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<h2 id="content-id-1719535799351-0"><strong>DGCA Extends License of Maharishi Valmiki International Airport</strong></h2>

<p>The DGCA issued an aerodrome license for Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham, developed at a cost of ₹350 crore. The airport features a 2,200m runway with AGL infrastructure, DVOR, and ILS for night and low-visibility operations. It includes a 6,500 sqm terminal, accommodating 600 passengers during peak hours and 10 lakh annually. IndiGo will start flights from Delhi to Ayodhya on December 30, with commercial operations beginning January 6, 2024​.</p>

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[Image Source: India Today]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1719535799356-1"><strong>India Ranks 63rd in Global Energy Transition Index</strong></h2>

<p>India has been ranked 63rd on the World Economic Forum's Global Energy Transition Index, showing significant improvements in energy equity, security, and sustainability. European countries dominated the top ranks, with Sweden leading, followed by Denmark, Finland, Switzerland, and France. China was ranked 20th. Despite the global slowdown in energy transition progress, India and China have shown advancements in renewable energy, energy access, and security. </p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="India Ranks 63rd in Global Energy Transition Index" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/India-Ranks-63rd-in-Global-Energy-Transition-Index.jpeg" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: Mint]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1719535799356-2"><strong>NSE Unveils Nifty India Tourism Index</strong></h2>

<p>NSE Indices Limited launched the Nifty India Tourism Index to track the performance of travel and tourism-related stocks from the Nifty 500 Index. This initiative aligns with the Indian government's efforts to boost tourism and its contribution to GDP, which stands at approximately $199.6 billion. The index, with a base date of April 1, 2005, and a base value of 1000, will be reconstituted semi-annually and rebalanced quarterly, serving as a benchmark for asset managers and passive funds.</p>

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[Image Source: PIB]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1719535799357-3"><strong>World Music Day Observed on June 21</strong></h2>

<p>World Music Day, celebrated annually on June 21, originated in France in 1981 to promote music's universal language. It has since become a global phenomenon with over 700 cities in 120 countries participating. The day features concerts and performances in public spaces, showcasing diverse musical genres. Its theme, "Faites de la musique," encourages musicians of all levels to share their talents and fosters community through the transformative power of music.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="World Music Day Observed on June 21" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/World-Music-Day-Observed-on-June-21.jpeg" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: Mint]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1719535799357-4"><strong>Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi Claims Stepan Avagyan Memorial 2024 Title</strong></h2>

<p>GM Arjun Erigaisi of India dominated the Stepan Avagyan Memorial 2024 in Jermuk, Armenia, winning with a round to spare. He secured victory with 6 points after defeating Volodar Murzin of Russia. Arjun's strong performance included four wins and four draws, earning him 9 Elo rating points and boosting his live rating to 2779.9. His success places him fourth globally, trailing only Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, and Fabiano Caruana.</p>

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[Image Source: Wikipedia]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1719535799357-5"><strong>Tajikistan Parliament Bans Alien Garments and Children's Eid Celebrations</strong></h2>

<p>Tajikistan's parliament has passed a bill, now awaiting approval by the president, to officially ban "alien garments" including the hijab, citing amendments to administrative laws. This move extends previous unofficial bans on Islamic attire and mandates fines for violations. The legislation also prohibits children from celebrating Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in public, reflecting ongoing cultural and religious restrictions in the Central Asian nation.</p>

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[Image Source: BBC News]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1719535799357-6"><strong>Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank Receives National APY Implementation Award</strong></h2>

<p>Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB), sponsored by Canara Bank, received a national award from PFRDA for exceptional enrolment in Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Chairman Shreekant M Bhandiwad accepted the award in New Delhi. KVGB enrolled 4,27,736 APY accounts, surpassing yearly targets and averaging 137 accounts per branch, the highest in South India. The bank plays a crucial role in implementing social security schemes, ensuring rural and informal sector access to benefits.</p>

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[Image Source: India Today]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1719535799357-7"><strong>Discovery of Protein Balon in Bacterial Dormancy</strong></h2>

<p>Scientists recently discovered Balon, a protein in Psychrobacter urativorans, which halts protein production by binding to ribosomal active sites during adverse conditions, like cold shocks. Unlike other proteins, Balon allows rapid recovery of protein synthesis when conditions improve. Published in Nature, this finding sheds light on bacterial survival mechanisms in extreme environments, including implications for food spoilage and potential applications in industry and environmental control.</p>

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[Image Source: Wikipedia]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1719535799357-8"><strong>Manoj Jain Appointed CMD of Bharat Electronics Limited</strong></h2>

<p>Manoj Jain has been appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a key player in Indian defense electronics. With a career spanning over three decades at BEL, Jain has excelled in Research and Development, serving in various leadership roles including Director (R&D) and Director (Bangalore Complex). His expertise promises to bolster BEL's innovation in defense technology, ensuring continued growth and leadership in the sector.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Manoj Jain Appointed CMD of Bharat Electronics Limited" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Manoj-Jain-Appointed-CMD-of-Bharat-Electronics-Limited.jpeg" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: India Today]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1719535799357-9"><strong>Government Monetises ₹1.56 Lakh Crore in FY24</strong></h2>

<p>In the fiscal year 2023-24, the Indian government achieved asset monetisation worth ₹1.56 lakh crore under the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP), slightly below its ₹1.8 lakh crore target. This initiative aims to leverage private sector investment for infrastructure development, with key sectors like roads, coal, and power contributing significant amounts. NHAI has identified 33 assets for monetisation in 2024-25 to expedite further infrastructure creation through private investments.</p>

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[Image Source: Mint]<br>
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