Current Affairs for Competitive Exam by Gkseries – 15 June 2022

Current Affairs is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That’s why; many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? In this Post, Daily Current Affairs 15 June 2022, we have tried to cover each and every point and also included all important facts from National/ International news that are useful for upcoming competitive examinations such as UPSC, SSC, Railway, State Govt. etc.

Current Affairs for Competitive Exam – 15 June 2022

OmniCard becomes 1st RBI licensed PPI to launch cash withdrawal in all ATM

OmniCard becomes 1st RBI licensed PPI to launch cash withdrawal in all ATM

OmniCard became the 1st RBI licensed PPI to launch cash withdrawal using a RuPay-powered card from any ATMs across the country.

The move came in after RBI permitted the non-bank licensed entities to enable cash withdrawals from the digital wallets. 

OmniCard users can withdraw cash from any ATM at their convenience with full security from frauds like card theft, card cloning, and PIN skimming.

The company is working with NPCI to enable the facility.

Bharat FIH receives Sebi’s approval for ₹5,000 crore public offering

Bharat FIH receives Sebi's approval for ₹5,000 crore public offering

Bharat FIH has received market regulator SEBI’s approval for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) aggregating to ₹5,000 crores.

Bharat FIH is a subsidiary of FIH Mobile a leading manufacturing services provider for the mobile handset industry, which is a part of Foxconn Technology Group.

The company makes devices for Xiaomi and Nokia.

The IPO size comprises a fresh issue worth ₹2,501.9 crore and an offer for sale up to ₹2,501.9 crore by Wonderful Stars.

Fortified rice to be distributed in 291 aspirational through PDS in 2022-23

Fortified rice to be distributed in 291 aspirational through PDS in 2022-23

The central govt has said that fortified rice will be distributed in 291 aspirational and high-burden districts across the country through Public Distribution System in 2022-23

Govt has planned to provide 175 lakh MT of fortified rice during this phase.

The focus will be on to cover all Integrated Child Development Services Centre, PM – Poshan and Mid-Day Meal schools.

During 2021-22, around 17 lakh MT of fortified rice have been distributed under ICDS and PM- Poshan.

Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela to be hosted in 200 locations

Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela to be hosted in 200 locations

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will be organising the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela every month now on.

Aim:  to connect the youth with more opportunities for on-ground training within corporates and further a chance to get employment.

The PM National Apprenticeship Mela will take place across 200+ locations in India.

Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship: Dharmendra Pradhan.

Govt launches Agnipath military recruitment scheme

Govt launches Agnipath military recruitment scheme

The Indian govt has introduced the Agnipath Military recruitment scheme, a 4-year tenure scheme for the defense troops.

The scheme will facilitate the induction of more troops for shorter-term tenures. The scheme has been planned and is being implemented by the Department of Military Affairs.

Under the scheme, candidates will join the defense forces and continue for a period of four years only. The scheme also aims to induct younger candidates. 

Viktor Axelsen, Chen Yufei Clinch Singles Titles at BWF Indonesia Masters

Viktor Axelsen, Chen Yufei Clinch Singles Titles at BWF Indonesia Masters

Olympic champions Viktor Axelsen and Chen Yufei clinched the respective men’s and women’s singles titles at the BWF Indonesia Masters 2022.

Axelsen (Denmark) defeated Taiwan’s Chou Tien-chen in straight sets. While  Chen Yufei (China) beats Thailand’s Ratchanok Intanon.

For Chen, triumph in Jakarta marks a first individual tournament victory since she won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Games. After the Indonesia Masters, the Indonesia Open is set to begin on June 14.

PM Modi to Inaugurate Jagatguru Sreesanth Tukaram Maharaj Shila Mandir

PM Modi to Inaugurate Jagatguru Sreesanth Tukaram Maharaj Shila Mandir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is arriving on a one-day visit to Maharashtra. He will inaugurate Jagatguru Sreesanth Tukaram Maharaj Shila Mandir at Dehu near Pune.

The city of Dehu is sanctified by the Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj, a renowned poet and worshipper of Lord Vithala, from 17th century.

This place is highly revered especially by the warkari sect for whom the verses written by Sant Tukaram, fondly called Tukoba, are the essence of their life. 

UAE’s META4 to invest ₹250 cr in new EV manufacturing facility in Telangana

UAE’s META4 to invest ₹250 cr in new EV manufacturing facility in Telangana

UAE-based META4 Group has signed an MoU with the Telangana govt to set up an Electric Vehicle manufacturing plant with an investment of ₹250 crores in Zaheerabad, Telangana.

As per the MoU, the Telangana govt will provide 15 acres of subsidized land in the National Investment and Manufacturing Zone, Zaheerabad.

META4 has made this investment through Voltly Energy, which provides advanced EV 2-wheeler manufacturing and delivers energy-efficient EV charging solutions. 

Max Verstappen wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2022

Max Verstappen wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2022

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix 2022. He became the most successful driver in the Red Bull of all time. Red Bull’s Sergio Perez came second and Mercedes’ George Russell came at the third spot.

He leads over Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. The Ferrari duo of Leclerc and Carlos Sainz had a terrible outing in the street circuit of Baku with their cars suffering their respective problems, knocking them out midway through the race.

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