Adani Defence & Aerospace and Thales Group Collaboration: Adani Defence & Aerospace has signed an agreement with Thales Group to manufacture 70mm rockets locally, supporting India’s “Make in India” initiative to enhance self-reliance in defense production.
Global Chess League: The second edition of the Global Chess League, organized by Tech Mahindra, is set to take place in London from October 3 to 12, 2024, following a successful first season in Dubai.
Vishwa Hindi Samman: Dr. Usha Thakur received the 12th Vishwa Hindi Samman for her contributions to Hindi literature and strengthening ties between Hindi and Nepali languages.
Shafali Verma’s Double Century: Indian cricketer Shafali Verma scored a record-breaking double century against South Africa in a women’s Test match in Chennai.
SCO Summit: India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent India at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Astana, scheduled for July 3 and 4, focusing on regional security and connectivity.
International Days:
- International Day of the Tropics: Observed on June 29 to highlight the importance and challenges of tropical regions.
- International Asteroid Day: Observed on June 30 to raise awareness about asteroid threats.
- International Day of Parliamentarism: Also observed on June 30 to celebrate the role of parliaments in democratic governance.
- National Statistics Day: Celebrated in India on June 29 in honor of statistician P.C. Mahalanobis.
Financial Action Task Force (FATF): India achieved a commendable outcome in the FATF Mutual Evaluation Report, highlighting significant progress in combating money laundering and terrorist financing.
Housing Finance for Low-Income Women: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $60 million financing agreement with Aadhar Housing Finance Limited (AHFL) to support housing loans for low-income women in India
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