National News
1. ‘#iCommit’ initiative launched on World Environment Day
Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, R. K. Singh has launched the "#iCommit" initiative on the occasion of World Environment Day to create a robust and resilient energy system in the future by moving towards energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) will be responsible for driving the ‘#iCommit’ initiative in order to build a new energy future for India.
Banking News
2. HDFC Bank launches "Summer Treats" campaign
HDFC Bank has launched the "Summer Treats" campaign. It has been launched by the bank with the easing of the lockdown restrictions in order to provide offers to both merchants and, salaried and self-employed customers. Under this campaign, bank will offer no cost EMI and no down payment for large appliances. It will also offer discounts and cashbacks on select brands along with 50% extra reward points on online spend using credit cards.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
- Managing Director of HDFC Bank: Aditya Puri.
Appointments
3. Kushal Pal Singh retires as Chairman of DLF
After nearly six decades in business, Kushal Pal Singh retired as the Chairman of property firm Delhi Land & Finance Limited (DLF). He joined the DLF company in 1946 and took over as chairman of DLF on October 1, 1995. Rajiv Singh has been appointed as the new chairman of DLF while Kushal Pal Singh was made chairman emeritus.
Sports
4. India will host 2022 Women's Asian Cup
India has been awarded the hosting rights of the 2022 Women's Asian Cup by the Asian Football Confederation. As hosts, India will get an automatic qualification to the tournament. The decision of awarding India the hosting rights of 2022 Women's Asian Cup was taken at the AFC Women's Football Committee meeting.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
- President of Asian Football Confederation: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa.
- President of All India Football Federation: Praful Patel.
Important Days
5. Russian Language Day celebrated on June 6
United Nations celebrates Russian Language Day every year on 6 June to raise awareness of the history, culture and development of each of the six official languages of the UN: Arabic, Russian, Spanish, Chinese, English and French. Russian Language Day is celebrated on the birthday of the great Russian poet A.S. Pushkin.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
- Secretary-General of United Nations: António Guterres.
Obituaries News
6. Bollywood producer Anil Suri passes away
Bollywood producer Anil Suri passed away due to COVID-19. He was renowned for producing bollywood films such as Raaj Kumar-Rekha starrer Karmayogi and Raaj Tilak. In 1991, he also directed a movie titled "Begunaah starring Rajesh Khanna, Farah Naaz and Jeetendra.
7. Producer and songwriter Rupert Hine passes away
British Producer and songwriter Rupert Hine passed away. He began his career as a musician in folk band Rupert & David and also worked with other bands such as Quantum Jump and Spin 1ne 2wo. He was a dominant producer in the 1980s and 1990s. His renowned works that appeared on soundtracks for the films Better Off Dead, Golden Eye, The Fifth Element, etc.
Miscellaneous News
8. Information booklet “Safe online learning in the times of COVID-19” launched
The information booklet titled “Safe online learning in the times of COVID-19” has been launched. It has been developed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), and UNESCO New Delhi Office. It will play an important role in keeping children, young people safe online through basic do’s, and don’ts that will help parents and educators teach their children how to use the internet safely.
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