11-Jun-2024
Current Affairs (11th June, 2024)
Current Affairs
Narendra Modi begins third term as the Prime Minister of India
- Narendra Modi was sworn in as Prime Minister at Rashtrapati Bhavan, becoming the only second after Jawaharlal Nehru to secure a third consecutive term.
- President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of the 72-member Union Council of Ministers.
SEBI Won Best Business Regulator Award
- Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) won the Best Conduct of Business Regulator award for the Asia-Pacific area.
- The award was given by The Asian Banker for its role in enhancing the regulatory framework for securities markets in India.
- SEBI is a statutory body, established in the year 1992.
- Its powers and functions are to protect the interests of investors and regulate the securities market.
Carlos Alcaraz Won Maiden French Open Title
- 21-year-old Carlos Alcaraz wins his first French Open and third Grand Slam by defeating Alexander Zverev.
- Since 2000, he is the only second man to win the French Open title before turning 22.
- Rafael Nadal did it first from 2005 to 2007.
Puja Tomar Becomes First Indian Fighter to Won UFC
- Puja Tomar won the Ultimate Fight Championship (UFC) for mixed-martial arts in the country.
- She became the first Indian fighter to win in the UFC by defeating Rayanne dos Santos from Brazil.
Interantional Archives Day 2024
- Interantional Archives Day is annually observed on 9th June.
- This day aims to make the public, private and public sectors fully conscious of the need for long-term archival preservation and access.