Daily Current Affairs 10.06.2022
Important News: International
12th meeting of BRICS Agriculture Ministers
Why in News:
- In the 12th meeting of the BRICS Agriculture Ministers, India was represented by the Minister of State for Agriculture, Ms. Shobha Karandlaje.
key points:
- This year the 12th meeting of the BRICS Agriculture Ministers was held through a virtual medium in which the ministers of China, South Africa, Brazil, Russia, and India participated.
- The theme of the 12th meeting of BRICS Agriculture Ministers was "Strengthening BRICS Cooperation for Integrated Agriculture and Rural Development".
- During the 12th meeting of the BRICS Agriculture Ministers, the BRICS Strategy on Food Security Cooperation amongst the BRICS member countries along with the Joint Declaration of the 12th Meeting was also adopted by the member countries.
- This year India has emphasized its resolve to meet the Sustainable Development Goals of ending hunger and increasing production and productivity of agriculture through sustainable use of natural resources and called upon member countries to adopt the same.
Source: PIB
Important News: India
4th State Food Security Index
Why in News:
- The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya has released the Fourth State Food Security Index (SFSI) for the year 2021-22.
key points:
- Tamil Nadu topped the list of large states for the year 2021-22 while Gujarat and Maharashtra stood second and third respectively.
- Goa has got first place in the list of small states, followed by Manipur and Sikkim.
- In the list of Union Territories, this year Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, and Chandigarh have secured first, second and third place respectively.
- The State Food Security Index was launched in 2018-19 with an objective to bring about a competitive and positive change in the food security ecosystem in the country.
- The State Food Security Index ranks states on the basis of their performance on five parameters of food security set by the Ministry of Health.
- This ranking is done by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
Source: The Hindu
Conference on "Entrepreneurial Freedom: Entry, Competition, and Exit"
Why in News:
- To mark the grand conclusion of the ongoing celebrations by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) at 75 locations across the country, a prestigious one-day event was organized at the Habitat Center in New Delhi.
key points:
- Markets require a wide range of freedoms in three phases of business – to start a business (free entry), to continue business (free competition), and to close business (free exit), the main objectives of this convention are to Detect improvement is the three phases of trading.
- IP Conclave was also organized during the conference in New Delhi.
- The conference on "Entrepreneur Freedom: Entry, Competition, and Exit" was attended by a large number of stakeholders from the IBC ecosystem, including insolvency professionals, registered valuers, economists, financial creditors, service providers, researchers, students, professionals, regulators, academia. were involved. experts and government officials. The conference was attended both in physical form and online mode.
- A publication titled "Research: Exploring New Perspectives on Insolvency" containing 26 research papers was also released during the conference.
Source: The Hindu
National Awards Portal
Why in News:
- National Awards Portal was launched by the Government of India to invite nominations for various awards, which nominations for various awards have also started.
key points:
- Through the National Awards Portal, the Government aims to bring together all the awards of various Ministries/Departments/Agencies under a single digital platform to ensure transparency and public participation (Jan Bhagidari).
- The objective of the National Awards Portal is to facilitate citizens to nominate individuals/organizations for various awards instituted by the Government of India.
- Presently, the government has started nominations for the following awards on the National Awards Portal which include-
- Padma Awards
- Sardar Patel National Integration Award
- Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award
- Jeevan Raksha Padak Series Award
- Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Telecom Skill Excellence Award
Source: PIB
Important News: State
Gujarat Pride Campaign Program
Why in News:
- The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, participated in the Gujarat Gaurav Abhiyan program.
key points:
- During the conference, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth about three thousand 50 crores in Khudvel, a tribal area of Navsari district.
- During this campaign, the Prime Minister also performed Bhoomi Pujan of 13 water supply projects for the residents of Tapi, Navsari, and Surat districts and on the same occasion, the Prime Minister also performed Bhoomi Pujan of Medical College in Navsari district.
- Other projects such as AM Naik Health Care Complex in Navsari and Nirali Multi-Specialty Hospital, Bopal, and the headquarters of the Indian National Center for Space Enhancement and Authorization in Ahmedabad will also be inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during his Gujarat visit.
Source: News on Air
Important News: Economy
Conference on "Wealth Creation through Markets"
Why in News:
- A conference on “Wealth Creation through Markets” was organized as a prestigious event in 75 cities across the country by the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM).
key points:
- The objective of the conference on "Wealth Creation through Markets" is to educate, encourage and empower people about the steps taken by the Government to ensure the financial growth of citizens along with investment and wealth creation in 75 cities of India. have to make.
- The conference on "Wealth Creation through Markets" covers the following topics-
- Evolution of Indian Capital Market over the last 75 years
- Emerging women as independent investors
- The role of government and other market leaders in improving market confidence
- Financial Literacy - The Path to Financial Well-being
- Includes the future of the Indian capital market i.e. Amrit Kaal etc.
- The "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" is being celebrated to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India's independence and the glorious history, culture, and achievements of its people. It is a celebration of our collective achievements as a 75-year-old independent country with a legacy of more than 5000 years of ancient history.
Source: PIB
Important News: Environment
Ban on use of coal in Delhi-NCR
Why in News:
- The Air Quality Management Commission (CAQM) has ordered a ban on the use of coal for industrial, domestic, and other miscellaneous applications across the Delhi-NCR region with effect from January 1, 2023.
key points:
- The Air Quality Management Commission (CAQM) has been exempted from the ban on the use of coal as well as the use of low sulfur coal in thermal power plants.
- It aims to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases in Delhi NCR.
- Delhi was recently placed on the list of most polluted cities according to the pollution index, so this move will help in improving the ranking of the capital Delhi and will also save around 17 lakh tonnes of coal annually.
Source: Indian Express
Important News: Sports
Para-shooting World Cup
- Indian pair of Manish Narwal and Rubina Francis won the gold medal in the 10m P-6 Air Pistol event at the Para-shooting World Cup held in Chateau, France.
- The pair of Manish and Rubina defeated the Chinese pair of Yang Chao and Min Lee 17-11 in the final.
- In the same event, the pair of Manish and Rubina also created a new world record for entering the finals with a score of 565 in the qualifying round.
- This is India's third gold medal in Para-shooting World Cup. Earlier, Sriharsha Devradi Ramakrishna won the gold medal in the mixed 10m air rifle SH2 event and Avani Lekhara in the R2 women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 event.
Source: Jansatta
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