Current Affairs - June 26, 2023 Current Affairs

The Tamil Nadu Police launched a new scheme called 'Pengal Pathukaptu Thittam' (Women's Safety Scheme) in Chennai city. Under this scheme, women travelling alone between 10 PM and 7 AM can avail of a free drop facility in a patrol vehicle if they feel unsafe.

The IMD's Global Competitiveness Index 2023 ranks Denmark as the most competitive economy.

The Federation of Film Societies of India (Eastern Region), in collaboration with Social Sports Foundation, is organizing the 1st International Sports Film Festival. The festival, to be held at Nandan, (a government-sponsored film and cultural centre in Kolkata) from June 22 to 25, will showcase four films from Germany, one from the US, one from Bangladesh and seven from India.

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu State Rural Livelihoods Mission (TNSRLM) to promote the development of Self Help Groups (SHGs) in the state and provide significant financial support to them.

IFFCO has started exporting the world's first Nano urea, invented and manufactured indigenously in India, to the USA.

Hockey Madhya Pradesh won the 13th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2023 by defeating Hockey Chandigarh in the Final at the iconic Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium.

To commemorate International Yoga Day 2023, the Ministry of AYUSH organized a special event called the 'Ocean Ring of Yoga' to symbolize unity and solidarity.

Singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan has received an honorary doctorate in the United Kingdom.

The Delhi Police launched 'Operation Kawach' on May 12 to combat the escalating issue of drug abuse. This initiative involves a joint coordination effort between the crime branch and district units of the Delhi Police.

During his visit to the US on June 20, 2023, the Prime Minister led a historic event at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to mark the 9th International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2023.

Archaeologists in Siddipet district, Telangana, made a significant discovery in the form of a 1,000-year-old sculpture. This extraordinary find is a 'dwarapala' sculpture representing Vijaya, the doorkeeper of Lord Vishnu, surpassing any previously reported findings in Telangana.

Indian golf player, Diksha Dagar, has secured her second Ladies European Tour (LET) title at the Tipsport Czech Ladies Open 2023.

Dr. Vanessa Kerry has been appointed as the first-ever WHO Director-General Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health.

Forbes has ranked Harish Bhat, the brand custodian of the Tata Group, as one of the top ten most influential CMOs.

The Vitasta Mahotsav, organized by the Ministry of Culture, was addressed by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, as the chief guest in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.