Daily Current Affairs 14th June, 2024: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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This post contains important current affairs of 14th June, 2024. It includes all Major National, International, Business and Sports related current affairs of 14th June, 2024. 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 14th June, 2024 Current affairs test.
National News
National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) Launches Mobile App ‘NCRB Sankalan Of Criminal Laws’
- The National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) has unveiled a new mobile application titled “NCRB Sankalan of Criminal Laws,” aimed at offering a comprehensive resource for information on the new criminal laws.
- These laws will be implemented starting the 1st of next month (July).
Jammu & Kashmir Elevates Agricultural Partnership With New Zealand
- On June 12, Jammu & Kashmir advanced its existing Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with New Zealand into a full-fledged strategic agreement, focusing on agricultural development.
- This partnership leverages New Zealand’s expertise in breeding technology, sustainable farm management, and advanced disease control measures in the sheep sector.
- The collaboration aims to revitalize the sheep and goat industries in the Union Territory through extensive training initiatives and the adoption of innovative and sustainable practices.
States News
Pema Khandu Sworn In for Third Term as Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister
Pema Khandu of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh for the third consecutive term on June 13, 2024. The ceremony at the Dorjee Khandu Convention Hall in Itanagar was attended by notable leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP president and Union Minister JP Nadda, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Assam Launches ‘Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina’ Scheme to Promote Girl Education
- In a significant move to promote girl education and combat child marriage, the Assam government introduced the Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina (MMNM) scheme on June 12, 2024.
- The initiative, announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, received approval from the Assam government cabinet.
Appointments News
Ajit Doval Reappointed National Security Adviser (NSA)
- On June 13, the Centre reappointed former IPS officer Ajit Doval as the National Security Adviser (NSA).
- His tenure will be concurrent with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s term or until further notice.
Business News
Wipro Launches Lab45 AI Platform To Boost Efficiency Across Business Functions
- Wipro has introduced the Lab45 AI platform, which utilizes generative AI (GenAI), machine learning (ML), and deep learning technologies to enhance business efficiency across various sectors.
- This platform, available to all Wipro employees and clients, operates on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model and supports numerous advanced large language models (LLMs) from leading providers, along with custom deep-learning models.
Tata Communications Secures Five-Year Broadcasting Deal With World Athletics
- Tata Communications has signed a significant five-year contract with World Athletics to provide broadcasting services, starting with the Tokyo World Championships.
- This deal positions Tata Communications as a key provider committed to innovation and enhancing audience engagement.
Ranks and Reports News
Global Peace Index 2024: An Overview
- The Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) has released the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2024, which assesses the state of global peacefulness across 163 independent states and territories.
- The report highlights trends, results, and the economic impact of violence worldwide, providing valuable insights into the current state of peace and its influencing factors.
Sports News
Gudakesh Motie and Chamari Athapaththu Named ICC Players of the Month for May
- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has awarded Gudakesh Motie of the West Indies the title of ICC Men’s Player of the Month for May 2024.
- Chamari Athapaththu of Sri Lanka has been honored as the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for the same period.
Shruti Vora First Indian To Win 3 Star GP In Dressage, Closes In On Paris Dream
- Shruti Vora, riding Magnanimous, has made history as the first Indian to win a three-star Grand Prix event in dressage.
- Competing in the CDI-3 event in Lipica, Slovenia, from June 7-9, she scored 67.761 points, finishing ahead of Moldova’s Tatiana Antonenco (66.522 points) and Austria’s Juliane Jerich (66.087 points).
Science and Technology News
Three Craters On Mars Named For Physicist Devendra Lal, Towns In UP, Bihar
- Three newly discovered craters on Mars have been named ‘Lal’, ‘Mursan’, and ‘Hilsa’ by the Ahmedabad-based Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), indicating the planet’s wet past.
- ‘Lal’ honors the late Professor Devendra Lal, a renowned cosmic ray physicist from Varanasi.
- The other two craters are named after Mursan town in UP’s Hathras district and Hilsa town in Bihar’s Nalanda district.
Important Days
World Blood Donor Day 2024- Date, Theme and History
- World Blood Donor Day 2024 will be observed on June 14, 2024.
- This year’s theme, “20 years of celebrating giving: thank you blood donors!” marks a significant milestone, celebrating two decades of gratitude towards those who have generously donated blood.
Obituaries News
Legendary Sarod Maestro Pandit Rajeev Taranath Passes Away at 91
- The Indian classical music community mourns the passing of the distinguished Sarod maestro Pandit Rajeev Taranath, who died on June 11, 2024, at the age of 91.
- The veteran musician was undergoing treatment for a fracture at a private hospital in Mysuru and passed away around 6:30 PM.
