ALL EXAM QUIZ

Explanation:

• A self-service system launched by Delhi Airport for quick baggage check-in for passengers.
• Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has introduced a self-service system that will enable passengers to store their baggage, get tags and print boarding passes, thereby reducing the check-in process.
• DIAL said the new one-step quick baggage drop solution reduces the check-in process from one minute to just 30 seconds.
• With this, Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has become the first airport in the country and the second in the world after Toronto Airport in Canada to provide such facility.
• Under the new arrangement, the airport has set up around 50 self-service bag drop (SSBD) units at Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 for passengers.
• Currently, these units are available with three airlines – Air India, IndiGo and Air India Express.

Explanation:

• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi granted certificates to more than 30,000 self-help groups as Krishi Sakhis at Varanasi
• Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program (KSCP) aim is to transform rural India through the empowerment of rural women as Krishi Sakhi.
• This certification course is in line with the objectives of the “Lakhpati Didi” Program.
• Krishi Sakhis have been selected as agriculture para-extension workers. They have been trained on various extension services for 56 days.
• In the first phase, the Krishi Sakhi Training Program has been implemented in 12 states.
• The government is aiming to create 3 crore Lakhpati Didis, one dimension of which is Krishi Sakhi, under the 'Lakhpati Didi' program.

Explanation:

• Private sector Dhanlaxmi Bank has appointed Ajith Kumar KK as Managing Director (MD). He has taken the place of JK Shivan.
• He will assume the charge on 20 June. His appointment has been approved for three years.
• He has experience working in different fields of banking including Credit, Human Resources, Business, and Branch Banking etc.
• He is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer at Federal Bank in the cadre of the president.
• Dhanlaxmi Bank is an Indian private-sector bank based in Thrissur, Kerala.

Explanation:

• Union Cabinet approved the increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops.
• These crops include paddy, ragi, bajra, jowar, maize, and cotton.
• The decision to increase MSP will have a financial cost of Rs 2 lakh crore for the government.
• Farmers will receive around Rs 2 lakh crore as MSP. Farmers will get Rs 35,000 crore more than the previous season.
• Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addressed the media after the Cabinet meeting.
• He said government is committed to provide farmers with a price that is 50% higher than input cost.
• For oilseeds and pulses, the largest absolute increase in MSP over the previous year has been recommended.
• In Varanasi on 18 June 2024, 17th installment amounting to over Rs 20,000 crore to around 9.26 crore beneficiary farmers was released by PM Modi under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) through Direct Benefit Transfer.

Explanation:

• Nvidia has become the world’s most valuable company .
• Nvidia has taken the place of Microsoft as the world’s most valuable company.
• Its market capitalization increased to $3.335 trillion. Microsoft’s stock market value was $3.317 trillion.
• Earlier, it overtook iPhone maker Apple and became the second most valuable company. Apple’s stock market value was $3.286 trillion.

Explanation:

• The proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs for the Central Sector Scheme “National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES) has been approved by the Cabinet.
• It has been approved with a total financial outlay of Rs. 2254.43 crore for the period from 2024-25 to 2028-29.
• Under this scheme, campuses of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) and Central Forensic Science Laboratories will be established.
• This scheme will also help in upgrading the existing infrastructure of the Delhi Campus of the NFSU.
• The government will promote the establishment of Central Forensic Science Laboratories in the country.
• The establishment of additional off-campuses of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) and new Central Forensic Science Laboratories (CFSLs) would address the shortage of trained forensic manpower.

Explanation:

• The Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), in association with Svyasa organized a conference on "Yoga for Space".
• The conference is focused on the convergence of experts from various fields to enhance society, including astronauts.
• These initiatives aim to raise awareness in society and to promote vigorous yoga practice.
• "Yoga with Family" global video contest, YogaTech Challenges for innovative yoga ideas by Indian Startups, Yoga Quiz, Yoga Jingles, etc. have been part of this conference.
• The inaugural session began with the welcome of all the keynote speakers by Dr. Manjunath NK, Vice Chancellor, Svyasa University.
• The International Day of Yoga 2024 theme is "Yoga for Self & Society".

Explanation:

• Neeraj Chopra won his first gold medal at the Paavo Nurmi Games ahead of the Olympics 2024.
• He throws 85.97 meters in his third attempt to lead the field for a major part of the competition.
• Toni Keranen claimed the silver medal with a personal best throw of 84.19 m.
• Oliver Helander took the third spot with a throw of 83.96 m. Anderson Peters of Grenada finished in fourth place with 82.58m
• In 2022, Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal in the Paavo Nurmi Games.

Explanation:

• Union Cabinet approved the Airports Authority of India (AAI) proposal for the development of Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi.
• The development includes the Construction of the New Terminal Building, Apron Extension, Runway Extension, Parallel Taxi Track & Allied works.
• It will increase the airport's passenger handling capacity to 9.9 million passengers per annum (MPPA).
• The New Terminal Building is designed to handle 6 MPPA and for handling 5000 Peak Hour Passengers (PHP).
• Varanasi Airport will be developed as a green airport with the primary objective of ensuring environmental sustainability through energy optimization.
• Cabinet approved the ‘Development of an all-Weather Greenfield deep-draft Major Port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra'.

Explanation:

• International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on 21 June.
• It is celebrated to recognize the various benefits of yoga and to promote yoga as part of life.
• This year, the tenth International Day of Yoga has been celebrated across the world.
• The theme of the International Yoga Day 2024 is "Yoga for Self and Society."
• The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution on 11 December 2014 to mark 21 June as the International Day of Yoga.
• 21st June was selected as Yoga day because the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere and is of great significance for many people in the world.
• The day was first celebrated in 2015 with the theme “Harmony and Peace”.
• Yoga is an ancient practice that not only deals with physical and mental health but also emotional and spiritual health.
• Yoga has been declared the UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2016.
• 2024 International Yoga Day was celebrated by PM Narendra Modi on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.