Today Top Current Affairs 17th June 2023: Daily Top GK Updates for Bank Exam – PrepareExams’s Current Affairs GK Today Section offers the latest and Best Daily Current Affairs 2023-2024 for UPSC, IAS/PCS, Banking, IBPS, SSC, Railway, UPPSC, RPSC, BPSC, MPPSC, TNPSC, MPSC, KPSC, and other competitive exams.
National
“Julley Ladakh” initiative launched by Indian Navy
The Indian Navy started an initiative called “Julley Ladakh” to raise public service awareness in Ladakh and improve connectivity with the youth and the general public. The initiative’s purpose is to create awareness among the people about the central government schemes in the northern region of Ladakh such as Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and the career opportunities proposed by the Indian Navy in schools and colleges in the Ladakh region, including the “Agnipath Scheme“.
Procurement 30 MQ-9B drones deal worth around $3 billion
Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting has approved the procurement plan for a 30 MQ-9B drone or “Hunter-killer” drones deal worth around $3 billion. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh headed the meeting.
The Govt will conduct a ‘Stay Safe Online’ initiative
The Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) will launch a “Stay Safe Online” initiative in association with Google. the main objective of the ‘Stay Safe Online’ initiative is to raise awareness among people about multilingual digital content, cyber security literacy programs, and how to navigate information on the internet.
International
A $2.9 million agreement was signed between Japan and UNHCR
Japan signed an agreement for approximately US$2.9 million to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the amount will be used to improve the lives of Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh and help with their general living needs.
State
Arunachal Pradesh’s oldest “Wihu Kuh” festival
The Wihu Kuh festival is being celebrated as a very traditional festival by the most ancient Tangsa tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, beginning on June 15th, 2023. It celebrates the harmony between humans, animals, birds, and nature.
A 2-day “Science-20 conference”
The two-day “Science-20” summit under India’s G-20 leadership was started in Bhopal on June 16th, 2023, and will conclude on June 17th. The conference was headed by Ashutosh Sharma, President of the Indian National Science Organization. The theme for this conference is “Connecting Science with Society and Culture”.
Appointment
Sanjay Kumar takes over as GAIL Director
“Sri Sanjay Kumar” assumed the charge as the Director (Marketing) of GAIL Ltd., an Indian public company, on June 15th, 2023. He served as the Managing Director of Indraprastha Gas Company, India’s largest CNG distribution company since April 2022.
“Jane Marriott” appointed as the First Female British Ambassador to Pakistan
The UK appointed senior Diplomat Jane Marriott as the next British High Commissioner to Pakistan on June 15th, 2023. She achieved the status of “First British Female Ambassador” to Islamabad, Pakistan.
“Feliciano Lopez” becomes Davis Cup Tournament Director
The International Tennis Federation appointed Feliciano Lopez as the Director of the Davis Cup Finals on June 15th, 2023.
Obituary
Two-time Oscar-winning actress Glenda Jackson died at 87
Glenda Jackson, the two-time Oscar-winning actress, has passed away at the age of 87 after a prolonged illness. She served as a Member of Parliament in England and won a BAFTA and two Oscars.
Important Days
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2023
Every year, The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed on June 17. the day aims to create awareness of the presence of desertification and drought and highlight methods of preventing desertification and recovering from drought. The theme of 2023 is ‘Her Land. Her Rights.’
★★★★ You Can Also Read ★★★★
| Computer Awareness Quiz Questions Set (Banking) |
| Read Daily Current Affairs Topic Wise |
| Daily Current Affairs Quiz (Current GK Test) |
| Static Gk Quiz Questions and Answers |
📣 Prepare Exams is now on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube Channel, and Google News to get all the latest News first Like, Follow and bookmark our website @PrepareExams.com.
For all the latest Updates, download PrepareExams App.