Current Affairs June 2022

ICICI Bank launches ‘Campus Power’ platform for student ecosystem

ICICI Bank has launched a digital platform called ‘Campus Power.’ Aim: To help students aspiring to pursue higher education in India and outside the country. This platform will cater the varied needs of the entire student ecosystem comprising students, parents, and institutes. This will assist users to explore financial products according to their needs ranging from bank accounts including overseas accounts, education loans […]

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India successfully test-fired VL-SRSAM missile system

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed shipborne weapon system, Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM), was successfully test fired from Chandipur in Odisha. This missile system has been designed to strike at the high-speed airborne targets. Range: 40km to 50km This missile’s design is based on Astra missile. Two key features: cruciform wings and thrust vectoring.

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Complete State-wise List of Chief Minister and Governor 2022

The list of state-wise chief ministers and the governor is important for the students who are preparing for competitive exams like SBI PO, SSC, banking, etc. In The table below we have included all the states and their governor and chief ministers. We have also included the chief minister and governors of union territories. Further in the article, you can

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Government appoints Tapan Kumar Deka as Director of Intelligence Bureau

The Central government has appointed senior IPS officer, Tapan Kumar Deka as Director of Intelligence Bureau for a tenure of two years from the date of assumption of the charge. He is a 1988 batch Himachal Pradesh cadre IPS officer. He will succeed incumbent Intelligence Bureau Director, Arvind Kumar. He has handled crucial cases such as terrorism in

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Garuda Aerospace to set up drone factory in Malaysia

The Garuda Aerospace company has entered into a partnership with HiiLSE Global SdnBhd (HiiLSE Drones), a Malaysian company, to set up the largest plant in the South Asia region. The HiiLSE Garuda Aerospace Plant will be made across 2.42 hectares of land, with an investment of ₹115 crores. Aim: To provide state-of-the-art technology to public and private sectors alike in

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International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2022

The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, or World Drug Day, is marked on 26 June every year to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving a world free of drug abuse. And each year, individuals like yourself, entire communities, and various organizations all over the world join in to observe World Drug Day to

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Ranji Trophy 2022: Madhya Pradesh beats Mumbai by six wickets

Redemption comes to those who wait, and for Madhya Pradesh, it was a long-drawn one that spanned 23 years. When they laid hands on their maiden Ranji Trophy, they did it in some style against an opposition that fought and threatened until the last session on the final day. Madhya Pradesh wrote history as they won their maiden Ranji

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GST Council to talk about modifying law, online gambling and casinos

The GST Council, which is scheduled to meet next week in Chandigarh, is likely to discuss changes in law to facilitate provision for setting up GST Tribunals. The Council will also discuss the group of ministers’ (GoM) report on online gaming, casinos and race courses, sources told CNBC-TV18. The GoM met on June 17 and discussed issues

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Bharat Electronics signs MoU with Belarus firm for Airborne Defense Suite

Bharat Electronics Limited has signed an MoU with Defense Initiatives (DI), Belarus, and Defense Initiatives Aero Pvt Ltd, India (a subsidiary of DI Belarus). Reason: To supply of Airborne Defense Suite (ADS) for helicopters of the Indian Air Force (IAF). It would be supported by DI with transfer of technology (manufacturing and maintenance) for supply of advanced electronic

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Disbursement of Loan to MSME sector grew by 182% after pandemic period

According to the study conducted by credit bureau CRIF High Mark, the loan disbursed to MSME sector grew by a massive 182% in FY22 to Rs 37 trillion. In terms of value, the loan disbursal of private banks increased from 33.6% in FY20 to 69.8% in FY22. Share of private banks increased from 26.9% in FY20 to

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