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Summary

In this session, Balwinder Sir covers a wide range of current affairs for June. Key topics include India’s ranking of 99th in the UN Sustainable Development Report, the recognition of a new blood group, and the Convex Three exercise conducted by the IAEA for nuclear emergency preparation. Additionally, the session highlights the achievement of Tripura becoming a fully literate state, details about the JCB Prize for literature, and the launch of the Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram. Other notable discussions include the 2025 Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup, International Day Against Drug Abuse, and updates on the PME Bus Service Scheme.

Takeaways

• 😀 India's rank in the UN Sustainable Development Report is 99, with Finland ranked first.
• 😀 The new blood group recognized by the International Society of Blood Transfusion is EM Negative, also called Guda Negative.
• 😀 Chios, an island in the Aegean Sea, is part of Greece.
• 😀 The Convex Three exercise simulates emergency responses to nuclear situations, conducted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
• 😀 Tripura has become the third fully functional literate state in India, after Mizoram and Goa.
• 😀 The JCB Prize for Literature (2022) was awarded to Upmanu Chatterjee for his novel 'Sachin'.
• 😀 The Navya Initiative, launched in Sonbhadra, UP, aims to provide vocational training to girls in various fields such as tailoring, agriculture, and IT.
• 😀 The 2025 Men's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup will be held in Tamil Nadu.
• 😀 International Day Against Drug Abuse is celebrated on June 26, with the theme 'Breaking Change, Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery for All.'
• 😀 38 electric buses will be deployed under the PME Bus Service Scheme with a budget of Rs. 3435 crore.

Q & A

What is India's rank in the UN Sustainable Development Report?

India's rank in the UN Sustainable Development Report is 99, with Finland being the first.

Which new blood group has been recognized by the International Society of Blood Transfusion?

The new blood group recognized is EM negative, also referred to as Guda negative.

Where is the island of Chios located?

The island of Chios is located in the Mediterranean Sea, within the Aegean Sea, and is part of Greece.

What is the main purpose of the Convex Three exercise?

The main purpose of the Convex Three exercise is to prepare for handling a simulated nuclear emergency situation between countries.

When did the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) form, and where is its headquarters located?

The IAEA was formed in 1957, and its headquarters is in Vienna, Austria.

Which state has become India's third fully functional literate state?

Tripura has become India's third fully functional literate state, following Mizoram and Goa.

What is the JCB Prize, and in which field is it awarded?

The JCB Prize is awarded in the field of literature. In 2022, the novel 'Sachin' by Upmanu Chatterjee won the prize.

What is the goal of the Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram launched in 2022?

The goal of the Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram is to achieve a 100% literacy rate in India by 2027.

Where will the 2025 Men's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup be held?

The 2025 Men's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup will be held in Tamil Nadu, India.

When is International Day Against Drug Abuse celebrated, and what is its theme for 2025?

International Day Against Drug Abuse is celebrated on June 26. The theme for 2025 is 'Breaking Change: Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery for All.'