Daily Current Affairs 9th June 2023: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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This post contains important current affairs of 9th June 2023. It includes all Major National, International, Business and Sports related current affairs of 9th June 2023. A brief explanation of every current affair is provided to further enhance your general knowledge. Once you have gone through these current affairs we would recommend to you to try 9th June 2023 Current affairs test.
National News
1. Commission of Railway Safety (CRS): Ensuring Rail Travel Safety in India
- The Commission of Railway Safety (CRS) is instrumental in the Indian government’s efforts to ensure safety in rail travel and train operations.
- Having its origins in the British colonial period, the CRS has evolved to operate as an independent authority under the aegis of the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA).
2. El Niño’s Potential Impact on Global Weather Patterns in 2023-2024
- Currently experiencing the El Niño climate phase, characterized by the warming of Pacific Ocean waters, nations worldwide are bracing for extreme weather occurrences.
- El Niño is responsible for inducing tropical cyclones in the Pacific, amplifying rainfall and flood risks across various regions. Its interplay with ongoing climate change raises concerns of potentially record-setting temperatures and heightened extreme weather events.
States News
3. UP Government launches Nand Baba Milk Mission scheme
- Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, has rolled out the Nand Baba Milk Mission, which boasts a budget allocation of Rs 1,000 crore.
- The mission’s primary objective is to amplify milk production and support milk producers by ensuring they receive justifiable prices through dairy cooperative societies.
4. Karnataka’s ‘Shakti’ scheme offers free bus travel for women
- Karnataka’s government has kicked off the ‘Shakti’ smart card initiative, granting free bus travel to women from June 11 onwards.
- This initiative, a key pledge from the Congress party, provides a platform for women to acquire ‘Shakti’ smart cards online.
Defence News
5. India Triumphs in Night Launch of New-Generation Ballistic Missile ‘Agni Prime’
- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India marked a successful night launch of the ‘Agni Prime’ ballistic missile, underlining its precision and dependability.
Banking News
6. RBI’s Annual Report for 2022-2023 unveiled
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has publicized its Annual Report for 2022-23, shedding light on its operations for the fiscal year concluding on March 31, 2023.
7. Federal Bank’s ‘I am Adyar, Adyar is Me’ Campaign kicks off in Chennai
- The Federal Bank has spearheaded a distinctive campaign in Chennai, paying homage to Adyar’s local culture and tales. This initiative has seen a bank branch metamorphosing into a repository of local narratives.
Business News
8. LIC Augments Stake in Tech Mahindra, indicating buoyancy in the IT sector
- The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has bolstered its equity shareholding in Tech Mahindra via open market operations.
Important Days News
9. World Accreditation Day 2023: A Closer Look
- World Accreditation Day, observed on June 9th, 2023, revolves around the theme “Accreditation: Supporting the Future of Global Trade.”
Appointments News
10. PESB endorses Sanjay Swarup as the prospective CMD of CONCOR
- Sanjay Swarup is the recommended choice to assume the role of Chairman & Managing Director for the Container Corporation of India (CONCOR).
Schemes News
11. NTPC Kanti’s Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM)-2023 targets empowerment of 40 underprivileged girls
- NTPC Kanti has launched the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM)-2023 with a vision to uplift 40 underprivileged rural girls.
12. Price Support Scheme: A Stabilizing Mechanism for the Market
- India’s government has revoked constraints on the procurement of specific pulses under the Price Support Scheme, paving the way for farmers to access fair pricing.
Ranks and Reports News
13. CSE Report positions Telangana at the pinnacle of Overall Environmental Performance
- The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) unveiled its annual data compendium, catapulting Telangana to the zenith in terms of overall environmental performance.
Awards News
14. Spotlight on “Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park”
- The director of Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park, Jagdish S Bakan, is set to be honored with the UNESCO Michel Batisse Award in recognition of his exemplary work in Biosphere Reserve Management.
Books and Authors News
15. Author Shantanu Gupta presents his graphic novel ‘Ajay to Yogi Adityanath’
- Shantanu Gupta has unveiled his new graphic novel, “Ajay to Yogi Adityanath,” targeting a young audience.
Obituaries News
16. Ashoka Chakra’s inaugural recipient from Kerala, Havildar Alby D’Cruz, departs
- Kerala’s premier Ashoka Chakra awardee, Havildar Alby D’Cruz, has passed away. He was conferred this honor back in 1962.