World Humanist Day: 21 June
World Humanitarian Day is celebrated every year on 21 June across the world.
The day aims to spread awareness about humanism as a philosophical life stance and to effect change in the world.
The day is being organized by the International Humanitarian and Ethical Union (IHEU) since 1980.
International Humanist and Ethical Union founded: 1952
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
President: Andrew Copson
ease of living index 2020
The second edition of ‘Ease of Living Index 2020‘ was released by the Center for Science and Environment (CSE).
In this report, it has been told that the capitals of which states are among the most liveable cities in the country.
Top five best cities:
Bangalore – 1
Chennai – 2
Shimla – 3
Bhubaneswar – 4
Mumbai – 5
Indian-American Sumita Mitra honored with prestigious European Inventor Award
Indian-American chemist Sumita Mitra has been awarded the European Inventor Award 2021 in the category ‘Non-European Patent Office Countries’.
She was the first to successfully integrate nanotechnology into dental materials, and has invented strong, durable and aesthetically pleasing dental fillings.
Ibrahim Raisi appointed new President of Iran
Ibrahim Raisi has got a big victory in the results of Iran’s presidential election.
In which Raisi got 62% of the votes with almost 90% of the ballots counted.
He will replace current President Hassan Rouhani.
Ibrahim Raisi is also the Chief Justice of Iran since March 2019.
Capital of Iran: Tehran
Currency of Iran: Iranian Toman
World’s third largest diamond found in African country Botswana
The world’s third largest diamond has been found in the South African country of Botswana.
A 1,098-carat diamond has been discovered in Botswana by the Botswana diamond company Debswana, a joint venture between the Government of Botswana and the South African diamond company De Beers.
The world’s largest diamond (the Cullinan stone) was found in South Africa in 1905 at 3,106 carats.
Then there is the 1,109-carat Lacedy La Rona, discovered by Lukara Diamonds in Botswana in 2015.
Botswana is the largest diamond producer in Africa.
Russia is the largest producer of diamonds.
Capital of Botswana: Gabaroni
Currency: pula
President: Ian Khama
India becomes 5th largest recipient of FDI in 2020: UN report
According to the World Investment Report 2021 by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), India has become the fifth largest recipient of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the world in 2020.
The country received FDI worth USD 64 billion in 2020, a 27% increase from 2019.
India’s FDI in 2019 was US$51 billion.
Top 5 FDI Recipient Countries:
America – 1
China – 2
Hong Kong – 3
Singapore – 4
India – 5
Globally, FDI inflows have declined by 35% to $1 trillion in 2019 from $1.5 trillion.
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) established: 1964
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
Secretary General: Rebecca Grinspan
PK Satpathy conferred with “Greentech Leading Director Award 2021”
Director (Production) of NMDC Ltd. P.K. Satpathy has been honored with the ‘Greentech Leading Director Award’ 2021 by Greentech Foundation.
Establishment of National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC): 1958
Headquarters: Hyderabad (Telangana)
Chairman and Managing Director: Sumit Deb
Greentech Foundation Established: 2000
Founder and CEO: K Sharan
Bihar government started ‘Chief Minister Udyami Yojana’
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has started two schemes named ‘Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Yojana’ and ‘Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyami Yojana’.
Under these schemes, youth will get a loan of up to Rs 10 lakh for business with 50 percent grant.
Sumant Sinha Recognized as SDG Pioneers by UNGC
The United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) has recognized Sumant Sinha, Chairman and Managing Director of Renew Power Pvt Ltd, as one of the ten SDG Pioneers 2021 for his work to advance access to clean and affordable energy.
Formation of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC): 26 July 2000
CEO and Executive Director: Sanda Ojimbo
Renew Power Private Limited Established: 2011
Headquarters Gurgaon, Haryana
Founder Sumant Sinha
NTPC among top 50 best workplaces in “Great Place to Work” list in India
NTPC has been recognized as a Great Place to Work by the ‘Great Place to Work’ Institute for the 15th consecutive year.
NTPC is the only Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) to consistently figure in the Top 50 Best Workplaces in India.
This year NTPC is at 38th position
Was ranked 47th in the year 2020.
National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) Established: 1975
Headquarters : New Delhi
Chairman and MD: Gurdeep Singh
