Gruha Jyothi Scheme 2023

• The Karnataka Government has recently introduced the Gruha Jyothi Scheme, which is designed to offer reasonably priced housing to underprivileged and middle-income families residing in the state.
• This initiative is a significant component of the state's "Housing for All" program and seeks to provide housing to approximately 450,000 families within the next five years.

World Music Day 2023

• World Music Day, known as Fête de la Musique, is an annual celebration observed on June 21^st, emphasizing the power of music and its capacity to bring people together across borders.
• This event encourages musicians from various genres to display their skills in public spaces, fostering a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere for individuals worldwide to enjoy and embrace the universal language of music.
• The theme for World Music Day 2023 has not been disclosed yet. However, the theme for World Music Day 2022 was "Music on the intersections," which aimed to highlight the discovery and appreciation of music at the intersectional level.
• It emphasized the importance of exploring music that transcends boundaries and embraces diverse influences.

India Gifts Missile Corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam

• In a meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Vietnamese General Phan Van Gang, it was disclosed that the Vietnam People's Navy is set to acquire the INS Kirpan.
• Kirpan is a warship belonging to the Khukri class that was commissioned in 1991.
• During the meeting, Rajnath Singh made an announcement to transfer the vessel to Vietnam with the aim of enhancing its naval capabilities.

Ex Khaan Quest 2023

• The multinational peacekeeping joint exercise, named "Ex Khaan Quest 2023," has recently begun in Mongolia, involving military contingents and observers from more than 20 countries.
• This two-week-long exercise has the objective of improving interoperability among participating forces and providing training for uniformed personnel involved in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations.
• A contingent from the GARHWAL RIFLES represents the Indian Army in the exercise, which focuses on bolstering the interoperability among participating nations.
• The primary goals of this exercise are to facilitate the exchange of experiences and provide training to uniformed personnel for United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKO).

Swaminathan Janakiraman Appointed as the New RBI Deputy Governor

• Swaminathan Janakiraman has been appointed as the deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India for a period of three years.
• He will be succeeding Mahesh Kumar Jain, whose tenure concludes on June 22^nd.

Salman Rushdie Has Been Awarded the Prestigious German Peace Prize 2023

• Salman Rushdie, the British-American author, has been honoured with the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade for 2023.
• The award recognizes his unwavering determination, his celebration of life, and his invaluable contributions to our world through his passion for storytelling.