1st June 2019
Daily Capsule – Current Affairs
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Daily Capsule is a collection of important news and events that occurred during the mentioned
date. This file is important for all upcoming Government sector job exams, RRB, SSC, Bank
exams etc. This file also has Set of Probable Questions, which can be framed from these
important NEWS events.
World Milk Day : 1 June
o World Milk Day is a day established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of
the United Nations to recognize the importance of milk as a global food. It has been
observed on June 1 each year since 2001.
o The day is intended to provide an opportunity to bring attention to activities that are
connected with the dairy sector.
o News Reference
o Probable questions
Which date is observed as World Milk Day every year?
AMIT SHAH As Home Minister
o With BJP chief AMIT SHAH being appointed as the Union Home Minister, a lot is expected
to change as far as matters concerning internal security and centre-state relations are
concerned.
o Officials in the ministry say he may also dedicate much of his attention to tackling illegal
immigration and addressing issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir.
o News Reference
o Probable questions
Recently who has become the Home Minister of India?
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KIREN RIJIJU replaces RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE as Sports minister
o KIREN RIJIJU was on Friday appointed as the new Sports Minister.
o Along with the Independent charge of the Sports and Youth Affairs, Rijiju was also named
as the Minister of State for Minority Affairs.
o News Reference
o Probable questions
Recently who has become the Sports Minister of India?
The youngest and the oldest minister in PM Modi's Cabinet
o The youngest minister in the Cabinet is Women and Child Development Minister SMRITI
IRANI at the age of 43, while the oldest is Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public
Distribution RAM VILAS PASWAN at 72.
o News Reference
o Probable questions
Who are the youngest and the oldest minister in PM Modi’s Cabinet?
Odisha's woman Chandrani Murmu of BJD became the youngest MP in the country and
her debut in Parliament
o A tribal woman from Odisha, Chandrani Murmu aged 25 of Biju Janata Dal (BID) party
became the youngest MP in the country.
o She defeated the two-time BJP MP Ananta Nayak by a margin of 66,203 votes and claimed
the Keonjhar constituency, Odisha.
o News Reference
o Probable questions
Recently who has become the youngest MP in India?
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PIYUSH GOYAL: BJP's go-to man to head Railways and Commerce Minister
o BJP's go-to man PIYUSH GOYAL has been given the charge of Railways, Commerce and
Industry ministries in Modi's new cabinet.
o The 54-year-old chartered accountant is known for his corporate network developed
during his days as an investment banker and is considered to be a key backroom
strategist who played a significant role in resource mobilisation of the party.
o News Reference
o Probable questions
Recently who has been appointed as Railways and Commerce Minister of India?
Flipkart's Sachin Bansal joins Ujjivan Small Finance Bank as director
o Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, which is chasing a plan to upgrade itself into a state-of-the-
art mass market bank, has appointed Flipkart founder Sachin Bansal as its independent
director.
o This is the second big futuristic move by Ujjivan management after it roped in HDFC
Bank’s digital banking head Nitin Chugh as its next chief executive.
o News Reference
o Probable questions
Recently who has been appointed as the Director of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank?
6 Indian-origin students among 8 win US National Spelling Bee
o Six Indian-origin students are among the eight participants who won the prestigious
Scripps National Spelling Bee, taking home more than USD 50,000 in cash and prizes,
after defeating over 550 other contestants in an unprecedented competition in the US.
o It is the first time in the 94-year history of the competition that more than two co-
champions have been named.
o News Reference
o Probable questions
Recently how many Indian students among 8 students have won US National
Spelling Bee?
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Ex-President PRATIBHA PATIL Conferred Mexico's Highest Civilian Honour
o Former Indian President of India PRATIBHA PATIL has been conferred the "Orden
Mexicana-del Aguila Azteca" (Order of the Aztec Eagle) - the highest civilian award of
Mexico given to foreigners.
o Ms Patil, 85, becomes only the second Indian head of state to get the award. Earlier, the
late President S. Radhakrishna had been conferred this honour.
o News Reference
o Probable questions
Recently who has received Mexico’s Highest Civilian Honour award?
WHO awarded Rajasthan Health Dept. for tobacco control
o The World Health Organization has selected the Rajasthan government’s Medical &
Health Department for its award this year in recognition of its achievements in the field
of tobacco control.
o The Health Department of the State is the only government body in the country which
will be awarded for its tobacco-free initiatives.
o News Reference
o Probable questions
Recently which state’s Health Dept. has awarded from World Health Organization
for tobacco control?
Mohana Singh becomes first woman fighter pilot to fly Hawk jet
o Flight Lieutenant Mohana Singh has become the first woman fighter pilot to fly by day a
Hawk advanced jet aircraft, a defence release has said.
o She has a total of over 500 hours of incident-free flying, of which 380 hours are on the
Hawk Mk 132 jet.
o News Reference
o Probable questions
Recently who has become the first woman fighter pilot to fly Hawk jet?
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Tripura to host 10th National Science Film Festival of India in 2020
o In an effort to raise awareness about science and environment through films, the 10th
National Science Film Festival of India (NSFFI) will be organised in Tripura on January
and February 2020, Director of Vigyan Prasar Nakul Parashar.
o The NSFFI debuted in Chennai eight years ago in 2011. It has covered almost all regions
of the country since then including Bhubaneshwar, Kolkata, Bangalore, Lucknow,
Mumbai, Guwahati and Mohali. This the second time the show will be held in a north
Eastern city.
o News Reference
o Probable questions
10th National Science Film Festival of India will be held on which state?
ISRO partnered with IAF for Gangayaan astronaut selection, training
o The Indian Air Force (IAF) has signed an agreement with the Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO) for crew selection and training for the prestigious Gangayaan, the
country's maiden manned mission.
o AVM RGK Kapoor, ACAS Ops (Space), IAF handed over the MoU to Shri R Hutton, Project
Director of Gangayaan Programme.
o News Reference
o Probable questions
Recently ISRO has signed MoU with which defence system for Gangayaan astronaut
selection?
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