Current Affairs 30th June 2016
Current affairs play a vital role in almost all the competitive exams of present time. As most of the graduates and post graduates from different disciplines are willing to work in government and banking sector jobs in order to secure their lives from the early stages, a thorough preparation is very important. Current affairs are very important topics and cover a wide range of questions in most of the competitive exams. So, aspirants who are preparing for competitive exams need to be aware of everyday current affairs. We update our page with daily current affairs. So, aspirants of government and banking jobs can look out for daily current affairs in our page.
After the 7th pay hike, cabinet secretary will draw Rs. 2.5 lakh per month
On Wednesday, the bill has finally passed, which intends to increase the pay of government employees. Central government has increased the pay scale of government employees to 23%. With this hike, the government’s top civil servant, the cabinet secretary, will draw Rs. 2.5 lakh per month.
A Sikh saves a drowning girl using his turban in Canada
A 65-year-old farmer who hails from Canada used his turban to save a teenage girl from drowning in cold water of North Thompson River near his farm. While he and his son were working in their farm they heard cries of a girl when they rushed to the river and saved by girl by using the turban.
Safety Pin Campaign in UK after Brexit
After Brexit, there are many incidents of verbal and physical abuse that came into light. In order to face it, a Briton twitter user has decided to start a safety pin campaign on twitter this week. This safety pin campaign needs the Britishers to wear a safety pin just like a badge to show solidarity against racism and xenophobia.
Vishwanathan Anand awarded with “Honoris Causa”
At 49th convocation ceremony of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), five time world champion Vishwanathan Anand was honored with “Honoris Causa”, director of science.
Amul has officially signed as a sponsor of Indian team to the Rio Olympics
Amul, which is a leading food Products Company of India, has signed as a sponsor of Indian team officially to the Rio Olympics 2016. In order to promote its association with Rio Olympics, the company will hold an advertizing campaign with its dairy products.
Anti-submarine torpedo Varunastra inducted in Navy
First anti-submarine torpedo Varunastra has been successfully inducted in the Navy. This induction listed India in one of the eight countries that have the capability to design and build such a system.
Renowned modern art and pottery K G Subramanyan passes away
Famous sculptor and painter K G Subramanyan passes away in Vadodara in Gujarat. He was suffering with a brief illness lately. He was 92 years old. He is best known for his modern art.
Indian-American Physicist has donated $11 million to UCLA
An Indian-American physicist has donated $11 million to the University of California. He donated the amount asking the university to establish a center devoted to advancing knowledge of the basic laws of nature.
India test fired a new surface-to-air missile
On Thursday, India has test fired a new surface-to-air missile from the defense base of Odisha coast. This missile is developed by India and Israel jointly. The medium range missile was test launched from a mobile launcher in the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur.
250 Jihadist fighters were killed in US-led strikes attack
On Wednesday, 250 Jihadist fighters were killed in an attack of strikes by US-led coalition aircraft. 40 vehicles in which they were travelling were also destroyed by the US forces. The incident happened in the city of Falluja.
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