Today’s Current Affairs: 5th June 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
India to host IATA’s Annual Global Airline Summit after 42 years:
- India will host the world’s premier aviation event, the annual general meeting (AGM) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), next year, after a gap of 42 years.
- This will be the third time the IATA AGM — considered one of the most significant events in the aviation industry’s calendar —has convened in Delhi, after 1958 and 1983.
Adani One launches two variants of co-branded credit cards with ICICI Bank:
- Adani One, the digital platform of the Adani Group, and ICICI Bank announced the launch of two variants of co-branded credit cards in collaboration with card network Visa.
- The co-branded credit card partnership marks the Adani Group’s foray into the retail financial sector.
SBI joins the Rs 8-trillion m-cap league; eyes $100 billion m-cap:
- The State Bank of India (SBI) became the first public sector bank and the seventh Indian company to cross the Rs 8 trillion market capitalization (m-cap).
- HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are the only other lenders with m-cap of over Rs 8 trillion.
Axis Bank, Bajaj Allianz forge strategic bancassurance partnership:
- Axis Bank, a private sector bank, and Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, a private general insurer, have entered a strategic bancassurance partnership to boost insurance penetration and financial inclusion in the country.
- Under this Bancassurance tie-up, a comprehensive suite of Bajaj Allianz General Insurance products will be distributed through Axis Bank’s network.
Mumbai’s Super Cop Krishna Prakash Honored with Hindi Sahitya Bharati Award:
- The famous Annual Hindi Sahitya Bharati Award has been given to Krishna Prakash, who is well-known for leading Mumbai Police’s special counterterrorism team, Force One.
- The award was given out at Mumbai’s multicultural Sab Me Ram Shashwat Shri Ram event. About Super Cop Krishna Prakash Krishna Prakash
Adani One Launches Two Variants of Co-branded Credit Cards with ICICI Bank:
- Adani One, the digital platform of the Adani Group, and ICICI Bank have introduced two variants of co-branded credit cards in partnership with Visa.
- This launch signifies Adani Group’s entry into the retail financial sector, offering cardholders up to 7% Adani reward points on spending within the Adani ecosystem.
PNB Board Approves 10% Stake Dilution in Canara HSBC Life Insurance via IPO:
- The Board of Punjab National Bank (PNB) has approved the initiation of the process to dilute 10% of its shareholding in Canara HSBC Life Insurance through an initial public offering (IPO).
- PNB currently holds a 23% stake in this life insurance joint venture.
Ashok Leyland rolls out ‘Sarathi Suraksha’ policy:
- Sarathi Suraksha Policy The “Sarathi Suraksha Policy” covers accidental death, permanent disability, and partial disability up to INR 10 lakh per chassis.
Rashtriya E-Pustakalaya:
- The Department of School Education signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Book Trust to create an institutional framework for the Digital Library Platform, Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya.
Brand Ambassador for Greenday’s ‘Better Nutrition’:
- PV Sindhu, the two-time Olympic medallist and World Champion in badminton, has invested in Greenday’s ‘Better Nutrition’ brand. Sindhu has also joined the startup as its brand ambassador, further solidifying her commitment to the cause of tackling micronutrient deficiencies in India.
Helen Mary Roberts becomes First Woman Brigadier in Pakistan Army from Minority Community:
- Dr. Helen Mary Roberts, a Christian lady, became the first woman to be promoted to the rank of one-star officer in Pakistan’s 77-year military history.
- Her ascension coincides with increased attention being paid to atrocities against minorities in the nation with a majority of Muslims, particularly against Christians.
77th World Health Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland:
- The 77th World Health Assembly(WHA 77) was held in Geneva, Switzerland from 27th May to 1st June, 2024.
- Theme of 2024 WHA is “All for Health, Health for All”.
- Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) represented India at WHA 77.
RBI Cancels 10-Year Green Bond Auction For the 1st Time Due to Lack of Greenium:
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancelled the planned auction of 10-year green bonds, as traders refused to pay the greenium.
- The cancellation to the absence of a “greenium,” indicates investors’ reluctance to accept lower yields.
PraVaHa’: ISRO Develops CFD Software For Aerodynamic Design and Analysis:
- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has developed the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software named Parallel RANS Solver for Aerospace Vehicle Aero-thermo-dynamic Analysis (PraVaHa).
- This software was developed at ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Trivandrum, Kerala.
European Parliament Elections:
- The European Parliament elections this week will determine representatives who negotiate EU laws with member state governments, ensuring citizens’ representation in the EU.
- European Parliament is the directly elected legislative body of the European Union (EU).
Direct Seeded Rice:
- ICAR has commercialised herbicide-tolerant (Ht) basmati rice varieties that can control weeds
- Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) is a modern rice cultivation technique where rice seeds are directly sown into the field, replacing the traditional method of transplanting seedlings from a nursery.
‘Phenome India’ Project:
- CSIR concluded the first phase of its longitudinal health monitoring project, Phenome India, and organised a special event, Phenome India Unboxing 1.0.
- Phenome India-CSIR Health Cohort Knowledgebase (PI-CheCK) is an initiative by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), launched on 7th December 2023.
United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum:
- The inaugural United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum, organized by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Government of Barbados, concluded successfully recently.
- UN Global Supply Chain Forum was the inaugural edition of the forum, which was held from May 21 to 24, 2024, in Barbados.
Unified India Organic logo : FSSAI And APEDA
- FSSAI and APEDA have developed a new “Unified India Organic” logo to replace the existing India Organic and Jaivik Bharat logos.
- This move aims to bring uniformity in the implementation of organic regulations by NPOP and FSSAI.
Women In Leadership In Corporate India : Report
- A recent report titled “Women in Leadership in Corporate India” by networking platform has shown a persistent underrepresentation of women in leadership positions across Indian corporates.
- The percentage has remained stagnant below 30% for a considerable period.
Maldives Bans Entry To Israeli Passport Holders:
- Because of rising tensions and popular displeasure over recent events in Gaza, the Maldives has banned visitors with Israeli passports.
- Under pressure from the people and the government, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu made the choice his Cabinet told him to.
Gudleppa Hallikeri Award 2024:
- Poet and playwright Siddhalinga Pattanashetti has been announced as the recipient of the Gudleppa Hallikeri Award for 2024.
