Current Affairs - June 8, 2023 Current Affairs

The Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department has launched the 'Elder Line' 14567 service. The helpline aims to rescue destitute elderly individuals and provide them shelter in old age homes.

Researchers from the Wildlife Institute of India in Dehradun, Senckenberg Natural History Collections in Dresden, Germany, and the Namdapha Tiger Reserve (NTR) have discovered a new species of green tree frog in Arunachal Pradesh.

Israel has commenced initial tests of autonomous drones that could potentially serve as public transportation. These drones are part of Israel's National Drone Initiative aimed at alleviating traffic congestion.

The Central government has approved Rs 12,911 crore for Andhra Pradesh to complete the first phase of the Polavaram Project, as stated in an official statement by the state government.

Haryana has launched a special campaign to create awareness about door-to-door waste collection and segregation. This initiative is part of the government's continuous efforts to transform every city in the state into a 'Clean City-Safe City.'

The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, launched two schemes named Amrit Dharohar and MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes). The MISHTI scheme aims to revive and protect the mangrove ecosystem in the country.

The Uttar Pradesh government has initiated the Nand Baba Milk Mission scheme with a budget of Rs 1,000 crore. This scheme facilitates milk producers in selling their milk at a fair price in villages through dairy co-operative societies.

Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, inaugurated the 4-Lane Section between Nagaon Bypass-Teliagaon and Teliagaon-Rangagara in Assam. These projects, worth 1450 Crores, signify a significant investment in the state's infrastructure.

Kotak Private Banking, a division of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, has launched Kotak Réserve, a Savings Programme curated exclusively for UHNIs (Ultra High Net Worth Individuals) and HNIs (High Net Worth Individuals).

NHPC and Torrent Power Ltd have signed MoUs with the government of Maharashtra for the development of pumped hydro storage projects.

HDFC Bank has launched a new credit card called Millennia, which offers cashback. The card is equipped with contactless technology, allowing customers to make payments by tapping the card on a POS machine. The HDFC Millennia Credit Card provides cashback and reward points on Amazon, Flipkart, and other e-commerce platforms.

Microsoft and AirJaldi Networks have strengthened their collaboration to provide internet access to underserved communities in 12 states.

Amlan Borgohain, an Indian sprinter, has won two gold medals in the men's 100 and 200-meter races at the Flanders Cup 2023 athletics in Merksem, Belgium.

Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, flagged off India's first international cruise vessel, MV Empress, on the Chennai to Sri Lanka route.

Colonel Shuchita Shekhar has achieved the milestone of becoming the first woman officer to command a Communication Zone Mechanical Transport Battalion in the Indian Army Service Corps.

World Food Safety Day is observed annually on June 7. This day serves as an important occasion to raise awareness about the significance of food safety standards at all levels. The theme for 2023 is "Food Standards Save Lives."

The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh has launched the Learn and Earn scheme to provide employable skills to the youth. The scheme has identified 703 work areas for training, aiming to train at least one lakh youth.

Israel conducted the first test of an autonomous flying taxi as a solution to ease traffic congestion.

Ace Turtle Omni Pvt Ltd., a retail company, has appointed Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana as the brand ambassador of the Wrangler brand.