June 2018

  INTERNATIONAL   N Korea named ‘worst human trafficking country’     The US State Department has categorised North Korea as as one of the “worst human trafficking nation” for the 16th straight year, citing the use of forced labour.   According to the annual ‘2018 Trafficking in Persons Report’, North Korea has been included … Read more 30.06.18 Jammu&Kashmir- KAS Current Affairs

  INTERNATIONAL   ·        SIPRI Yearbook 2018 Released, Number of Peacekeepers Declined   The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) launches the findings of SIPRI Yearbook 2018, which assesses the current state of armaments, disarmament and international security. At the start of 2018 nine states – the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, … Read more 23.06.18 Jammu&Kashmir- KAS Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   G7 summit 2018 held in Canada   The 44th G7 summit was held on June 8–9, 2018, in La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada.This was the sixth time since 1981 that Canada has hosted the meetings. The summit received significant attention due to a significant decline of relations of members with the United States. Due … Read more 09.06.18 Jammu&Kashmir- KAS Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN After cows, good days for bulls: Nandi Shala in each district soon   The cows had it and now it is the turn of the stray bulls in Rajasthan to enjoy proper upkeep, regular supply of fodder and a shelter of their own.   The government will provide 70% of the funds required to … Read more 09.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   ·        NASA’s unmanned aircraft ‘Ikhana’ will make search and rescue operations efficient   NASA for the first time successfully flown its large remote-piloted Ikhana aircraft in the public airspace without a safety chase aeroplanes, the US space agency. It is a modified General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ Predator B unmanned aircraft system being used by … Read more 15.06.18 Jammu&Kashmir- KAS Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Sikar secures first position in district health ranking   Sikar secured first place in the district health ranking, which will be done every month for motivating the districts to improve healthcare services in their respective districts based on their rankings. Jaipur I and Jaipur II’s dismal performance has earned them 29th and 19th rankings in … Read more 29.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   India improves its childhood index global ranking   India has been placed at 113th position in the list of 175 countries in “End of Childhood Index 2018” indexed by global child rights group, Save the Children.   The overall score of India in 2018 rose by 14 points from 754 in 2017 to 768 on … Read more 1.06.18 Jammu&Kashmir- KAS Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Chambal’s receding water level threatening aquatic life   The river currently has several endangered species, including 1,600 gharials, 600 crocodiles and 70 dolphins. Forest officials said water levels have fallen up to two feet in some areas, threatening habitat of the highly endangered gharial (Gavialis gangeticus). The crisis has forced the National Chambal Sanctuary officials in Uttar … Read more 30.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   ·        US has threatened to impose sanctions against Turkey   The US has threatened to impose sanctions against Turkey if it purchases S-400 missile systems from Russia. US Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs Wess Mitchell warned the purchase will also affect Turkey’s deal with the US to buy the F-35 fighter jets.     … Read more 29.06.18 Jammu&Kashmir- KAS Current Affairs