8/12/2019 June 2013 Current Affairs Study Material http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/june-2013-current-affairs-study-material 1/28 June 2013 Current Affairs Study Material INTERNATIONAL Egypt‟s Top Court Rules Parliament InvalidOn 2 June Egypt‘s Supreme Constitutional Court invalidated the nation‘s upper house of parliament and a panel that drew up the constitution.The upper house, or Shura Council, holds legislative powers. It will be dissolved after a new lower house is elected.The court dissolved the lower house of parliament 2012 June.The constitution was drafted by an Islamist-dominated assembly in 2012 November and approved by voters in December. Nigeria‟s Parliament Passed a Bill Criminalising Gay MarriageOn 2 June Nigeria‘s parliament has passed a bill criminalising gay marriage, making it punishable with a 14-year prison term.The country‘s lower house, House of Representatives, followed the action of the Senate and endorsed the bill. UN Finds Evidence Of Toxic Chemicals and a Worsening War in SyriaOn 3 June A United Nation‘s (UN) human rights investigation report ,finds some kind of chemical has probably been used on Syria‘s battlefield.Paulo Pinheiro, chairperson of the UN commission of inquiry submitted their latest report at the UN in Geneva . Obesity and Poor Nutrition Report Released by UN FAO On 4 June According to the UN‘s Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) report ,obesity and poor nutrition weigh heavily on the global economy and told governments that investing in food health would bring big economic as well as social returns.Lost productivity and spiralling health care bills linked to malnutrition ―could account for as much as five per cent of global gross domestic product (GDP),‖ equivalent to US$ 3.5 trillion (S$4.4 trillion) a year.In its yearly report, the Rome- based agency said 12.5 percent of the world‘s population (some 868 million people) are undernourished in terms of energy intake, while 26 percent of children worldwide are stunted by malnutrition.Some two billion people suffer from micronutrient deficiencies and 1.4 billion people are overweight – of which 500 million are obese. US Slapped Economic Sanction on IranOn 4 June The US has slapped new sanctions on Iran ,targetting the country‘s already- devalued currency and automobile industry.This is the ninth set of sanctions that the Obama administration has imposed against Iran.The executive order also empower the imposition of new sanctions against those who intentionally engage in major financial or other transactions for the sale, supply, or transfer to Iran of significant goods or services used in connection with Iran‘s automotive sector. Similar sanctions were earlier imposed on Iran‘s shipping, shipbuilding, and energy sectors.It is for the first time that the US has directly targeted the Iranian currency. U.S. and China Hold Bilateral Talks
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On 2 June Egypt‘s Supreme Constitutional Court invalidated the nation‘s upper house of parliament and a panel that drew up the constitution.The upper house, or Shura Council,holds legislative powers. It will be dissolved after a new lower house is elected.The courtdissolved the lower house of parliament 2012 June.The constitution was drafted by anIslamist-dominated assembly in 2012 November and approved by voters in December.
Nigeria‟s Parliament Passed a Bill Criminalising Gay Marriage
On 2 June Nigeria‘s parliament has passed a bill criminalising gay marriage, making it punishable with a 14-year prison term.The country‘s lower house, House of Representatives,followed the action of the Senate and endorsed the bill.
UN Finds Evidence Of Toxic Chemicals and a Worsening War in Syria
On 3 June A United Nation‘s (UN) human rights investigation report ,finds some kind ofchemical has probably been used on Syria‘s battlefield.Paulo Pinheiro, chairperson of the UNcommission of inquiry submitted their latest report at the UN in Geneva .
Obesity and Poor Nutrition Report Released by UN FAO
On 4 June According to the UN‘s Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) report ,obesityand poor nutrition weigh heavily on the global economy and told governments that investingin food health would bring big economic as well as social returns.Lost productivity andspiralling health care bills linked to malnutrition ―could account for as much as five per centof global gross domestic product (GDP),‖ equivalent to US$3.5 trillion (S$4.4 trillion) ayear.In its yearly report, the Rome- based agency said 12.5 percent of the world‘s population(some 868 million people) are undernourished in terms of energy intake, while 26 percent ofchildren worldwide are stunted by malnutrition.Some two billion people suffer frommicronutrient deficiencies and 1.4 billion people are overweight – of which 500 million areobese.
US Slapped Economic Sanction on Iran
On 4 June The US has slapped new sanctions on Iran ,targetting the country‘s already-devalued currency and automobile industry.This is the ninth set of sanctions that the Obamaadministration has imposed against Iran.The executive order also empower the imposition ofnew sanctions against those who intentionally engage in major financial or other transactionsfor the sale, supply, or transfer to Iran of significant goods or services used in connectionwith Iran‘s automotive sector. Similar sanctions were earlier imposed on Iran‘s shipping,shipbuilding, and energy sectors.It is for the first time that the US has directly targeted theIranian currency.
On 7 June The U.S. President Barack Obama and China President Xi Jinping concluded theirlatest round of high-level trade talks.In the meeting both countries agreed to inject newvitality to bilateral trade and economic relations.The US and China will work together andwith other countries to use the expertise and institutions of the Montreal Protocol to phasedown the consumption and production of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), among other forms of
multilateral cooperation.Both nations agreed to work together on the crucial cyber securityissues that have spiraled tensions between the two nations.
Bangladesh Amends Anti-Terror Law
On 12 June Bangladesh‘s parliament amended the tough anti-terrorism law re-definingterrorism and allowing courts to accept internet.The (anti-terror) bill suggests provisions toeffectively control terrorism through inter-state cooperation.It offers the central bank theauthority to freeze suspicious accounts without court orders.The law was first enacted in 2009after the December 2008 elections while it was amended last year incorporating some
provisions.The law was first enacted in 2009 when the incumbent Awami League assumed
office after the December 2008 elections while it was amended last year incorporating some provisions.
EU Launched New Nuclear Safety Rules
On 12 June The European Commission released a new set of nuclear power safety rulesaimed at eliminating the risk of a Fukushima-type disaster in the region.The directive willrequire countries to submit to an international review of their nuclear power systems everysix years, and fix any shortcomings discovered.There are 132 nuclear reactors in operation inEurope.
Hasan Rowhani Elected As Iran‟s New President
On 15 June moderate cleric Hasan Rowhani elected as Iran‘s new President.Rowhani haswon the country‘s presidential election.Rowhani won with 50.7 percent of the more than 36million votes cast.Other contenders such as Tehran Mayor Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf got16.5 percent and Hard-line nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili came in third with 11.3 percent ofvotes. Another conservative Mohsen Rezaei got 10.6 percent votes.
On 16 June The Kuwait Constitutional Court has dissolved the Kuwaiti parliament andordered new elections.The Constitutional Court had decided not to make a ruling on theconstitutionality of the Emir Sheik Al-Sabah‘s change to the electoral laws after they hadexamined and rejected the challenge.
Afghanistan Rejects Talks With Taliban And U.S
On 19 June Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai rejected peace talks with the Taliban in anew office in Qatar .Karzai also suspended talks on a new U.S.-Afghan security deal thatwould allow some American troops to remain in the country after the international combatmission ends in 2014 to protest the fact that his government was being left out of the initial
process.
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On 3 June According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute annual report,China, India, and Pakistan have increased their nuclear arsenals over the past year.India andPakistan have each added around 10 new warheads to bring their totals to between 90 and110 and between 100 and 120 respectively. China now has 250 nuclear warheads, comparedto 240 in 2012.Only the two old superpowers have cut their arsenals, with the United States
reducing its warheads from 8000 to 7700, and Russia from 10,000 to 8,500.
65 Countries Signed Arms Trade Treaty
On 3 June More than 65 countries of the world signed signed the Arms Trade Treaty and theUnited States announced it will sign soon. key arms exporters including Russia and Chinaand major importers including India, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Egypt abstained and havegiven no indication yet that they will sign it.The treaty will require countries that ratify it toestablish national regulations to control the transfer of conventional arms and componentsand to regulate arms brokers, but it will not control the domestic use of weapons in anycountry. It prohibits the transfer of conventional weapons if they violate arms embargoes or if
they promote acts of genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes.
India – Singapore Signed Agreement On Joint Army Training
On 4 June India and Singapore have signed a fresh agreement to extend the use of trainingand exercise facilities in India by the Singapore Army for a further period of five years fromAugust this year.The agreement was signed between Defence Secretary Radha KrishnaMathur and his Singaporean counterpart Chiang Chie Foo.A bilateral agreement forutilisation of facilities in India by the Singapore Air Force and Army was signed in October2007 and August 2008 respectively.
348 Million Internet Users Expected In India By 2017
On 5 June According to the Cisco‘s Visuals Networking Index (VNI) forecast (2012 -17)report , India has the fastest Internet traffic growth globally and is expected to have 348million users by 2017.In India, there will be 348 million Internet users in 2017, up from 138million in 2012.Internet traffic in India will reach 2.5 Exabytes per month in2017.Worldwide, by 2017, the number of Internet users will rise to 3.6 billion, which will bemore than 48 per cent of the world‘s estimated population of 7.6 billion.
US exempted India & Eight Other Countries for Importing Oil from Iran
On 6 June United States exempted India and eight other countries from sanctions forimporting oil from Iran, noting that these countries have significantly reduced theirdependence on Iranian oil in the last six months.US Secretary of State John Kerry announced,India, China, Malaysia, Republic of Korea, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, andTaiwan have qualified for an exception to sanctions under America‘s Iran Sanctions Act.
India & Germany Signed Development Cooperation Agreement
On 6 June India and Germany have signed an umbrella agreement on financial and technicalcooperation in the field of energy, environment and management of natural resources.The
agreement was signed by German Embassy‘s Deputy Chief of Mission Cord Meier -Klodt andIndia‘s Joint Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs Rajesh Khullar.
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On 11 June According to the ‖ Global Peace Index (GPI) 2013″ released by Institute forEconomics and Peace (IEP) , India ranks 141st out of 162 in this year‘s Global Peace Index(GPI).Iceland (First Rank) ,Denamark (2nd rank) , Austria (3rd rank) ,Switzerland (5th
rank).Other important countries ranks in Global Peace Index (GPI) :- Japan (6th rank) ,US(100th rank) ,China (101 rank) ,Bangladesh (105 rank) , Srilanka (110 rank) ,Iran (137thrank) ,Russia (155th rank) ,Pakistan (157th rank) , Iraq (159th rank) and Afganistan (162rank) ranks at bottom.The Global Peace Index (GPI) is an attempt to measure the relative
position of nations and regions peacefulness.
World Population Projected To Reach 9.6 Billion By 2050
On 14 According to the United Nations (UN) ―World Population Prospects: the 2012Revision‖ report ,The current world population of 7.2 billion is projected to increase by 1
billion over the next 12 years and reach 9.6 billion by 2050.India is expected to become the
world‘s largest country, passing China around 2028, when both countries will have populations of 1.45 billion. After that, India‘s population will continue to grow and China‘s isexpected to start decreasing.
India, UK Signed MoU On Cooperation In Healthcare Sector
On 14 June India and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) for strategic and technical cooperation on health care policy and practice.The MoUwas signed by Department of Health Research (DHR) Secretary V M Katoch and UK-based
National Institute for Health and Care (NICE) Excellence chief executive Andrew Dillon inLondon.
33% Of Women Suffer Domestic Violence
On 20 June According to the World Health Organization (WHO) survey ,In the first majorglobal review of violence against women, a series of reports released found that about a thirdof women have been physically or sexually assaulted by a former or current partner.The rateof domestic violence against women was highest in Africa, the Middle East and SoutheastAsia, where 37 percent of women experienced physical or sexual violence from a partner atsome point in their lifetimes. The rate was 30 percent in Latin America and 23 percent in
North America. In Europe and Asia, it was 25 percent.More than 38 percent of slain women
are killed by a former or current partner, six times higher than the rate of men killed by their partners.
US Senate Passed Landmark Immigration Bill
On 27 June The U.S. Senate has passe the landmark comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill,which provides a pathway to citizenship to more than 11 million undocumented people,including over 240,000 Indians.The immigration reform received a bipartisan support in theUS Senate; the bill received 88 votes in favour and 32 votes in against.For further approval,the Bill has been sent to House of Representatives and after being approved in the house itwill be sent to US President, Barack Obama to be signed into a law.
China – India Hold Border Talks
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On 28 June China and India held their 16th round of border talks in Beijing.State Councilorand Special Representative Yang Jiechi and Indian National Security Adviser and SpecialRepresentative Shiv Shankar Menon attended the boundary talks, exchanging ideas forsolving border problems and developing bilateral relations.The China-India specialrepresentative mechanism was established in 2003 and serves as an important platform for
solving border disputes between both sides.
NATIONAL
Union Cabinet Approved Real Estate Regulatory Bill
On 04 June The Union Cabinet approved the (Regulation and Development) Bill 2013.The bill seeks to make it mandatory for developers to launch projects only after acquiring all the
statutory clearances from the relevant authorities.The Bill has provisions under which allrelevant clearances for real estate projects would have to be submitted to the regulator andalso displayed on a website before starting the construction.The proposed legislation hastough provisions to deter builders from putting out misleading advertisements related to the
projects carrying photographs of the actual site.
Union Cabinet Approved Extension Of The RSBY Scheme
On 4 June Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana(RSBY), to rikshaw pullers, rag pickers, mine workers, sanitation workers and auto rickshawdrivers and taxi drivers.The scheme became operational from 1 April 2008.
“Roshni” Scheme Launched In Naxal Affected Districts
On 7 June Union Government of India launched a placement linked skill developmentscheme ‗Roshni‘ targeting 50,000 rural men and women, mostly tribals, in 24 worst affecteddistricts.Under the scheme, national-level agencies will be designated to act as monitoringand coordinating agencies in the Naxal-hit districts.The three-year initiative aims at skillingand placement of 50,000 youth from 24 Naxalite-affected districts in nine states.The fundingfor the ‗Roshni‘ scheme would be in the ratio of 75:25 to be shared between the Centre andthe states.
National Skill Development Agency Constituted
On 7 June The Government has constituted the National Skill Development Agency (NSDA) by subsuming the Prime Minister‘s National Council on Skill Development (PMNCSD), the National Skill Development Coordination Board (NSDCB) and the Office of the Adviser tothe Prime Minister on Skill Development.The NSDA will endeavour to bridge the social,regional, gender and economic divide by ensuring that the skilling needs of the disadvantagedand marginalised groups like SCs, STs, OBCs, minorities.The NSDA will be an autonomous
body chaired by a person of the rank and status of a Cabinet Minister supported by a DirectorGeneral and other staff. The office of the NSDA is located in the Ministry of Finance.
India‟s First Dedicated Air Ambulance Launched
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On 22 June The Union Minister for Health Ghulam Nabi Azad launched a new scheme forthe pregnant women across the country that would cover all expenses of women from birth ofa baby to treatment of the sick child. Free medicines will be provided to new-born babies upto the age of one month while expecting mothers, who deliver baby at government hospital,will receive assistance as provided under the scheme.
Union Govt Banned Anti-Diabetes Drug Pioglitazone and Painkiller Analgin
On 26 June The Union government has banned three major medicines – the widely prescribedanti-diabetes drug pioglitazone, painkiller analgin and anti-depressant deanxit.The decision to
ban the drug was taken in wake of health risks associated with them.
Union Cabinet Approved For Setting Up Of Coal Regulatory Authority
On 28 June the Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of a Coal Regulatory Authoritymeant to address controversial issues like supply and quality.The coal authority would be
empowered to specify methodology for determining coal prices.Union Cabinet also approvedMumbai metro line 3.The estimated cost for the metro project has been pegged at Rs 23,136crore.
STATES
First All Women Police Station Opens In Arunachal Pradesh
On 4 June the first all-women police station in Arunachal Pradesh has started functioning inItanagar to specifically deal with crimes against women.To tackle crime against women, thestate cabinet has also approved the creation of separate cells in all the seventeen districtheadquarters and the Police headquarters of the state.
Haryana Govt. Launched “Priyadarshni Awaas Yojna”
On 8 June Haryana Chief Minister Bhupender Singh Hooda launched ―Priyadarshni AwaasYojna‖ in the state at Karnal to provide affordable housing facility to the people living inrural areas.People eligible under Indira Awaas Yojna and those who get 100 square yard plotunder Mahatma Gandhi Gramin Basti Yojna would also be included in the scheme.
West Bengal Tops Chart For Crime Against Women
On 14 June According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) statistics ,West Bengalis the most unsafe place for women in India.West Bengal tops the list with 30,942 such cases,followed by Andhra Pradesh with 28,171 cases, UP 23,569, Rajasthan 21,106, MadhyaPradesh 16,832 and Maharashtra 16,353.
PM announced Rs 1000 crore Relief Fund For Uttarakhand
On 19 June Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced Rs 1,000 crore for disaster relief inUttarakhand .Prime Minister also announced an ex-gratia assistance of Rs 2 lakh each to the
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families of those killed in the devastating floods and Rs 50,000 each to those injured from thePrime Minister‘s National Relief Fund (PMNRF). He also announced ex-gratia assistance ofRs 100,000 each to those whose houses have been completely destroyed and Rs 50,000 eachto those whose houses have been damaged from the PMNRF.
Maharashtra Govt To Set Up Education Commissionerates For Tribals
In Month of June 2013 Maharashtra government has decided setting up separate educationcommisionerates in order to provide education to students of the tribal community.TheCommissionerates for tribals will be named by ‖ Adivasi Shikshan Ayuktalay ‖ and will firstcome up in four divisons of the state and the head office will be in Nashik.
President Inaugurated Gas-based Power Plant in Tripura
On 21 June The President Mr. Pranab Mukherjee has inaugurated first Gas based Power Plantat Palatana in Tripura.The Palatana Gas Based Power Project is the first such Power
Company in India to be awarded with the Clean Development Mechanism by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change .The Rs 9000 crore project set up byONGC.
Nitish Kumar Won Confidence Vote In Bihar Assembly
On 19 June Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar won the confidence vote in the state assembly,with the support of 126 MLAs ,after parting away with BJP. The trust motion was opposed
by 24 MLAs.Four members of congress and one of CPI voted in favour of the trust motion.Four independent MLAs also supported the motion. In the 243 member assembly, the ruling
party JD(U) has 118 MLAs and it needed just four MLAs to prove its majority.
PM Lays Foundation Stone For GVK‟s Ratle Hydel Plant In J&K
On 25 June Prime Minister Manmohan Singh laid foundation stone for GVK Power‘s 850mw Ratle hydro-electric power plant on the River Chenab in Jammu and Kashmir.The 850MW Ratle project, which is the nation‘s first hydroelectric project that was bid out throughtariff based international competitive bidding, will cost Rs 5,500 crore.The project wasawarded to GVK Power which offered the lowest tariff for generating power.
Prime Minister Inaugurated Banihal-Qazigund Rail Link In J&K
On 26 June Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhiinaugurated the newly constructed railway line between Banihal (Jammu region)-Qazigund(Kashmir valley) section.The Banihal- Qazigund rail link is the 18 km long rail link, whichalso includes the 11km long tunnel across Pir Panchal range. This is the longest tunnel ofIndia and second longest tunnel of Asia.The tunnel was constructed by making use of the
New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM). It is for the first time that the method of this kindwas used on a large scale in India. The project was implemented by Hindustan ConstructionCompany.
Rajasthan Launched A Scheme For Energy Conservation
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On 27 June the Rajasthan government launched a unique scheme called ―Mukhyamantri BijliBachat Lamp Yojna ‖ for energy conser vation. The State government will provide 2 CFL
bulb free of cost to all electricity consumers of villages and BPL consumers in urban areas.This unique scheme will continue till August 2013.The state Government will spent 100 crorerupees on this scheme.The purpose of this scheme is to save energy and conservation of
environment.
Karnataka Govt Launched Helpline ” Arogyavani “
On 30 June The Karnataka government has launched a health information help line service ‖Arogya Vani ‖ .The Call Centre has to provide information on the nearest GovernmentHospital, before providing a private-sector alternative.The main objective of this facility is toassist people living in rural or remote areas who face difficulty in accessing the service ofqualified doctors and to provide information on any health problem.
CONFERENCES
Chief Minister‟s Conference on Internal Security held in New Delhi
Chief minister‘s Conference on Internal Security held in NewDelhi on 5th June 2013.Theconference chaired by the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.In his address, the PrimeMinister called for effective coordination between the Centre and the States to face thechallenges of Internal Security.The Prime minister stated that the government has institutedseveral measures in 34 Naxal-hit areas to combat the Naxal menace.The key agenda of the
chief ministers‘ conference organised by Home Minister P Chidambaram is the strengtheningof anti-terror capabilities and intelligence, Maoist violence, police reforms and capacity
building.
39th G8 Summit Held in North Ireland
The 39th G8 summit was held on 17 and 18 June 2013 at Lough Erne county, NorthernIreland .The leaders of the G8 countries – Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, theUS, the UK ,attended the summit.In the G8 countries Summit discussed on syria crisis andadvancement of trade, ensuring tax compliance and promoting greater transparency in the useof natural resources among countries.At the end of the two day summit, the leaders of G8nations agreed on the seven point document and released a joint statement on Syria.The G8leaders also agreed on providing new fund of nearly 1.5 billion US dollar to help the peopleaffected by the raging conflict. Future of the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was not madeclear in the released statement.Russia to hold next G8 Summit in Sochi on 4 – 5 June2014.The Group of Eight (G8) is a group made up of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan,Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States. The European Commission is alsorepresented in the committee.
AWARDS & HONOURS
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On 4 June Environmentalist Bindeshwar Pathak, founder of the famed Sulabh project that provides basic and affordable toilet access to India‘s poor, has been presented with the―Legend of Planet‖ award in Paris.The award was presented to Pathak by the Vice-President
of the French Senate, Chantal Jourdan, at Palais du Luxembourg.
Hugo Chavez Awarded “Simon Bolivar National Award of Journalism 2013 “
On 5 June The late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has been awarded the ―‖SimonBolivar National Award of Journalism 2013 ―‖even though he was accused of persecuting the
press during his 14 years in power.Chavez family will be given the award on June 27 at aceremony in Miraflores Palace, in Caracas.
Kiran Bedi Received ” Nomura Award “
On 11 June Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi was honoured with USD 10,000 ‗Nomura Award‘at Singapore for her outstanding humanitarian works.Bedi was given the award constituted by
Nomura Group of Japan for improving the world for future generations. The group is one ofthe leading financial services group.
Bill Clinton Awarded „Father of the Year‟
On 11 June Former President of the United States Bill Clinton was honored as ―‖ 2013 Fatherof the Year ―‖ award from the National Father‘s Day Committee at a New York City , which
benefitted international NGO Save the Children.
Shabana Azmi Received Fourth Doctorate
On 12 June National award-winning actress Shabana Azmi received her fourth doctoratefrom Simon Fraser University in Vancouver .Shabana has received doctorates from LeedsUniversity in Britain, the Jamia Millia Islamia in Delhi and the Jadavpur University inKolkata, previously.
Delhi‟s IGI Airport Get‟s World‟s Second Best Airport Award
On 14 June Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport has been named the world‘s second best
airport in the 25-40 million passengers category by the Airport Council International. Theairport also has been adjudged as the fourth best in the world among 199 airports across allcategories.IGI has managed to retain its position of second best airport in the 25-40 million
passengers per annum category for 2012 year.
Anish Kapoor Honoured With Knighthood
On 15 June Indian-origin sculptor Anish Kapoor has been honoured with knighthood, one ofthe highest honours in Britain, by Queen Elizabeth II in her birthday honours list 2013 forservices to Visual Arts.Kapoor is famous for his monumental public sculptures and hisenigmatic sculptural forms that have been exhibited all over the world.
Tan Twan Eng Wins The “2013 Walter Scott prize”
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On 14 June Malaysian writer author Tan Twan Eng has won the ―2013 Walter Scott prize‖for Historical Fiction for his second novel ―The Garden of Evening Mists‖.The Walter ScottPrize for the historical fiction was founded in the year 2010.
Indian Artist Selected For Dubai Art Prize
On 16 June Bangalore-based artist Anup Mathew Thomas, whose works featured at theKochi biennale, is among five winners of Dubai Abraaj Group Art Prize.The Abraaj GroupArt Prize was established in 2008.
Three Biotechnology Scientists Awarded “2013 World Food Prize “
On 20 June Three biotechnology researchers were named the winners of the 2013 WorldFood Prize for their independent, individual breakthrough achievements in founding,developing, and applying modern agricultural biotechnology.The three scientist are – MarcVan Montagu of Belgium, and Mary-Dell Chilton and Robert T. Fraley .The Iowa based
award is often referred to as the ―Nobel Prize for agriculture.The World Food Prize wascreated in 1987 by the late Nobel Peace Prize winner, Dr. Norman Borlaug, and is theforemost international award recognizing individuals who have contributed landmarkachievements in increasing the quality, quantity or availability of food in the world.
Taj Mahal Ranked Third Among Top Land Marks In The World
On 30 June According to the Trip Advisor‘s 2013 Travellers Choice AttractionsAwards,Travellers from across the globe have ranked India‘s Taj Mahal among the top threelandmarks in the world, a leading travel website has announced. Taj Mahal was ranked thirdin the list of Top 25 landmarks.The top two places were taken by Machu Picchu in Peru andAngkor Wat in Cambodia respectively.
SPORTS & GAMES
Indian Won Six Medals In Slovakia Junior Table Tennis
On 3 June Indian paddlers annexed four gold and two silver medals in the Slovak JuniorITTF Open table tennis championship in Slovakia.In the girls singles Sutirtha Mukherjee wonthe title.
Dhoni receives ICC ODI Championship Shield
On 3 June India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni received the prestigious ICC ODIChampionship Shield for finishing as the No. 1 ODI team in the Championship table on theApril 1, 2013 cut-off date.
French Open 2013 Tennis Title Winners
Women‟s Singles :- On 8 June Serena Williams from US won the Women‘s Singles title ofFrench Open Tennis tournament. In the final, she defeated Maria Sharapova .This is Serena‘s
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second French Open title and 16th grand slam. It was the 31-year-old American‘s 16th GrandSlam title win.At 31 years, 247 days she is the oldest women in the Open Era to win theFrench Open title.
Men‟s Singles :- On 9 June Rafael Nadal won his 8th Men‘s Singles Tittle of the French
Open Tennis Tournament. In the final at Paris, Nadal defeated Spanish compatriot DavidFerrer . With this, he became the first player to win 8 Singles Titles at the same Grand SlamTournament. It was his 12th Grand Slam title overall.
Women‟s Doubles :- Russian fourth seeds Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina won theFrench Open women‘s doubles title by defeating top seeds Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci ofItaly in the final.It was a first Grand Slam title for the Russian pair.
Men‟s Doubles :- American twins Bob and Mike Bryan won the Men‘s doubles .Americantwins extended their record by clinching their 14th Grand Slam trophy after defeated MichaelLlodra and Nicolas Mahut of France in the men‘s doubles final.
Sebastian Vettel Won Canadian Grand Prix Title
On 9 June Red Bull‘s Sebastian Vettel won the Canadian Grand Prix at the Circuit GillesVilleneuve in Montreal.Ferrari‘s Fernando Alonso took the second position followed byLewis Hamilton of Mercedes, who conquered the third position. This is the third win of theGarman F1 driver, before the Canadian Grand Prix, Vettel won the Malaysia and BahrainGrand Prix of the year.
Srikanth Won Thailand Open Badminton
On 9 June Indian shuttler Srikanth has won the Thailand Open Grand Prix Gold Badmintontrophy.In the Men‘s Singles final Srikanth defeated Boonsak Ponsana from Thailand.
Indonesia Badminton Tournament 2013 Winner
Men‟s Singles :- On 16 June Lee Chong Wei (Malaysia) won the Indonesia BadmintonTournament Men‘s Singles title after defeated Germany‘s Marc Zwiebler in the final.
Women‟s Singles :- Li Xuerui of China won the title.In the women‘s singles final Li Xueruidefeated Juliane Schenk from Germany.
Singapore Open Badminton 2013 Winners
Men‟s Singles :- On 23 June Indonesia‘s Tommy Sugiarto has won the Singapore Open badminton championship Men‘s singles title .Sugiarto defeated Boonsak Ponsana of Thailandin the final in Singapore.
Women‟s Singles :- China‘s Wang Yihan won the women‘s singles title , after defeated LiXuerui in the final.
India Won ICC Champions Trophy 2013
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On 13 June According to the World Bank ―‖Global Economic Prospects (GEP) ―‖ report,Growth in India is projected to rise to 5.7 percent in the 2013 fiscal year and firm to 6.5
percent and 6.7 percent in FY2014 and FY2015, respectively.Global GDP is expected to
expand about 2.2 percent this year and strengthen to 3.0 percent and 3.3 percent in 2014 and2015.
2011-12 Poverty and Household Consumer Expenditure Indicators Released
On 20 June The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) in its 68th round survey has releasedthe poverty and key indicators of household consumer expenditure in India, generated fromthe data collected during July 2011 – June 2012 .The National Sample Survey Office‘s(NSSO) 68th round of survey is based on samples consisting of 7,496 villages in rural Indiaand 5,263 urban blocks except some remote areas.
Highlights of the Poverty and Household Consumer Expenditure Indicators DataReport :-
* 5 per cent population on the bottom rung had an average monthly per capita expenditure(MCPE) of Rs 521.44 in rural areas and Rs 700.50 in urban areas.
* Poorest of poor in the country survive on barely Rs 17 per day in villages and Rs 23 a dayin cities.
* On the other end of the spectrum, top five per cent of the population had an MPCE of Rs4,481 in rural areas and Rs 10,282 in urban areas.
* On an average on the all-India basis, MPCE was around Rs 1,430 for rural India and aboutRs 2,630 for urban India.
* For the average rural Indian, food accounted for 52.9 per cent of the value of consumptionduring 2011-12.Among non-food item categories, fuel and light for household purposes(excluding transportation) accounted for 8 per cent, clothing and footwear 7 per cent, medicalexpenses 6.7 per cent, education 3.5 per cent, conveyance 4.2 per cent, other consumerservices (excluding conveyance) 4 per cent, and consumer durables 4.5 per cent.
* For the average urban Indian, 42.6 per cent of the value of household consumption wasaccounted for food, including 9 per cent by beverages, refreshments and processed food, 7
per cent by milk and milk products, and 6.7 per cent by cereals and cerealsubstitutes.Education accounted for 6.9 per cent, fuel and light 6.7 per cent, conveyance 6.5
per cent, and clothing and footwear 6.4 per cent.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Lightest Alien Planet Outside Solar System
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On 3 June European scientists have discovered a new alien planet orbiting a young star about300 light years from Earth.The exoplanet, ‖ HD 95086 b ―, was observed directly by theEuropean Southern Observatory‘s (ESO) Very Large Telescope in Chile.Nearly 1,000exoplanets have been detected indirectly through various means such as radical velocity andtransmit method.Of the 12 exoplanets ,the newly discovered HD 95086 b is the least massive
planet to have been directly observed outside the solar system .HD 95086 b orbiting its parentstar, HD 95086, is estimated to have a mass of four to five times that of Jupiter.
Japan Unveiled 500 kmph Bullet Train
On 5 June Japan has unveiled its new levitating bullet train, designed to travel at speeds ofupto 500 kmph.The track is being extended to 43 kilometres to enable full-fledged testruns.Commercial runs of the maglev train are scheduled to start between Tokyo and Nagoyain 2027.The train magnetic levitation (maglev) as opposed to conventional wheels.The trainwill travel at speeds of up to 500 kilometres per hour and will link the 2 cities in 40 minutes.
Researchers Leads To Discovery To Create Early Warning System For Tsunamis
On 7 June Researchers from Stanford University have identified key acoustic characteristicsof the 2011 Japan earthquake that indicated it would cause a large tsunami.In 2011, amagnitude 9.0 undersea earthquake occurred 43 miles off the shore of Japan. The earthquakegenerated an unexpectedly massive tsunami that washed over eastern Japan roughly 30minutes later.Now, computer simulations by Stanford scientists reveal that sound waves inthe ocean produced by the earthquake probably reached land tens of minutes before thetsunami. If correctly interpreted, they could have offered a warning that a large tsunami wason the way.
China Successfully Launches Fifth Manned Space Mission
On 11 June China successfully launched its fifth and longest manned space mission withthree astronauts, including a woman, on board ‗Shenzhou-10′ as part of the Communistgiant‘s efforts to build a permanent space lab of its own by 2020. Shenzhou -10 (Divine Craft)spaceship carried the three astronauts blasted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre inGansu province for a 15-day-long mission during which it would dock with Tiangong-1space lab orbiting round the Earth and conduct a host of experiments.Now China‘s fif thmanned mission and would last a fortnight compared to last year‘s 13 days.Wang Yaping thesecond Chinese woman to go into space after Liu Yang last year.
India and US Launched Space Solar Power Initiative
In the month of June India and a top US science body have forged an internationalorganisation to develop space solar power ,an initiative that has the potential of solvinghumanity‘s energy needs and greatly mitigating climate change.In his Address to the 2013
National Space Society‘s International S pace Development Conference (ISDC 2013) MarkHopkins asserted to include specific mechanisms such as the Global Space KnowledgePlatform, the International Virtual Laboratory, and the International Advisory Committee thatAbdul Kalam has elaborated through discussion papers.
New Human Cornea Layer Discovered
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On 12 June Indian researcher Harminder Dua, Professor of Ophthalmology and VisualSciences at the Nottingham University, has found a previously undetected layer in the cornea, the clear window at the front of the human eye – and named Dua‘s layer.Scientists
previously believed the cornea to be composed of five layers, from front to back, the cornealepithelium, Bowman‘s layer, the corneal stroma, Descemet‘s membrane and the corneal
endothelium.The new layer that has been discovered is located at the back of the cornea between the corneal stroma and Descemet‘s membrane.Although it is just 15 microns thick – the entire cornea is around 550 microns thick .
Andaman Tsunami Warning System Can Alert In 3 Minutes
On 12 June The Early Tsunami Warning System installed at Rangachang in Andaman and Nicobar Islands can predict a tsunami immediately after an earthquake.The system can predict tsunami within 3 minutes after the occurrence of the initial tremors and sendalerts.Following the alerts sent from the Tsunami Warning System, the tsunami alerts can beissued to the risk zones via Centre in consultation with Indian National Centre for Ocean
Information Services, INCOIS at Hyderabad.
IAF Gets “C-17 Globemaster-III ” Airlifters
On 12 June The Indian Air Force (IAF) inducted the first of the 10 ―‖C -17 Globemaster-III ―‖heavy airlifters it has purchased from the US, and then order six more.Now the Indian AirForce on this milestone as India joins the worldwide community of C-17 operators.Boeing ison track to deliver four more C-17s to the IAF this year and five in 2014.India signed anagreement with the U.S. in 2011, to acquire 10 C-17 airlifters, making India the largest C-17customer outside the U.S.
China Super Computer “Tianhe-2″ Named World‟s Fastest Computer
On 17 June China‘s National University of Defense Technology developed world‘s fastestsupercomputer ―Tianhe-2″. The Tianhe-2 has a peak performance speed of 54.9 quadrillionoperations per second.‖Tianhe-2″ means Milky Way-2.This Chinese supercomputer Tianhe-2and it replaced US machine called Titan, which was earlier said to be the fastest computer ofthe world.
World Bank Released „Global Warming In India „ Report
On 19 June According to the World Bank new report prepared by the Potsdam Institute forClimate Impact Research and Climate Analytics, the report warns that global warming couldlead to more extreme droughts across large parts of India,over the next few decades.Theimpact of a possible global temperature rise of 2 degrees Celsius in the next few decadesthreatened to trap millions of people in poverty.Depicting life in a not-too-distant futureshaped by already present warming trends, the new report warns that by the 2040s, India willsee a significant reduction in crop yields because of extreme heat.The warming will impactsignificant reduction in crop yields and some 63 million people may no longer be able tomeet their caloric demand.
Scientists Discovered New Language In Australia
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On 19 June Scientists have discovered a new language in northern Australia which containsrare grammatical innovations and a unique combination of elements from otherlanguages.The language, now known as Light Warlpiri, is spoken by approximately 300
people in a remote desert community about 644 kilometres from Katherine, a town located inAustralia‘s Northern Territory.
Japan To Send Kirobo The Talking Robot Into Space
Japan announced a humanoid robot named ‖ Kirobo ―will be used in the world‘s firstcommunication experiments between a human and a robot in space.The pint-sized robotdeveloped by Toyota Motor Corp ,the University of Tokyo and venture firm RoboGarage.Just 13 inches tall and weighing 2.2 pounds, Kirobo will launch aboard an H-IIBrocket in August from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture and head forthe International Space Station.
NASA Launched ” IRIS ” Spacecraft To Study Sun‟s Atmosphere
On 27 June NASA has launched ‖ Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS) ‖ spacecraftfrom Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.The mission to study the solar atmosphere was
placed in orbit by an Orbital Sciences Corporation Pegasus XL rocket.The Pegasus XLcarrying IRIS was deployed from an Orbital L-1011 carrier aircraft over the Pacific Ocean atan altitude of 39,000 feet, off the central coast of California about 100 miles northwest ofVandenberg. The rocket placed IRIS into a sun-synchronous polar orbit that will allow it tomake almost continuous solar observations during its two-year mission.
„INS Trikand‟ Commissioned Into Indian Navy
On 30 June INS Trikand, the last of the three Follow on Talwar Class frigates built in theRussian Federation, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 29th June at Kaliningrad,Russia by Vice Admiral R. K. Dhowan, the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy.Thecommissioning of INS Trikand marks the culmination of a three ship contract for Follow onTalwar Class ships built in Russia. Her sister ships INS Teg and INS Tarkash werecommissioned in 2012.INS Trikand carries a state-of-the-art combat suite which includes thesupersonic BRAHMOS missile system, advanced Surface to Air missiles Shtil, upgradedA190 medium range gun, Electro-optical 30 mm Close-in Weapon System, Anti-Submarineweapons such as torpedoes and rockets and an advanced Electronic Warfare system.
PERSONS IN NEWS
A) APPOINTMENTS
Justice Kaul Sworn in as Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief
On 1st June Haryana Governor Jagannath Pahadia administered the oath of office to JusticeSanjay Kishan Kaul as the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court at Haryana
Raj Bhavan.Justice Kaul, 54, earlier served as the senior most judge of the Delhi High Courtand was the acting Chief Justice there in September last year.the strength of judges of Punjab
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and Haryana High Court has reached 41 as against the sanctioned strength of 68 judges.Shortage of judges leads to pendency in the cases and the ideal strength should be between 50to 55.
Jagmohan Dalmiya is new Interim President of BCC
On 1 June Cricket Association of Bengal president Jagmohan Dalmiya , a former president ofthe BCCI and ICC, has been appointed as the new interim president of the Board of Controlfor Cricket in India (BCCI).BCCI chief N. Srinivasan agreed to step aside, with CricketAssociation of Bengal (CAB) president Jagmohan Dalmiya took over as the board‘s interim
president.
Narayana Murthy Re-elected as Executive Chairman in Infosys
On 1 June NR Narayana Murthy has been re-elected as Executive Executive Chairman of theBoard in Infosys.He would serve as board chairman for 5 years.Narayan Murthy was
appointed as the chairman for the second time.Murthy, who founded Infosys in 1981, hadstepped down from the Board and became Chairman Emeritus in 2011. He has served ascompany‘s CEO from 1981 to 2002.
Indian-Origin Diplomat is New Australian Envoy to Israel
On 2 June 2013 Indian – origin diplomat appointed Devanand Sharma appointed as aAustralian envoy to Israel.Devanand Sharma has made history by becoming the country‘syoungest Ambassador after he was appointed Canberra‘s envoy to Israel.He got Medicinedegree from Sydney University.Mr Sharma‘s prior international service includes postings asCounsellor at the Australian Embassy in Washington.
Nawaz Sharif Sworn in as Pakistan‟s PM
On 5 June Nawaz Sharif has been sworn-in for a record third term as Pakistan`s PrimeMinister, after he was elected with 244 votes in the 342-seat Parliament.He was sworn-in bythe President Asif Ali Zardari at a function in an ornate hall at the Presidency.Sharif hasserved as the Pakistani Premier during 1990-1993 and 1997-1999 but was ousted from office
before he could complete his term, once on corruption charges and later because of a militarycoup led by Pervez Musharraf.
Virginius Xaxa is new National Advisory Council Member
On 6 June Union government has reconstituted the National Advisory Council by including prominent sociologist Virginius Xaxa into the 12-member panel chaired by SoniaGandhi.Virginius Xaxa was inducted with the exit of Aruna Roy from the panel.VirginiusXaxa is a Professor at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Guwahati and has workedextensively on tribal communities of the country.The NAC comprises distinguished
professionals drawn from diverse fields of development activity who serve in their individualcapacities.
TCA Raghavan is India‟s new High Commissioner To Pakistan
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On 6 June TCA Raghavan has been appointed as the new High Commissioner to Pakistan.A1982- batch IFS officer, Raghavan is currently serving as India‘s high commissioner toSingapore.Raghavan will replace Sharat Sabharwal, who was on an extension after he retiredlast year.
K R Kamath Re-elected as IBA chairman
On 6 June Punjab National Bank‘s (PNB) Chairman and Managing Director K. R. Kamathwas re-elected as Chairman of Indian Banks‘ Association (IBA) for 2013-14 tenure.IndianBanks‘ Association (IBA) was formed on 26 September 1946.It is an association of Indian
banks and financial institutions. It is based in Mumbai.
Justice Usha Mehra Becomes Full Time Member Of Law Commission
On 13 June Justice Usha Mehra, retired Judge of the High Court of Delhi, has been appointedas full-time Member of the 20th Law Commission of India.Bijai Narain Mani, eminent law
author, and Gurjeet Singh, Director General of the National Law School and JudicialAcademy Assam, were appointed part-time members of the panel.The panel, which advicesgovernment on complex legal issues, is headed by Justice D K Jain, former judge of theSupreme Court.
S K Roy Appointed New Chairman of LIC
S K Roy has been appointed as the Chairman of Life Insurance Corporation of India(LIC).Roy succeed D.K. Mehrotra, and get a five-year term as chairman.On May 31, 2013,he assumed charge as Managing Director of LIC along with Thomas Mathew and Sarkar.Roy
joined the largest insurance company in the country in 1981.
John Ashe Elected UN General Assembly President
On 15 June John Ashe, the ambassador to the United Nations for Antigua and Barbuda has been elected President of the United Nations General Assembly.He selected as the Presidentof UN General Assembly for its 68th session.
Ratan Tata is new Chief Advisor of AirAsia India Board
On 16 June Ratan Tata has been appointed as the chief Advisor to the board of AirAsia
Indian, the joint venture between the Tata Group and Malaysian low-cost carrierAirAsia.AirAsia has also named Mittu Chandilya as the CEO of its Indian venture.
Manmohan Singh Takes Oath as Rajya Sabha Member
On 17 June Prime Minister Manmohan Singh took oath as member of RajyaSabha.Manmohan Singh was re-elected a member of Rajya Sabha from Assam for the fifthconsecutive term on 30 May 2013.Another Congress member from Assam Santius Kujur alsotook oath as member of Rajya Sabha.
Indian Named Editor Of “The Independent”
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On 17 June Indian-origin journalist Amol Rajan was named the editor of TheIndependent,becoming the first non-white editorial head of a UK national paper. Amol Rajanwill replace Chris Blackhurst, becoming Fleet Street‘s first non-white newspaper editor.
S Ramadorai is AirAsia India new Chairman
On 17 June Subramanian Ramadorai, former head of the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS),has been appointed as the Chairman of AirAsia India.Subramanian Ramadorai, holds the rankof cabinet minister in the Government of India.
Indian-American Sri Srinivasan Sworn In As Top US Court Judge
On 18 June Indian-American legal luminary Sri Srinivasan was sworn in as a judge in the USCourt of Appeals for the DC Circuit, the second most powerful court in the United Statesafter the Supreme Court.Srinivasan from Chandigarh has become the first Indian American
judge in the second most powerful court of the country.
Krishna Chaudhary is new NDRF chief
On 25 June Senior IPS officer Krishna Chaudhary has been appointed as Director General, National Disaster Response Force and Civil Defence.His appointment will take effect fromthe date he assumes charge of the post and until his superannuation on June 30, 2017.
Kevin Rudd Sworns As Australian PM For Second Time
On 27 June Kevin Rudd was sworn in as Australia‘s prime minister for second time ,replacedJulia Gillard who was removed in a Labor Party caucus vote.He was sworn in at GovernmentHouse in Canberra by Governor General Quentin Bryce.Now Kevin Michael Rudd is the 28thPrime Minister of Australia, as well as Leader of the Labor Party.
Justice P Sadasivam Appointed As New Chief Justice Of India
On 29 June P. Sathasivam was appointed as the 40th Chief Justice of India . He will take overthe charge on completion of the tenure of present incumbent Altamas Kabir which will endon July 18, 2013.As the 40th CJI, Sathasivam will serve the nation till his 26 April2014.Sathasivam joined as a permanent judge of the Madras high court in January 1996 afterwhich he was transferred to the Punjab and Haryana high court in April 2007.He was
appointed as a Supreme Court judge on August 21, 2007.
B)RESIGNS
Rajiv Shukla Resigned as IPL chairman
On 1st June 2013,Rajiv Shukla has resigned as the Chairman of the Indian PremiereLeague.He has decided to quit in the wake of recent controversies in the IPL Spot FixingScandal.
Union MinistersAjay Maken and CP Joshi Resigned
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December 17, 2012, following the death of 115-year-old Dina Manfredini, who lived in theUS state of Iowa.
Veteran Communist Leader Satyapal Dang Died
On 15 June Veteran Veteran communist party leader Satyapal Dang died in Amritsar.SatyaPal Dang was Born in 1920 in Gujranwala in Pakistan and had married to Vimla, another CPIleader, in 1952. Vimla died in 2009.Dang had contested his first Vidhan Sabha election in1966-67 from Amritsar west constituency.He was elected four times to Punjab assembly fromAmritsar.Satypal Dang was awarded Padma Shri in 1998 for his contribution to the socialsphere, as he, along with Vimla, had fought many relentless battles for the cause of thedowntrodden.However, Satyapal Dang had returned the Padma Bhushan and demandedabolition of all such awards contending a person‘s contribution to society is judged by hisdeeds and not by honours.
Former Union Minister Bhavna Chikhalia Died
Former Union minister of state and the first woman to get elected to the Lower House (LokSabha) from Gujarat for four consecutive terms, Bhavna Chikhalia died on 28 June.She wasunion minister of state for tourism, culture and parliamentary affairs from 1998-2003 in the
NDA government headed by Atal Behari Vajpayee. She was also the chairperson of theRailway Convention Committee from 1999-02.Bhavnaben Chikhalia first got elected to theLok Sabha from 1991, before registering victories again in 1996, 1998 and 1999.
D)VISITORS
Union External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Visited Iraq
Salman Khurshid, the Union External Affairs Minister visited Iraq from 19 to 20 June2013.During the visit Khurshid met with the Prime Minister of Iraq Nouri al-Maliki and thetwo nations discussed issues of bilateral and mutual interests including import of oil forenergy security along with the avenues of partnership.This is the first visit of any Ministerfrom Indian Union to Iraq after 23 years in the war-raved country.Former Prime Minister ofIndia, Inder Kumar Gujral visited Iraq in 1990 during his tenure as an External AffairsMinister of Indian Union.
U.S. Secretary Of State John Kerry Visited India
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry visited India from 23 – 25 June 2013.During the visitKerry co-chaired the fourth India-US Strategic Dialogue with External Affairs MinisterSalman Khurshid and discussed on bilateral trade, defence and security cooperation besidesenergy and higher education ,including India‘s relations with Pakistan.On 24 June Kerry alsomet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi.Both have discussed issues of mutualinterest.This is K erry‘s first visit in India after his appointment as the US Secretary of State.
E)MISCELLANEOUS
Raghav Joneja Becomes Youngest Indian To Climb Mt Everest
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Raghav Joneja youngest Indian to climbed the Mount Everest .He is one of the member inLaren‘s school youngest team of mountaineers in the world.Climbing at the age of 15 yearsand seven months Raghav Joneja broke the record set by Nameirakpam Chingkheinganba ofManipur‘s, who climed the everest at the age 16 years seven months and 11 days.LawrenceSchool in Kasuali became the first school in the world to send a team to the highest peak .
China Woman Astronaut Astronaut Delivers First Space Lecture
On 20 June China‘s second woman astronaut Wang Yaping, who is currently orbiting theearth in an experimental space lab, has become the country‘s first space teacher as shedelivered a lecture to over 60 million Chinese students about various aspects life in space.In a45 minutes lecture, Wang, an air force pilot assisted by her two male colleagues demonstratedweightlessness and how it affects the Newton laws of gravity.
Ancient Chinese Documents On Tibet Won UNESCO Recognition
On 21 June Historical Chinese documents describing Tibet during China‘s Yuan Dynasty(1271-1368) and showing the ancient financial and messaging service of the period, havewon a major UNESCO recognition.The documents showing how finances and messages wereexchanged between overseas Chinese and their domestic relatives in that era, were stored andrecommended for the UNESCO honour by the archives bureaus of Guangdong and Fujian
provinces, from which the first batch of overseas Chinese originated.
Italy‟s Ex-Prime Minister Berlusconi Sentenced To 7 Years In Prison
On 24 June Italy‘s Ex-Prime Minister Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi wassentenced to seven years in prison and banned from public office for corruption and underage
prostitution case.
Two Year Old Boy Becomes Youngest Ever To Join Mensa
On 27 June A two-year-old boy Adam Kirby in UK has become the youngest ever member ofthe genius club Mensa, after he scored an incredible 141 on an IQ test.Adam Kirby scored141 in the IQ test that reportedly ranked him smarter than US President Barack Obama andBritish Premier David Cameron.Adam Kirby was invited to join the elite group afterdemonstrating his ability to read Shakespeare and understand Japanese, Spanish and French.
PLACES IN NEWS
Bangkok Ranked World‟s Top Travel Spot
On 2 June According to a ranking by the MasterCard Index of Global Destination Citiesstudy report ,Bangkok is this year‘s number one city for air travel.While London reached thetop spot in 2012.Now Bangkok becoming the first Asian city to earn the distinction.Visits toBangkok were expected to grow by 9.8 percent this year.If all of the top 10 cities maintained
their current growth rates, the index predicted that by 2016 Bangkok and London would befollowed by Istanbul in the No. 3 spot, with Paris at No. 4 and Dubai at No.5, with Singapore
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and New York behind them.The ranking was based on a city‘s expected international airtravel arrivals and the amount of money spent in the city by those arrivals.
Dubai Inaugurated World‟s Tallest „Twisted‟ Tower
On 13 June Dubai has inaugurated the world‘s tallest twisted tower named ―‖Cayan‖" Tower built at a cost of 272 million US dollar, setting a yet another record for skyscrapers and otherengineering marvels. Earlier it was named the Infinity Tower.The tower was inaugurated inDubai Marina.The 310-metre (1,017-foot), 75-storey residential ―‖Cayan‖" Tower is twistedat 90 degrees from top to bottom.The developer of this tower is Cayan Real Estate Investmentand Development Company.
World‟s Longest and Widest Cable Bridge Inaugurated In China
On 18 June The world‘s longest and widest multi-pylon cable-stayed bridge named ―Jiaxing-Shaoxing Sea Bridge‖ with a span of 10km has opened in China after seven years of
construction work.The Jiaxing-Shaoxing Sea Bridge stretches 6.2miles (10 kilometres) overthe Hangzhou Bay, in Shaoxing, China.It is mainly supported by two cable-towers, both ofwhich reach 745ft in the air, and has a main body stretching 2,560ft wide.The high speed
bridge is designed for vehicles travelling exclusively above 60mph and pedestrians,motorbikes and cars with a maximum speed below 45mph are not allowed to cross.
Earth Quake Hits Northern Italy
On 21 June 2013 a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Italy,causing some minor damage inCasola in Liguana. The tremors were felt across central and northern Italy. According to thenational geophysics institute,the epicenter of earthquake was between the towns of Massa andLucca in Tuscany and La Spezia in the Liguria region.
UNESCO Declared Six Rajasthan Forts World Heritage Sites
On 22 June Six hill forts in Rajasthan have been selected to be included in the Unesco‘sWorld Heritage List. The hill forts are Amber, Chittorgarh, Gangron, Jaisalmer,Kumbhalgarh and Ranthambore.
Thousand‟s Of People Are Died In Uttarakhand Floods
In the month of June 2013 the North Indian states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh,some regions of Western Nepal and their adjoining areas experienced heavy rainfall thattriggered devastating floods and landslides.More than thousand‘s of people are died inUttarakhand state floods and landslides.This year‘s early monsoon rains in the Uttarakhandregion are believed to be the heaviest in 80 years.Damage to bridges and roads left over70,000 pilgrims and tourists trapped in various places of whom, many were rescued.
ABBREVIATIONS
BCCI ——– Board of Control for Cricket in India
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FIFA – —— - Federation Internationale de Football Association
WSA —— - World Steel Association
FCI ——— Food Corporation of India
APEC ——— – Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
FICCI ————– Federation of India Chambers of Commerce and Industry
BOOKS IN NEWS
” Dard-E-Dil Likhun Kab Tak ” Book Released by Vice President of India
―On 6 June The Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari released a book entitled ―Dard -e-Dil Likhun Kab Tak‖ (in Urdu and Hindi) authored by Rukhsar Amrohvi. The book is acompilation of poems composed by poetess Rukhsar Amrohvi and some rare pictures of thehistoric moments of Indian Cinema. This book is a valuable addition to the Urdu Literature.
” Ambedkar Speaks ” Book Released
On 20 June M Hamid Ansari, vice president of India released a book titled ‖ AmbedkarSpeaks ‖ in New Delhi.The book was authored by by Dr. Narendra Jadhav.The book has been
published by Konark Publishers.‖Ambedkar Speaks‖ is the first ever attempt at a systematicstudy of Dr Ambedkar‘s 537 speeches.The series is available in four languages – Marathi,English, Hindi and Gujarati. The first series was first launched in Marathi.
” 1857-1947: Forgotten Heroes and Martyrs of India‟s Freedom Movement ” Book
Released
On 24 June The book titled, ―1857-1947: Forgotten Heroes and Martyrs of India‘s FreedomMovement‖, is written by journalist Shivnath Jha was launched on 24 June 2013 in Mumbai
by former Bombay High Court chief justice C S Dharmadhikari.The book will act as acampaign to highlight the miserable conditions of descendants and families of freedomfighters as well as an attempt to bring about a change.
“Distressing Encounters – Real Life Stories ” Book Released
On 30 June Indian Ambassador to the UAE M. K. Lokesh released a book titled DistressingEncounters – Real Life Stories from a Reporter‘s Diary by Dubai-based Indian journalist V.M. Sathish.The book narrates real-life stories of distressed and marginalised expatriates from
different countries and cultures and the role played by the media, especially the Englishmedia, in extending a helping hand to such people.
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Anil Swarup Committee Set Up To Re-start Stalled Projects
On 7 June Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram announced a committee has beenappointed to identify and help re-start as many as 215 large projects worth over Rs 7 lakhcrore which have been stalled for years and assured that each of these projects will be off theground at the earliest.A committee headed by Anil Swarup.
Chandrashekhar Committee To Frame Rules For Foreign Investors
The Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) Committee under thechairmanship of Cabinet secretary KM Chandrashekhar,submitted its report on 12 June.The
committee has recommended doing away with prior direct registration of foreign institutionalinvestors (FIIs) and sub accounts with Sebi. It also recommended merging FIIs, sub accountsand qualified foreign investors (QFIs) into a new investor class to be called the foreign
portfolio investor.
Arvind Mayaram Committee Recommends Rise In FDI Limit In Various Sectors
On 23 June The Union Government constituted a committee to clearly define the ForeignDirect Investment (FDI) and Foreign Institutional Investment (FII). The report of thiscommittee was submitted to the Ministry of Finance (FinMin) . The committee that washeaded by the Arvind Mayaram recommended raising the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
limit to 49 percent from 26 percent at present in almost all sectors through automatic route.
IMPORTANT DAYS AND DATES
International Olympic Day Celebrated Across the World on 23 June 2013 On 23 June International Olympic Day was celebrated across the world . The day iscelebrated for promotion of participation of people in the sports all across the world,irrespective of athletic, gender or age ability.
The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Observed
On 26 June The United Nations General Assembly declared 26 June as the International Dayagainst Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in the year 1987. The objective of observing thisday is to strengthen the action as well as cooperation in order to achieve the aim of a societyfree of drug abuse.The General Assembly however found out that inspite of increasing efforts
by the international community to curb this menace, the world problem of drug abuseincreased. Drug abuse poses serious threat to safety as well as well being of humanity as wellas to the public health. Eventually, the Commission and the United Nations Office on Drugsand Crime (UNODC) was directed to continue its work towards international drug control.
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