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A2Z June 2018 Current Affairs PDF www.aspirantszone.com A2Z Current Affairs PDF for upcoming exams June 2018 www.aspirantszone.com 1 www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform A2Z June 2018 Current Affairs PDF www.aspirantszone.com Contents Topic Page Number MOU/Agreement Countries 3 MOU Industry/States/Others 3-4 Appointments and Resignations 4-9 Awards and Recognitions 9-15 Conference and Summits 15-21 International News 21-25 National News 25-47 State News 47-64 Finance and Banking News 64-71 Business News 71-73 Economy News 74-77 Science & Technology 77-81 Projects 81 Defence News 81-84 Sports News 84-98 Committees 98-100 Rankings of Countries 100-101 Rankings (Persons and Organisations) 101-103 Loans from Banks 103-104 Deadlines 105 Books and Authors 105-106 Obituaries 106-110 Nobel Prize Winners 110-111 Important Days 111-113 2 www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform A2Z June 2018 Current Affairs PDF www.aspirantszone.com MOU/Agreement Countries Country Country Purpose India Singapore Total 8 Agreemnts signed including: Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) in Nursing, Naval cooperation, Economic co- operation, Fintech, Cybersecurity, Combating Narcotics smuggling & Human Trafficking, Personnel Management and Public Administration and MoU between the NITI Aayog and Singapore Cooperation Enterprise (SCE) on Cooperation in the Field of Planning India Norway Cooperation in area of health sector through the Norway India Partnership Initiative (NIPI) for a period of three years starting from 2018 to 2020 India China Share Brahmaputra water data during flood season and exporting non-basmati rice to China. India and Nepal signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Kathmandu on preliminary engineering-cum- traffic survey of the proposed Raxaul-Kathmandu railway line as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepal counterpart K.P. Sharma Oli agreed to foster bilateral ties. India and France have signed an implementation agreement on “Mobilise Your City” (MYC) in the presence of MoS, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) Hardeep Singh Puri and Alexander Ziegler, Ambassador of France in India. The MYC will support three pilot cities — Nagpur, Kochi and Ahmedabad in their efforts to reduce their Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and South Africa on cooperation in the exploration and uses of outer space for peaceful purposes. The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Malta for strengthening cooperation in the field of tourism. The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and BruneiDarussalam on cooperation in the operation of telemetry tracking and telecommand station for satellite and launch vehicles, and for cooperation in the field of space research, science and applications. MOU Industry/States/Others Industry/State/Organisation Industry/State/Organisation Purpose Ministry of Environment, Forest The Energy and Resources To set up a resource efficiency cell in and Climate Change (MoEFCC) Institute (TERI) the Ministry Kerala Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) To construct 3 marine ambulance for the state fisheries department Central Electro Chemical Research RAASI Solar Power Pvt Ltd Transfer of technology for India’s first Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi, Tamil Lithium Ion (Li-ion) Battery project. Nadu (under Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) ) Odisha Pullela Gopichand Badminton To establish P Gopichand Badminton 3 www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform A2Z June 2018 Current Affairs PDF www.aspirantszone.com Foundation (PGBF), Hyderabad Academy in Odisha. Maharashtra Canada’s Quebec province Cooperation in areas of information technology, biotechnology, artificial intelligence and welfare of the tribal community PhonePe Ola To offer a hassle-free cab and auto booking experience to the users. Arunachal Pradesh Smart Village Movement (SVM), To develop smart village initiative in Andhra Pradesh selected villages of the north eastern state Odisha Earth Network (US based To install lightening detection and Lightning analysing firm) warning system in the state to reduce number of casualties due to lightning strike incidents ICICI Bank Marg ERP limited ( Enterprise To offer an integrated payments Resource Planning (ERP) platform to Micro, Small and Medium company) Enterprise (MSME) customers, using Marg’s accounting software. Greece Macedonia To change Macedonia’s name to the Republic of Northern Macedonia, Central Water Commission (CWC) Google To seek help in effective flood forecasting using Google Maps. Bharat Bill payment operating True Balance To facilitate quick and easy bill Unit (BBPOU) payments. Core Energy Systems Pvt NIKIRET (subsidiary of Russian To promote the technical security Ltd (Indian engineering services state atomic energy corporation equipment of NIKIRET in India. firm) Rosatom) Nepal China To develop a cross-border railway line that will connect the Tibetan town of Kerung with Kathmandu. Payworld Reliance Mutual Fund For financial inclusion of low-income households by investing in the mutual fund for an amount as low as Rs 500. India Seychelles Signed 6 MoUs including naval cooperation, cybersecurity, culture, development projects etc. India has announced US $100-million credit to Seychelles for augmenting its defence capabilities. Saudi Aramco Abu Dhabi National Oil Company To jointly develop an integrated refinery (ADNOC) and petrochemicals complex at Ratnagiri in Maharashtra. Ministry of Health and Family Indira Gandhi National Open To train 14 lakh youth in healthcare Welfare University (IGNOU) sector over the next four years to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals Andhra Pradesh Singapore To speed up the construction work of 4 www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform A2Z June 2018 Current Affairs PDF www.aspirantszone.com Andhra Pradesh’s new capital, Amaravati. Multi Commodity Exchange of Maharashtra To launch Cotton Mission for India (MCX) empowering cotton farmers in the Vidarbha region. NITI Aayog Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers To work together towards implementing & Chemicals Limited (GNFC) a Proof-of-Concept (“PoC”) application using Blockchain Technology for fertiliser subsidy management Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited South Korean firm NANO Co Ltd To design and manufacture of emission (BHEL) controlling devices (SCR Catalysts) for De-NOx application (emission control systems ) The Union Ministry of Water Resources, the NABARD and the National Water Development Agency (NWDA) signed a revised Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for funding of central share of 99 prioritised irrigation projects under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY). National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) signed an MoU with SME Corporation Malaysia for exchange of information and cooperation in areas such as policies to aid development of small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the two countries. Prasar Bharati and Mizzima Media Group of Myanmar signed an MoU to realize cooperation and collaboration in broadcasting and content sharing. A Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) was signed between the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and National Health Agency (NHA), to provide capacity building for Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) to ensure effective rollout and continued quality implementation. Software major Adobe signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to launch an “Adobe Digital Disha” programme across vocational institutes in India.The programme is focused on helping vocational institutes leverage the power of a free online and mobile graphic design app “Adobe Spark” to integrate creativity and digital literacy into classrooms and curriculum. NITI Aayog, Intel and Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, TIFR are collaborating to set up a Model International Center for Transformative Artificial Intelligence, ICTAI. Appointments and Resignations Name Post Institution Lt General Devraj Anbu Vice Chief of the Army Staff Indian Army (VCOAS) Pedro Sanchez Prime Minister Spain Abdel Fattah al-Sisi President Egypt Giuseppe Conte Prime Minister Italy Mahesh Kumar Jain Deputy Governor Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Tommy Thomas Attorney General Malaysia Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces President 73rd Session of United Nations (UN) General Assembly 5 www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform A2Z June 2018 Current Affairs PDF www.aspirantszone.com Omar al-Razzaz Prime Minister Jordan Keshari Nath Tripathi (West Governor (Additional Charge) Tripura Bengal Governor) Harun Rasid Khan Non Executive, Part Time Bandhan Bank Chairman Shri Sharad Kumar Vigilance Commissioner Central Vigilance Commission S Ramesh Chairman Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Justice Deepak Raj Joshee Chief Justice Supreme Court of Nepal Rana Kapoor Managing Director & Chief Yes Bank Executive Office Dr. Inder Jit Singh Secretary Ministry of Coal Dhivya Suryadevara Chief Finance Officer (CFO) US based General Motors Sunil Chhetri Brand Ambassador Online fantasy sports platform “ StarPick” Lieutenant General Aziz Ahmed Chief of Army Staff Bangladesh Ivan