SALEM INSTITUTE OF BANKING (IBPS /SBI -PO/Clerk/SO, RBI, RRB,TNPSC NIACL, OICL, NABARD, ) Current Affairs – June 28 to July 03 NATIONAL NEWS Centre plans to add 500 GW of renewable energy to its electricity grid by 2030 • The Centre plans to add 500 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy to its electricity grid by 2030 . The plan aims to clean up air in its cities and lessen the rapidly growing economy’s dependence on coal. • The Ministry of new and renewable energy has planned to install 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022 without taking into account large hydro and 225 GW including large hydro. • India is the world’s third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases . The country has pledged to cut emissions and have clean energy account for at least 40 percent of its installed capacity by 2030, up from 21.4% now, while looking to manage its energy appetite as its population becomes more prosperous. • Minister of New and Renewable Energy: Raj Kumar Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge). World Bank commits $31.58 mn loan for Uttarakhand Public Financial Management Strengthening Project • Government of India, the State Government of Uttarakhand and the World Bank signed a loan Agreement of $31.58 million (about Rs 221 crore) for Uttarakhand Public Financial Management Strengthening Project. • It improves the State’s ability to manage its Financial Systems and there is better Utilization of Development Resources. The loan agreement was signed by Sameer Kumar Khahe and Savin Bhasale on behalf of the Govt of Uttarakhand. • The main aim of the project is to benefit the citizens of Uttarakhand in public finances.This loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) About Uttarakhand • Capital: Dehradun Governor: Baby Rani Maurya Chief Minister: Trivendra Singh Rawat Home Ministry reported that 64 people died and over 1.4 lakh hectare crop area affected due to cyclone Fani in Odisha • The Home Ministry reported that 64 people died and over 1.4 lakh hectare crop area affected due to cyclone Fani in Odisha. There was no loss of human lives in Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal. • Cyclone Fani affected three states namely Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal. Cyclone Fani: ANKING/RRB/SSC/TNPSC/TET 32nd Bakkiyam cmplx,Sankari Main Road,Tiruchengode Page 1 SALEM INSTITUTE OF BANKING (IBPS /SBI -PO/Clerk/SO, RBI, RRB,TNPSC NIACL, OICL, NABARD, ) Current Affairs – June 28 to July 03 • The records of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the Cyclone Fani is the first severe cyclonic storm to have formed in April in India’s oceanic neighbourhood since 1976. • The cyclone is a consequence of global warming and it is formed due to the warming of the Bay of Bengal basin atleast 28°C to support the formation of a cyclone. Tropical cyclones in the Indian neighbourhood begin as depressions or a gradual build-up of warm air and pockets of low pressure. 7th India-Brunei Darussalam Foreign Office Consultations held in New Delhi • 7th Foreign Office Consultations between India and Brunei Darussalam held on New Delhi. India led by Smt. Vijay Thakur Singh, Secretary(East) Brunei led by Mrs. Hajah Siti Norishan Haji Abdul Ghafoor, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brunei Government. • The consultations provide an opportunity to review the bilateral relations including political, trade and investment, defense, cultural and people. The two sides exchanged views on regional and multilateral issues. • The political level exchanges and the current state of relationship and cooperation.They agreed to explore in the areas of cooperation in energy, health and pharmaceuticals, higher education and agricultural sectors. • Brunei delegation on investment opportunities in India it mainly decided to convene the next round of Consultations in Brunei. About Brunei: • Capital : Bandar Seri Begawan • Currency : Brunei dollar • President : Hassanal Bolkiah Meeting of Expert Working Group of Paris Pact Initiative to be held in New Delhi • The Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance is hosting a Meeting of Expert Working Group on Paris Pact Initiative in New Delhi. The meeting focuses on Illicit Financial Flows deriving from the trafficking of Opiates originating in Afghanistan. • The Meeting is being organised with the support of United Nations Office on Drugs & Crimes. The Meeting will be attended by the representatives of the Member Countries of Paris Pact, Regional Representatives of UNODC and Senior Officers of the Indian agencies like DRI, ED and NCB. Director General of UNODC : Yury Fedotov . BSES launches energy saving app • BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) tied up with several private organisations to launch a slew of initiatives including a ‘behavioural energy saving app’ to reduce electricity consumption. ANKING/RRB/SSC/TNPSC/TET 32nd Bakkiyam cmplx,Sankari Main Road,Tiruchengode Page 2 SALEM INSTITUTE OF BANKING (IBPS /SBI -PO/Clerk/SO, RBI, RRB,TNPSC NIACL, OICL, NABARD, ) Current Affairs – June 28 to July 03 • The app ‘SustHome’ developed by BYPL and TERI to bring about a behavioural change in how consumers use electricity. It will track energy consumption patterns. • The power discom selected cooperative housing societies such as Mayur Vihar to use the app. The initiative will be scaled up to cover over two lakh residential consumers in the second phase. • The app will guide enlisted consumers in reducing their energy consumption, carbon footprint and electricity bills by influencing their behavioural patterns. • It will also provide customized solutions to make all such units energy-efficient. • The main aim is to save around 72 million units (MUs) and help consumers save up to 10% in energy bills. Haryana government announced an annual of Rs.5 lakh to Loktantra senanis • The Haryana State government has announced an annual financial assistance of Rs.5 lakh to loktantra senanis or their spouse for treatment at private or government hospitals. The term “emergency victim” on their identity cards would be replaced with “loktantra senani”. • The announcement was made by Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar while addressing the Loktantra Senanis from across the state at the state-level Loktantra Senani Samman Samaroh organized at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh. Loktantra senani • Loktantra senanis are those people who were imprisoned during the 1975-77 (Satyagraha Movement) Emergency under preventive detention laws. Lok Sabha passed the Homeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019 • Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State, Ministry of AYUSH presented the Homeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in the Lok Sabha. It passed the Bill on 27 June. • Once Rajya Sabha passes the Bill, it will replace the ordinance issued in the same regard by the previous government. This was the second bill to be passed in Lok Sabha, in the second term of NDA government, after the Special Economic Zone (Amendment) Bill 2019. Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019: • The Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019 enables the government to extend the tenure of the Board of Governors (BoGs) for a further period of one year , with effect from May 17, 2019 . • The BoGs have been entrusted with the affairs of the Central Homeopathy Council. Maharaja Ranjit Singh honoured on his 180th death anniversary A sculpture of Maharaja Ranjit Singh ruled around 40 years in the early 19th century. It was unveiled at the historic Lahore Fort in Pakistan. This embarks to mark his 180th death anniversary. ANKING/RRB/SSC/TNPSC/TET 32nd Bakkiyam cmplx,Sankari Main Road,Tiruchengode Page 3 SALEM INSTITUTE OF BANKING (IBPS /SBI -PO/Clerk/SO, RBI, RRB,TNPSC NIACL, OICL, NABARD, ) Current Affairs – June 28 to July 03 • The total duration to complete the eight-feet tall statue of the Sikh ruler is about 8 months. His horse named Kahar Bahar. It was a gift from Dost Muhammad Khan, the founder of the Barazkai dynasty. • The sculpture installed at the Sikh Gallery of the Mai Jindan Haveli in the Lahore Fort. The statue was made by artists from Lahore’s National College of Art and Naqsh School of Art. Go Tribal campaign by Tribes India launched in New Delhi • Go Tribal Campaign program launched by Tribes India. Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Smt. Renuka Singh in the presence of Shri R.C. Meena, Chairman, Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India and other dignitaries joined in New Delhi • It is used to institutionalize collaborations and partnerships with different organizations to promote tribal products. It is in association with Amazon Global Marketing. • It is launched in TRIBES India products globally through Amazon platform . TRIFED in association with Ms. Ruma Devi showcase a new range of ethnic fashion wear. • She is the recipient of Nari Shakti Puraskar from the President of India . • The heritage range of traditional tribal handloom, handicrafts and naturals collection of the country like Madua, Jowar, Bazra, Red Rice, Honey, Lac products, Spices, Coffee, Tea, Handmade Soaps produced by Tribals in various parts of the country. Lok Sabha has approved the extension of President’s rule in J&K for a further period of six months • The Lok Sabha has approved the resolution seeking an extension of President rule in Jammu and Kashmir for a further period of six months with effect from 3rd July 2019. • The lower house also gave its approval to the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Bill 2019 . On seeking Lok Sabha’s nod to extend President’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir, the government has spent Rs. 2,307 crore to security apparatus. About J&K Extension: • The reservation bill will amend Sections 5 and 9 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004. Once it becomes an Act, it will provide reservation to Gujjars and Baker wals living in the area adjoining the international border leads to extension. Singhey Khababs Sindhu Festivals • In Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, tourist’s promotional festival – Ladakh Singhey Khababs Sindhu Festivals is being celebrated today on the bank of Indus River at Leh.