Current Affairs - June 9, 2023 Current Affairs

According to Mercer's Cost of Living Survey 2023, Mumbai has been ranked as the most expensive city in India for expatriates, indicating a high cost of living in the city for individuals living outside their native country.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden pre-induction night launch of the new-generation ballistic missile 'Agni Prime,' marking a significant achievement for India's defence capabilities.

The Union Cabinet has approved the third revival package for BSNL with a total outlay of 89,047 crore rupees, which includes the allotment of the 4G/5G spectrum through equity infusion.

NTPC Kanti has launched the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM)-2023 as part of its CSR initiative. GEM-2023 is a four-week residential workshop program aimed at empowering 40 underprivileged rural girls from the Kanti block.

The Government has officially announced the extension of Atul Verma's tenure as the Director General of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for a period of three months.

Farmers Fresh Zone (FarmersFZ), a startup based in Kerala, has been chosen for the United Nations' "Accelerator Programme," which is hosted by the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This selection brings pride to the nation.

Alby D’Cruz, a proud Defence personnel from Kerala who was awarded the Ashoka Chakra, the highest peacetime military decoration, posthumously, passed away. He always maintained a low profile despite his exceptional achievements.

June 9th marks World Accreditation Day (#WAD2023), a global initiative established by the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) to promote the value of accreditation. It is celebrated with the participation of members, partners, stakeholders, and users of conformity assessment.

The Tata Group has once again secured its position as India's most valuable brand, with a brand value of $26.4 billion. This achievement marks the first time an Indian brand has surpassed the $25 billion mark, placing Tata in the top 100 of the Brand Finance Global 500 2023 rankings.

Sanjay Swarup has been recommended for the post of Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) panel. CONCOR is a PSU under the Ministry of Railways.

Gitanjali Aiyar, one of India's first English female news presenters on the national broadcaster Doordarshan, has passed away. She is survived by her son and daughter, Pallavi Aiyar, who is also an award-winning journalist.

Telangana has been ranked 1st for Overall Environmental Performance, as stated in the annual compendium of data released by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) titled 'State of India's Environment 2023.'

World Oceans Day is observed annually on June 8th. It serves as a global reminder of the crucial role oceans play in sustaining life on Earth. Recognized by the United Nations, this day promotes ocean awareness and encourages people worldwide to take action towards protecting our marine environments.

The Federal Bank has initiated a unique campaign titled 'I am Adyar, Adyar is me' in Chennai to celebrate the rich culture and stories of the local community. The campaign transforms an entire bank branch into a museum of local stories, showcasing the struggles and triumphs of individuals who make Adyar special.

In its second bi-monthly monetary policy meeting of FY24, the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5%.

Cyclone 'Biparjoy' in the Arabian Sea is rapidly intensifying into a very severe cyclonic storm. It is likely to hit parts of India's Gujarat state on June 15.

Sh. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, the Union Minister of Steel and Civil Aviation, stated that India has moved from being the 4th largest producer of crude steel to the second largest producer from 2014-15 to 2022-23. India now stands just behind China, which is the largest exporter of crude steel in the world.

Kerala has been announced as the top-performing state in the fifth State Food Safety Index by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, according to an official statement. The announcement was made by Dr Mansukh Mandaviya.

Jagdish S Bakan, the Director of the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park, will receive the Michel Batisse Award from UNESCO in 2023 for his outstanding efforts in Biosphere Reserve Management.