- Important Days & Events: June 9 is observed as ‘World Accreditation Day (WAD)’ it has been established by the joint efforts of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC).
- Theme: “Accreditation: Sustainability in Economic Growth and the Environment.”
- Appointment: Alok Kumar Choudhary has been appointed as Managing Director of State Bank of India. He replaces Ashwani Bhatia.
- Art & Culture: Sital Sasthi festival is a Sacred Hindu festival being celebrated in Odisha. This festival highlights the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
- Brand Ambassador: Godrej Consumer Products-owned Godrej Expert Rich Crème has launched a television ad campaign for its new mini pack featuring actress Anushka Sharma who is also its brand ambassador.
- Sport: Former India captain, Virat Kohli became the first Indian to reach 200 million Instagram followers With this, the professional cricketer has the largest number of followers on the photo-sharing social networking site of any Indian or Indian sportsperson.
- Recently Cricketer Mithali Raj announced retirement from all forms of international cricket. She has been playing cricket for 23 years.
- Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has released the 4th State Food Safety Index. Tamil Nadu was the highest-ranking state followed by Gujarat and Maharastra. Goa was first among the smallest states, followed by Manipur and Sikkim, J&K Delhi, and Chandigarh ranked top second and third.
- Financial services company Asit C. Mehta Financial Services Ltd (ACMFSL) has launched ‘Chhota Nivesh Gold' to enable retail investors to invest small amounts in gold or silver. Investments will be made through the company’s subsidiary Edgytal Fintech Services Pvt Ltd.
- Hindustan Unilever-owned Kwality Wall’s which makes frozen desserts and ice creams has announced its association with cinema chain INOX to introduce ‘Trixy CineGame’, a gaming experience on the cinema screen.
- India's Economy to Grow at 6.9% in FY23
- Expect the Current Account Deficit to Remain at a Sustainable Level
- India participates in East Asia Summit in Cambodia
- Rupee Closes at all-time Low of 77.74 against USD amid Elevated Oil Prices
- Most e-lending apps not Registered with RBI
Questions:
Q.1 Which India Cricket player becomes the first Indian to reach 200 million Instagram followers?a. Virat Kohli
b. Rohit Sharma
c. Rishabh Pant
d. Hardik Patel
Q.2 Godrej Consumer Products has roped which of the following actress as its brand Ambassador?
a. Priyanka Chopra
b. Vidya Balan
c. Anushka Sharma
d. Deepika Padukone
