Iran’s membership in the BRICS group, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, “would result in added values for both sides,” Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson.
- Argentina had also applied to join the group. Argentina’s President Alberto Fernandez, currently in Europe, has in recent days reiterated his desire for Argentina to join BRICS.
‘ONE HEALTH PILOT’ INITIATIVE LAUNCHED IN BENGALURU
- The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) will be launched the One Health pilot in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- The programme is aimed at bringing stakeholders from animal, human and environment health on a common platform to address challenges.
MUKESH AMBANI RESIGNS, AKASH AMBANI IS NEW JIO CHAIRMAN
- Mukesh Ambani’s eldest son Akash Ambani will take over as chairman of Jio Infocomm’s board, the digital division of Reliance industries, in what is viewed as the 65-year-old billionaire’s succession planning.
- Mukesh Ambani has resigned as the company director effective from 27 June.
- Mukesh Ambani will continue to serve as chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and as the chairman of Jio Platforms Ltd, the parent firm of all Jio digital services brands, including Reliance Jio Infocomm. Broadly, Reliance operates under three main business segments, petrochemicals and oil refining, retail, and digital services, which includes telecom.
ACEMONEY LAUNCHED NEW WEARABLE ATM CARDS AND OFFLINE UPI
- Acemoney has launched UPI 123Pay payment and wearable ATM cards. The UPI 123Pay payment allows people to carry out cashless transactions without smartphones or internet connections using feature phones.
- The wearable ATM cards are gadgets designed as key chains and rings that enable people to carry out cashless transactions without ATM cards and phones.
CONCLUSION OF G7 MEETING IN GERMANY
- At the G7 meeting in Germany, United States and other major nations came to an agreement at their summit’s conclusion to concentrate on China‘s growing threats, despite the fact that the three-day G7 meeting’s most pressing issue was Russia’s conflict in Ukraine.
- In a communique, the Group of Seven countries articulated a strategy for challenging Beijing regarding its economic policies and human rights violations.
- In the statement, Beijing was encouraged to respect human rights and Hong Kong‘s autonomy as well as to help to put an end to Russian aggression in Ukraine.
GLOBAL AIRWARDS BEST DRONE ORGANIZATION AWARD WINS BY IG DRONES
- The Delhi-based leading Drone enterprise platform company IG Drones has been felicitated with the “Best Drone Organization – Start-up Category” by Airwards.
- IG Drones has been selected for the award for its approach of helping local communities and giving access to technology to various stakeholders during natural disasters and calamities.
- Using drone and GIS technology, they’ve saved hundreds of thousands of lives throughout national disasters such as the Assam Floods, Amphan Cyclone, Fani Cyclone, and Jajpur Flood in Odisha, Maharashtra Flood, and Uttarakhand CloudBurst.
ODISHA GOVT BAGS FIRST PRIZE IN NATIONAL MSME AWARD 2022
- The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Department, Government of Odisha has been awarded first prize in the category “National MSME Award 2022 to States/UTs for outstanding contribution in the promotion and Development of MSME Sector” by virtue of various developmental initiatives taken up for the development of MSMEs.
- Bihar and Haryana were second and third respectively.
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