Sub Lieutenant Anamika B. Rajeev made history at INS Rajali, Arakkonam, by becoming the first woman in the Indian Navy to fly a helicopter.
This milestone was achieved during the 102nd Helicopter Conversion Course’s passing out parade.
Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar awarded “Golden Wings” to 21 officers at the event, which marked the end of Stage I training for the 4th Basic Helicopter Conversion Course on June 7.
Appointments
5. Who has been named as the next Chief of the Indian Army? – Upendra Dwivedi
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog launched two initiatives: the ‘AIM – ICDK Water Challenge 4.0’ and the fifth edition of the ‘Innovations for You’ handbook.
The Water Challenge, in collaboration with Innovation Centre Denmark, aims to address water issues through innovative solutions.
Participants will join the global Next Generation Digital Action program and showcase their work at the Digital Tech Summit in Copenhagen, focusing on sustainability and digital solutions.
7. “The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024” report released by whom? – Food and agriculture organization
Important Days & Weeks
8. What is the theme of World Day Against Child Labour – 2024? – Let’s act on our commitments: End Child Labour!
World Day Against Child Labour is observed every year on 12 June.
State Current Affairs
9. Recently, a rare four-horned antelope has been sighted for the first time in which tiger reserve of Madhya Pradesh? – Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve
A rare four-horned antelope, also known as Chousingha, was sighted for the first time in Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve, previously Nauradehi Sanctuary.
The smallest Asian antelope, Tetracerus quadricornis, is endemic to India and Nepal.
These antelopes inhabit dry, deciduous forests and hilly terrains with significant grass or undergrowth cover.
Distinguished by four horns, only males grow them.
The species is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
10. In which state of India will the Maharana Pratap Tourism Circuit be built? – Rajasthan
Mohan Charan Majhi has taken oath as the 15th Chief Minister of Odisha. BJP has returned to power after 24 years by winning 78 seats in Odisha Assembly elections.
He has been an MLA four times and belongs to the Scheduled Tribe.
While Kanak Vardhan Singh Dev and Parvati Parida have taken oath as Deputy Chief Ministers.
12. Who has been sworn-in as the new Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh? – Chandrababu Naidu
Prem Singh Tamang of Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) was sworn in as Chief Minister of Sikkim for a second term on June 10.
The 56-year-old took the oath in Nepali, administered by Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at Paljor Stadium, Gangtok, attended by thousands of supporters.
Despite a firecracker ban, celebrations erupted.
Eleven other ministers, including Sonam Lama and Arun Kumar Upreti, were also sworn in.
Miscellaneous
14. What causes leptospirosis infection to spread? – Bacteria
Recently, the central government has issued an alert to the states regarding leptospirosis infection.
According to the Directorate General of Health, about 11 states including Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala are most affected by this infection.
