Current Affairs 4th June 2019

Current Affairs 4th June 2019

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NATIONAL

1. Kerala Becomes First Indian State To Tap Into Masala Bond Market.

  -Kerala became the first state to tap into masala bond market by listing the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board masala bond worth of USD 312 million in London Stock Exchange International Securities Market.

2. Meghalaya Government Approves Setting Up Of Farmer’s Commission.

  -The Meghalaya government has approved setting up of a commission to look into the problem faced by farmers. The proposal was made by a the Agriculture Department to set up the Farmer’s Commission in line with the resolution passed at the ‘farmers’ parliament.

3. India, Singapore conduct SIMBEX-19 Naval Exercise in the South China Sea.

  -The 26^th Edition of Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX)-19 has commenced in the South China Sea. In addition to IN Ships Kolkata and Shakti, Lon Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft PBI will also participate in the exercise.

INTERNATIONAL

1. EAM Sushma Swaraj to attend SCO Foreign Ministers Meet in Bishkek.

  -External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will attend the foreign ministers’ meet of the Shangai Cooperation Organization in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. Swaraj’s Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi will also attend the meeting.

2. Historic Move: World gets redefined units of measurment.

-After decades of ground-breaking laboratory works, the world’s scientific and technical community, in a landmark and historic decision has unanimously adopted the resolution to redefine four of the seven base units, the kilogram, mole and ampere.

BANKING AND BUSINESS

1. BSNL Partners Google to expand WiFi Footprint in India.

  -State-run telco BSNL has announced that it has joined hands with internet major Google to expand its WiFi footprint across the country.

2. HDFC Capital Launches ‘HeART’ to mentor Real Estate Technology Companies.

  -HDFC Capital Advisors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of HDFC Lts, launched a new initiative called ‘HDFC Affordable Real Estate and Technology Program.

3. Debit Card Swipes on PoS Terminals Rise 27% in March 2019: RBI data.

  -According to the RBI data, in Mar 2019, the total number of financial transactions done by people using their cards increased by 15%

AWARDS

1. Anil Kapoor Felicitated By European Chambers of Commerce in India.

  -Anil Kapoor was felicitated by Council of European Union delegation in Mumbai. He was awarded because of his continous support in promoting the  cause of children’s rights.