Daily GK Update - 12th June 2023 Current Affairs

                                                            Current Affairs

                                                            National Affairs

Nyaya Vikas  Portal launched for monitoring the implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes of Justice Ministry

• Nyaya Vikas Portal was launched recently for monitoring the implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes.
• It provides information regarding the funding, documentation, project monitoring, and approval of these schemes.
• The Department of Justice has been implementing the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for the Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Districts and Subordinate Judiciary since 1993-94.

India’s First International Cruise Vessel was flagged off recently.

• India’s First International Cruise Vessel was flagged off recently from Chennai to Sri Lanka. This marks the start of the international cruise tourism terminal at Chennai.
• The MV Empress cruise has a capacity to accommodate 3,000 passengers. It will connect three ports— Triconmalle, Hambantota and Jaffna—in Sri Lanka.

‘CM Learn and Earn scheme’ launched by the Government of Madhya Pradesh.

• CM Learn and Earn scheme: CM of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan is set to launch a Learn and Earn program that will equip young people with skills that are highly sought-after by employers.
• Learn and Earn program that will equip young people with skills that are highly sought-after by employers. A total of 703 training areas have been identified for the scheme.

Indian Government has set up a peace committee under the chairmanship of the Governor of Manipur.

• A peace Committee has been set up under the Governor of Manipur Anusuiya Uikey.
• This committee has been set up to facilitate the peace process in Manipur.

                                                         International Affairs

Itlay has hosted the International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations (SMOPS-2023

• Itlay hosted International Conference on Spacecraft Missions Operations.
• The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), along with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), hosted the International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations (SMOPS-2023).
• The conference aims to facilitate discussions among space agencies, industry partners, start-ups, and academia regarding advancements in space mission operations and ground segment automation

Latvian Parliament elects its new president.

• Latvian legislature elected Edgars Rinkevics, the country's top diplomat since 2011, as president to serve for a four-year term.
• He received 52 votes, one vote more than required to win.

                                                                  Economy

UAE became the fourth largest investor in India.

• Foreign Investment from UAE increased threefold $ 3.35 billion from $ 1.03 billion in 2021-22.
• Singapore is the largest foreign investor in India, followed by Mauritius and USA.

NHAI has set a new target for road construction.

• NHAI plans to construct 5,060 km of highway in the financial year 2024.

                                                                Appointment

Sanjay Swarup has been appointed as Chairman of Concor.

• Public Enterprises Election Board has appointed Sanjay Swarup has been appointed as Chairman of Coontainer Corporation of India.
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                                                                    Sports

Australia wins World Test Cricket Finals.

• Australia wons the title of World Test Champions in a commanding fashion, securing a resounding 209-run victory over India in the thrilling WTC Final at The Oval.