19 June, 2023
GK Update
Sat 03 Jun, 2023
National News
Baleshwar train accident
- Railway Minister inspected the site of a train accident in Balasore, Odisha.
- There was a collision of three trains here.
Railway Minister: Ashwini Vaishnav |
Odisha -Capital: Bhubaneswar |
Ministry of Railways Chintan Shivir
- Ministry of Railways organized a two-day Chintan Shivir in New Delhi.
- Its objective is to prepare an action plan to implement the Vision 2047 of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India G20 South Center event
- The India G20 South Center event on International Taxation concluded in Nagpur.
- Discussion during the event focused on the implications of a two-pillar solution for developing economies.
International news
Merica taiwan Trade agreement
- The US and Taiwan signed a trade agreement to strengthen exports and economic ties.
- Taiwan has described the deal as the largest trade agreement with the US since 1979.
Taiwan |
Capital: Taipei City |
G-20 Employment Working Group (EWG)
- The third meeting of the G-20 Employment Working Group (EWG) concluded successfully in Geneva.
- 78 delegates from 20 G20 member countries, 09 guest countries, and 04 international organizations are participating in the meeting.
Current Chair G-20: India |
Founded : 1999 |
Sports News
FIH Pro Hockey League
- Indian men's team beat Olympic champions Belgium 5-1 in FIH Pro Hockey League in London
- India will face Great Britain in the FIH Pro Hockey League.
Third Khelo India University Games
- The closing ceremony of the third Khelo India University Games will be held in Varanasi.
- Panjab University Chandigarh is on top of the medal tally. Punjab won a total of 56 medals including 24 gold, 12 silver, and 20 bronze.
Khelo India University Games |
Headquarters: New Delhi |
Union Sports Minister: Anurag Singh Thakur |
Person in News
Celeste Saulo
- Celeste Saulo of Argentina has been appointed as the first female Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organisation.
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland |
Founded : 23 March 1950 |
Miscellaneous
The future of sport textiles and accessories industry in India'
- The Ministry of Textiles organized the 'National Conclave on Sportech: The Future of Sports Textiles and Accessories Industry in India' under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM).