Dear Readers, Daily Current Affairs News Updates about the National and International events were listed here. Read Current Affairs here and stay updated with current news. Candidates those who are preparing for IBPS/SBI/PO/Clerk exam and all other competitive exams can use this and try Current Affairs Quiz to test your knowledge level. CURRENT AFFAIRS: DAYS International Picnic Day International Picnic Day is observed on June 18, every year. The day encourages people to spend the day outdoors and enjoy the company of other people. Various charity events are also conducted on this day and schools use this opportunity to organize picnics for their students. Autistic Pride Day Every year, organisations from across the globe celebrate Autistic Pride Day on June 18 with a variety of events. The aim of this day is to raise awareness amongst those who are not on the autistic spectrum disorder so they do not see autistic people as requiring treatment, but as unique individuals. CURRENT AFFAIRS: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Indian Railways installs automated ticket checking machine at Nagpur station Central Railway zone has installed a newly innovated ATMA – Automated Ticket Checking & Managing Access machine at the Nagpur railway station. The ATMA machine has been introduced at the station under the NINFRIS policy to prevent transmission of COVID-19. Some of the key benefits of this system are automated boarding protocol by ticket checking, human body temperature checking, face mask checking and access to the station. ATMA is reduced staff deployment of commercial, RPF as well as medical departments with automation and adequate safety. The innovative machine screens the human body temperature of the passengers, whether they are wearing masks, ID proof as well as the PNR of the ticket, ensuring social distancing of both passengers. Recently, Indian Railways also introduced a new automated face mask and hand sanitizer dispenser machine at Patna Junction to facilitate those who forgot to carry their sanitizer or mask. IIT Hyderabad researcher develops AI-based low-cost testing kit A team of researcher at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad has developed an affordable AI-based COVID-19 test kit, which may help administration to conduct rapid testing for quick result. The testing kit has many features including low cost, easily transportable, and quick results. It takes as many as 20 minutes for giving results for both for symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. In addition, the kit doesn’t does not require RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction). The test kit has already been field-tested at ESIC Medical College and Hospital in Hyderabad to check its efficiency. Each test costs around Rs. 600 device now. However, mass production of the testing kit will help reduce the cost to around Rs. 350 per test. The testing kit has been developed by a team led by Shiv Govind Singh, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad. CURRENT AFFAIRS: BUSINESS AND ECONOMY Bharti Airtel acquires strategic stake in edtech startup Lattu Media Bharti Airtel has acquired a 10% stake in Edtech startup Lattu Media Pvt Ltd (Lattu Kids) as part of the Airtel Startup Accelerator Program. Mumbai-based Lattu Kids specializes in digital learning tools for children. Lattu Kids app focuses on improving English vocabulary, English reading and maths skills for children under the age of 10 years through entertaining, fun learning animated videos and games. It is estimated that in India Edtech will become a $2 billion-plus industry by 2021. The investment will enable Airtel to add Edtech to its premium digital content portfolio and give distribution scale to quality learning material from Lattu Kids. Lattu Kids becomes the fourth company to join the Airtel Startup Accelerator Program, which allows start-ups to leverage Airtel’s ecosystem, including its core strengths in data, distribution, networks and payments. About Bharti Airtel CEO: Gopal Vittal Founder: Sunil Bharti Mittal Headquarters: New Delhi Jio may capture nearly half the Indian telecom market by FY25: Bernstein Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio is likely to capture 48 per cent of Indian mobile subscriber market share by 2025 with over half a billion users. Facebook kicked-off the party, investing Rs 43,573.62 crore to secure 9.99 per cent stake. This was closely followed by a further Rs 60,753.33 crore in investment spread across eight different private equity investors. Bernstein expects an initial public offer (IPO) of Jio sometime over the next few years as its market share approaches 50 per cent. It projected Jio's mobile subscriber base to cross 500 million mark in FY23, up from 388 million in FY20. The subscriber base is expected to touch 569 million in FY25 and 609 million in FY28. Jio's market share is expected to rise from 36 per cent in FY20 to 40 per cent in the current fiscal and to 48 per cent in FY25. CURRENT AFFAIRS: BOOKS AND AUTHORS Kazuo Ishiguro to come out with new novel 'Klara and the Sun' in March Nobel Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro will come out with his new novel 'Klara and the Sun' next March. This is the story of Klara, an artificial friend with outstanding observational qualities, who, from her place in the store, watches carefully the behaviour of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass in the street outside. This is the first novel by Ishiguro since he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature and will be published by Faber & Faber in the UK, Alfred A. Knopf in the US and Knopf in Canada on March 2, About Author Ishiguro was born in Nagasaki, Japan, in 1954 and moved to Britain at the age of five. His eight previous works of fiction have earned him many honours around the world, including the Booker Prize. His work has been translated into over 50 languages and "The Remains of the Day" and "Never Let Me Go" have been made into acclaimed films. He was awarded a knighthood in 2018 for Services to Literature and he holds the decorations of Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres from France and the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star from Japan. CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS Bayern Munich wins 8th straight Bundesliga title Bayern Munich secured its eighth successive German Bundesliga title with two games to spare after beating Werder Bremen 1-0 with a goal from Robert Lewandowski. Bayern powered to its 30th German title with a perfect record of seven wins in the Bundesliga since it resumed last month in empty stadiums amid the coronavirus pandemic. Former India Football Captain IM Vijayan Recommended For Padma Shri The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has recommended former skipper IM Vijayan for Padma Shri, the country's fourth-highest civilian award. The 51-year-old former India striker, who scored 40 goals in 79 matches for India since making his debut in early 90s. He was awarded the Arjuna award in 2003. He was also awarded the Indian 'Player of the Year' in 1993, 1997 and 1999. Asian Youth Para Games to be held in Bahrain in December 2021 The Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) announced that Bahrain will host the fourth edition of the Asian Youth Para Games from December 1 to 10 An estimated 800 athletes under 20 years of age are expected to compete in nine sports including athletics, badminton, powerlifting, swimming and table tennis. The competition will take place across numerous venues in Khalifa Sports City, a multi-use stadium in Isa Town, and Isa Sports City, the national indoor facility. This will be the first time that Bahrain will host a big para-sport event and the national body is determined to use the Games as a platform to develop Paralympic movement in the Kingdom. Chairman of the Bahrain Paralympic Committee, Shaikh Mohammed bin Duaij Al Khalifa About APC Headquarters– Dubai, United Arab Emirates(UAE) President– Majid Rashed, UAE CURRENT AFFAIRS: OBITUARY Former Goa minister Achyut Usgaonkar passes away Former Goa minister Achyut Kashinath Sinai Usgaonkar passed away following age-related ailments. He was 92. He served as a cabinet minister from August 13, 1977 to April 27, 1979 in the then Shashikala Kakodkar government of Goa, Daman and Diu. Before serving as a minister, Achyut Usgaonkar was the deputy speaker of Goa during the Dayanand Bandodkar-led government. Odisha's Balasore Sadar MLA Madan Mohan passes away at 62 Balasore Sadar MLA of BJP Madan Mohan Dutta passed away. He who was elected to the Assembly for the first time in 2019 was ailing from several diseases including kidney problems. Tamil Nadu CM's private secretary Damodharan passes away due to Covid-19 A Senior official B J Damodharan passed away due to Covid-19. Damodharan working as Private Secretary in Palaniswami's office. Remaining News Will Update Soon
Dear Readers, Daily Current Affairs News Updates about the National and International events were listed here. Read Current Affairs here and stay updated with current news. Candidates those who are preparing for IBPS/SBI/PO/Clerk exam and all other competitive exams can use this and try Current Affairs Quiz to test your knowledge level. CURRENT AFFAIRS: DAYS International Picnic Day International Picnic Day is observed on June 18, every year. The day encourages people to spend the day outdoors and enjoy the company of other people. Various charity events are also conducted on this day and schools use this opportunity to organize picnics for their students. Autistic Pride Day Every year, organisations from across the globe celebrate Autistic Pride Day on June 18 with a variety of events. The aim of this day is to raise awareness amongst those who are not on the autistic spectrum disorder so they do not see autistic people as requiring treatment, but as unique individuals. CURRENT AFFAIRS: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Indian Railways installs automated ticket checking machine at Nagpur station Central Railway zone has installed a newly innovated ATMA – Automated Ticket Checking & Managing Access machine at the Nagpur railway station. The ATMA machine has been introduced at the station under the NINFRIS policy to prevent transmission of COVID-19. Some of the key benefits of this system are automated boarding protocol by ticket checking, human body temperature checking, face mask checking and access to the station. ATMA is reduced staff deployment of commercial, RPF as well as medical departments with automation and adequate safety. The innovative machine screens the human body temperature of the passengers, whether they are wearing masks, ID proof as well as the PNR of the ticket, ensuring social distancing of both passengers. Recently, Indian Railways also introduced a new automated face mask and hand sanitizer dispenser machine at Patna Junction to facilitate those who forgot to carry their sanitizer or mask. IIT Hyderabad researcher develops AI-based low-cost testing kit A team of researcher at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad has developed an affordable AI-based COVID-19 test kit, which may help administration to conduct rapid testing for quick result. The testing kit has many features including low cost, easily transportable, and quick results. It takes as many as 20 minutes for giving results for both for symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. In addition, the kit doesn’t does not require RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction). The test kit has already been field-tested at ESIC Medical College and Hospital in Hyderabad to check its efficiency. Each test costs around Rs. 600 device now. However, mass production of the testing kit will help reduce the cost to around Rs. 350 per test. The testing kit has been developed by a team led by Shiv Govind Singh, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad. CURRENT AFFAIRS: BUSINESS AND ECONOMY Bharti Airtel acquires strategic stake in edtech startup Lattu Media Bharti Airtel has acquired a 10% stake in Edtech startup Lattu Media Pvt Ltd (Lattu Kids) as part of the Airtel Startup Accelerator Program. Mumbai-based Lattu Kids specializes in digital learning tools for children. Lattu Kids app focuses on improving English vocabulary, English reading and maths skills for children under the age of 10 years through entertaining, fun learning animated videos and games. It is estimated that in India Edtech will become a $2 billion-plus industry by 2021. The investment will enable Airtel to add Edtech to its premium digital content portfolio and give distribution scale to quality learning material from Lattu Kids. Lattu Kids becomes the fourth company to join the Airtel Startup Accelerator Program, which allows start-ups to leverage Airtel’s ecosystem, including its core strengths in data, distribution, networks and payments. About Bharti Airtel CEO: Gopal Vittal Founder: Sunil Bharti Mittal Headquarters: New Delhi Jio may capture nearly half the Indian telecom market by FY25: Bernstein Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio is likely to capture 48 per cent of Indian mobile subscriber market share by 2025 with over half a billion users. Facebook kicked-off the party, investing Rs 43,573.62 crore to secure 9.99 per cent stake. This was closely followed by a further Rs 60,753.33 crore in investment spread across eight different private equity investors. Bernstein expects an initial public offer (IPO) of Jio sometime over the next few years as its market share approaches 50 per cent. It projected Jio's mobile subscriber base to cross 500 million mark in FY23, up from 388 million in FY20. The subscriber base is expected to touch 569 million in FY25 and 609 million in FY28. Jio's market share is expected to rise from 36 per cent in FY20 to 40 per cent in the current fiscal and to 48 per cent in FY25. CURRENT AFFAIRS: BOOKS AND AUTHORS Kazuo Ishiguro to come out with new novel 'Klara and the Sun' in March Nobel Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro will come out with his new novel 'Klara and the Sun' next March. This is the story of Klara, an artificial friend with outstanding observational qualities, who, from her place in the store, watches carefully the behaviour of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass in the street outside. This is the first novel by Ishiguro since he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature and will be published by Faber & Faber in the UK, Alfred A. Knopf in the US and Knopf in Canada on March 2, About Author Ishiguro was born in Nagasaki, Japan, in 1954 and moved to Britain at the age of five. His eight previous works of fiction have earned him many honours around the world, including the Booker Prize. His work has been translated into over 50 languages and "The Remains of the Day" and "Never Let Me Go" have been made into acclaimed films. He was awarded a knighthood in 2018 for Services to Literature and he holds the decorations of Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres from France and the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star from Japan. CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS Bayern Munich wins 8th straight Bundesliga title Bayern Munich secured its eighth successive German Bundesliga title with two games to spare after beating Werder Bremen 1-0 with a goal from Robert Lewandowski. Bayern powered to its 30th German title with a perfect record of seven wins in the Bundesliga since it resumed last month in empty stadiums amid the coronavirus pandemic. Former India Football Captain IM Vijayan Recommended For Padma Shri The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has recommended former skipper IM Vijayan for Padma Shri, the country's fourth-highest civilian award. The 51-year-old former India striker, who scored 40 goals in 79 matches for India since making his debut in early 90s. He was awarded the Arjuna award in 2003. He was also awarded the Indian 'Player of the Year' in 1993, 1997 and 1999. Asian Youth Para Games to be held in Bahrain in December 2021 The Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) announced that Bahrain will host the fourth edition of the Asian Youth Para Games from December 1 to 10 An estimated 800 athletes under 20 years of age are expected to compete in nine sports including athletics, badminton, powerlifting, swimming and table tennis. The competition will take place across numerous venues in Khalifa Sports City, a multi-use stadium in Isa Town, and Isa Sports City, the national indoor facility. This will be the first time that Bahrain will host a big para-sport event and the national body is determined to use the Games as a platform to develop Paralympic movement in the Kingdom. Chairman of the Bahrain Paralympic Committee, Shaikh Mohammed bin Duaij Al Khalifa About APC Headquarters– Dubai, United Arab Emirates(UAE) President– Majid Rashed, UAE CURRENT AFFAIRS: OBITUARY Former Goa minister Achyut Usgaonkar passes away Former Goa minister Achyut Kashinath Sinai Usgaonkar passed away following age-related ailments. He was 92. He served as a cabinet minister from August 13, 1977 to April 27, 1979 in the then Shashikala Kakodkar government of Goa, Daman and Diu. Before serving as a minister, Achyut Usgaonkar was the deputy speaker of Goa during the Dayanand Bandodkar-led government. Odisha's Balasore Sadar MLA Madan Mohan passes away at 62 Balasore Sadar MLA of BJP Madan Mohan Dutta passed away. He who was elected to the Assembly for the first time in 2019 was ailing from several diseases including kidney problems. Tamil Nadu CM's private secretary Damodharan passes away due to Covid-19 A Senior official B J Damodharan passed away due to Covid-19. Damodharan working as Private Secretary in Palaniswami's office. Remaining News Will Update Soon
Dear Readers, Daily Current Affairs News Updates about the National and International events were listed here. Read Current Affairs here and stay updated with current news. Candidates those who are preparing for IBPS/SBI/PO/Clerk exam and all other competitive exams can use this and try Current Affairs Quiz to test your knowledge level. CURRENT AFFAIRS: DAYS International Picnic Day International Picnic Day is observed on June 18, every year. The day encourages people to spend the day outdoors and enjoy the company of other people. Various charity events are also conducted on this day and schools use this opportunity to organize picnics for their students. Autistic Pride Day Every year, organisations from across the globe celebrate Autistic Pride Day on June 18 with a variety of events. The aim of this day is to raise awareness amongst those who are not on the autistic spectrum disorder so they do not see autistic people as requiring treatment, but as unique individuals. CURRENT AFFAIRS: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Indian Railways installs automated ticket checking machine at Nagpur station Central Railway zone has installed a newly innovated ATMA – Automated Ticket Checking & Managing Access machine at the Nagpur railway station. The ATMA machine has been introduced at the station under the NINFRIS policy to prevent transmission of COVID-19. Some of the key benefits of this system are automated boarding protocol by ticket checking, human body temperature checking, face mask checking and access to the station. ATMA is reduced staff deployment of commercial, RPF as well as medical departments with automation and adequate safety. The innovative machine screens the human body temperature of the passengers, whether they are wearing masks, ID proof as well as the PNR of the ticket, ensuring social distancing of both passengers. Recently, Indian Railways also introduced a new automated face mask and hand sanitizer dispenser machine at Patna Junction to facilitate those who forgot to carry their sanitizer or mask. IIT Hyderabad researcher develops AI-based low-cost testing kit A team of researcher at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad has developed an affordable AI-based COVID-19 test kit, which may help administration to conduct rapid testing for quick result. The testing kit has many features including low cost, easily transportable, and quick results. It takes as many as 20 minutes for giving results for both for symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. In addition, the kit doesn’t does not require RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction). The test kit has already been field-tested at ESIC Medical College and Hospital in Hyderabad to check its efficiency. Each test costs around Rs. 600 device now. However, mass production of the testing kit will help reduce the cost to around Rs. 350 per test. The testing kit has been developed by a team led by Shiv Govind Singh, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad. CURRENT AFFAIRS: BUSINESS AND ECONOMY Bharti Airtel acquires strategic stake in edtech startup Lattu Media Bharti Airtel has acquired a 10% stake in Edtech startup Lattu Media Pvt Ltd (Lattu Kids) as part of the Airtel Startup Accelerator Program. Mumbai-based Lattu Kids specializes in digital learning tools for children. Lattu Kids app focuses on improving English vocabulary, English reading and maths skills for children under the age of 10 years through entertaining, fun learning animated videos and games. It is estimated that in India Edtech will become a $2 billion-plus industry by 2021. The investment will enable Airtel to add Edtech to its premium digital content portfolio and give distribution scale to quality learning material from Lattu Kids. Lattu Kids becomes the fourth company to join the Airtel Startup Accelerator Program, which allows start-ups to leverage Airtel’s ecosystem, including its core strengths in data, distribution, networks and payments. About Bharti Airtel CEO: Gopal Vittal Founder: Sunil Bharti Mittal Headquarters: New Delhi Jio may capture nearly half the Indian telecom market by FY25: Bernstein Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio is likely to capture 48 per cent of Indian mobile subscriber market share by 2025 with over half a billion users. Facebook kicked-off the party, investing Rs 43,573.62 crore to secure 9.99 per cent stake. This was closely followed by a further Rs 60,753.33 crore in investment spread across eight different private equity investors. Bernstein expects an initial public offer (IPO) of Jio sometime over the next few years as its market share approaches 50 per cent. It projected Jio's mobile subscriber base to cross 500 million mark in FY23, up from 388 million in FY20. The subscriber base is expected to touch 569 million in FY25 and 609 million in FY28. Jio's market share is expected to rise from 36 per cent in FY20 to 40 per cent in the current fiscal and to 48 per cent in FY25. CURRENT AFFAIRS: BOOKS AND AUTHORS Kazuo Ishiguro to come out with new novel 'Klara and the Sun' in March Nobel Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro will come out with his new novel 'Klara and the Sun' next March. This is the story of Klara, an artificial friend with outstanding observational qualities, who, from her place in the store, watches carefully the behaviour of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass in the street outside. This is the first novel by Ishiguro since he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature and will be published by Faber & Faber in the UK, Alfred A. Knopf in the US and Knopf in Canada on March 2, About Author Ishiguro was born in Nagasaki, Japan, in 1954 and moved to Britain at the age of five. His eight previous works of fiction have earned him many honours around the world, including the Booker Prize. His work has been translated into over 50 languages and "The Remains of the Day" and "Never Let Me Go" have been made into acclaimed films. He was awarded a knighthood in 2018 for Services to Literature and he holds the decorations of Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres from France and the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star from Japan. CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS Bayern Munich wins 8th straight Bundesliga title Bayern Munich secured its eighth successive German Bundesliga title with two games to spare after beating Werder Bremen 1-0 with a goal from Robert Lewandowski. Bayern powered to its 30th German title with a perfect record of seven wins in the Bundesliga since it resumed last month in empty stadiums amid the coronavirus pandemic. Former India Football Captain IM Vijayan Recommended For Padma Shri The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has recommended former skipper IM Vijayan for Padma Shri, the country's fourth-highest civilian award. The 51-year-old former India striker, who scored 40 goals in 79 matches for India since making his debut in early 90s. He was awarded the Arjuna award in 2003. He was also awarded the Indian 'Player of the Year' in 1993, 1997 and 1999. Asian Youth Para Games to be held in Bahrain in December 2021 The Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) announced that Bahrain will host the fourth edition of the Asian Youth Para Games from December 1 to 10 An estimated 800 athletes under 20 years of age are expected to compete in nine sports including athletics, badminton, powerlifting, swimming and table tennis. The competition will take place across numerous venues in Khalifa Sports City, a multi-use stadium in Isa Town, and Isa Sports City, the national indoor facility. This will be the first time that Bahrain will host a big para-sport event and the national body is determined to use the Games as a platform to develop Paralympic movement in the Kingdom. Chairman of the Bahrain Paralympic Committee, Shaikh Mohammed bin Duaij Al Khalifa About APC Headquarters– Dubai, United Arab Emirates(UAE) President– Majid Rashed, UAE CURRENT AFFAIRS: OBITUARY Former Goa minister Achyut Usgaonkar passes away Former Goa minister Achyut Kashinath Sinai Usgaonkar passed away following age-related ailments. He was 92. He served as a cabinet minister from August 13, 1977 to April 27, 1979 in the then Shashikala Kakodkar government of Goa, Daman and Diu. Before serving as a minister, Achyut Usgaonkar was the deputy speaker of Goa during the Dayanand Bandodkar-led government. Odisha's Balasore Sadar MLA Madan Mohan passes away at 62 Balasore Sadar MLA of BJP Madan Mohan Dutta passed away. He who was elected to the Assembly for the first time in 2019 was ailing from several diseases including kidney problems. Tamil Nadu CM's private secretary Damodharan passes away due to Covid-19 A Senior official B J Damodharan passed away due to Covid-19. Damodharan working as Private Secretary in Palaniswami's office. Remaining News Will Update Soon