Current Affairs - June 5, 2023 Current Affairs

India recently became a part of the Centralised Laboratory Network (CLN) for testing vaccines during pandemics and epidemics. The network currently includes 15 partner facilities in 13 countries.

Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh inaugurated a two-day Lavender Festival in Bhaderwah, Jammu & Kashmir.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 2.20 crore on Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) for non-compliance with several rules and regulations.

Debadatt Chand has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Baroda for a tenure of 3 years.

The SemiconIndia Conference of Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Ecosystem was inaugurated by Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Minister for Communications, Electronics & Information Technology and Railways, on February 18, 2023, in New Delhi.

The India-EU Global Gateway Conference took place in Shillong, with a focus on enhancing connectivity and infrastructure in the Indian subcontinent. The conference centered around three pillars: digital, energy, and transport.

The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of the "world's largest grain storage plan in the cooperative sector" with a budget of approximately Rs 1 lakh crore.

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5th to raise awareness and promote action for the preservation of our planet.

The International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing is observed on June 5th every year to raise awareness about the issue of IUU fishing and its detrimental impact on global fish stocks and the marine environment.

Telangana secured the top position in terms of overall environmental performance, including an increase in forest cover.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been selected as the host country for the prestigious World Conservation Congress (WCC) in 2025, marking a significant milestone in global conservation efforts.

The International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is observed annually on June 4th to raise awareness about children who experience various forms of aggression and abuse.

Veteran actress Sulochana Latkar, known for her roles in over 300 films including Hindi and Marathi cinema, passed away at the age of 94. Some of her popular films include "Ab Dilli Dur Nahin," "Sujata," "Aaye Din Bahar Ke," "Dil Deke Dekho," "Aasha," "Majboor," "Nai Roshni," "Aayi Milan Ki Bela," "Gora Aur Kala," "Devar," "Bandini," and many others.