National News:-
- ICAT Released India’s 1st BS VI Certificate In Two Wheeler Segment:-
International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) released India’s first Type Approval Certificate (TAC) for Bharat Stage – VI (BS – VI) norms for the two-wheeler segment in New Delhi.The certificate released and handed over by Director ICAT, Dinesh Tyagi to top officials of the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers). India’s first certification in the two-wheeler segment for the BS – VI. They are the latest emission norms as notified by the Government of India.
About ICAT:-
It is the testing agency authorized by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for providing testing and certification services to vehicle and the components vehicles in India.
2. I V Subba Rao Continues As Secretary To Vice President:-
IV Subba Rao continues as secretary to Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu as per an order issued by the Ministry of Personnel.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the continuation of Rao. He is a retired IAS officer He serves as secretary to the vice president on a contract basis
International News:-
3.Tokayev Sworn In As The President Of Kazakhstan:-
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has sworn in as the President of Kazakhstan. He was the interim president and hand-picked successor of Nursultan Nazarbayev.He won the election, which was held on 9 June, with 70.96% of the vote which was contested against six government-approved candidates. Tokayev presidency aims to continue Nazarbayev’s policies aimed at improving the well-being of the people. He succeeded Nursultan Nazarbayev, who announced his resignation in March after 30 years in power. This is the first time Kazakhstan gets its new president since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Business News:-
4.Amazon Clinches Top Spot In The World’s Most Valuable Brand Ranking:-
Amazon clinched the world’s most valuable brand in cloud computing, consumer tech and movie production. It is founded by the world’s richest man Jeff Bezos.According to the 2019 BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands rankings, Amazon online retailer set its brand value quintuple in the past five years to reach $315.5billion.
It is undertaken annually by advertising holding company WPP. The detailed study of Brand Z reveals firms financial data and draws on an extensive consumer survey to reach its conclusions.
About Amazon
- Founder: Jeff Bezos
- Headquarters: Seattle, Washington, U.S.
- Services: Amazon.com, Amazon Alexa, Amazon Appstore, Amazon MusicAmazon PrimeAmazon Video
- Revenue: US$232.887 billion – 2018
Sport News:-
5.India Debut Flag In #WorldRaftingChampionship
India is making debut in the adventurous game of Rafting. Former Prime Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports team played in World Rafting Championship which is taking place in Tuncelli.
There are 20 teams from 20 countries are challenging for the title.
President of Turkish Rafting Federation Fikret Yadimei expressed his excitement over hosting the World Rafting Championship. The championship commenced on June 8 and will conclude on June 13.
About International Rafting Federation:-
- It is the official umbrella International Sports Federation for national rafting organizations worldwide and administers all aspects of rafting sport worldwide.
