1. Which two ministries signed an MoU for the Krishi Sakhi Certification Programme? – Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Ministry of Rural Development
PM Narendra Modi presented certificates to more than 30,000 self-help groups under Krishi Sakhi certification in Varanasi on June 18, 2024.
Realizing the important role and contribution of women in agriculture and to promote skills of rural women, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and the Ministry of Rural Development signed an MoU in August 2023.
Krishi Sakhi Certification Programme is an ambitious initiative under this MoU.
International Affairs
2. Where was the Ukraine Peace Summit held? – Switzerland
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of Ghazipur-based Purvanchal Sahakari Bank in Uttar Pradesh as it does not have adequate capital and earning prospects.
RBI also said that as per the data submitted by Purvanchal Sahakari Bank, about 99.51 per cent of the depositors are entitled to receive the full amount of their deposits from DICGC.
4. With which bank has the Ministry of External Affairs signed an MoU for e-Migrate? – SBI
Recently, the Ministry of External Affairs and SBI have signed an MoU to provide an additional digital payment service of the bank through its payment gateway SBIePay to the users of e-Migrate portal.
The e-Migrate portal was launched in the year 2014 and is associated with overseas Indian workers.
Environment
5. What is ‘Aedes albopictus’, recently seen in news? – Mosquito
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), with World Bank assistance, aims to enhance trash management by 2026-2027, focusing on stopping waste disposal at the Kodungaiyur dump.
In a recent meeting with state officials, GCC discussed making solid waste management strategic, setting a Zero Waste goal, and eventually closing the Perungudi dumpsite following Kodungaiyur’s success.
11. Matsya 6000, recently seen in the news, is developed by which institute? – National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai
The Indian Air Force will host its first multinational exercise, Tarang Shakti 2024, in August 2024.
Around 10 countries, including Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Spain, the UAE, the UK, and the US, are expected to participate, with others as observers.
Initially scheduled for late 2023, the exercise was deferred.
The event will enhance interoperability with friendly neighboring air forces.
State Current Affairs
13. Which state government recently launched the ‘Mission Nischay’? – Punjab
Punjab Police, in collaboration with the BSF and VDCs, conducted a one-week anti-drug campaign, “Mission Nishchay,” in Fazilka district from June 15 to 21.
They will engage residents of 42 villages along the India-Pakistan border to gather intelligence on drug demand and supply.
The initiative aims to foster community participation, with a special focus on youth and women, in curbing the drug menace.
Miscellaneous
14. What is India’s rank in the Global Peace Index – 2024? – 116