Current Affairs - June 18, 2023 Current Affairs

Nepal has recently joined as a founding member of the International Big Cats Alliance. Minister for Energy Shakti Bahadur Basnet handed over the official letter during the alliance's launch under India's initiative.

The Reuters Institute's Digital News Report for 2023 identifies DD India and All India Radio as the most dependable electronic media entities in the country.

The Arunachal Pradesh Police has introduced the 'Arunpol App' and 'e-Vigilance Portal' to enhance the safety and security of the state's citizens.

Japan's parliament recently raised the age of consent from 13 to 16 years, marking a significant change after more than a century. This adjustment brings Japan in line with global standards, as the previous age limit was among the lowest in the world.

Indian wrestlers secured a total of 10 medals, including 7 gold medals, in the women's category at the Under-17 Asian Wrestling Championships.

As per data released by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Rajasthan has emerged as the top state in terms of the adoption of wind energy. Gujarat and Tamil Nadu secured the second and third positions, respectively, in this renewable energy sector.

The Chief Minister of Goa, Pramod Sawant, unveiled the mascot named 'Moga' for the upcoming 37th National Games. 'Moga' symbolizes an Indian bison, highlighting the essence of the event.

The first-ever Women's Kabaddi League (WKL) in India commenced with great enthusiasm in Dubai on June 16, capturing the attention of fans and spectators alike.

The Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 will be presented to Gita Press, Gorakhpur. This recognition is bestowed upon them for their exceptional contribution to social, economic, and political transformation through non-violent and other Gandhian methods, as announced by the Ministry of Culture.

The Climate and Energy Ministers and envoys from the Group of Seven (G7) nations have reached an agreement to aim for carbon-free electricity production by 2035, along with an accelerated phase-out of coal.

Rajasthan received recognition for accomplishing the highest wind capacity addition among the listed states. Additionally, Gujarat was acknowledged for achieving the highest wind capacity addition through open access, while Tamil Nadu was commended for initiating the repowering of wind turbines.

The State Bank of India (SBI), the largest public sector bank in the country, presented a record-breaking dividend cheque of Rs 5,740 crore to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the financial year 2022-23.

The Government of Karnataka recently introduced the Gruha Jyothi Scheme, which aims to provide affordable housing to economically weaker sections and middle-class families within the state.

During their survey of coal in the Kenduadihi block of Sundargarh district, Odisha, a team from the Geological Survey of India made a significant discovery. They found India's largest natural arch at Chengpahar.

Recent reports indicate that Syria has emerged as the largest narco-state globally, with a significant portion of its foreign currency earnings attributed to the production and export of Captagon.

The World Bank (WB) initiated its first dedicated road safety project in South Asia, marking a significant step towards improving road safety. The project involves a financing agreement of USD 358 million, signed with the Government of Bangladesh in Dhaka.

The SEACEN-FSI 25th Conference of Asia-Pacific Supervision Directors commenced in Mumbai, bringing together key stakeholders in the region.

Kenya has achieved a significant milestone by launching its first operational satellite, named Taifa-1, into space. The satellite was launched using SpaceX Falcon 9 Rockets.

Madhya Pradesh received the first prize in the Best State category at the National Water Awards 2022, recognizing its commendable efforts in water management.

International Father's Day, a celebration of fathers and fatherhood, is observed on the third Sunday of June in various countries worldwide, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.