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CMPDI - Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (Jharkhand)

EETI - Ergo Exergy Technologies Inc. (Canada.)

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National Workshop on SANKALP: HEW

SANKALP - National Workshop on Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for

Livelihood Promotion
HEW - Hub for Empowerment of Women

BANKING & FINANCE

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Azeez Solanke
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Current Affairs 26 June 2024 : Headlines

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Launched “One Week One Theme” (OWOT) Campaign
Srinagar Named ‘World Craft City’ by World Crafts Council
MoC Initiates India’s 1st Ever Pilot Project for Underground Coal Gasification in
Jharkhand
MWCD Launches 100-Days Special Awareness Campaign on Women Empowerment
ICICI Bank Launches ‘SmartLock’ To Lock/Unlock Banking Services
RBI Partners with APIX To Host HaRBInger 2024 Hackathon:Innovation for
Transformation
S&P Global Ratings Retained India’s Growth Forecast at 6.8% for FY25
Kozhikode Officially Declared as India’s First UNESCO “City of Literature”
Anuj Tyagi Appointed as MD & CEO of HDFC Ergo General Insurance
Table Tennis: India won 9 Medals at WTT Contender Lagos 2024; Sreeja Akula Becomes
1st Indian to win WTT Singles title
F1: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the 2024 Spanish GP Title
Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais Released a Book titled “Gateways to the Sea”
International Day of Women in Diplomacy 2024 – June 24
Day of the Seafarer 2024 – June 25
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Launched “One Week One Theme” (OWOT) Campaign
On 24th June 2024, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge) for Science and
Technology, MoS (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, Government of India (GoI) has launched “One
Week One Theme” (OWOT) campaign which demonstrates the recent success stories of India in various
streams of Science and Technology.

• During the launch of campaign, Union Minister Jitendra Singh underscored that the main
objective of the Government of India (GoI) is to integrate the efforts of all Council for Scientific
and Industrial Research (CSIR) labs to reduce redundancy and optimize resources.
• The initiative “One Week One Theme” launched under CSIR which aims to make innovation
inclusive for all.
About OWOT campaign:
i.The campaign is the brainchild of Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh and built on the backdrop and success
of the “One Week One Lab” (OWOL) initiative launched in 2023.
ii.While addressing the event, Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted the objective of the initiative is to create
awareness among citizens about the progress and development in Labs, underscored various benefits by
generating new avenues and opportunities for employment, empowering stakeholders such as: Micro, Small
and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Startups, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), scientists, researchers through
collaboration with industry.
MoUs Signed for Technology Transfers and Products Launches:
During the event, various Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)’s were signed in the presence of Union
Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh which includes around 24 technology transfers, and product launches.
• He outlined 8 themes which aims to empower farmers and common citizens by not limiting
Science to labs but reaching out them to promote ease of living, which include: energy and energy
devices; chemicals and petrochemicals, aerospace, electronics and strategic sectors; civil
infrastructure and engineering, agriculture, nutrition and biotech, healthcare, Mining, minerals,
metals and materials; ecology, environment, earth, ocean sciences and water.
Key Points:
i.He announced that the agenda for 2025 as One Week One Integrated Theme (OWIT).
ii.He highlighted that the progress in the Deep-Sea mission, Aroma mission, millet economy, Bio
economy and Next generation technology will eventually boos the Indian economy to grow faster and will
help India to become the 4th largest economy in the world, from the 5th largest.
About Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR):
It is an autonomous body established in 1942. It is the largest publically funded multi-disciplinary Research
& Development (R&D) organisation under the administrative control of Ministry of Science and
Technology (MoST), GoI.

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President- Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi

Director General (DG)- N. Kalaiselvi
Headquarters- New Delhi

Srinagar Named ‘World Craft City’ by World Crafts Council

Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), has been officially recognised as a ‘World Craft
City’ by the World Crafts Council AISBL (WCC-International), a global non-profit organisation dedicated to
preserving and promoting traditional craftsmanship.

• This honour celebrates the rich history and exceptional skills of Srinagar’s artisans, whose work
has gained international acclaim.
• From 2014, nearly more than 60 cities across the world recognised as World Craft City. Indian
cities Mamallapuram (Tamil Nadu), Jaipur (Rajasthan) and Mysore (Karnataka) were already
added in the list of World Craft City.
This recognition will significantly boost the handloom and handicraft sectors and the increased global
visibility will open new markets and opportunities for artisans.
Note: The WCC AISBL, celebrating its 60th
anniversary in 2024, has been affiliated with the
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO) under Consultative Status
since its inception in June 1964.
Impact on Kashmir Handicrafts:
i.This recognition is expected to boost the cottage
industry and tourism in the Valley.
ii.It will encourage the younger generation to engage
in traditional craftsmanship.
Benefits to Artisans:
i.Artisans will gain access to advanced training programs and workshops.
ii.Increased demand for unique crafts will boost production, create jobs, and improve livelihoods.
Tourism Development:
i.Tourism is set to benefit significantly, attracting visitors interested in cultural and craft heritage.
ii.Tourists will experience the vibrant artisan communities through workshops and cultural events.
About World Crafts Council AISBL (WCC-International):
It changed its name to World Crafts Council International in 2020. The Presidency of this organisation
changes, every 4 years of the term, according to the Bylaws. The current headquarters for the term (2021-
2024) is located in the State of Kuwait.
President– Saad Al-Qaddumi

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MoC Initiates India’s 1st Ever Pilot Project for Underground Coal Gasification in Jharkhand
Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL), under the strategic direction of the Ministry of Coal(MoC), has
commenced India’s first-ever pilot project for Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) at the Kasta coal
block in Jamtara District, Jharkhand.
• This pilot project aims to establish new standards in coal resource utilisation, contributing to
India’s journey towards energy self-reliance.

Note: ECL is a subsidiary of Coal India Limited(CIL), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU)
under the MoC.
About the Project:
Aim: To revolutionise coal sector by using in-situ coal gasification to convert it into valuable gases like
Methane (CH4), Hydrogen (H2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), and Carbon Dioxide (CO2).
• These gases can be used to produce synthetic natural gas, chemical feedstocks for fuels, fertilisers,
explosives, and other industrial applications.
Points to note:
i.In line with the comprehensive policy framework for UCG in coal and lignite-bearing areas, Kasta coal
block was chosen for the implementation of the UCG technology customised for Indian geo-mining
conditions.
• The framework was approved by the MoC in December 2015.
• UCG technology allows access to coal resources that are economically unviable through
traditional mining methods.
ii.The execution of this pilot project will create transformative opportunities for India’s energy sector and
show the sustainable and efficient use of the India’s coal resources.
Details:
i.The project will be managed by the ECL in collaboration with the Central Mine Planning and Design
Institute (CMPDI) in Ranchi (Jharkhand) and Ergo Exergy Technologies Inc. (EETI) from Canada.
ii.This Research and development (R&D) project spans 2-years and comprises of 2 phases.
• Phase 1: It involves the Technical Feasibility Report completion via borehole drilling and core
testing (started on 22 June 2024).
• Phase 2: It will focus on the pilot-scale coal gasification.
iii.The project is funded by the CIL R&D Board, demonstrating collaboration between ECL and Ergo Exergy
as sub-implementing agencies.
About the Ministry of Coal (MoC):
Union Minister– G. Kishan Reddy (Constituency- Secunderabad, Telangana)
Minister of State (MoS)– Satish Chandra Dubey (Rajya Sabha- Bihar)

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MWCD Launches 100-Days Special Awareness Campaign on Women Empowerment

The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has launched a ‘100-days Special Awareness
Campaign’ at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, Delhi to expand
awareness and outreach on women-centric issues.
• The campaign was chaired by the Minister of
State (MoS) for MWCD Savitri Thakur alongside
Secretary Anil Malik.
i.It was launched during the ‘National Workshop on Skill
Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood
Promotion (SANKALP): Hub for Empowerment of
Women (HEW)’, which will run from June 21 to October 4
2024.
ii.The one-day workshop featured sessions on legal
provisions, communication strategies, and counselling
techniques for grassroots functionaries of SANKALP: HEWs
which are operational in 693 districts across India.
iii.These sessions have been designed to ensure the last-
mile delivery of services and to enhance women’s participation in various developmental schemes.
iv.Through the schemes like Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY); PM Awas Yojana Urban
(PMAY-U); Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM); Poshan Abhiyaan, and Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National
Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), the 100-days special awareness campaign aims to amplify
awareness on women empowerment.

BANKING & FINANCE

ICICI Bank Launches ‘SmartLock’ To Lock/Unlock Banking Services
ICICI Bank Limited has launched ‘SmartLock’, a first-of-its-kind safety feature on iMobile Pay, the official
Mobile Banking app of ICICI Bank. The feature enables customers to lock/unlock multiple banking services
instantly, without the support of customer care executive through phone or e-mail.
• This also permits account holders to lock or unlock the entire iMobile Pay.
• This will enable customers to lock/unlock internet banking, Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
(including payments from other UPI apps linked to the bank account), credit and debit cards.
• This will also allow the user to deactivate a particular banking service during a period of time and
in case of a possible fraudulent transaction.
• It allows scheduled Standing Instructions (SI) and E-mandates to go through, even when a
banking service is locked by the customer.

RBI Partners with APIX To Host HaRBInger 2024 Hackathon:Innovation for Transformation
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has partnered with APIX to host its 3rd global hackathon, ‘HaRBInger
2024 : Innovation for Transformation’. This partnership aims to bring the brightest minds together to
address challenges in the financial industry.
• HaRBInger 2024 hosted on Application Programming Interface Exchange (APIX)
platform. The Registration for HaRBInger 2024 started from 7th June to 19th July.
• The Hackathon invites participants to create solutions using technology and innovative methods
under the 2 themes and 4 problem statements.

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Note: APIX is the leading global collaborative innovation platform for financial institutions and fintechs
across over 90 countries.
i.The two themes of the HaRBInger 2024 are “Zero
Financial Frauds” and “Being Divyang Friendly”.
• The 1st theme “Zero Financial Frauds” deal
with the problem statements are real-time
fraud detection, ensuring transaction
anonymity and identifying mule accounts.
• The second
theme “Being Divyang Friendly” deal with the
problem statement is empowering the visually impaired in financial transactions.
ii.Participants can create solutions by using technologies like Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
(AI/ML), Application Programming Interface (API) and Data Analytics(DA) etc.
iii.The cash prizes includes, (Indian Rupee) INR 40 lakh for the winner in each problem statement category,
a special prize of INR 20 lakh for the best all-woman team and stipend of INR 5 lakh per team shortlisted
for solution development for meeting the cost of development of prototype.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

S&P Global Ratings Retained India’s Growth Forecast at 6.8% for FY25
On 24th June 2024, S&P Global Ratings (previously Standard & Poor’s) released its Economic Outlook
Asia-Pacific Q3 2024. It has retained India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth projection at 6.8% for
FY25 (2024-25) and cited high interest rates and lower fiscal boost are the main factors which would
temper the demand in the non-agricultural sectors.

• The agency also noted that India’s economic growth continues to surprise on the upside as it
revised India’s GDP up to 8.2% for full FY24(2023-24).
• S&P Global Ratings has raised its projection for India’s GDP from 6.1% (projected in March 2024)
to 6.9% for FY26 (2025-26), and also, raised India’s GDP for FY27 (2026-27) from 6.2%
(projected in March 2024) to 7%.
Key Points:
i.S&P’s growth projections for India’s GDP for FY25 is lower than of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s
projections. RBI in its 2nd bi-monthly monetary policy review released in June 2024 has raised its growth
projection for India’s GDP from 7% to 7.2% for FY25, on the back of improving rural demand and
moderating inflation.
ii.The rating agency expected that RBI will reduce its policy from 6.5% to 6% for FY25. It also expected
further rate cuts to 5.5% and 5.25% in FY26 and FY27 respectively.

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iii.S&P Global Ratings also estimated that India’s retail inflation for FY25 will be at 4.5%. This projection
about inflation is in alignment with the RBI’s retail inflation
projections for FY25 which is estimated at 4.5%, with Q1 at
4.9%, Q2 at 3.8%, Q3 at 4.6% and Q4 at 4.5%.
iv.The rating agency has raised its GDP projection for China
from 4.6% to 4.8% for FY25.
• But, it sees a sequential slowdown in the June
quarter 2024 due to the combination of subdued
consumption and robust manufacturing
investment will weigh on prices and profit
margins.
Additional Information:
Projections made by various Rating Agency for FY25 are:
i.Fitch Ratings estimated India’s GDP growth at 7.2%.
ii.The Asian Development Bank (ADB) estimated India’s
economic growth at 7%.
iii.Both Moody’s Ratings and Deloitte India projected India’s GDP to grow at 6.6% .
iv.While, Morgan Stanley projected India’s growth rate at 6.8%.
About S&P Global Ratings:
President- Martina L. Cheung
Headquarters- New York, the United States of America (USA)

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Kozhikode Officially Declared as India’s First UNESCO “City of Literature”
On 23rd June 2024, Kozhikode in north Kerala has become the first Indian city to be officially declared as
the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) “City of Literature”.
• P A Mohammed Riyas, Tourism Minister, Kerala unveiled the logo of the “City of Literature” by
UNESCO.

City of Literature Day of Kozhikode:

i.MB Rajesh, State Local Self Government Department (LSGD), Kerala in an official event held in Kozhikode,
Kerala declared that from 2024 onwards, 23rd June will celebrated as the “City of Literature” Day of
Kozhikode across Kerala.
ii.During the annual observance special awards will be given under 6 categories of literature.
Background:
i.On 31st October 2023(World Cities Day), Kozhikode (Kerala) and Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) were the
only two Indian cities among the 55 cities placed in the list of UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN).

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• Kozhikode was designated as the UNESCO “City of Literature”, while, Gwalior was designated as
the UNESCO “City of Music’’.
ii.At present, UCCN features 350 cities in more than 100 countries, which represents 7 different creative
fields namely, Crafts and Folk Art, Design, Film, Gastronomy,
Literature, Media Arts, and Music.
Note: These newly designated 55 creative cities will
participate in the 2024 UCCN Annual Conference which is
scheduled to be held in Braga, Portugal from 1st July to 5th July,
2024.
Theme 2024 UCCN: “Bringing Youth to the Table for the Next
Decade”
About Kozhikode:
i.Kozhikode once known as the city of Zamorins, later, known
as Calicut during the British rule, recognised for its rich culture
and historical significance.
• It served as the gateway to the Indian coast for many
foreigners, Persians, Arabs, Chinese and Europeans
especially for Portuguese, as Vasco da Gama a Portuguese explorer who arrived in India at Calicut
in 1498.
ii.At present, over 500 libraries are functioning in Kozhikode, Kerala and for several decades, has been
the base of literary activities of Renowned Malayalam writer MT Vasudevan Nair.
Point to Note:
Apart from Kozhikode and Gwalior, 6 other Indian cities are featured in the UCCN list, they are: Jaipur in
Crafts and Folk Arts category (2015), Varanasi in Music category (2015), Chennai in Music category
(2017), Mumbai in Film category (2019), Hyderabad in Gastronomy category (2019), Srinagar in Crafts
and Folk Arts category (2021).
About United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO):
Director General (DG)- Audrey Azoulay
Headquarters- Paris, France
Established- 1945

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Anuj Tyagi Appointed as MD & CEO of HDFC Ergo General Insurance
HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited has appointed Anuj Tyagi as its new Managing
Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) with effect from 1st July 2024.

• Anuj Tyagi, currently serving as the Joint MD of HDFC ERGO, will succeed Ritesh Kumar, who
has been the MD & CEO of HDFC ERGO General Insurance since 2008.

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Note: Ritesh Kumar is set to join the Board of Management of ERGO International as Deputy Chief
Operating Officer (COO) with effect from 4th October 2024. As deputy COO, he will focus on the growth of
Asian markets like China, Thailand and Singapore.
About Anuj Tyagi:
i.Anuj Tyagi has about 25 years of work experience in banking and insurance and led various functions
including Sales channels, Reinsurance, Underwriting, Claims, Technology, and People functions.
ii.He joined the HDFC Ergo General Insurance in 2008 as a Head – Corporate Business Group.
iii.He has been serving as a member of the Board of Management since 2016 and has been elevated as Joint
MD in 2023.
iv.Anuj Tyagi is registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) as a Director in Indian Companies.
• He has served as the Director of CSC (Common Service Centres) E-Governance Services India
Limited (CESIL) from 2016 to 2022.
About HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited:
HDFC ERGO was formed as a Joint Venture (JV) 51:49 between erstwhile Housing Development Finance
Corporation Ltd. (HDFC) and ERGO International AG.
Chairman – Keki M Mistry
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Founded- 2002

SPORTS
Table Tennis: India won 9 Medals at WTT Contender Lagos 2024; Sreeja Akula Becomes 1st
Indian to win WTT Singles title
The Indian contingents won 9 medals (3 gold, 1 silver and 5 bronze) at the World Table Tennis
(WTT) Contender Lagos 2024 held from 19th to 23rd June 2024 in Sir Molade Okoya Thomas Indoor
Sports Hall, Lagos, Nigeria.
• India’s Sreeja Akula won the 2024 WTT Women’s Singles title by defeating China’s Yijie Ding
in the finals. She became the first-ever Indian player to win a Women’s Singles title in the WTT
Contender.

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• Dimitrij Ovtcharov of Germany won the Men’s Singles title by defeating Ricardo Walther
(Germany) in the finals. this marks his 2nd WTT Series Singles title.
Winners & Runners of WTT Contenders Lagos 2024:

Category Winner (Gold) Runner- UP (Silver)

Women’s Singles Sreeja Akula (India) Yijie Ding (China)

Dimitrij Ovtcharov
Men’s Singles Ricardo Walther (Germany)
(Germany)

Sreejas Akula and Archana Yashaswini Ghorpade and

Women Doubles
Kamath (India) Diya Chitale (India)

Harmeet Desai and Manav Olajide Omotayo and Azeez

Men’s Doubles
Thakkar (India) Solanke (Nigeria)
Indian Medal Winners:
i.In the women’s singles, Ayhika and Suthirtha Mukherjee had to settle for a bronze as they lost in the
semifinals.
ii.Sreeja Akula paired with Archana Kamath won the women’s doubles title by defeating
compatriots Yashaswini Ghorpade and Diya Chitale in the finals. Ghorpade and Chitale won
the silver medal in women’s doubles.
• Sreeja Akula now holds the honour of being India’s highest-ranked player in the Women’s
Singles standings, rising 19 spots to World No.24.
iii.Indian pair Ayhika Mukherjee and Suthirtha Mukherjee settled for a bronze in the women’s
doubles. They lost the semifinals against Akula and Kamath.
iv.India’s national champion Harmeet Desai, paired with Manav Thakkar, defeated the Nigerian pair of
Olajide Omotayo and Azeez Solanke to secure the gold medal in Men’s Doubles. They became the first
Indian men’s pair to win a WTT Contender title.
v.India won 2 bronze medals in the Mixed doubles category. Archana Kamath and Manav Thakkar, and
Manush Shah and Diya Chitale secured bronze medals after losing their respective semifinal matches in the
Mixed doubles.
Note– The total prize money awarded for the tournament is USD 80,000.
About Sreeja Akula
i.In January 2024, Sreeja won her maiden international title by winning women’s singles title at the WTT
Feeder Corpus Christi in Texas, the United States of America(USA)
ii.In March 2024, she won her second WTT singles career title at the WTT Feeder Beirut II in Lebanon.

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About World Table Tennis (WTT)

The World Table Tennis (WTT) is the subsidiary created by the International Table Tennis Federation
(ITTF) in March 2019 to manage all its commercial and events business.
CEO– Stephen Dainton

F1: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the 2024 Spanish GP Title
On 23 June 2024, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, a Belgian-Dutch racing driver, won the 2024 Spanish Grand
Prix (GP) (officially known as the Formula 1 (F1) Aramco Gran Premio de España 2024) held at the
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmeló, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

• This marks Verstappen’s 3rd Spanish GP title in a row and his 4th Spanish GP (overall) at this
track. He has previously won the title in 2016, 2022, & 2023.
• McLaren’s Lando Norris, a British and Belgian racing driver and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton, a
British racing driver, finished 2nd and 3rd respectively.
Podium finish:

Position Driver Team Points

1 Max Verstappen Red Bull 25

2 Lando Norris McLaren 19

3 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 15

Note:
i.So far Norris is the only driver to score points in all 10 races of the 2024 season.
ii.This marks Lewis Hamilton’s first GP podium of the 2024 season.
Key Points:
i.This victory marks Verstappen’s 7th win in 11 races in 2024, and his 61st career win.
ii.It marks the 5th time that Verstappen and Norris have finished 1-2 (in either order) in the last 6 races.
iii.Now, Verstappen leads the F1 drivers’ championship standings with 219 points followed by Norris in
the 2nd 150 points, and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc (Monaco), in the 3rd with 148 points.
• Norris has secured the 2nd position in the drivers’ championship for the first time.
iv.The 2024 Spanish GP marks the 10th round of the 2024 F1 World Championship.
v.The 11th round of the 2024 F1 Championship will be the F1 Qatar Airways Austrian GP, which takes
place over 71 laps of the 4.318-km Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria on 30 June 2024.

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About the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya:

i.The race took place over 66 laps of the 4.657-kilometre (km) Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
• The circuit length was 4.657 km and the race distance was 307.236 km.
ii.The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (known as the Circuit de Catalunya until 2013) is one of Europe’s
busiest tracks.
iii.It was built as part of the 1992 Barcelona Olympics development program. The 1st car race was a round
of the 1991 Spanish Touring Car Championship.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais Released a Book titled “Gateways to the Sea”
On 22nd June 2024, Ramesh Bais, Governor of Maharashtra, released a book titled ‘Gateways to the Sea:
Historic Ports and Docks of Mumbai Region’ at the Raj Bhavan in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• The book is published by the Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
(MIB).
• The book comprises 18 articles by renowned authors, compiled by the Maritime Mumbai
Museum Society (MMMS).
About the book:
i.The book is a compilation of articles on the history of various ports and docks of the Mumbai Region and
creates awareness about the ancient ports like Sopara, Vasai, Versova, Mahim, Kalyan, Thane, Panvel, Alibag,
Chaul, Mandad, and Janjira.
ii.It also covers the development of modern ports and docks of Mumbai including Mazagon Dock, Mumbai
Port, Bombay Dock, Sassoon Dock and Ferry Wharf also known as Bhaucha Dhakka.
Note: A presentation of the book was made in the Raj Bhawan by Publications Division in collaboration with
the Asiatic Society.

IMPORTANT DAYS
International Day of Women in Diplomacy 2024 – June 24
The United Nations (UN) International Day of Women in Diplomacy (IDWID) is annually observed across
the globe on 24 June to acknowledge the crucial role of women diplomats in promoting socio-economic
equitable and inclusive sustainable development.

• IDWID also allows young people to engage with women diplomats as role models.
• 24 June 2024 marks the 2nd observance of IDWID.
The commemorative events of the 2024 IDWID focussed on the theme, “Women’s Leadership in
Multilateral Diplomacy.”

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Key Points:
i.Despite their undeniable contributions, women face significant barriers and inequalities in leadership and
decision-making spaces, including diplomacy.
ii.Representation of women in key diplomatic roles, such as negotiators and mediators in peace processes,
remains low.
iii.The 2024 observance addresses these challenges and emphasises the importance of women’s leadership
in political decision-making processes.
Background:
i.On 20 June 2022, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the resolution A/RES/76/269,
proclaiming 24 June of each year the International Day of Women in Diplomacy.
ii.The 1st ever International Day of Women in Diplomacy was observed on 24 June 2023.
2024 Commemorative Event:
On 24 June 2024, the 2nd annual commemorative event was organised to mark IDWID at the UN
Headquarters in New York, United States of America (USA).
• The event aims to facilitate discussions on contributions, challenges, and opportunities for
women in diplomacy.
Current State of Women’s Leadership:
i.According to the UN Women’s Global Data on Women Political Leaders 2024, women are significantly
underrepresented in global executive positions, including Heads of State, Heads of Government, and Cabinet
members.
• India(6.5%) ranked 171st in terms of representation of women in Parliament. Finland(63.2%)
topped in the list, followed by Nicaragua(62.5%) and Liechtenstein(60%).
Top 5 Countries(as of January 2024):

Rank Country Total Minister/Women % Women

1 Finland 19/12 63.2

2 Nicaragua 16/10 62.5

3 Liechtenstein 5/3 60.0

4 Belgium 14/8 57.1

5 Andorra 11/6 54.5

171 India 31/2 6.5

Highlights:
i.113 countries have never had a woman serve as Head of State or Government.
ii.Only 26 countries are currently led by women, a slight increase from 18 countries a decade ago.
iii.As of 1 January 2024, women hold just 23% of Ministerial positions globally, and in 141 countries,
women comprise less than a third of Cabinet ministers.
iv.Women comprise 23.3% of Cabinet members in 2024, with a marginal increase of less than 0.5% from
2023.
v.They predominantly lead portfolios related to women and gender equality, family and children affairs,
social affairs, and Indigenous and minority affairs.

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vi.Key policy domains such as economic affairs, defence, justice, and home affairs remain largely male-
dominated.
Note: 7 countries have no women in their Cabinets.
Diplomatic Representation:
i.Male dominance in diplomacy and foreign affairs extends to the Permanent Missions to the UN, where
women remain underrepresented as Permanent Representatives.
ii.As of May 2024, 25% of Permanent Representatives to the UN in New York are women, 35% in Geneva
(Switzerland), and 33.5% in Vienna (Austria).
Key Facts:
i.Women currently represent slightly over a third of the UN Security Council’s members, a figure
significantly higher than the global average.
ii.As of 2014, 143 countries guaranteed equality between men and women in their constitutions, while 52
countries have yet to do so.
iii.Between 1992 and 2019, women accounted for 13% of negotiators, 6% of mediators, and 6% of
signatories in peace processes worldwide.
Points to Note:
i.New Zealand was the 1st country in the world which ensured voting rights for women in 1893.
ii.Khertek Anchimaa Toka, who became of the head of State of defunct Tuvan’s Republic (erstwhile Soviet
protectorate), currently part of Mongolia in 1940 until 1944, became the 1st elected woman head of state in
the world.
UNGA President Dennis Francis Honours India’s Hansa Mehta on IDWID 2024
On 24 June 2024, at the Commemorative Event of IDWID 2024, UNGA President Dennis
Francis honoured Hansa Jivraj Mehta, an Indian feminist leader, activist, and diplomat, who played a
pivotal role in making the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) more inclusive.
• She is credited for changing the phrase “All men are born free and equal” to “All human beings are
born free and equal” in Article 1 of the UDHR.
About Hansa Mehta:
i.Born on 3 July 1897 in Surat, Gujarat, Mehta was an Indian scholar, educator, social reformer, and writer.
ii.She became the President of the All India Women’s Conference (AIWC) in 1946.
iii.During her presidency, she drafted the “Indian Women’s Charter of Rights and Duties“, which
demanded gender equality and civil rights for women.
iv.She was the vice-chair of the UN UDHR Committee with Anna Eleanor Roosevelt of America.
• Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was the longest-serving First Lady throughout her husband President
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 4 terms in office (1933-1945).
v.She became the 1st female Vice-Chancellor in India with her appointment at SNDT University in
Bombay (now, Mumbai, Maharashtra).
vi.She was one of the 15 women framers of the Indian Constitution.
vii.She was honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 1959 for Social Work. She passed away on 4th April
1995.
About UN Women:
It is the United Nations entity which works specifically for gender equality and the empowerment of women.
Executive Director- Sima Bahous
Headquarters- New York, the United States of America (USA)
Established- July, 2010

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Day of the Seafarer 2024 – June 25

The United Nations (UN)’s Day of the Seafarer (DotS) (also known as the International Day of the
Seafarer) is annually observed across the globe on 25 June to acknowledge the crucial role Seafarers play
in international maritime trade and the global economy.

• 25th June 2024 marks the observance of the 14th edition of the Day of the Seafarer.
• The annual observance of the DotS is led by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Note: IMO is a specialised UN agency responsible for measures to improve the safety and security of
international shipping and to prevent pollution from ships.
2024 DotS campaign:
The 2024 DotS campaign focuses on the invaluable contributions of seafarers to maritime
safety. #SafetyTipsAtSea is the new hashtag for the 2024 campaign.
Background:
i.The Manila Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and
Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) were adopted by resolutions 1 and 2, respectively, by a Conference of
Parties to the STCW Convention, held in Manila, Philippines, from 21 to 25 June 2010
ii.The resolution adopted by the 2010 diplomatic conference proclaimed the 25th june of every year as the
Day of the Seafarer.
iii.The 1st ever DotS was observed on 25th June 2011.
Note: The 2010 amendments entered into force on 1 January 2012 under the tacit acceptance procedure.
Why 25 June?
25 June was chosen to celebrate DotS, marking the adoption date of the Manila amendments in 2010.
Note: The STCW Convention, was adopted by the International Conference on Training and Certification of
Seafarers on 7th July 1978 at London (United Kingdom (UK) and entered into force worldwide in 1984.
Significance:
i.DotS celebrates the dedication and professionalism of the world’s 2 million seafarers, who ensure the safe
movement of over 80% of the volume of world trade, delivering vital goods, including food, fuel, and medical
supplies.
Who is a Seafarer?
i.A seafarer is someone employed to serve aboard any type of marine vessel, encompassing a diverse range
of roles and responsibilities.
ii.The diverse roles in Seafaring are:
• Seafarers undertake various tasks crucial for maritime operations.
• Roles include deck officers, engineers, and support staff.
• Responsibilities can range from navigation to maintenance and logistics.
About the International Maritime Organization (IMO):
The convention for establishing IMO was adpted in 1948 and came into force in 1958.
Secretary-General– Arsenio Dominguez (Republic of Panama)
Headquarters– London, The United Kingdom(UK)

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World Vitiligo Day 2024 – June 25

World Vitiligo Day (WVD) is annually observed across the globe on June 25 to raise awareness
about vitiligo, a skin condition that affects 1-2 percent of people globally. This day serves as a platform to
combat stigma, promote acceptance, and advocate for those affected by vitiligo.

• The theme for WVD 2024 is ‘United by the skin’, which emphasises the importance of
recognising and appreciating the unique beauty of individuals with vitiligo and encourages
viewing vitiligo as a part of human diversity.
• This year campaign headquarters hosted by the vibrant city of Cali, Colombia, under the
presidency of Dr. Claudia Arenas and General Secretary Dr. Adriana Cruz.
Note: WVD is also known as Vitiligo Awareness Day or Vitiligo Purple Fun Day because ‘purple’ is the
official colour representing the condition.
Significance:
The significance of WVD is to promote awareness about the vitiligo condition and educate people about the
treatment options available and to highlight the importance of self-care for people with vitiligo.
Background:
i.WVD was first proposed by the non-profit organisations Vitiligo Research (VR) Foundation and Vitiligo
Support and Awareness Foundation (VITSAF)in 2011.
ii.The first ever WVD was observed on June 25th in 2011 in memory of Micheal Jackson, ‘King of Pop’, an
American singer, songwriter and dancer who had vitiligo and passed away on 25h June 2009.
About Vitiligo:
i.Vitiligo is a disorder that causes patches of skin to become white, because the melanocytes (melanin),
cells that make colour are destroyed.
ii.The word vitiligo is derived from ‘vitium’, meaning ‘defect’ or ‘blemish’.
iii.It can impact a person’s daily life, affecting their ability to work, study, or social interaction.
About Vitiligo Support and Awareness Foundation (VITSAF):
Founder and Executive Director – Ogo Maduewesi
Headquarters – Lagos, Nigeria

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