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TRIPLE S—STUDY PLAN-STRATEGY-SUCCESS June 2023
1. India to join international Telangana Formation Day,
climate action in civil aviation observed annually on June 2nd
from 2027 since 2014, is a state public
holiday in Telangana, India. It
marks the commemoration of
the formation of the state of
Telangana. Microsoft has signed a
memorandum of understanding
The day is celebrated with (MoU) with Directorate General
various activities such as of Training (DGT) under the
parades, cultural programs, and Ministry of Skills Development
India has announced that it will
speeches. It is also an occasion to and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to
participate in the International
honor the sacrifices made by train 6,000 students and 200
Civil Aviation Organisation’s
those who fought for the educators in digital and cyber-
(ICAO) Carbon Offsetting and
establishment of Telangana. security skills in the country.
Reduction Scheme for
International Aviation (CORSIA) 4. J.P. Morgan Raises India’s 6. Shashi Tharoor released a
and the Long-Term Aspirational FY24 GDP Forecast to 5.5% book titled “Ringside” written
Goals (LTAG) from 2027. Amidst Global Economic by Dr. Vijay Darda
Concerns
2. ASEAN India Maritime
Exercise, AIME-2023
Renowned author and Congress
MP Dr. Shashi Tharoor released
J.P. Morgan, a leading global the book “Ringside” written by
Indian Naval Ships Satpura and financial institution, has revised Lokmat Media Group Editorial
Delhi on May 1st, 2023, led by its projection for India’s annual Board Chairman and former MP
RAdm Gurcharan Singh, the Flag growth rate, raising it to 5.5% for Dr. Vijay Darda.
Officer Commanding Eastern fiscal year 2024.
Fleet, arrived in Singapore to “Ringside” is a compilation of Dr
participate in the inaugural The upward adjustment comes in Darda’s weekly articles published
ASEAN India Maritime Exercise the wake of India’s stronger- between 2011 and 2016 in
(AIME-2023). than-expected economic Lokmat Media Group
performance, with a growth rate newspapers and other leading
The exercise is scheduled to take of 6.1% recorded in the March national and regional dailies.
place from May 2nd to May 8th, quarter.
2023. 7. India conducts Asia’s 1st
However, J.P. Morgan also performance-based Helicopter
3. Telangana Formation Day cautions that the Indian economy Navigation
2023: Date, Formation, and is not immune to the challenges
History posed by a potential global
economic slowdown and tighter
financial conditions.
5. Microsoft joins Indian govt to
train 6K students, 200 educators
in cybersecurity skills
TRIPLE S—STUDY PLAN-STRATEGY-SUCCESS June 2023
1. ‘GOBARdhan’ Scheme: Govt investors. This article examines card namely ‘Kotak myntra
launches unified registration the key findings and highlights credit card’ which will be
portal for biogas projects the sectors and trends available on Mastercard and
contributing to this growing RuPay networks.
partnership.
5. mooPay launches India’s first
3. Shalini Singh becomes the Heat Index linked insurance for
first female NCC cadet to dairy farmers of mooMark
complete mountaineering
course
The “GOBARdhan” scheme
launched by the Government of
India is in the news for its unified
registration portal, which acts as
a one-stop repository for mooPay Private Limited, the
assessing investment and fintech arm of Stellapps
participation in the biogas/CBG Shalini Singh made history as she Technologies Private limited, in
(Compressed Biogas) sector. completed the mountaineering partnership with IBISA Network,
course in the Himalayan area of HDFC ERGO General indurance
The scheme aims to convert
Uttarakhand as the country’s first Company Ltd., and Insurtech
organic waste, such as cattle
female NCC cadet. Shalini Singh, startup Gramcover, has launched
dung and agricultural residue,
a 20-year-old NCC cadet from India’s first heat Index-based
into biogas, CBG, and bio-
Lucknow, has become the first insurance plan to provide
fertilizers, thus promoting a
female cadet in India to complete financial compensation to
circular economy and waste-to-
the advanced mountaineering mooMark dairy farmers in case
wealth generation.
course. of income loss due to a fall in
2. Dubai Emerges as India’s Top milk productivity during heat
Choice for Foreign Direct She scaled a 15,400-foot peak in waves in summer.
Investment (FDI) the Dring Valley in Uttarkashi
district of Uttarakhand as part of 6. Argentina’s Celesto aulo
the course. appointed as 1st female SG of
WMO; India’s Mrutyunjay
4. Myntra, Kotak Mahindra bank Mohapatra elected as 3rd VP
launches first-of its-kind Digital
fashion Co-branded credit card
According to the latest FDI
Markets Report and the Dubai
FDI Monitor, Dubai has secured
its position as the leading
On 1st June 2023, Prof Celeste
destination for foreign direct
Saulo, a leading meteorgist from
investment (FDI) from India in
On June 1, 2023, the Kotak Argentina, was appointed as the
the calendar year 2022.
Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL) in first female Secretary-General
India ranked among the top five partnership with Myntra, (SG) of the World Meteorological
source countries for announced Bengaluru-based Indian fashion Organization (WMO), United
FDI projects and estimated FDI e-commerce company, launched Nation’s (UN) specialized agency
capital in Dubai, solidifying the its first-of-its-kind co-branded for meteorology.
emirate’s appeal to Indian digital fashion and lifestyle credit
TRIPLE S—STUDY PLAN-STRATEGY-SUCCESS June 2023
1. G20 3rd employment Working A report titled ‘Low-cost finance i. A dedicated Android app for
Group meeting held in Geneva for energy transition’ produced easy access anytime anywhere.
by the International Renewable
ii. Uncapped cashback on spends.
Energy Agency (IRENA) praised
India’s achievement in rolling out iii. Customizable transaction
renewable energy capacity, controls on the app itself.
calling it “unprecedented”.
7. Tata Group to Establish India’s
4. SEBI issued guidelines for 1st lithium-ion Cell
The 3rd Employment Working Transactions in corporate bonds manufacturing Gigafactory in
Group (EWG) meeting under the through RFQ platform by SBs Gujarat
G20 (Group of Twenty) Indian
Presidency was successfully held
from May 31st to June 2nd, 2023,
at the International Labour
Organization (ILO) headquarters
in Geneva, Switzerland.
It was chaired by Ms. Arti Ahuja,
On June 2, 2023, the Securities On 2nd June 2203, Tata Agaratas
G20 EWG Chair, and Secretary,
and Exchange Board of India Energy Storage Solutions private
Labour and Employment.
(SEBI) issued guidelines for Limited, a subsidiary of tata
2. THE impact ranking 2023: transactions in Corporate Bonds group, signed memorandum of
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (CBs) through the Request for understanding (MoU) with the
tops Indian Universities Quote (RFQ) platform by stock Gujarat government to establish
brokers (SBs) in order to increase a lithium-ion cell manufacturing
liquidity on the platform and to giga factory in Sanand region,
enhance the transparency and Gujarat.
disclosure pertaining to trading
in the secondary market in The giga-factory in Gujarat will
corporate bonds. produce the 1st ever lithium-ion
cells in India.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham 5. Karbon card launched Card++,
India’s 1st mobile based expense 8. Maharashtra cabinet
(Amrita University), Coimbatore,
management card launched new Portal “Maha
Tamil Nadu, ahs emerged as the Labharthi” for implementing
top Indian university on the “Shasan Aplya Dari” Scheme
Times Higher Education (THE)
Impact rankings 2023. 2203 In May 2023, the Maharashtra
impact rankings is the 5th edition Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister
of THE Impact ranking. Eknath Shinde, launched an
initiative named ‘Sashan Aplya
3. IRENA’s Low-cost finance for Dari’ (government at your
energy transition report praises Karbon Card, a B2B (Business to
Business) payment solution doorstep) scheme aimed at
India’s Renewable Energy providing citizens the necessary
Growth provider, launched India’s first
ever mobile-based expense information and full benefits of
management card namely various schemes of the
‘Card++’. government.
Benefits:
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1. What is Railway kavach The WCC, renowned as the 5. World Environment Day 2023:
system? world’s largest gathering of History, Theme, Poster,
conservationists, is expected to Significance And Slogan
attract over 10,000 delegates
from more than 160 countries.
Taking place from October 10-21,
2025, the conference will serve
A significant step towards as a critical platform for global
improving train operation safety environmentalists to address World Environment Day is
in India has been taken by pressing challenges and celebrated on June 5 every year
Ministry of Railways with the formulate innovative solutions to raise awareness and
development of Kavach, an for a sustainable future. encourage action for the
indigenous Automatic Train 3. UAE’s Abdulla Al Mandous protection of our planet. It was
Protection System. wins Presidency of World first established by the United
Meteorological Organization Nations General Assembly in
The Research Designs and
1972, and since then, over 150
Standards Organisation (RDSO)
countries participate in various
collaborated with three Indian
activities to celebrate this day.
vendors to create Kavach, which
assists locomotive pilots in World Environment Day is an
avoiding Signal Passing At Danger important day to raise awareness
(SPAD) and over speeding, while and encourage action for the
also aiding train operation during A meteorologist of United Arab protection of our planet. The
adverse weather conditions such Emirates (UAE) Dr Abdulla Al 50th anniversary of World
as dense fog. Mandous has been elected as Environment Day will be hosted
the new President of the World by Côte D’Ivoire, with the theme
By automatically applying brakes
Meteorological Organization of “solutions to plastic
when necessary, Kavach ensures
(WMO) for a four-year term pollution”.
better control of train speed and
from 2023 to 2027.
prevents potential accidents. 6. International Day for the Fight
4. Max Verstappen wins Spanish against Illegal, Unreported and
2. UAE to Host World’s Largest
Grand Prix 2023 Unregulated Fishing 2023
Conservation Conference in
2025
Max Verstappen emerged
victorious at the Spanish Grand
Prix, clinching the pole position International Day for the Fight
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and extending his lead in the against Illegal, Unreported and
has emerged victorious in the bid Formula One championship by 53 Unregulated Fishing is celebrated
to host the prestigious World points. on June 5 every year. The day
Conservation Congress (WCC) in was proclaimed by the United
2025. The International Union for Red Bull’s dominance continued Nations General Assembly in
Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as they celebrated their seventh 2017 to raise awareness of the
has chosen Abu Dhabi as the consecutive triumph of the problem of illegal, unreported
venue for this momentous event. season. and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
TRIPLE S—STUDY PLAN-STRATEGY-SUCCESS June 2023
1. Sedition Law in India: of decline, meets one progress of financial inclusion
Retaining, Reforming, or definition of a recession. by capturing relevant data.
Repealing?
3. Wrangler signs Smriti This initiative further
Mandhana as brand reinforces the RBI’s
ambassador commitment to promoting
financial inclusion through a
collaborative approach
involving multiple
The 22nd Law stakeholders.
Commission’s recent report on
5. 3rd Khelo India University
Section 124A of the Indian Ace Turtle Omni Pvt Ltd., a Games Concludes in Varanasi
Penal Code (IPC) has retail company, has appointed
recommended retaining the Indian cricketer Smriti
sedition law while proposing Mandhana as the brand
amendments and procedural ambassador of its Wrangler
safeguards to prevent its brand. The company is the
misuse. exclusive licensee of the
denim brand in India. The third edition of the Khelo
Sedition laws originated in
India University
17th century England and Mandhana had carved her
Games concluded at the IIT
were introduced in India niche in international
BHU campus in Varanasi.
through the IPC in 1870. women’s cricket and has
captivated fans worldwide 6. A book titled “Kathakali
2. Germany’s Economic
with her exceptional talent Dance Theatre: A Visual
Downturn: Fourth Largest
and fearless approach. Her Narrative of Sacred Indian
Global Economy Slips into
performances on the cricket Mime” by KK Gopalakrishnan
Recession
field have earned her
accolades like ICC Women’s
cricketer of the year two
times.
4. RBI Governor Launches
Financial Inclusion Dashboard
‘Antardrishti’ KK Gopalakrishnan has
Germany, the fourth largest
recently released a captivating
economy in the world, is
book titled “Kathakali Dance
currently facing a recession
Theatre: A Visual Narrative of
due to a decline in the
Sacred Indian Mime.”
Euro and an unexpected
contraction in the economy The book offers a behind-the-
during the first three months RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das scenes look into the world of
of 2023. recently unveiled a new Kathakali, focusing on the
financial inclusion dashboard green room, artists’ struggles,
This contraction, marking the called ‘Antardrishti.’ The and the unique bonds forged
second consecutive quarter dashboard aims to provide during long make-up hours.
valuable insights and track the
TRIPLE S—STUDY PLAN-STRATEGY-SUCCESS June 2023
1. KFON internet connectivity On 2nd June 2023, the State bank
launched by Kerala govt of India (SBI), launched ‘Project
Kuber’, which includes the
establishment of four
Transaction Banking Hubs and
World Food Safety day is one Corporate Salary Package
celebrated on June 7 annually Hub in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
across the globe to highlight the
6. HSBC India unveils New
The Pinarayi Vijayan-led Kerala importance of maintaining food
Campaign “My Account Starts
government on 5 June officially standards. The day was aimed at
Today” Featuring Cricketer Virat
launched the Kerala Fibre Optical inspiring the UN member nations Kohli
Network (KFON). Now the Kerala to priorities food safety
government, which was the first standards and work
state to declare the right to the collaboratively to protect
internet as a basic right, is consumers from foodborne
mulling to decrease the digital diseases.
divide with KFON and want to
The theme of this year’s World
ensure high-speed broadband The Hongkong and Shanghai
Food Safety Day 2023 is “Food
internet access to all houses and Banking Corporation Limited,
standards save lives.”
government offices. India (HSBC India) unveiled its
4. India’s 1st International latest advertising campaign “My
2. President Droupadi Murmu
Cruise Vessel MV Empress Account Starts Today” with
Honoured with Suriname’s
Flagged Off Indian cricketer Virat Kohli their
highest civilian award
new Brand Influencer.
7. MoU signed between
Microsoft and Indian Govt to
train youth in digital and
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping cybersecurity skills
and Waterways, Sarbananda
President Droupadi Murmu Sonowal has flagged off the
became the first Indian to be maiden International Cruise
honored with the Grand Order Vessel “MV Empress”, India’s
of the Chain of the Yellow first international cruise vessel –
Star, the highest civilian award from Chennai to Sri Lanka in
A memorandum of
in Suriname. Chennai.
Understanding (MoU) has been
This marks the beginning of the signed between Microsoft and
She was presented with this
international cruise tourism the Directorate General of
award by Chandrikapersad
terminal at Chennai. Training (DGT), Ministry of Skills
Santokhi, the President of the
Development and
Republic of Suriname. 5. SBI launches project Kuber in Entrepreneurship (MSDE), to
President Murmu dedicated the Bengaluru train 6000 students and 200
award to the future generations educators at government-led
of the Indian-Surinamese Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)
community. and National Skills Training
Institutions (NSTIs).
3. 12. World Food Safety Day
2023: Theme, Poster,
Significance and History
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1. India emerged as the World’s
2nd largest producer of crude
steel
World Oceans Day, observed
annually on June 8th, serves as a
Germany is preparing to host global reminder of the crucial
the biggest air deployment role oceans play in sustaining life
exercise in NATO’s history, a on Earth. Recognized by the
Union Minister of Steel and Civil
show of force intended to United Nations, this day
Aviation, Sh. Jyotiraditya M.
impress allies and potential promotes ocean awareness and
Scindia has stated that India has
adversaries such as Russia. encourages people worldwide to
moved from 4th largest producer
The Air Defender 23 take action towards protecting
of crude steel to the second
exercise starting next week will our marine environments. This
largest producer of crude steel
see 10,000 participants and 250 year, the theme of World Oceans
from 2014-15 to 2022-
aircraft from 25 nations respond day 2023 is “Planet Ocean: The
23 standing just behind China
to a simulated attack on a NATO Tides are Changing.”
which is the largest exporter of
member country. 6. Muthamizh Selvi, first Tamil
crude steel in the world.
4. Tata Retains Title of India’s Nadu woman to scale Mt
2. 5 new countries elected as
Most Valuable Brand, Taj Everest
non-permanent members of the
Strongest Brand for 2nd Year in
UNSC
a Row: Brand Finance Report
Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Tamil
Nadu Minister for Sports
Development and Youth Welfare,
Five countries have been elected
honored a remarkable climber, N
as non-permanent members of The Tata Group has once again Muthamizh Selvi, who achieved a
the UN Security Council following secured its position as India’s significant feat by becoming the
a vote in the General most valuable brand, achieving a first woman from Tamil Nadu to
Assembly. Algeria, Guyana, brand value of $26.4 billion. This climb Mount Everest.
Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone significant milestone marks the
and Slovenia will join the premier first time an Indian brand has 7. The Reserve Bank of India’s
body for maintaining surpassed the $25 billion mark, (RBI) Monetary Policy
international peace and security, placing Tata in the top 100 of the Committee (MPC) has
starting in January, serving for a Brand Finance Global 500 2023 announced its policy decision.
two-year period. rankings. The 2nd bi-monthly monetary
policy meeting of FY24 was held
3. Germany prepares to host 5. World Oceans Day 2023: Date, from June 6 to 8 and its outcome
“Air Defender 2023” NATO’s Theme, Significance and History will be announced on June 8. The
biggest ever air exercise
next meeting of the MPC is
scheduled during August 8-10,
2023.
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1. El Niño’s Potential Impact on milk through dairy co-operative partners, stakeholders and users
Global Weather Patterns in societies at fair prices. of conformity assessment.
2023-2024
3. Federal Bank Launches ‘I am The theme for WAD 2023
Adyar, Adyar is Me’ Campaign in is “Accreditation: Supporting the
Chennai Future of Global Trade”.
5. CSE Report Shows Telangana
Ranks 1st for Overall
Environmental Performance
As the world enters an El The Centre for Science and
Niño phase—a natural climate Environment (CSE), a non-profit
phenomenon characterized by The Federal Bank has initiated a
unique campaign in Chennai, organization, released its annual
warmer waters in the Pacific— compendium of data, ‘State of
countries are bracing titled ‘I am Adyar, Adyar is me,’
to celebrate the rich culture and India’s Environment 2023: In
themselves for extreme weather Figures’, on the eve of World
events. stories of the local community.
The campaign transforms an Environment Day.
The El Niño pattern fuels tropical entire bank branch into a The report includes statistics on
cyclones in the Pacific, increases museum of local stories, various aspects of the
rainfall and flood risks in parts of showcasing the struggles and environment, including climate
the Americas and other regions, triumphs of individuals who and extreme weather, health,
and can have far-reaching make Adyar special. food and nutrition, migration and
implications. displacement, agriculture,
With vibrant paintings adorning
This year’s El Niño is of particular the walls and an exclusive energy, waste, water, and
concern due to its potential exhibition featuring 40 biodiversity.
interaction with climate change, compelling stories, the campaign 6. Why “Gulf of Mannar Marine
which could result in record-high aims to capture the essence of National Park” in news?
temperatures and intensified Adyar.
extreme weather events
4. World Accreditation Day
2. UP Government launched 2023: Date, Theme, Significance
Nand Baba Milk Mission scheme and History
For year 2023 United Nations
Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization
(UNESCO) award, Michel Batisse
June 9th 2023 marks World
The Nand Baba Milk Mission has Award, will be received by
Accreditation Day (#WAD2023), a
been launched by Chief Director of Gulf of Mannar
global initiative established
Minister Yogi Adityanath in Uttar Marine National Park Jagdish S
by International Laboratory
Pradesh with a budget of Rs Bakan, for his efforts in
Accreditation Cooperation
1,000 crore. Biosphere Reserve Management.
(ILAC) and International
He will also present his case
Accreditation Forum (IAF) to
Its aim is to boost milk study during award ceremony in
promote the value of
production and empower milk Paris, France on June 14.
accreditation. IAF and ILAC
producers by providing them
celebrate World Accreditation 1. First edition of India, France
with opportunities to sell their
Day (WAD) with our members, and UAE Maritime Partnership
Exercise takes off
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According to Mercer’s Cost of fund – SAMCO Active
Living survey, Mumbai has been momentum fund, an open-ended
identified as the most expensive equity scheme following
city for expatriates in India. The momentum theme with
survey analyzed 227 cities across benchmark Index of Nifty 500
five continents to determine the Index TRI.
The first edition of India, France, cost of living for expats.
6. World’s most powerful
and United Arab Emirates
Following Mumbai, New Delhi hypersonic wind tunnel opens in
(UAE) Maritime Partnership
and Bengaluru ranked second Beijing, China
Exercise commenced on 7th June
and third respectively on the list.
2023 in the Gulf of Oman,
featuring the participation of INS 4. Oral disease affect more than
Tarkash, French Ship Surcouf, 800 million people in the
French Rafale aircraft and UAE Western Pacific: WHI Report
Navy Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
2. Microsoft and AirJaldi
Partner to Expand Internet
China has finished constructing
Connectivity in Rural India
the world’s most powerful
largest and fastest wind tunnel
JF-22, in the mountainous
According to the World Health Huairou district of northern
Organisation “Global oral health Beijing, China. The JF-22 wind
Status report towards universal tunnel is owned by the Institute
health coverage for oral health of Mechanics, Chinese Academy
by 2023 regional summary of the of Science (IMCAS) and is
Microsoft and AirJaldi Networks, Western Pacific region” around expected to play a crucial role in
a leading provider of internet 800 million people, or 42% of China’s pursuit of hypersonic
connectivity solutions for rural people in the Western Pacific technology.
areas, have joined forces through Region, suffer from oral disease
7. World Accreditation day 2023
a three-year Memorandum of such as untreated dental caries,
– June 2023
Understanding (MoU) titled gum disease, or tooth loss.
‘Contentful Connectivity.’ It is a global initiative established
5. Samco launches India’s 1st
by the International
This strategic partnership aims to Actively-managed momentum
Accreditation Forum (IAF) and
improve internet access and fund, SAMCO active Momentum
the International Laboratory
meaningful connectivity in rural Fund
Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC)
regions of India by collaborating
to promote the value of
with private, public, and non-
accreditation.
profit sectors.
Theme: “Accreditation:
3. Mumbai Tops the List as
Supporting the Future of Global
India’s Costliest City for
Trade”.
Expatriates
SAMCO Asset management
Private Limited, Investment
Manager of SAMCO Mutual
Fund, launched India’s first
actively-managed momentum
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1. MoPSW launched ‘SAGAR
SAMRIDDHI’, an online Dredging
Monitoring System
The US Geological Survey
th
On 5 June, 2023, the Union (USGS) has downgraded the
Minister of Ports Shipping & safety alert for Kilauea volcano in
Waterways and Ayush, Hawaii, following a new eruption.
Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off The alert level has been reduced
On 9th June 2023, Union Minister the India’s maiden international from “WARNING” to
Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministry of Cruise Vessel – MV Empress – “WATCH” as effusion rates have
Ports, Shipping & waterways from Chennai to Sri Lanka in declined and no infrastructure is
(MoPSW), launched “Sagar Chennai to Srilanka in Chennai, threatened.
Samriddhi” – Waste to Wealth”, Tamil Nadu (TN). It is built at cost 6. World Day Against Child
an online dredging monitoring of Rs. 17.21 crores. Labour 2023 observed on 12
system as part of the ‘Waste to
4. Indian Army signed its 2nd June
Wealth’ Initiative of the MoPSW.
Procurement contract with
2. Mumbai’s BEST received UITP Astrome Tech Pvt Ltd for
Awards 2023 under ‘Climate and “Tactical LAN Radio systems”
Health’ category
World Day Against Child
Labour, observed on June 12th,
aims to inspire a global
movement against child labour.
On 9th June 2023, the Indian
Brihanmumbai Electric Supply With the slogan “Social Justice
Army signed a contract with
and Transport (BEST) for All. End Child Labour!” in
Astrome Technologies Private
undertakings, a civic transport 2023, it highlights the connection
limited, Bengaluru (Karnataka)-
and electricity provider public between social justice and the
based start-up company to
body based in Mumbai, eradication of child labour.
procure the indigenously-
Maharashtra, won the UITP developed “Tactical LAN” (Local 7. G20 SAI Summit Starts in Goa
(Union Internationale des
Area Network) radio” for reliable
Transports Publics) Awards 2023 and interference-free
under Climate and Health
communication in remote and
category for its project “BEST
difficult terrain.
Green Travel Initiative: Creating
Sustainable Public Tactical LAN radio is a state of
Transportation”. the art high bandwidth backhaul
The Comptroller and Auditor
wireless radio equipment
3. Union Minister Sarbananda General (CAG) of India, Shri
designed to provide reliable and
Sonowal flagged off MV Girish Chandra Murmu, holds the
safe communication.
Empress, India’s 1st international position of Chair of the Supreme
Cruise from Chennai 5. Kilauea volcano erupts on Audit Institutions-20 (SAI20)
Hawaii’s Big Island Engagement Group during India’s
G20 Presidency.
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1. Centre bans over 150 ‘anti- This year’s theme, “Inclusion is
India’ sites, YouTube news Strength,” builds on last year’s
channels in 2 years theme of “United in making our
voice heard.”
5. Indian film ‘When Climate
Change Turns Violent’ wins
India has emerged as the global WHO award
leader in digital payments for the
year 2022, surpassing other
The Ministry of Information and nations in terms of both value
Broadcasting (I&B) in India has and volume of transactions.
recently cracked down on over The data from the government’s
150 websites and YouTube-based citizen engagement platform,
news channels since May 2021. MyGovIndia, reveals India’s A documentary titled ‘When
These actions were taken in dominant position in the digital Climate Change Turns Violent has
response to the production of payment landscape, showcasing won a special prize in the ‘Health
content deemed “anti-India” and the country’s robust payment for All’ category at the 4th
in violation of Section 69A of the ecosystem and widespread Annual Health for All Film
Information Technology (IT) adoption of digital modes. Festival held at the World Health
Act. The Ministry aims to combat 4. International Albinism Organization headquarters in
misinformation and safeguard Awareness Day 2023: Date, Geneva.
India’s sovereignty and integrity. Theme, and History The documentary has been
2. Udhampur-Doda directed by Vandita Saharia of
Parliamentary Constituency is Rajasthan. She was the only
among the most developed Indian among the winners.
constituencies
6. Indo-Maldives Joint Military
Exercise “Ekuverin” Commences
at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand
International Albinism Awareness
Day is observed annually on 13th
June to create awareness about
Udhampur-Doda Parliamentary a genetic skin condition called
Constituency stands out as one Albinism, and promote the
of the most developed rights and regulations of
constituencies among the 550 Albinism on a global level.
This bilateral annual exercise,
Parliamentary Constituencies in The day is recognized to put an which bears the meaning of
India. end to the misconceptions and “Friends” in the Maldivian
With its remarkable progress and stereotypes related to this language, aims to enhance
comprehensive growth, the condition, and also encourage interoperability in Counter
constituency serves as a shining the inclusion of people suffering Insurgency/Counter Terrorism
example of development. from Albinism in all aspects of Operations under the UN
society without any mandate.
3. India tops digital payments discrimination.
rankings globally, shows
MyGovIndia data
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1. RBI Expands Presence in contribution of blood, while also the 53rd to the 45th spot this
North East India with Sub-Office emphasizing the importance of year.
in Kohima, Plans Office in ensuring universal access to safe
5. Epson India signs Rashmika
Itanagar blood transfusion.
Mandanna as brand ambassador
The slogan or theme of
the World Blood Donor Day
2023 is “Give blood, give plasma,
share life, share often.”
3. Community Spirit Index:
Indian City Is Ranked Second
Most Unfriendly City In the Printer company Epson India has
The Reserve Bank of India World signed actor Rashmika
(RBI) has taken a significant step Mandanna as its brand
towards strengthening its ambassador. The actress will
presence in North East India by collaborate with the company to
opening a sub-office in Kohima, promote its products in a multi-
the capital of Nagaland. media campaign for its ‘EcoTank’
printers this month.
With this move, RBI aims to
expand its reach in the region 6. Global slavery Index 2023:
In the recent ranking by
and better serve the financial With 11 million Forced labourers
the Community Spirit Index, 53
needs of the people. India tops among the G20
cities from different countries
Additionally, the central bank has nations
have been given ranks based on
announced its intention to
how friendly and unfriendly their
establish an office in Itanagar,
residents are.
further demonstrating its
commitment to enhancing its For this purpose, 6 metrics have
operations in the North East. been considered. Toronto and
Sydney are named the world’s
2. World Blood Donor Day 2023:
top friendliest countries in the
Date, Theme, Significance and The 2023 Global Survey index
index while India’s capital New
History provides an assessment of the
Delhi and Mumbai are among the
extent to which a country’s
most unfriendly cities in the
population is vulnerable to
world.
modern to modern lavery for 160
4. Forbes’ Global 2000 List: countries.
Reliance Rises by Eight Positions
7. In a first, IOB launches ‘My
to Attain 45th Rank
account My Name’ for SB
Account Holders.
World Blood Donor Day is
observed annually on June 14 to IOB: Indian Overseas Bank
express gratitude towards
My account My name is a
selfless voluntary blood donors
scheme to enable its savings
and celebrate the essence of life
Forbes’ latest Global 2000 list has Bank account customers to
and humanity. This occasion
ranked Billionaire Mukesh choose any easy to remember 7
serves as a significant platform to
Ambani’s Reliance Industries Digit/Character account Name as
appreciate and acknowledge
Limited as the highest-ranking their saving account number.
voluntary blood donors
worldwide for their generous Indian company, climbing from
TRIPLE S—STUDY PLAN-STRATEGY-SUCCESS June 2023
1. Indian Oil Corp Partners with
LanzaJet to Establish Aviation
Fuel Plant in Haryana
Shaktikanta Das, the Governor of
The inaugural Hindu-American the Reserve Bank of India
Summit for political engagement, (RBI), was honored with the
organised by a group of Indian esteemed Governor of the Year
Americans, was scheduled to Award for 2023. In his remarks,
take place at the US Capitol Das highlighted the evolving role
Indian Oil Corp (IOC), one of
Hill on June 14. of central banks in the monetary
India’s largest oil refiners, has
and financial systems,
announced its collaboration with The summit’s primary objective is emphasizing that they are now
LanzaJet, a leading sustainable to bring attention and support tasked with significant
fuels technology company, to for the concerns and issues faced responsibilities that go beyond
establish an aviation fuel plant in by the Hindu community, which their traditional mandates.
Haryana. has been underrepresented in
politics. 6. Global DPI summit 2023 held
2. World Elder Abuse Awareness
in Pune; MoU signed between
Day 2023: Date, Theme, 4. Reliance Tira set to sign India & 4 nations on sharing
Significance and History Suhana Khan, Kiara Advani INDIA STACK
& more as brand
ambassadors
On June 12-13, 2023, the Global
DPI Summit 2023 was held as
World Elder Abuse Awareness Reliance Retail’s beauty retail part of the side event of the third
Day (WEAAD) is an annual event venture, Tira, is making strategic meeting of the G20 (Group of
observed on June 15th to raise moves to enhance its presence in Twenty) digital Economy
awareness about the the booming beauty retail Working Group (DEWG) in Pune,
mistreatment, discrimination, industry in India. As part of this Maharashtra.
and neglect endured by elderly initiative, the company has
It was inaugurated by Union
individuals. signed popular Bollywood
Minister of State (MoS) Rajeev
actresses Suhana Khan, Kiara
The United Nations has Chandrasekhar, Ministry of
Advani, and Kareena Kapoor
designated the theme for World Electronics and information
Khan as its first brand
Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023 Technology (MeiTY).
ambassadors. This move aims to
as “Closing the Circle: leverage their star power and Theme: Digital Public
Addressing Gender-Based capture the attention of Infrastructure for ease of living,
Violence (GBV) in Older Age consumers across the country. ease of doing business and ease
Policy, Law, and Evidence-based of governance.
Responses.” 5. RBI Chief Shaktikanta Das
Named ‘Governor Of The Year’
3. First Hindu-American summit At London’s Central Banking
in US: All you need to know Awards
TRIPLE S—STUDY PLAN-STRATEGY-SUCCESS June 2023
1. India Makes Debut at Annecy Raja or Raja Parba or Mithuna
International Animation Sankranti is a three-day-long
Festival, Showcasing AVGC festival of womanhood
Expertise celebrated in Odisha, India.
First day of the festival is called
UNESCO has announced that
“Pahili Raja” which marks the
the United States will rejoin the
beginning of the festival in which
agency in July, four years after
people do all types of
leaving due to allegations of
preparations for the festival.
bias against Israel.
India’s Animation, Gaming, Visual 6. Telangana’s 5 structures
The move to rejoin will require a
Effects, and Comics (AVGC) chosen for the Green Apple
vote by member states, but is
sector is set to make a Awards
expected to pass easily. UNESCO
remarkable impression on the
promotes educational, scientific
global stage as the country
and cultural causes, and
participates for the first time at
designates World Heritage Sites
the prestigious Annecy
globally.
International Animation Festival
(AIAF) in France. 4. UK Appoints Jane Marriott As
In the Urban and Real Estate
First Woman Envoy To Pakistan
2. World Bank introduces its Sector category, Telangana has
initial plan to enhance road been awarded with the
safety in South Asia International Green Apple
Awards for Beautiful Buildings.
For the first time any building or
structure in India has received
The United Kingdom has these prestigious awards.
announced the appointment of
senior diplomat Jane Marriott as 7. Google, MeitY join hands to
The World Bank (WB) has the next British High Enhance G20-Stay safe online
initiated its first-ever project Commissioner to Pakistan, campaign
dedicated solely to road safety in making her the first female
South Asia, with a financial British envoy to Islamabad. Prior
agreement of USD 358 million to this appointment, Jane
signed with the government of Marriott, 47, was the high
Bangladesh in Dhaka. commissioner to Kenya since
September 2019. She would be
The project aims at reducing replacing Dr Christian Turner, On June 15, 2023, Google
fatalities and injuries caused by who left Pakistan in January after announced a collaboration with
road crashes in high-risk serving as the envoy since the Ministry of Electronics and
highways, district roads and December 2019. Information Technology (MeitY)
selected cities. to enhance MeitY’s ‘G20 Stay
5. Odisha celebrates ‘Raja’
The project will focus on two Safe Online’: A Campaign for
agricultural festival
national highways in Bangladesh, Cyber Safety’ to create citizen
namely Gazipur-Elenga (N4) and awareness on online cyber safety
Natore-Nawabganj (N6). in India.
3. UNESCO: U.S. to Rejoin in July
TRIPLE S—STUDY PLAN-STRATEGY-SUCCESS June 2023
1. Indian Navy Launches “Julley The Government of India and the This makes it the first station
Ladakh” Outreach Program United Nations have signed the under the Northeast Frontier
Government of India – United Railway (NFR) to receive this
Nations Sustainable status, valid for two years
Development Cooperation starting from June 2.
Framework 2023-2027 (GoI-
6. Rajasthan tops in Wind
UNSDCF).
Energy Adoption during FY
This collaboration between NITI 20233-23; Gujarat & TN stands
The Indian Navy recently Aayog, the government policy 2nd and 3rd
launched an outreach program think tank, and the UN in India
called “Julley Ladakh” (Hello aims to advance India’s
Ladakh) to increase awareness sustainable development goals.
about the Navy and engage with
the youth and civil society in the 4. A Life Well Spent — Four
pristine state of Ladakh. Decades in the Indian Foreign
Service by Ambassador Satish
2. International Father’s Day Chandra
2023: Date, History, Significance
On the event organized as a part
and Quotes
of the Global Wind Day 2023
(15th June 2023) in New Delhi,
Delhi, Bhupinder Singh Bhalla,
Secretary, Ministry of new and
Renewable Energy (MoNRE)
Ambassador Satish Chandra, an felicitated Rajasthan, Gujarat,
Father’s Day is a celebration of and Tamil Nadu (TN) for being
Indian diplomat, has penned a
fathers and fatherhood. It is the top achiever during financial
book titled ‘A Life Well Spent –
celebrated on the third Sunday year 2022-23.
Four Decades in the Indian
of June in many countries
Foreign Service,’ chronicling his 7. China achieves New Record:
around the world, including the
extensive career in the Indian launches 41 Satellites into space
United States, Canada, and the
Foreign Service (IFS) from 1965 in single mission
United Kingdom.
to 2005.
The day is a time to honour
5. Guwahati railway station gets
fathers, grandfathers, and other
FSSAI ‘Eat Right Station’ tag
male role models who have
made a significant impact in the
lives of their children. This year
Father’s Day held on 18th June.
On June 15, 2023, China
3. NITI Aayog and United
Nations Join Hands to Accelerate successfully launched 41
Sustainable Development in satellites into space using the
Long march 2D rocket from the
India The Food Safety and Standards
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre
Authority of India (FSSAI) has located in Shanxi province, China.
awarded the Eat Right Station This resulted in a new national
certification to Guwahati record for the highest number of
Railway Station for its provision satellites deployed in a single
of high-quality and nutritious
mission.
food to passengers.
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1. NITI Aayog, UN sin the GoI-un PM Narendra Modi has connectivity across the
Sustainable Development collaborated with Fallguni shah, neighbourhood.
Cooperation Framework 2023- an Indian American singer-
6. Arundhati Roy Awarded the
2027 songwriter, wo is also a Grammy
45th European Essay Prize 2023
Award winner for a special song
named ‘abundance in millets’ to
promote the benefits of millet
and its potential to alleviate
world hunger.
4. India, Australia includes 15
New Areas for talks on CECA
On June 16, 2023, a Government Indian writer Arundhati Roy was
of India United Nations awarded the 45th European essay
Sustainable Development Prize for lifetime achievement by
Cooperation frame work was the Charles Veillon Foundation
signed between the national for the French translation of her
institute for Transforming India compilation of essays titled
Aayog and United Nations office “Azadi”(2021).
in India.
7. Ex-RBI Dy Governor N S
2. Indian navy launches julley On June 16, 2023, India and Vishwananthan appointed as
Ladakh outreach programme to Australia decided expand the non-executive, part time
engage with youngsters and civil negotiations `on comprehensive chairman of Axis bank
society Economic cooperation
agreement by including 15 more
areas which has never been part
of any trade that India has been
part of.
India and Australia have already
implemented an interim trade
The appointment is subject to
Indian Navy launched “Julley pact (Economic and Cooperation
the approval of the shareholders
Ladakh” (Hello Ladakh), an Agreement) in December 2022.
of axis Bank and RBI.
outreach programme to Ladakh
with an aim to increase 5. India, Nepal and Bangladesh
8. Arunchal Pradesh CM
awareness about the naval finalized the draft of a tripartite
Launches App Called ‘Arunpol
service and to engage with youth power trade agreement
App’ of Arunachal Pradesh
and civil society members. Police
3. PM Narendra Modi pens song
‘Abundance in Millets’ with
Grammy winner Falu; 3 New
categories added to Grammy
Awards
India, Nepal and Bangladesh This app will help common
have finalized the draft of a people to register complains
tripartite power trade without coming to the police
agreement, the first of its kind station and helps the public with
initiative for development to emergencies.
create greater energy
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1. Kamala Sohonie: Pioneering The awards, announced by the
Scientist and Advocate for Jal Shakti Ministry, aim to create
Women in Science awareness about the significance
of water and inspire the adoption
of best water use
Sberbank, Russia’s top practices. Madhya Pradesh
lender, has announced that emerged as the top-performing
individuals can now open state in the Best State category,
Kamala Sohonie, born on June accounts in Indian rupees, as the demonstrating its commitment
18, 1911, in Indore, Madhya bank looks to decrease its to water conservation.
Pradesh, was a trailblazing Indian reliance on the US dollar and 6. Akashvani and Doordarshan
scientist. She became the first euro. Sberbank has more than top trusted electronic media in
Indian woman to earn a Ph.D. 100 million retail clients and India
degree in a scientific discipline. already offers deposits in China’s
yuan and UAE dirhams.
Kamala Sohonie’s
groundbreaking research on 4. Centre forms expert
Neera, a palm extract with the committee to suggest reforms to
potential to combat malnutrition arbitration law
among tribal communities in DD India and All India Radio have
India, earned her the prestigious been acknowledged as the most
Rashtrapati Award. dependable electronic media
entities in the nation in
2. UP prisons to be known as
accordance with the 2023 issue
“Reform Homes”
of the Reuters Institute’s Digital
The Indian government, through
News Report.
the Department of Legal Affairs,
has taken a significant step 7. Mascot launched for 37th
towards improving the edition of Indian National
arbitration process by forming an Games
expert committee.
The Chief Minister of Uttar
Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, made a 5. Madhya Pradesh Tops
significant decision to reform the National Water Awards in Best
prison system in the state in June State Category
of 2023.
Goa’s Chief Minister Pramod
During a high-level meeting Sawant launched ‘Moga’ at a
where he reviewed the launch ceremony held at Dr.
conditions of the current prisons, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
Adityanath issued crucial Stadium in Taleigao,Goa.
guidelines that emphasised the Vice President Jagdeep
importance of prisoner Dhankhar presented the fourth 37th edition of the national
rehabilitation. National Water Awards in New games of India will be held in
Delhi on Saturday, recognizing various locations in the state of
3. Sberbank introduces Indian Goa.
and encouraging the
rupee accounts for individuals in
commendable efforts made by
Russia
individuals, organizations,
districts, and states in water
conservation.
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1. Centre launches ‘Dakshta’ Indian low-cost One win for his Red Bull
course collection on iGOT carrier IndiGo has made aviation team. Fernando Alonso, driving
platform to enhance skills of history at the Paris Air Show for Aston Martin, claimed the
young professionals 2023 by securing a monumental second position, while Lewis
deal with Airbus. Hamilton of Mercedes completed
the podium in Montreal.
The airline has placed an order
for 500 Airbus A320 family 6. Wihu Kuh festival of Tangas
aircraft, marking the largest-ever Tribe showcase Arunachal
single aircraft purchase by any Pradesh’s vibrant culture
airline from Airbus.
The Personnel 4. SAGARMALA projects: To
Ministry announced that the accelerate the implementation
central government has launched of various SAGARMALA projects
a new collection of courses joint review meeting
called “Dakshta” (Development
of Attitude, Knowledge, Skill for Tangsa, the traditional tribal
Holistic Transformation in community of Arunachal
Administration) on the iGOT Pradesh (AP) celebrated the
Karmayogi Platform. annual festival ‘Wihu Kuh’ in
June 2023.
2. Nusrat Chowdhary confirmed
the first Muslim woman federal To accelerate the Wihu Kuh, translating to “paddy
judge in US history implementation of transplantation festival”, marks
various SAGARMALA the beginning of the agricultural
projects joint review meeting season and a cultural exihibition
was held recently between the that enclose the spirit of the
Ministry of Shipping and various Tangsa people.
stakeholders. SAGARMALA is a This festival is a time of labour
flagship project by the and hope, it is also a period of
government of India with the aim happiness, as the tribe welcomes
Nusrat Chowdhury, a civil rights of port-led development and the prospect of an abundant
lawyer, has been confirmed by promoting maritime economy in harvest. Wihu Kuh festival of
the Senate as the first Muslim the country. Tangas Tribe showcase
female federal judge in US
5. Max Verstappen wins Arunachal Pradesh’s vibrant
history. She will assume her
Canadian Grand Prix culture.
lifetime appointment in Brooklyn
federal court in New York after a 7. Google launches Indian
50-49 vote on Thursday along Languages program to support
party lines. local news publishers
3. IndiGo Places Record- On 16th June 2023, Google has
Breaking Order for 500 Airbus launched the ‘Indian Languages
A320 Family Aircraft Programme’ under the Goggle
Max Verstappen, the reigning News Initiative(GNI), to support
world champion, showcased an local news publishers In India
outstanding performance at improve their digital operations
the Canadian Grand and reach more readers.
Prix, securing a dominant victory
and marking the 100th Formula
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1. PM Modi Leads Historic Yoga Each year on June Writer and activist Arundhati
Session at UNHQ to Celebrate 21, the International Day of Roy has been awarded the 45th
9th International Day of Yoga Celebration for the Solstice is European Essay Prize for lifetime
observed. This holiday was achievement on the occasion of
established by the United the French translation of her
Nations in order to raise latest essay, ‘Azadi’.
awareness about various solstice
The French translation ‘Liberte,
celebrations across religions and
fascisme, fiction’ appeared in
cultures. Many cultures and
Gallimard, a leading French
religions have their own unique
publishing group.
way of celebrating the solstice.
Prime Minister Narendra 6. Salman Rushdie wins
Modi led a unique yoga session 4. International Yoga Day 2023:
prestigious German peace prize
at the United Nations Theme, History, and Poster
2023
Headquarters on Wednesday,
marking the 9th International
Day of Yoga.
The historic celebration saw the
participation of top UN officials,
International Yoga Day 2023 is
envoys from around the world,
celebrated every year on June
and prominent individuals.
21st to promote the numerous
2. he Longest Day of the Year: benefits of practicing yoga. The The Peace Prize of the German
Exploring the Significance of chosen date coincides with the Book Trade for 2023 has been
June 21st summer solstice, the longest day awarded to British-American
of the year in the Northern author Salman Rushdie, “for his
Hemisphere. indomitable spirit, for his
This day serves as a platform to affirmation of life and for
raise awareness about the enriching our world with his love
holistic approach to well-being of storytelling,”.
Every year, the 21st of June that yoga offers. It highlights the 7. Mahindra Defence delivered
marks the summer solstice in the importance of finding balance in India’s 1st Armado ALSV to
Northern Hemisphere, known as our fast-paced, modern lives and Indian Army
the longest day of the year. encourages physical, mental, and
spiritual harmony. Yoga fosters
On this special day, the sun mindfulness, stress reduction,
reaches its highest point in the and overall health and vitality.
sky, casting its rays over the
Earth for an extended duration. 5. Arundhati Roy wins 45th
European Essay Prize for ‘Azadi’
3. International Day of the
Celebration of the Solstice 2023 The Armado is India’s 1st
Armoured Light Specialist Vehicle
(ALSV), designed and developed
by Mahindra.
TRIPLE S—STUDY PLAN-STRATEGY-SUCCESS June 2023
1. PM Modi and President Biden In a pioneering initiative, the Every year on June 23, we
Exchange Unique Gifts During Indian Embassy in the Sultanate celebrate United Nations Public
White House Visit of Oman has introduced an Service Day. This special day is all
innovative video called ‘Soulful about appreciating the
Yoga, Serene Oman’ on the eve importance of public services and
of the International Day of Yoga the people who work in them.
2023. Public services play a big role in
making our communities better
The video showcases yoga
and helping them grow.
enthusiasts from different
countries performing beautiful 6. Tata Power becomes most
During Prime Minister Narendra
yoga poses against stunning attractive employer brand;
Modi’s visit to the United States
backdrops such as mountains, Amazon follows: Report
and his meeting with
beaches, and sand dunes in and
President Joe Biden at the White
around Muscat.
House, both leaders exchanged
unique and thoughtful gifts as a 4. Indian Navy Creates ‘Ocean
symbol of friendship and Circle of Yoga’ on 9th
diplomacy. International Yoga Day
2. China Blocks Proposal to
According to the latest Randstad
Declare 26/11 Attacks Accused
Employer Brand Research (REBR)
Sajid Mir as a Global Terrorist
2023, Tata Power Company has
emerged as India’s most
attractive employer brand,
As part of the International Day
followed closely by Amazon and
of Yoga, naval ships deployed in
Tata Steel.
the Indian Ocean region are
visiting ports of friendly foreign This marks a significant rise for
China has once again blocked a nations and promoting the Tata Power, which was ranked
proposal put forward by India message of ‘Vasudhaiva ninth in the previous year’s
and the United States at the Kutumbakam’ (the world is one report.
United Nations Security Council family).
to designate Sajid Mir, a 7. Bhavani Devi became the first
Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba This initiative, known as Indian to win Asian Fencing
the ‘Ocean Ring of Yoga,’ aims to Championship Medal
(LeT) terrorist, as a global
terrorist. strengthen bonds and foster
harmony among nations. This
Sajid Mir is wanted for his move by China has raised
involvement in the notorious concerns and further strained
26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. international efforts to combat
terrorism effectively.
3. Oman Creates History as First
Foreign Government to Promote 5. UN Public Service Day 2023:
Country through Date, Significance and History In a remarkable
Yoga achievement, C.A. Bhavani Devi,
an Olympian from Chennai,
made history by securing India’s
first-ever medal at the Asian
fencing championships held in
Wuxi, China.
TRIPLE S—STUDY PLAN-STRATEGY-SUCCESS June 2023
1. NHAI launches ‘Knowledge bank to bring its credit card to its inflation remained steady,
Sharing Platform’ for Indian customers. defying predictions of a decline.
development of Highways
About the Apple Card is in its 6. Tamil Nadu police launches
primitive stage and there has new scheme for Women
been no concrete decision taken Traveling Alone at Night
till now.
The Tamil Nadu Police has
4. SheAtWork founder Ruby launched a helpline number for
Sinha appointed president of women travelling alone at night
The Ministry of Road Transport BRICS CCI women vertical between 10 pm and 6 am.
and Highways has announced the If they feel unsafe travelling
launch of a knowledge-sharing alone, they can dial the number,
platform by the National and a police patrol vehicle will be
Highway Authority of India. This made available.
platform aims to promote the
inclusive development of The facility has been launched by
national highways. Ruby Sinha has been appointed the police to ensure women’s
as the president of BRICS safety in the state, and it can be
2. China inks deal with Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and availed free of cost.
to set up nuclear power plant Industry Women’s Vertical (BRICS
7. Surat sets Guinness World
CCI WE) for a three-year term.
Record for largest gathering on
Sinha, the founder of SheAtWork
Yoga Day
and Kommune Brand
Communications, will assume the The Yoga Day event organized in
role. Surat city of Gujarat has set a
new Guinness World Record for
5. UK net debt passes 100% of
the largest gathering for a yoga
China and Pakistan have signed a GDP for first time since 1961
session at one place with 1.53
significant agreement worth USD lakh people joining the program.
4.8 billion to establish a 1,200-
megawatt nuclear power plant. The previous world record was
This deal reflects the deepening set in 2018 in Kota city of
strategic cooperation between Rajasthan when 1,00,984 people
the two nations and comes as a participated in a Yoga Day
welcome development for The United Kingdom’s public session in one place.
Pakistan. sector net debt has surpassed The participants were given
3. Apple to launch its credit card 100% of its GDP in May, a level wristbands with QR codes for
in India not seen since 1961, according to accurate counting. The QR code
the Office for National Statistics data confirmed the participation
(ONS). of 1.53 lakh people surpassing
The rising debt, excluding state- the previous record.
controlled banks, reached £2.567 Nearly 2.20 lakh people
trillion ($3.28 trillion), registered themselves through
representing 100.1% of GDP. an online link created for this
Apple Inc is planning to launch its
Government borrowing in May, purpose.
credit card in India, also known
though slightly lower than in
as Apple Card. The iPhone maker
April, exceeded expectations and
is planning to tie up with HDFC
remained at a high level, while
TRIPLE S—STUDY PLAN-STRATEGY-SUCCESS June 2023
1. Amit Shah lays foundation balance, diversity, equality and capped player in international
stone of ‘Balidan Stambh’ in inclusion, safety, and trust. football.
Srinagar
3. Vienna Retains Title as Most 5. Meesho, NPCI: 2 Indian
Livable City: Global Liveability Companies featured on
Index 2023 Report TIME100: Most influential
Companies 2023
Union Home Minister Amit
Shah has inaugurated the According to the Economist
construction of the ‘Balidan Intelligence Unit (EIU)’s Global
Liveability Index 2023 report, Meesho nad National Payments
Stambh’ in Srinagar, Jammu and
Vienna, Austria has once again Corporation of India, two Indian
Kashmir, June 24.
claimed the top spot as the best Companies have been featured
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant city to live in worldwide. on the “TIME100 Most
Governor Manoj Sinha joined Influential Companies of 2023”,
him at the park near Lal The report attributes Vienna’s the TIME magazine’s annual list
Chowk, the commercial center of success to its exceptional under the ‘pioneer’ category.
Srinagar. combination of stability, rich
culture and entertainment, 6. International Olympic Dy
2. NTPC Receives “Most reliable infrastructure, exemplary 2023-June 23
Preferred Workplace of 2023- education, and health services.
24” Award from Team The city has consistently held this
Marksmen position in recent years, with the
only interruption being caused by
the Covid-19 pandemic.
4. Cristiano Ronaldo sets
Guinness World Record to make
The theme for Interational
200 International Caps
Olympic day 2023 is ‘Let’s Move’
which emphasis daily physical
activity to people around the
NTPC Ltd., India’s largest power world. #Letsmove and
generator, has been recognized #OlympicDay are the hashtags
by Team Marksmen as the “Most for this year’s celebration.
Preferred Workplace of 2023-
Cristiano Ronaldo has received 7. Indian railways signed MoU
24.”
a Guinness World Record after with USAID to combat climate
This esteemed award reaching 200 international caps change
acknowledges NTPC’s for Portugal. The legendary
outstanding performance in forward is making his 200th USAID: United States Agency for
several key areas, highlighting appearance for A Selecao das International Development.
the organization’s commitment Quinas in their Euro 2024 Indian railways signed MoU with
to organizational purpose, qualifier against Iceland. USAID to combat climate change
employee centricity, growth, and achieve Indian Railways ‘
The 38-year-old has broken
recognition and rewards, target of non-zero carbon
another record and is the most-
intrapreneurial culture, work-life emissions by 2030.
TRIPLE S—STUDY PLAN-STRATEGY-SUCCESS June 2023
1. Global Liveability Index 2023 3. Anurag Thakur flagged off The Global Gender Gap Index
released “Bharat in Paris” campaign was established in 2006 and this
is its 17th edition. It is published
Union Sports Minister Anurag
annually by the World Economic
Singh Thakur flagged off the
Forum (WEF).
campaign with a short marathon
at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Iceland has been ranked first as
New Delhi. the most gender-equal country
According to the Global in the world for the 14th
The Indian Olympic Association
consecutive year with a score of
Liveability Index 2023 published (IOA) has launched the “Bharat
91.2%.
by the Economic Intelligence Unit in Paris” campaign to create
(EIU), Vienna in Austria has awareness and promote sports While Norway ranked 2nd,
topped the ranking of the most across India ahead of the Paris followed by Finland and Sweden.
liveable cities. Olympics games.
Among India’s neighbouring
While Copenhagen in Denmark The 2024 Olympics will be held countries, Pakistan is at 142,
placed second on the list, in Paris, France, from July 26 to Bangladesh at 59, China at 107,
followed by Melbourne and August 11. Nepal at 116, Sri Lanka at 115,
Sydney. and Bhutan at 103.
4. Google Cloud launches anti-
Damascus in Syria and Tripoli in money-laundering tool for banks Iceland is the only country that
Libya remained at the bottom of has reduced the gender gap by
the liveability index. Google Cloud has launched Anti
more than 90 %.
Money Laundering AI (AML AI) to
From India, New Delhi and help financial institutions detect 6. RBI imposes Rs 2.5 crore
Mumbai are at 141st position money laundering more penalty on Jammu & Kashmir
and Chennai at 144th. effectively and efficiently. Bank, Axis Bank
Ahmedabad and Bengaluru are
ranked 147 and 148, respectively. The product utilizes machine The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
learning to assist banks and other has imposed a monetary penalty
2. Paytm signs MoU with financial institutions in meeting on three private and public
Arunachal Pradesh for creating regulatory requirements for sector lenders.
startup ecosystem identifying and reporting
The central bank charged Jammu
suspicious activities.
& Kashmir Bank with ₹2.5 crore
5. Global Gender Gap Index penalty, while the Bank of
2023: India ranked 127; topped Maharashtra faced a fine of
by Iceland ₹1.45 crore. Axis Bank received
the least amount of penalty
Paytm Payment Services Limited among them to the tune of ₹30
(PPSL) has signed an MoU with lakh.
Arunachal Pradesh Innovation
7. A.K. Bhattacharya wrote a
and Investment Park (APIIP) to new book titled “Finance
create a startup ecosystem for Minister of India
the youth in the northeastern According to Gender Gap Report
state. Paytm is India’s payment 2023, India has been ranked 127
app, which offers consumers and out of 146 countries in Gender
merchants payment services. It is Gap Report 2023.
a pioneer of mobile QR payments
In 2022, India was on 135.
in the country.
TRIPLE S—STUDY PLAN-STRATEGY-SUCCESS June 2023
1. India’s first Omicron-specific The 2023 Global Competitiveness
mRNA booster vaccine: Index, published by the
GEMCOVAC-OM International Institute for
Management Development
(IMD), has named Denmark,
Ireland, and Switzerland as the
Every year on June 26th, the top three most competitive
International Day against Drug economies among 64 nations
Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also surveyed.
known as World Drug Day, is
observed to promote global 6. PM Narendra Modi receives
efforts in eliminating drug abuse. Egypt’s highest honour ‘Order of
India’s Department of
the Nile’
Biotechnology (DBT) has This year World Drug Day’s
announced the approval of Pune- theme is “People first: Stop
based Gennova stigma and discrimination,
Biopharmaceuticals for strengthen prevention”.
emergency use authorization
from the Drugs Controller 4. Global Startup Ecosystem
General of India (DCGI) for its Report 2023: Bengaluru Startup
mRNA COVID-19 booster Ecosystem Ranks 20th During his official visit to Egypt,
vaccine, GEMCOVAC-OM. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
was bestowed with the highest
2. Assam’s First Underwater
state honor of Egypt, known as
Tunnel To Come Up Under
the ‘Order of the Nile.’
Brahmaputra
This recognition marks the 13th
international award received by
The recently released Global Prime Minister Modi.
Startup Ecosystem Report 7. TIMES Asia Rankings 2023:
2023 (GSER 2023) by Startup IISc best among Indian
Genome provides a universities
comprehensive analysis of
startup ecosystems worldwide. A total of eighteen Indian
Assam Chief Minister Himanta
universities featured in the top
Biswa Sarma recently
Bengaluru, known as India’s 200 positions on the Times
announced the construction of
Silicon Valley, has secured the Higher Education’s (THE) annual
Assam’s first-ever underwater 20th position on the list, climbing Asia university rankings 2023.
tunnel,
two spots from the previous
connecting Numaligarh and Goh Overall, India has only one
year.
pur. university in the top 50, about
5. Global Competitiveness Index four in the top 100, and a total of
This groundbreaking project,
2023: Denmark, Ireland, and 18 universities in the top 200.
estimated to cost Rs 6,000
Switzerland Lead the Way
crores, will be the first rail-road The Indian Institute of Science,
tunnel under the Brahmaputra Bengaluru, secured the 48th rank
River in northeast India. this year, becoming the best
among Indian higher education
3. World Drug Day 2023: Date,
Theme, Significance and History institutions, despite falling six
positions as compared to last
year.
TRIPLE S—STUDY PLAN-STRATEGY-SUCCESS June 2023
1. Govt launches Nandi portal to higher education on the global
grant NOC for veterinary drugs, stage.
vaccines
3. 8th Global Pharmaceutical
Quality Summit 2023 Concludes
in Mumbai
The first hydrogen-powered
trains in India are expected to
start from the Jind district of
Haryana by the end of 2023.
The officials claimed that
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal The 8th Global Pharmaceutical hydrogen-powered trains are
Husbandry, and Dairying has Quality Summit 2023 held in running only in Germany, and the
taken a significant step towards Mumbai garnered attention due whole world is watching the
streamlining the regulatory to the presence of Dr. Mansukh project to see how India will start
approval process for veterinary Mandaviya, Union Minister for such trains.
drugs and vaccines with the Chemicals and Fertilisers and
Health & Family Welfare. India’s first hydrogen plant is
launch of the Nandi portal.
being set up near the railway
The portal aims to timely process 4. A book titled ‘The Yoga Sutra junction in Jind district. The
applications and grant non- for Children’ by Roopa Pai development of the plant has
objection certifications (NOC) for reached the final stage and
these essential products. hydrogen will be produced from
water.
2. Times Asia Rankings 2023: IISc
Tops Among Indian Universities 6. Assam govt to build 1st
underwater tunnel between
Numaligarh & Gohpur
After her award-winning
bestselling book ‘The Gita for
Children’, author Roopa Pai’s
upcoming children’s book will
In the recently released Asia unravel the secrets of Patanjali’s
University Rankings 2023 by 2,000-year-old text on Yoga.
Times Higher Education (THE),
‘The Yoga Sutras for Children’, Assam’s first underwater tunnel
the Indian Institute of Science
published by Hachette India, to be constructed between
(IISc) has emerged as the leading
aims to connect and relate the Numaligarh and Gohpur at a cost
university in India. The rankings
practice of Yoga to children’s of Rs 6,000 crore.
highlight the performance and
everyday lives and helps them
reputation of universities across This groundbreaking project,
use their mind power to bring
Asia. estimated to cost Rs 6,000
out the best in themselves.
India has made a notable crores, will be the first rail-road
5. India’s first hydrogen- tunnel under the Brahmaputra
presence in the rankings, with a
powered train to run from Jind River in northeast India.
total of 18 universities featured
district, Haryana
among the top 200 in Asia. These
institutions showcase the
growing prominence of Indian
TRIPLE S—STUDY PLAN-STRATEGY-SUCCESS June 2023
1. 8th Edition of the World’s Adani Group has launched a
Largest Urban Cleanliness campaign called “Jeetenge Hum”
Survey Begins to support the Indian cricket
team in the 2023 Cricket World
Cup.
The “Jeetenge Hum” campaign
On the occasion of International serves as a platform for national
MSME Day, the Ministry of pride and support for the Indian
Micro, Small & Medium cricket team.
Enterprises (MSME) celebrated
The field assessment of The campaign encourages fans to
‘Udyami Bharat-MSME Day’
Swachcha Survekshan 2023 is believe in the team’s ability to
with a special event.
going to be launched by the emerge victorious at the World
Ministry of Housing and Urban The Union Minister for MSME, Cup.
Assessment from 1st July 2023. Shri Narayan Rane, launched
several initiatives aimed at 6. Bengaluru airport launches
Swachcha Survekshan 2023- BLR Pulse app for passengers
promoting the growth and
Mera Sheher, Meri Pehechan is
development of MSMEs in India. Bangalore International Airport
the 8th annual edition ranking
released on the basis of 4. Priya A.S. received Sahitya Limited (BIAL) has launched a
cleanliness of the cities by the Akademi Award 2023 for new app called BLR Pulse to
Ministry of Housing and Urban children’s literature provide hassle-free experience to
Assessment. the commuters at Kempegowda
International Airpor
2. Indian-Origin Satellite
Industry Expert Aarti Holla- The app is made available for
Maini Appointed as Director of both android and iPhone users.
UNOOSA 7. PM Modi flagged off five new
Priya A S, a talented writer, has Vande Bharat trains of the
been honored with the country
prestigious Sahitya Akademi Bal
Out of the five, two trains will be
Sahitya Puraskar 2023 in the
operating in Madhya Pradesh
Malayalam language for her
and one in Karnataka. One new
novel “Perumazhayathe
Vande Bharat Express connecting
Kunjithalukal” (The Children
Patna and Ranchi has also been
Who Never Withered).
Aarti Holla-Maini, a highly inaugurated.
accomplished expert in the This recognition adds to her
With the launch of the new five
satellite industry of Indian origin, previous achievement of winning
Vande Bharat Express trains, the
has been selected by United the Kerala Sahitya Akademi
total count of the premium
Nations Secretary-General Award for Children’s Literature in
trains has reached 23. Currently,
Antonio Guterres as the Director 2020 for the same novel.
Vande Bharat trains are
of the United Nations Office for 5. Adani Group founder Gautam operational on 18 routes across
Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) in Adani launches “Jeetenge Hum” the country.
Vienna.
These semi-high-speed trains
3. Shri Narayan Rane Launches have been a favourite among
‘CHAMPIONS 2.0 Portal’ and Key travellers as they provide world-
Initiatives for MSMEs on class passenger amenities.
International MSME Day
TRIPLE S—STUDY PLAN-STRATEGY-SUCCESS June 2023
1. Cabinet Approves National National Insurance Awareness 6. India ranked 67th on Energy
Research Foundation Bill, 2023 Day is annually observed on 28th Transition Index, Sweden on
to Strengthen Research Eco- June to raise awareness about top: WEF
system in India Insurance which offers a layer of
protection to guard in various
situations and about the benefits
of investing in an insurance plan.
4. RBI’s Financial Stability Report
Highlights Strong Performance India has secured the 67th
of Indian Banking Sector position in the World Economic
Forum’s (WEF) energy transition
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime
index, making it the only major
Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has
economy to witness an
given its approval for the
acceleration across all
introduction of the National
dimensions.
Research Foundation (NRF) Bill,
2023 in the Parliament. 7. Hemis Festival Ladakh 2023
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
2. Canada launches ‘digital
recently released its 27th
nomad strategy’ for foreign
Financial Stability Report (FSR),
workers presenting an assessment of the
Indian financial system’s
resilience and risks.
Despite global uncertainties and
challenges, the Indian economy The Hemis Festival in Ladakh is a
continues to display robust renowned religious celebration
growth supported by strong that attracts numerous tourists
Canada has taken a proactive macroeconomic fundamentals. to the picturesque region of Leh.
approach to address its shortage 5. Government Releases Draft Dedicated to the birth
of skilled workers, particularly in Rules for India’s ‘Green Credit’ anniversary of Lord
the tech industry. Scheme to Encourage Voluntary Padmasambhava, the festival
Environmental Actions offers a mesmerizing experience
During Collision’s tech of Tibetan Tantric Buddhism.
conference in Toronto, the
country’s immigration minister This vibrant celebration takes
announced the launch of a digital place in the enchanting region of
nomad strategy aimed at Ladakh, specifically at the Hemis
attracting talented individuals Gompa monastery.
from around the world.
3. National Insurance Awareness
Day 2023: 28 June
The Ministry of Environment,
Forest and Climate Change
(MoEFCC) has recently notified
the draft ‘Green Credit
Programme (GCP)’
implementation rules for 2023.
TRIPLE S—STUDY PLAN-STRATEGY-SUCCESS June 2023
1. Union Minister Parshottam In December 2016, the United
Rupala Launches “Report Fish Nations General Assembly
Disease” App passed a resolution
(A/RES/71/90) establishing June
30th as International Asteroid
Geographical Indication Registry Day. The purpose of this day is to
(Chennai, Tamil Nadu-TN) under annually commemorate the
the Department of Industry Tunguska impact that occurred in
Promotion and Internal Trade Siberia, Russian Federation, on
(DIPIT), Ministry of Commerce June 30, 1908.
and Industry (MoCI), has
recognised 7 Handicrafts 6. National Doctor’s Day 2023:
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal products from Uttar Pradesh with Date, Significance and History
Husbandry, and Dairying in the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag.
Government of India have taken Amroha Dholak.
a significant step towards Kalpi Handmade Paper.
digitizing the fish farming sector Baghpat Home Furnishings.
with the launch of the android- Barabanki Handloom Product.
based mobile app, “Report Fish Mahoba Gaura Patthar
Disease“. Hastashlip. Every year on July 1st, India
Mainpuri Tarkashi. observes National Doctor’s Day
2. Amarnath Yatra 2023: Jammu-
Sambhal Horn Craft. to pay tribute to the esteemed
Kashmir LG Flags off First Batch
Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, who
of Pilgrims
4. HDFC Set to Join Ranks of was not only a renowned doctor
World’s Most Valuable Banks but also a distinguished
Following Merger politician, a freedom fighter, and
a champion of education.
7. Boxing champion Mary Kom
named Global Indian Icon at UK-
India Awards
The annual Amarnath Yatra 2023 In a historic milestone for India’s
commenced on Friday, June 30, banking industry, homegrown
as the Lieutenant Governor of company HDFC will soon be
Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj counted among the world’s most
Sinha, flagged off the first group valuable banks. Following the
of pilgrims. completion of a merger with
With over 3,400 devotees in the Housing Development Finance
Corp., HDFC has secured the Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur,
inaugural batch, the pilgrimage
fourth position in terms of equity directing Oscar-nominated
to the cave shrine of Lord Shiva ‘Elizabeth: The Golden Age’
in the southern Himalayas of market capitalization
received a Lifetime Achievement
Kashmir started with enthusiasm Award for his contribution to the
and under strict security 5. International Asteroid Day
2023: Date, Significance and field of cinema across both
arrangements.
History nations at the awards, organised
3. 7 Handicrafts Products of by India Global Forum (IGF) as
Uttar Pradesh Gets Geographical part of UK-India Week.
Indication Tag
TRIPLE S—STUDY PLAN-STRATEGY-SUCCESS June 2023
1. Maharashtra Government Cooperative Sector, Investing Rs 5. World Milk Day 2023: Know
launched Namo Shetkari 1 Lakh Crore Date, Theme, Significance and
Mahasanman Yojana History
The Indian government has
The Maharashtra government recently approved a
has recently launched a new groundbreaking scheme worth Rs
financial scheme aimed at 1 lakh crore aimed at significantly World Milk Day, observed every
providing support to farmers in expanding the food grain storage year on 1st June, was created in
the state. capacity in the cooperative the year 2001 by Food and
sector. Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
The scheme, known as Namo of the United Nations (UN) to
Shetkari Mahasanman Yojana, With the current grain storage promote the consumption and
was approved at a Cabinet capacity at approximately 1,450 benefits of milk around the
meeting chaired by Chief Minister lakh tonnes, this initiative seeks world.
Eknath Shinde. to add 700 lakh tonnes of storage
over the next five years, The goal of this day is to provide
2. Razorpay Launches ‘Turbo us with a chance to raise
eventually reaching a total
UPI’ for Seamless One-Step awareness of and support in any
capacity of 2,150 lakh tonnes.
Payments to Online Merchants manner possible initiatives
4. India-EU Connectivity related to the dairy industry.
Conference to be organized in
Meghalaya from June 1 Theme: “Showcasing how dairy
is reducing its environmental
footprint, while also providing
nutritious foods and
livelihoods.”
Razorpay, a leading fintech
unicorn, has introduced ‘Turbo 6. Ayushman Bharat Pradhan
UPI,’ a revolutionary one-step Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana:
payment solution for the Unified Revolutionizing Healthcare
Payments Interface (UPI) The India-EU Connectivity Access in India
network. Conference, organized jointly by
the Ministry of External Affairs
In collaboration with the (MEA), EU Delegation to India,
National Payments Corporation and the Asian Confluence, is set
of India (NPCI) and Axis Bank, to take place in Meghalaya from
Razorpay aims to streamline the June 1 to June 2.
payment process for users,
allowing them to make payments The conference aims to explore The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan
directly without being redirected opportunities for enhancing Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB
to a third-party UPI app during connectivity investments in PM-JAY) has achieved a
checkout. India’s North Eastern States and significant milestone with 5 crore
its neighboring countries, hospital admissions, totaling
3. India Approves World’s including Nepal, Bhutan, and 61,501 crore rupees.
Largest Food Storage Scheme in Bangladesh.