Current Affairs One-Liner: 19th June 2021

Published on June 19, 2021
  • The Government of Sri Lanka signed an LoC agreement with EXIM Bank for the project in Solar Energy Sector. In this regard, India extended USD 100 million of LoC support to Sri Lanka for its Solar Energy Projects.
  • Static Part: 
    • Capital of Sri Lanka: Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
    • Currency of Sri Lanka: Sri Lankan rupee
  • ‘IndusEasyCredit’: It is a comprehensive digital lending platform launched by IndusInd Bank. It allows bank’s customer to fulfil their banking needs in a seamless manner by sitting at their homes. The platform offers end to end digital connectivity by using the India stack.
  • Static Part: 
    • HQ of IndusInd Bank: Pune
    • MD and CEO of IndusInd Bank: Sumant Kathpalia
  • ‘Stygarctus Keralensis’: It is the name of new species of Tardigrades which was identified in Kerala. Tardigrades are small species that are commonly called ‘water bears’ and ‘moss piglets’.
Current Affairs One-Liner: 19th June 2021
  • As per the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), India’s GDP will grow at 9.5% for FY22.
  • Static Part: 
    • HQ of CII: New Delhi
    • President of CII: T V Narendran (replaced Uday Kotak)
  • 8th ASEAN Defence Minister Meeting (ADMM) Plus 2021: It was held in a virtual manner. Brunei is the chair holder of ADMM Plus forum 2021. The meet was addressed by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
  • The United Kingdom and Australia have agreed to the Free Trade Agreement between them.
  • Static Part: United Kingdom:
    • Capital: London
    • Currency: Pound Sterling
    • Prime Minister: Boris Johnson
    • Australia:
    • Capital: Canberra
    • Currency: Australian Dollar
    • Prime Minister: Scott Morrison
  • The Government of Rajasthan will establish a Vedic Education and Sanskar Board. This will allow students to avail themselves of knowledge of Sanskrit scriptures and Vedas.
  • Static Part: 
    • CM of Rajasthan: Ashok Gehlot
    • Governor of Rajasthan: Kalraj Mishra.
  • Important Days and Themes: 19th June: International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
    • 19th June: National Reading Day
  • Obituaries: Milkha Singh: He was an Indian track and field sprinter. He was also known as The Flying Sikh.
  • MoC signed MoU with MoPSW
  • World Competitiveness Index 2021
  • H-Energy signed MoU with Petrobangla
  • ‘Customized Crash Course Programme for Covid19 Frontline Workers’
  • 15th Global Peace Index 2021

Question: 

Q.1 Which state government announced to establish a Vedic Education and Sanskar Board?
a. Rajasthan
b. Maharashtra
c. Madhya Pradesh
d. Kerala
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