1. Peter Albers Appointed As Chairman-Elect Of Board Of Governors Of IATA
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IndiGo CEO, Peter Albers has been appointed as the Chairman-elect of the Board of Governors of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
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Peter Albers will replace Yvonne Manzi Makolo, CEO of Rwandair, the current president from June 2024.
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International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Founded: 19 April 1945, Havana, Cuba
It is a trade association of the world's airlines and has 300 member airlines, which account for 83% of total air traffic.
It is headquartered in Montreal, Canada and works to promote the safe and sustainable development of the air transportation industry.
It launched the "Fly Net Zero" initiative to achieve net zero carbon emissions from aviation by 2050.
It is a non-profit organisation funded by its members and governed by a Board of Directors and a General Assembly.
2. Anantharaman appointed new chairman of TransUnion CIBIL
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Veteran banker V Anantharaman has been appointed non-executive chairman of credit bureau TransUnion CIBIL.
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Anantharaman has extensive experience in the banking industry and has held leadership positions in corporate and investment banking teams at renowned international firms such as Standard Chartered Bank, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank and Bank of America.
Anantharaman has also served as a senior advisor to the UK's development finance institution British International Investment (formerly CDC).
In addition to his new role at TransUnion CIBIL, Anantharaman also serves on the boards of The Indian Hotels Company Limited, Axis Asset Management Company, IIFL Home Finance Limited and Ecom Express Limited.
He also provides advisory services to Lighthouse Funds, a mid-market private equity firm focused on the consumer and healthcare sectors.
Anantharaman takes over from Shri M V Nair, who steps down after more than eleven years as the Chairman.
TransUnion CIBIL Limited
It is an Indian credit information company.
It operates within India and is one of the four credit bureaus in the country.
The company maintains credit files on approximately 600 million individuals and 32 million businesses.
TransUnion CIBIL is a subsidiary of TransUnion, an American multinational conglomerate.
The company provides loan related information to lenders, financial institutions and individuals seeking loan assistance.
Establishment - 2000
Headquarters - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Managing Director - Rajesh Kumar
3. Havildar Alby D'Cruz, the first Keralite to receive the Ashoka Chakra, passed away
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On 6 June 2023, Havaldar Alby D'Cruz, the first Keralite to receive the Ashoka Chakra, passed away at the age of 87.
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In 1962, he received the Ashoka Chakra (3rd Class) from President Rajendra Prasad. Later the name of this award was changed to Shaurya Chakra.
D'Cruz served in the Indian Army as a Lance Naik in the Assam Rifles.
His battalion was assigned the task of countering the Naga rebels.
About Ashoka Chakra
Its third grade was established on 4 January 1952, by the President of India from 15 August 1947.
On 27 January 1967, the statutes were revised and the decoration was renamed the Shaurya Chakra.
The Shaurya Chakra is awarded to individuals for acts of valour and valour in the face of the enemy.
About Kerala
Capital - Thiruvananthapuram
Official Bird - Great Hornbill
Governor - Arif Mohammad Khan
Chief Minister - Pinarayi Vijayan
Origin of rivers in Kerala
Periyar River
Bharathapuzha River
Pamba River
Chaliyar River
Chalakudy River
India's longest lake - Vembanad, Kerala
4. Doordarshan anchor Gitanjali Aiyar passed away
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Four times Best Anchor Award winner DD anchor Gitanjali Aiyar passed away.
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She was India's first English woman news presenter on Doordarshan.
She was suffering from Parkinson's disease.
She joined Doordarshan in 1971 and won the Best Anchor award four times.
In 1989, she received the Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award for Outstanding Women.
Iyer was also known for his appearance in print advertisements and his role in the TV drama "Khandaan" directed by Shridhar Kshirsagar.
About Doordarshan
It is an Indian public service broadcaster and was established by the Government of India.
It is owned by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Doordarshan is one of the two divisions of Prasar Bharati.
It aims to provide informative, educational and entertaining content.
Doordarshan has been operating since 1959.
5. Muthamizh Selvi becomes first woman from Tamil Nadu to scale Mount Everest
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Muthamizh Selvi, 36, a resident of Johilpatti, Virudhunagar, became the first woman from Tamil Nadu to scale Mount Everest.
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Tamil Nadu Sports Development and Youth Welfare Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin felicitated Muthamizh Selvi for his remarkable achievement.
Mount Everest is the highest peak of the Greater Himalayan mountain range located on the border of Nepal and China (Tibet) in Asia.
Mount Everest is called Devagiri in Sanskrit, Chomolungma in Tibetan, Chu-mu-long-ma-feng in Chinese and Sagarmatha in Nepali.
On 29 May 1953, Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tensingh Norgay Sherpa, an Indian citizen of Nepali origin, climbed Mount Everest for the first time.
Junko Tabei (Japan)is the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, as well as the first woman to climb the highest peaks on each of the 7 continents.
Bachendri Pal is the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest in 1984. Santosh Yadav is the first Indian woman to climb Everest twice in a row.
About Tamil Nadu
The state was formed on 26 January 1950 but its boundaries were redrawn on 14 January 1969.
It is situated at the mouth of the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean.
Tamil Nadu is the largest producer of bananas and flowers, second largest producer of mangoes, rubber, groundnut, coconut and third largest producer of coffee.
Governor - Ravindra Narayan Ravi
Chief Minister - MK Stalin
Assembly seats - 235 seats
Rajya Sabha seats -18
Lok Sabha seats - 39
6. Janardan Prasad appointed as new Director General of GSI
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Janardan Prasad has been appointed as the new Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI).
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Janardhana Prasad takes over from Dr. S. Raju, who has served as the Director General since 2020.
The GSI conducts scientific studies on the Earth's geology, mineral resources, and natural hazards.
It contributes to areas such as mining, infrastructure development, disaster management and environmental planning.
GSI collaborates with national and international institutions, carries out geological mapping and assessment of mineral resources.
Geological Survey of India (GSI)
It is a scientific agency of India.
It was established in 1851 and is one of the oldest organisations of its kind globally.
GSI works under the Ministry of Mines, a government organisation.
It conducts geological surveys and studies all over India.
The GSI is the second oldest survey in India after the Survey of India(established in 1767).
The agency provides basic Earth science information to the government, industry and the general public.
GSI is actively involved in steel, coal, metals, cement and power industries.
7. Nirmala Laxman appointed as the new chairman of The Hindu Group
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Nirmala Laxman has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of The Hindu Group Publishing Private Limited (THGPPL) for a period of three years.
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He succeeds Malini Parthasarathy, who stepped down after completing her three-year term at the board meeting on June 5, 2023.
Nirmala Laxman During her time as joint editor of The Hindu, she was instrumental in re-launching and setting up new features sections, including 'The Hindu Literary Review', 'Young World' and 'The Hindu in School'. played an important role.
Nirmala Laxman is the founder and curator of Lit for Life, a literary festival organized by The Hindu.
In addition to his current appointment, he previously served as the chairman of Kasturi Media Limited (KML), the publisher of The Hindu Tamil Thisai.
The Hindu Group Publishing Private Limited (THGPPL):
It is a media company.
It is the publisher of The Hindu, a national daily newspaper, as well as other publications including Frontline, Sportstar and Hindu BusinessLine.
THGPPL operates the digital assets including the website and mobile app of The Hindu.
The company was founded in 1878 by G. Subramania Iyer as The Hindu Religious and Public Trust, which focused on religious and educational material.
In 1905, the Trust acquired The Hindu newspaper, shifting the company's focus to journalism.
Headquarters - Chennai, India
8. Wrangler signs Smriti Mandhana as brand ambassador
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Ace Turtle Omni Pvt Ltd., a retail company, has selected Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana as the brand ambassador for its Wrangler brand. Ace Turtle is the licensee of Wrangler in India.
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The company aims for significant expansion in the fiscal year 2024.
Mandhana embodies the company's values and is expected to inspire customers to embrace their uniqueness and pursue their dreams.
Tuhin Mishra, co-founder and Managing Director of the talent management firm, expressed delight in facilitating the endorsement association between Mandhana and Wrangler.
Mandhana's Achievements
Mandhana has established herself in international women's cricket and gained a global fan base through her exceptional talent and fearless approach.
She has received the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year award twice for her outstanding performances on the cricket field.
Smriti Mandhana was the highest bid player, receiving ₹3.4 crore, in the Women's Premier League auctions.
Starting at a base price of ₹50 lakh, she was eventually bought by the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
9. Dennis Francis elected 78th UNGA president
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Dennis Francis, a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago (TT), created history by becoming the first TT citizen to be elected as the President of the UN General Assembly (UNGA).
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The election took place at the UN headquarters in New York, US, on 1 June.
Francis, who has served in the diplomatic service for over 40 years, was nominated on April 1 and faced no opposition in the election.
He will serve as the 78th President of the UNGA.
He will enforce the rules of procedure, such as opening and closing debates, regulating speaking times for representatives, suspending or adjourning debates, and setting the agenda for the assembly.
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
It is the United Nation’s chief policy-making and representative organ and was created in 1945.
It is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN).
It serves as the main deliberative, policy making and representative organ of the United Nations.
Its powers, structure, functions and procedures are set out in Chapter IV of the United Nations Charter.
Its main functions are to prepare the budget of the United Nations, appoint non-permanent members to the Security Council, appoint the Secretary-General of the United Nations, receive reports from other parts of the United Nations system, and make recommendations through resolutions.
10. Shalini Singh becomes first woman NCC cadet to complete mountaineering course
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20-year-old Shalini Singh from Lucknow has become the first woman NCC cadet in India to complete a mountaineering course in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand.
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Shalini Singh scaled the 15,400 ft peak in Dring Valley in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand as part of the course.
The training course took place at Tekla, Uttarkashi from 26 April to 6 May.
The training was conducted under tough conditions, with subzero (-14°C) temperatures.
Shalini was the only woman cadet in the team of 45 NCC cadets.
This included training in rock climbing, rappelling, snow and ice climbing and camping.
Shalini Singh was admitted as Senior Wing NCC Cadet in 67 UP Battalion.
National Cadet Corps (NCC):
It is the youth wing of the Indian Armed Forces, headquartered in New Delhi, India.
It has been active since July 16, 1948 and is open to school and college students on a voluntary basis.
The NCC functions as a tri-services organisation comprising the Army, Navy and Air Force.
Its primary aim is to develop the youth of the country into disciplined and patriotic citizens.
The Soldier Youth Foundation in India is a voluntary organisation that recruits cadets from high schools, higher secondary schools, colleges and universities across the country.
On completion of their course, officers and cadets in NCC and Soldier Youth Foundation are not bound to serve in active military duty.
Its emblem comprises three colours: red - representing the Indian Army, dark blue - representing the Indian Navy and light blue - representing the Indian Air Force.
