23 June 2022 : Latest Current Affairs 23rd June
Important Current Affairs 23rd June 2022
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 23rd June about national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 23rd June 2022 current affairs then read this article till the end.
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Current Affairs of 23rd June – National
1. The Surya Nutan indoor solar cooking burner was introduced by Indian Oil Corporation.
◉ A unique style of solar stove has been introduced by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). This stove’s name, “Surya Nutan,” has been provided.
◉ Solar power alone will be used to power this stove. This will eliminate the requirement for any form of cooking fuel. neither gas nor wood. The sun’s rays will power this stove, which will cook food.
◉ The cost of purchasing Surya Nutan is one-time only; there are no ongoing maintenance costs.
2. First India-Nepal From New Delhi, the Bharat Gaurav tourist train left.
◉ From the Safdarjung Railway Station in New Delhi, the first Bharat Gaurav tourist train connecting locations connected to the Ramayana Circuit in India and Nepal was flagged off.
◉ At the Janakpur Dham railway station in Nepal, the Bharat Gaurav train carrying 500 Indian visitors will arrive.
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3. Cambodia is home to the biggest freshwater fish in the world.
◉ A huge stingray, the largest freshwater fish in the world, was caught in Cambodia’s Mekong River.
◉ Nearly 13 feet long from nose to tail, the stingray weighed just under 300 pounds.
4. Belgian Mango Festival was started by Union Minister Piyush Goyal.
◉ In Brussels, Belgium, a Mango Festival was launched by the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal.
◉ The goal is to raise awareness among Europeans and establish a market for Indian mangoes on that continent.
◉ Mangoes are a major export from India to the rest of the world.
5. 75 tonnes of gold were recycled in 2021, according to the WGC report, placing India fourth globally.
◉ India is now the fourth-largest recycler in the world, having recycled 75 tonnes in 2021, according to the World Gold Council Report.
◉ China recycled 168 tonnes of the yellow metals, placing first in the world’s gold recycling report.
◉ Italy came in second place with 80 tonnes, and the United States came in third with 78 tonnes.
6. The largest startup conference in Europe, Vivatech 2020, named India “nation of the year.”
◉ India has been named the “nation of the year” at Europe’s largest startup conference, Vivatech 2020.
◉ This is a result of what Indian startups have given the globe. This is how Indian startups are recognized.
◉ At the Vivatech 2020 technology expo in Paris, France, Ashwini Vaishnaw opened the India pavilion. With government assistance, some 65 start-ups from India will attend Vivatech 2022.
Banking
7. 9.9% of Savkarma Finance was purchased by DBS Bank.
◉ In order to provide financial solutions to micro-enterprises through a combination of direct lending and co-lending, DBS Bank India Limited (DBIL) has purchased a 9% share in Savkarma Finance, a non-banking finance company.
◉ One of the first foreign banks to begin conducting business in India as fully owned, locally established subsidiaries is DBIL.
Appointment
8. NIPFP appoints R Kavita Rao as its director
◉ The National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) has appointed economist R Kavita Rao as its director for a period of five years.
◉ Pinaki Chakraborty has been replaced by her.
◉ The NIPFP is a hub for public economics and policy research.
Sports
9. In terms of goals scored in international football history, Sunil Chhetri is now tied for fifth place.
◉ Sunil Chhetri, the captain of the Indian men’s football team, has surpassed the previous joint fifth-highest goal scorer in the annals of international soccer.
◉ Chhetri accomplished this accomplishment against Hong Kong in their AFC Asian Cup qualifier game, scoring his 84th goal.
◉ Additionally, he had overtaken Pele’s record of 77 goals set by the great football player.
Important day
10. International Olympic Day is on June 23.
◉ On June 23, people all over the world observe International Olympic Day.
◉ The day offers a chance for everyone to get together and engage in purposeful activity.
◉ At the 42nd IOC Session in St. Moritz, the concept of an Olympic Day was approved.
11. International Widows Day is on June 23.
◉ On June 23, the world celebrates International Widows’ Day.
◉ The purpose of the day is to raise support for widows and awareness of their plight.
◉ For some women, a protracted fight for their fundamental rights and dignity magnifies the painful loss of a relationship.
12. United Nations Public Service Day is on June 23.
◉ United Nations Public Service Day is celebrated on June 23.
◉ It emphasizes the importance of public service and its role in the global development of all industries.
◉ On December 20, 2002, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 23 to be Public Service Day.
Obituary
13. R. Raveendran, a photojournalist, died.
◉ R Raveendran, a well-known photojournalist, died at the age of 69.
◉ Both AFP and ANI have employed him. He was now employed by ANI as a photo editor.
◉ He began his career in AFP in 1973 as a teleprinter operator before switching to photography.
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