CURRENT AFFAIRS OF 15th JUNE 2022

CURRENT AFFAIRS OF  15^th  JUNE 2022

1. On 15 June, ‘Global Wind day’ is celebrated across the world, annually and it is marked as a day of discovering the possibilities of wind power. Global Wind Day 2022 is based on the theme “celebrate to enjoy the benefits of Wind energy and providing education to the individuals about the power and potential of wind energy to change the World”.
2. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is annually observed on 15 June. This year theme of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022 “Combatting  Elder Abuse”.
3. The Indian Government has introduced the Agnipath Military recruitment scheme, a 4-year tenure scheme for the defence troops.
4. Indian Bank launched its KCC Digital Renewal scheme, enabling eligible customers to renew their Kisan Credit Card accounts via digital modes.
5. In Leh, Ladakh, Amara Raja Power Systems will build the country’s first green hydrogen fueling station for the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC).
6. To supplement oxygen supply capacities, the Delhi Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India, has built an oxygen producing facility at G. B. Pant Hospital in New Delhi.
7. At the IWF Youth World Championships in Leon, Mexico, Indian weightlifter Saanapathi Gurunaidu won gold in the men’s 55 kilogramme category event.
8. Microsoft has announced the retirement of 27 year old Internet Explorer (IE) as the firm’s oldest browser will be completely phased out from 15 June.
9.  This year, 2022 marks the fifth anniversary of the Central Government’s dream initiative, Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN).
10.  Singer Justin Bieber has revealed that he is suffering from a health condition called Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, which has caused full facial paralysis on one side of his face.
11.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated Jagadguru Shrisant Tukaram Maharaj Shila Mandir at Dehu Village near Pune, dedicated to the 17^th century seer.
12.  PM Modi is going to chair the first-ever national Conference of Chief Secretaries at Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, on 16 and 17 June, 2022.