Current Affairs - June 21, 2023 Current Affairs

The World Bank is likely to approve a substantial aid package worth 700 million for the crisis-hit Sri Lanka.

World Sickle Cell Awareness Day is observed annually on June 19th to raise awareness about sickle cell disease (SCD) and its profound impact on individuals, families, and communities worldwide.

The Odisha Cabinet recently approved a remarkable ₹1,000 crore increase in the total cost outlay for the ABADHA scheme.

The National Legislators' Conference Bharat (NLC Bharat) was officially inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in Mumbai on Friday.

According to the Gender Gap Report 2023, India is ranked 127 out of 146 countries in terms of gender parity.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has made a license mandatory for 24 footwear products starting from 1st July.

Nusrat Chowdhury, a civil rights lawyer, has been confirmed by the Senate as the first Muslim female federal judge in US history.

On the auspicious occasion of the Jagannath Rath Yatra, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, inaugurated various development works and performed Bhoomipujan in Ahmedabad, including the CRE

Petteri Orpo, the leader of the conservative party in Finland, has been elected as the country's prime minister by the parliament.

The collaboration between NASA and ISRO aims to revolutionize the aviation industry by developing an eco-friendly Boeing plane. The innovative wing design, known as the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing, holds the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in single-aisle passenger aircraft.

According to the provisional payroll data of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), 17.70 lakh new employees were added in April 2023.

The capital city of Bihar, Patna, is all set to host the two-day G-20 Labour Engagement summit on 22nd and 23rd June. The Arts and Culture Department of the State is the nodal agency for this significant event, which will witness the participation of around 180 delegates from G20 member countries.

Oman has made history as the first foreign government to promote their country through yoga. The Indian Embassy in the Sultanate of Oman introduced an innovative video called 'Soulful Yoga, Serene Oman' on the eve of the International Day of Yoga 2023.

The remains of 95 Indigenous New Zealanders, as well as artifacts and cultural treasures, have been returned to New Zealand from museums and universities in Germany.

The Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023, a crucial event dedicated to the transformation and reconstruction of Ukraine, is taking place in London.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has banned India Infoline Ltd (IIFL) Securities from onboarding any new clients for a period of two years.

Magdalena Abakanowicz, a renowned sculptor and artist, was born in Poland in 1930 during the tumultuous period of World War II. Her artistic journey and unique contributions to the art world have left an indelible mark. Her 93rd birth anniversary was observed recently.

The United Nations has declared June 21 as the International Day of Celebration for the Solstice.

Pakistan is currently facing a severe economic crisis characterized by a shortage of dollars, which has resulted in a complete halt in the import of essential food and beverages.

The United Arab Emirates and Qatar have reopened their respective embassies in Abu Dhabi and Doha, respectively. This marks the restoration of diplomatic ties between the two countries, which had been severed in 2017.