Today’s Current Affairs: 10th June 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Day: June 10, 2024
Child Nutrition Report, 2024
Child Nutrition Report, 2024 UNICEF has released its Child Nutrition Report 2024, highlighting the severe level of Child Food Poverty globally. The inability of children, especially in early childhood (first five years), to access and consume a nutritious and diverse diet. Key Findings of the Report: 27% of children globally; 40% in India (2nd highest […]
Duty Drawbacks
Duty Drawbacks: Starting from June 5th, 2024, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has initiated electronic disbursal of duty drawback amounts directly to exporters’ bank accounts through the Public Finance Management System (PFMS). Duty drawback, governed by section 75 of the Customs Act, 1962, refunds customs duty on imported or excisable materials […]
Nagi And Nakti Bird Sanctuaries: Added To Ramsar List
Nagi And Nakti Bird Sanctuaries: Added To Ramsar List Nagi and Nakti bird sanctuaries in Bihar’s Jamui district are now recognized under the Ramsar Convention, bringing India’s total Ramsar sites to 82. Nagi-Nakti Wetland in Bihar’s Jamui district, nestled within the Jhajha forest range, are man-made reservoirs surrounded by dry deciduous forests and hills. Developed […]
India Exim Bank Opens Nairobi Office To Boost East Africa Trade
India Exim Bank Opens Nairobi Office To Boost East Africa Trade: The Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank) recently opened its East Africa Representative Office in Nairobi, Kenya. This is part of a plan to grow its business around the world. The goal of this project is to improve India’s trade and business ties […]
Sebi Wins ‘Best Business Regulator’ Award In Asia Pacific
Sebi Wins ‘Best Business Regulator’ Award In Asia Pacific: According to The Asian Banker, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was recently given the “Best Conduct of Business Regulator” award for the Asia-Pacific area. This award, which was given in an event in Hong Kong, shows how important SEBI has been in improving […]
Non-Permanent Members Of The UNSC
Non-Permanent Members Of The UNSC: Pakistan, Panama, Somalia, Denmark, and Greece have been elected as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for a two-year term starting in 2025. This marks Pakistan’s 8th term as a non-permanent member India has been elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council 8 times, the last […]
AUKUS Alliance And Its Pivot To France
AUKUS Alliance And Its Pivot To France: The article discusses the AUKUS alliance among the US, UK, and Australia to bolster military capabilities against China, including sharing nuclear submarine technology. AUKUS, a trilateral partnership formed in 2021, aims to bolster security and defence interests, primarily countering China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region. It entails deeper […]
Biopharmaceutical Alliance
Biopharmaceutical Alliance: India, South Korea, the United States, Japan, and the European Union (EU) have formed a Biopharmaceutical Alliance to address drug supply shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic. The alliance aims to coordinate bio policies, regulations, and research and development support measures among participating countries. Inaugural meeting held in San Diego during the Bio International […]
India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Hit Record $651.5 Billion
India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Hit Record $651.5 Billion: With $651.5 billion in foreign exchange reserves by May 31, 2024, India had the highest amount of foreign exchange reserves ever. Positive changes in trade, remittances, and foreign investments have helped India’s external industry reach a strong point. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) says that service […]
