Current Affairs 6th June 2024
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
MoHFW Signed MoU with MoD To Set Up Dedicated Tele MANAS Cell For Armed Forces
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly operate a unique Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) Cell.
Tele MANAS Cell, MoHFW’s National Telemental Health Helpline, is a two-year pilot effort based at the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune, Maharashtra.
Signatories: Aradhna Patnaik, Additional Secretary (AS) and Managing Director (MD) of MoHFW’s National Health Mission (NHM), and Lieutenant General Daljit Singh, Director General (DG) of AFMS, signed the Memorandum of Understanding in New Delhi.
The Tele-MANAS Cell was established on December 1, 2023, at the AFMC in Pune by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, and VSM, in the presence of key MoHFW officials.
About Tele-MANAS:
Tele MANAS is the digital extension of the District Mental Health Programme (DMHP), offering comprehensive, integrated, and inclusive telemental health services around the clock.
This initiative establishes a toll-free number, 14416, in each state and union territory (UT), enabling easy access to mental health services.
There are presently 51 Tele MANAS cells in operation in all 36 states and territories, offering services in 20 different languages.
Since its start in October 2022, Tele MANAS has received over 10 lakh calls and processed over 3,500 calls every day.
The findings indicate a strong need for mental health services, stressing the importance of addressing mental health issues holistically and inclusively, especially in specialized contexts such as the Armed Forces.
About Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW)
- Union Minister – Dr.Mansukh Mandaviya (Rajya Sabha Gujarat)
- Minister of state (MoS) – Bharati Pravin Pawar (Constituency – Dindori, Maharashtra) & S.
- Singh Baghel (Constituency – Agra, Uttar Pradesh (UP)).
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SC Reconstitutes Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee, Appoints Justice Hima Kohli as Chairperson
On May 31, 2024, the Supreme Court of India (SC) reconstituted the Gender Sensitization and Internal Complaints Committee (GSICC). Justice Hima Kohli has been named Chairperson of the Committee.
About the committee:
The committee has a total of 12 members from diverse professions.
The appointments were made by the Chief Justice of India (CJI), Dr. DY Chandrachud, in accordance with Clause 4(2) of the Gender Sensitization and Sexual Harassment of Women at the Supreme Court of India (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Regulations, 2013.
Dr. Sukhda Pritam, Additional Registrar, will act as Member Secretary.
Justice BV Nagarathna as member; Advocate Soumyajit Pani as a representative of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) along with Anindita Pujari under Clause 4(2)(c); Advocate-on-record as representative of the Advocate-on-record at the SC Association under Article 4(2)(d); and Ms. Madhu Chauhan as representative of the SC Advocates Association under Article 4(2)(e).
The other members are: Shruti Pandey, Professor of Legal Practice, Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University; Jaideep Gupta, Senior Advocate and Senior Member of the SCBA; Dr. Leni Chaudhuri, Executive Director, University of Chicago Centre in India Private Limited; and Dr. Menaka Guruswamy, Meenakshi Arora, and Mahalakshmi Pavani, Senior Advocates.
About Hima Kohli:
- In December 2004, Hima Kohli was appointed as Additional Standing Counsel Civil, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, in the Delhi High Court (HC).
- She was appointed an Additional Judge of the High Court of Delhi on May 29, 2006, and took oath as a permanent Judge on August 29, 2007.
- She was sworn in as Chief Justice of the High Court of Telangana on January 7, 2021.
- She was appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of India on August 31, 2021.
About Supreme Court (SC)of India:
- Chief Justice of India (CJI) – Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud
- Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
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AFMS Signed MoU with IIT Hyderabad For Collaborative Research and Training
The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) has inked an MoU with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad to collaborate on research and training.
Signatories: The MoU was signed by AFMS Director General (DG) Lieutenant General Daljit Singh and IIT Hyderabad Director Professor Budaraju Srinivasa Murty.
- The MoU intends to promote innovation and research in the development of breakthrough medical equipment, as well as to address health challenges unique to soldiers operating in diverse terrains.
- IIT Hyderabad’s Departments of Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, and Bioinformatics will provide the technological skills required to address the Armed Forces’ complex medical concerns.
- The areas of collaboration mentioned include drone-based patient transportation, telemedicine developments, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medicine, and advances in nanotechnology.
- It also supports student exchange programs, short-term undergraduate courses, and faculty exchange projects.
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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
QS World University Rankings 2025: IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi among the Top 150; MIT Topped the list
According to the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2025, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, Mumbai (Maharashtra) and IIT Delhi, New Delhi (Delhi) are the only two Indian Institutes ranked among the top 150 universities.
IIT-B has kept its status as India’s top higher education institute, placing 118th on the worldwide list. IIT Delhi rose from 197th (in 2024) to 150th (in 2025).
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, United States of America (USA), has led the global ranking for the 13th time (2012 and 2014–2025).
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), previously known as Indraprastha University (IP university or IPU), has received the coveted “Rising Star” title from QS World Ranking.
Note: QS World University Rankings 2025, the 21st edition, is an annual rating of institutions based on eight main parameters. This version covers 1500 universities from 105 higher education systems.
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India Participated at ITU’s WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event Held in Geneva (Current Affairs 6th June 2024)
India attended the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS +20) Forum High-Level Event 2024, which took place in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 27th to May 31st, 2024.
This symbolizes 20 years of progress in implementing WSIS outcomes.
The Indian delegation at WSIS+20 was led by Niraj Verma, Additional Secretary, Department of Telecommunication, Ministry of Communications, Government of India (GoI).
“AI for Good” Global Summit: India has taken over the baton to host WTSA 2024 in New Delhi.
India also attended the “AI for Good” Global Summit, which took place from May 30 to 31, 2024, at the International Conference Center Geneva (CICG) in Geneva, Switzerland.
The conference was arranged by the ITU in collaboration with 40 UN sister organizations and co-hosted by the Swiss government.
About International Telecommunication Union (ITU):
ITU was founded in 1865 as the “International Telegraph Union” and then renamed the International Telecommunication Union in 1934.
- Secretary-General– Doreen Bogdan-Martin
- Headquarters– Geneva, Switzerland
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Over 50% of the World’s Mangroves is at Risk of Collapse, Climate Change Leading Factor: IUCN (Current Affairs 6th June 2024)
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List of Mangrove Ecosystems, more than half of the world’s mangrove ecosystems are in danger of collapsing, with roughly one in every five facing serious threats.
According to the report, climate change presents major dangers to 33% (one-third) of the world’s mangrove ecosystems.
Significance:
- This is the first worldwide mangrove evaluation for the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems (RLE), a global standard for evaluating ecosystem health.
- This is the first time an ecological group has been assessed globally using the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems.
About International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN):
- Director-General (DG)- Dr. Grethel Aguilar
- Headquarters- Gland, Switzerland
- Establishment- 1948
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ILO’s World Employment and Social Outlook: Global Unemployment Rate to Drop Slightly to 4.9% in 2024 (Current Affairs 6th June 2024)
The International Labour Organization (ILO) updates its World Employment and Social Outlook report in May 2024.
This update revises down its previous projection of 5.2% unemployment in 2024 to a slightly lower figure of 4.9%, reflecting an improvement from the 5.0% rate seen in 2023 (World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2024 report).
However, this positive trend appears to be short-lived, as the report forecasts a plateauing of unemployment in 2025, with the rate holding steady at 4.9%.
About the Report:
The study reveals a favorable global employment environment, anticipating a moderate drop in unemployment but emphasizing continuing inequities, notably among women in low-income nations.
The research also examines existing expectations for meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relating to poverty and informality.
Challenges Persist:
The study reveals a favorable global employment environment, anticipating a moderate drop in unemployment but emphasizing continuing inequities, notably among women in low-income nations.
The research also examines existing expectations for meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relating to poverty and informality.
Key Findings:
- Gender Disparities:
Women, particularly in low-income countries, face disproportionate challenges, with a 22.8% employment gap versus 15.3% for men.
In high-income nations, the figure is 9.7% for women and 7.3% for males.
Globally, just 45.6% of working-age women will be employed in 2024, compared to 69.2% of men.
- Income Discrepancies:
Women earn significantly less than men, particularly in low-income countries, where the ratio drops to 44 cents for every dollar earned by men.
In high-income nations, women make 73 cents for every dollar earned by males.
- Informal Employment:
Informal employment has increased from 1.7 billion in 2005 to 2.0 billion by 2024, delaying progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
About International Labor Organization (ILO):
- Director-General– Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo
- Headquarters– Geneva, Switzerland
- Founded – 1919
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BANKING & FINANCE
SEBI Sets Up Ad-hoc Committee To Review Ownership, Eco Structure Of Clearing Corporations (Current Affairs 6th June 2024)
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has formed an Ad-hoc Committee to examine the ownership and economic structure of Clearing Corporations (CCs) and provide recommendations to guarantee that CCs function as robust, independent, and unbiased risk managers.
The ad hoc committee will be led by Usha Thorat, the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) former Deputy Governor from 2005 to 2010.
Background:
According to a 2018 study by the Committee on Review of Regulations and Relevant Circulars relating to Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) chaired by R Gandhi (referred to as the Gandhi Committee), MII ownership should be diverse and broadly owned.
- The committee identified that although most clearing firms in India are completely controlled by a single exchange, these firms, due to their role as risk-bearing Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs), ought to have a broader ownership structure.
- Furthermore, recognizing the sensitive nature of clearing corporations (CCs) and their critical role in managing significant risks, the committee recommended a prohibition on listing these entities.
- SEBI established guidelines for the ownership and governance structure of CCs.
It recommended that one or more stock exchanges own at least 51% of a recognized CC’s paid-up equity share capital. Individuals from India or outside cannot own more than 5% of a company’s paid-up equity share capital (v).Other categories (depository, banking, insurance, and their foreign counterparts, including foreign stock exchanges) may hold up to 15% of the paid-up equity share capital.
Key Points:
- The Ad-hoc committee will investigate the potential of expanding the list of eligible investors entitled to hold shares in a clearing organization, as well as recommending categories of investors who can do so.
- It will also look at the necessity to adjust the ownership limits of various entities in a clearing company.
- The parent exchange now dominates the ownership structure of a clearing business, with all clearing firms subject to its regulatory jurisdiction being subsidiaries of their parent exchanges.
- First, the Committee will convene to discuss the appropriate financial structure for a clearing company. During this discussion, they will explore various options to ensure the clearing company’s financial independence and stability.
- Following this exploration, the Committee will then formulate and present proposals that effectively achieve these goals.
About Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
- Chairperson – Madhabi Puri Buch
- Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Established – 1992
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PNB & IIFCL Signed MoU to Finance Infrastructure projects (Current Affairs 6th June 2024)
- Punjab National Bank (PNB) and India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer long-term financing for feasible infrastructure projects.
- The MoU was signed in the presence of PNB’s Managing Director (MD) and CEO, Atul Kumar Goel, and IIFCL’s MD, Padmanabhan Raja Jaishankar.
- Under this MoU, the parties can collaborate through a consortium or numerous loan arrangements to ensure financial support for prospective borrowers following due diligence.
- Note: IIFCL is a wholly-owned ‘Government of India’ business that was registered under the Companies Act in January 2006.
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Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance Rebrands to Edelweiss Life Insurance (Current Affairs 6th June 2024)
- Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance Company Limited has renamed as Edelweiss Life Insurance. It has redesigned its logo while maintaining its marketing positioning of ‘zindagi limitless.’
- This rebranding initiative demonstrates Edelweiss Life Insurance’s commitment to innovation, simplicity, and a customer-centric approach in the quickly changing insurance business.
- Since its founding, the life insurance has expanded at a CAGR of 40%. In FY24, it recorded a Claim Settlement Ratio (CSR) of 99.23% and a National Pension Scheme (NPS) of 56 (a measure of customer satisfaction).
Note: Edelweiss Life Insurance (previously Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance) began statewide operations in July 2011 and is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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ECONOMY & BUSINESS
Netherlands Becomes India’s Third Largest Export Destination In FY 24 After US, UAE (Current Affairs 6th June 2024)
According to data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI), the Netherlands was the third largest export destination in FY24, trailing only the United States of America (USA) and the United Arab Emirates.
India-Netherlands Trade Progress in FY24:
- India’s exports to the Netherlands climbed by 3.5% in FY24, reaching USD 22.36 billion from USD 21.61 billion in FY23.
- This development occurs despite India’s overall product shipments falling by more than 3%.
- The trade surplus was primarily driven by an increase in the export of items such as petroleum products (USD 14.29 billion), electrical goods, chemicals, and medicines.
- India’s trade surplus with the Netherlands rose to USD 17.4 billion in FY24 from USD 13 billion in FY23.
- In FY24, bilateral trade between India and the Netherlands decreased marginally to USD 27.34 billion, down from USD 27.58 billion in FY23.
- India’s biggest European commercial partners are the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Belgium.
- During FY24, India received around USD 5 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) from the Netherlands. It totaled USD 2.6 billion in FY23.
- The Netherlands has taken over important destinations including the United Kingdom (UK), Hong Kong (China), Bangladesh, and Germany.
- Thriving Dutch ports, connected by robust EU roads, rails, and waterways, solidify the Netherlands as a European hub. (19 words)
Key Points:
- Exports to European nations were USD 12.55 billion in FY22 and USD 6.5 billion in FY21.
- Moreover, in FY22, the Netherlands was the fifth largest destination for Indian exports, up from ninth place in FY21.
- India’s exports to Netherlands surged from $880 million (2000-01).
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- Over 200 Dutch companies operate in India, including Philips, Akzo Nobel, DSM, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Rabobank.
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Indian firms, including IT giants TCS, HCL, Wipro, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, staff over 200 operations in the Netherlands.
About Netherlands:
- Prime Minister (PM) – Mark Rutte
- Capital – Amsterdam
- Currency – Euro (EUR)
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APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah Sworn in As Crown Prince of Kuwait (Current Affairs 6th June 2024)
- Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah was sworn in as Kuwait’s Crown Prince before Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (Kuwait’s head of state).
- The sworn-in ceremony followed an Emiri edict that legally nominated Sheikh Sabah as Kuwait’s Crown Prince.
- This is also the first time a Kuwaiti crown prince is named whose father did not serve as emir.
About Sheikh Sabah:
- He served as Kuwait’s Prime Minister (PM) from 2019 to 2022, and as Foreign Minister from 2011 to 2019. He has also served as Kuwait’s Deputy PM and First Deputy PM.
- Ambassador to Saudi Arabia (1995-1998) and National Security Head (1998-2006),
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ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS
CCI Approved Acquisition in IRB Infrastructure Trust & MMK Toll Road Pvt Ltd by Cintra (Current Affairs 6th June 2024)
CCI approved Cintra acquiring IRB Infrastructure Trust and MMK Toll Road on June 4th.
The CCI has approved the proposed combination involving IRB Infrastructure Trust (IRB) acquiring Meerut Budaun Expressway Limited (MBEL).
About Competition Commission of India (CCI):
CCI was founded on October 14, 2003, under the Competition Act of 2002, and was legally constituted in 2009.
- Chairperson – Ravneet Kaur
- Headquarters– New Delhi, Delhi
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IMPORTANT DAYS
World Environment Day 2024 – June 5 (Current Affairs 6th June 2024)
World Environment Day mobilizes the world on June 5th for environmental health.
Since 1973, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the UN’s dedicated body on environmental concerns, has overseen the WED event.
The WED campaign’s 2024 subject is “Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience” with the motto “Our land. Our future.” We’re #GenerationRestoration.”
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the worldwide host for World Environment Day 2024.
The Republic of Korea will hold WED 2025, with an emphasis on global plastic pollution reduction.
Background:
- U.N. Assembly established World Environment Day on June 5th, 1972 (resolution A/RES/2994 (XXVII)).
- Commemorated on June 5, 1973, the inaugural World Environment Day emphasizes the date of the event.
About United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP):
- Executive Director– Inger Andersen
- Headquarters– Nairobi, Kenya
- Founded in 1972
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International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing 2024 – June 5 (Current Affairs 6th June 2024)
Each year, on June 5th, the world unites to mark the United Nations (UN) International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing. This day serves to illuminate the critical issue of IUU fishing, which stands as one of the gravest threats to the health of our marine ecosystems.
- The 7th International Day for the Fight Against IUU Fishing takes place on June 5, 2024.
Background
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UNGA declared June 5th International Day for Fighting IUU Fishing in its 2017 sustainable fisheries resolution.
- On June 5, 2018, the United Nations recognized the inaugural International Day Against IUU Fishing.
About Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO):
As a specialized organization of the United Nations, it spearheads international efforts directed at reducing hunger.
- Director-General– QU Dongyu
- Headquarters– Rome, Italy
- Founded in 1945
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