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Current Affairs 19 June 2020
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National News
BMC Launches App ‘Air-Venti’ to provide information on ICU beds, ventilators in Mumbai
- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has come up with a mobile application, named ‘Air-Venti’ to show the availability of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds and ventilators at private, government and BMC-run hospitals in the city.
- The mobile application will be linked with the dashboard of the BMC’s ward helpline, and will give real-time status of the situation of the ICU beds and ventilators in the city, to help people during emergency situations.
Karnataka observes Mask Day on 18 June 2020
- On 18 June 2020, Karnataka observed ‘Mask Day’ to create awareness about the importance of wearing a mask as a preventive measure against Covid-19.
- As a part of the event, the state also organised a mask rally from Vidhana Soudha to Cubbon Park.
- Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, along with ministers, celebrities and a host of officials took part in the mask rally.
- Wearing a mask is mandatory in Karnataka. A fine of Rs 200 will be imposed for not wearing a mask in public places.
Two Indian Companies – ZestMoney and Stellapps – Named in WEF’s Technology Pioneers of 2020
- Two Indian firms namely ZestMoney and Stellapps have figured in the 2020 Technology Pioneers list released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) on 16 June 2020.
- 2020 Technology Pioneers is the 20th edition of the annual list and comprises the names of companies from around the world that are poised to have a significant impact on business and society by addresing global issues with cutting-edge technology.
- Of the 100 companies in the 2020 class, one-fourth are led by female founders.
Banking & Economy News
Fitch revises India’s outlook to negative from stable; affirms the sovereign rating at “BBB-“
- Fitch Ratings has revised India’s long-term outlook to negative from stable, citing risks due to continued acceleration in the number of new Covid-19 cases as the lockdown is eased gradually in the country.
- The global credit rating agency has affirmed the country’s sovereign rating at ‘BBB-’, the lowest investment grade.
- Fitch expects Indian economic to contract by 5% (-5 percent) in the fiscal year ending March 2021 (FY21).
- For the fiscal FY22, ending march 2022, GDP is expected to grow by 9.5%.
ADB Forecast India’s GDP at -4% for FY’21; 5% for FY’22
- India’s economy is forecast to contract by 4 percent in 2020-21, as per the latest Asian Development Outlook (ADO) report of the Asian Development Bank released on 18 June 2020, due to the adverse effect of the coronavirus pandemic.
- For FY2021, ending March 2022, India’s GDP is projected to grow at 5%.
- GDP for 2020-21 : -4%
- GDP for 2021-22 : 5%
Insurance News
HDFC ERGO Joins hand with TropoGo to launch ‘Pay as You Fly’ insurance policy for drone-owners in India
- HDFC ERGO, India’s third-largest non-life insurance provider in the private sector, has launched a first-of-its-kind ‘Pay As You Fly’ Third-Party Liability policy for drone-owners in India.
- For this, HDFC ERGO has partnered with TropoGo, a Deep Tech start-up, working on Real-time Risk Management platform to cater to every need of the Indian Smart Tech ecosystem.
- HDFC ERGO’s new policy provides commercial drone owners/operators Third Party Liability claims cover for property damage and bodily injuries.
- This cover will be offered to registered drone owners and operators holding a commercial drone pilot’s certificate or a license issued by certified training schools in India.
- The policy cover will be offered on-demand to customers on ‘Pay as you Fly’ concept. Members may opt for 4 hours, one-day, or a one-month cover to insure themselves against third-party liabilities.
- For more information about the policy cover, drone users can log on to www.tropogo.com or download the TropoGo app.
Appointments
Turkish diplomat Volkan Bozkir Elected President of 75th UN General Assembly
- Volkan Bozkır, a veteran Turkish diplomat and parliamentarian was elected as the President of the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on June 17. He was the sole candidate for the post.
- Bozkır is the first Turkish national who has become the President of the General Assembly.
- He will take over the Presidency from the incumbent Tijjani Muhammad-Bande in September 2020, for a duration of one year, when the 75th session will resume.
India elected as non-permanent member of UN Security Council for a two-year term
- India has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a two-year term during the 2020 UNSC elections held on 17 June 2020.
- India’s two year term for the 2021-22 will begin on January 1, 2021.
- The country won 184 votes out of 192 valid votes polled in 193 member UN General Assembly.
- India was the sole candidate from the Asia-Pacific category.
- This is the eighth time that India has been elected as a non-permanent member of the Council. Its previous terms are 1950—1951, 1967—1968, 1972—1973, 1977—1978, 1984—1985, 1991—1992 and 2011—2012.
- Along with India, Ireland, Mexico and Norway were the other countries that also won the 2020 Security Council election.
Former Supreme Court judge DK Jain gets one-year extension as BCCI Ethics Officer and Ombudsman
- The Board of Control for Cricket India (BCCI) has extended the term of former Supreme Court Judge DK Jain as the BCCI’s Ethics Officer and Ombudsman, for a period of twelve months.
- Previously he was appointed by the Supreme Court as BCCI’s Ombudsman in February 2019 and later on given the additional role of Ethics Officer.
- Jain’s one year term had ended in February 2020.
Trustees of PM CARES appoints ‘SARC & Associates’ as auditor of fund for three years
- The Trustees of the Prime Minister’s Citizens Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM CARES) Fund have appointed SARC & Associates, Chartered Accountants, New Delhi as auditor of the fund for three years.
- The firm, SARC & Associates, is headed by Sunil Kumar Gupta.
- It was also appointed auditors of the PM’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) in 2019.
Sports News
Bahrain to host Fourth Asian Youth Para Games in December 2021
- Bahrain has been chosen by the Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) as the host country for the fourth edition of the Asian Youth Para Games to be held from December 1 to 10 in 2021.
- The tournament will witness participation of an estimated 800 athletes under 20 years of age.
- The competition will be held in nine sports including : athletics, badminton, boccia, goalball, taekwondo, powerlifting, swimming, table tennis and wheelchair basketball.
Azerbaijan’s Shakhriyar Mamedyarov wins World Stars Sharjah Online Chess Championship 2020
- The World Stars Sharjah Online Chess Championship 2020 was organized by the Sharjah Cultural & Chess Club, on June 12-13, 2020.
- Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan became the winner of $10,000 chess tournament with a score of 7.5 in 10 rounds.
- India’s Pentala Harikrishna finished second with 6.5 out of 10.
- The event was held online on a popular platform Internet Chess Club (ICC) in double round-robin format with 10 min +3 sec time control.
Napoli beats Juventus in penalty shootout to win its sixth Italian Cup Football title
- The football club Napoli has won the 2019-20 Coppa Italia cup after defeating Juventus with 4–2 on shootout penalties in the final after a goalless draw on 17 June 2020.
- This is the sixth time that Napoli has won the title. The last time it won was in 2014.
Important Days
Autistic Pride Day: 18 June
- Every year, Autistic Pride Day is observed on June 18 globally to create awareness about autism among people and recognise the importance of pride for autistic people and its role in bringing about positive changes in the broader society.
- The day is represented by a rainbow infinity symbol which denotes the infinite possibilities that autistic people have.
- Autistic Pride Day was first celebrated in Brazil in 2005, at the initiative of an organisation named Aspies for Freedom.
Sustainable Gastronomy Day: 18 June
- The Sustainable Gastronomy Day is observed on 18 June globally to focus the attention of the world on the role that sustainable gastronomy plays in our lives.
- The day was designated by UN General Assembly on 21 December 2016.
- Gastronomy means the practice or art of choosing, cooking, and eating good food. In other words, Sustainable gastronomy takes into account where the ingredients are from, how the food is grown and how it gets to our markets and eventually to our plates.
- The day reaffirms that all cultures and civilizations are contributors and crucial enablers of sustainable development.
Obituary
Former Goa minister Achyut Usgaonkar passes away at 92
- Former Goa minister Achyut Kashinath Sinai Usgaonkar has passed away following age-related ailments. He was 92.
- Usgaonkar was a leader of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP), the first and oldest ruling party in Goa.
- He served as a cabinet minister from August 13, 1977 to April 27, 1979 in the then Shashikala Kakodkar government of Goa, Daman and Diu.
- He was the father of the Bollywood and Marathi film actress Varsha Usgaonkar.