DAILY CA 12,13 JUNE 2022

 DAILY CA 12,13 JUNE 2022

1.       UNCTAD: WORLD INVESTMENT REPORT

·         According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Report, India ranked 7th in the top 10 global economies for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in 2021 despite a decline in FDI investment.

·         FDI inflows have declined by USD 19 billion to USD 45 billion in 2021.

·         India ranked 7th after the US, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada and Brazil.

·         Adding South Africa, Russia and Mexico to the list to round up the top 10 economies for FDI inflows in 2021.

·         UNCTAD Secretary General – Rebeca Grynspan,Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland,Member states – 195 Countries

 

2.       RABAB FATIMA APPOINTED AS UNS UNDER SECRETARY GENERAL

·         United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres appointed Ambassador Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh as the Under Secretary General or Assistant Secretary General of the UN and also appointed as High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries, and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS).

·         She succeeds Courtenay Rattray of Jamaica who was appointed as the Chef de Cabinet.

·         UN Chief Appoints Indian Diplomat Amandeep Singh Gill As Envoy On Technology

 

3.       DAVINCI MISSION: NASA’S VENUS MISSION IS SET TO LAUNCH IN 2029 

·         NASA’s Venus Mission, Deep Atmosphere Venus Investigation of Noble gases, Chemistry, and Imaging (DAVINCI) mission named after visionary Renaissance artist and scientist Leonardo da Vinci is tentatively scheduled to launch in June 2029 and enter the atmosphere of Venus in June 2031.

·         DAVINCI, with Venus Oxygen Fugacity (VfOx), a miniature sensor, will measure the amount of oxygen present near the surface of Venus.

·         Venus is often referred to as the Earth’s Twin because of its similarity in size and density.

 

4.       NCPCR LAUNCHES “CISS APPLICATION” TO HELP REHABILITATION OF CHILDREN IN STREET SITUATIONS

·         The National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) launched the  “CiSS application” under the Baal Swaraj portal to help in the rehabilitation process of Children in Street Situations. (CiSS).

·         The portal developed by NCPCR is a first-of-its-kind initiative in India to help children in street situations.

·         It follows six stages framework for the rehabilitation of children.

·         The initiative is taken under the direction of the Supreme Court of India.

·         This program incorporates Article 51 (A) of the Constitution of India, as it provides a platform to the public and organizations that support the welfare of the children to report any child in need of assistance.

 

5.       ISSF WORLD CUP

·         The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2022 was held in Baku, Azerbaijan

·         India won a total of five medals, with 2 gold, 3 silver, and holds 5th position in overall championship.

·         First being the Republic of Korea with 5 Gold and 3 Bronze, Next comes the United States of America with 4 Gold 3 Silver and 1 Bronze.

·         Swapnil Kusale and Ashi Chouksey won gold 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) mixed team shooting event defeating Ukraine’s Serhiy Kulish and Daria Tykhova.

·         ISSF Headquarters – Munich, Germany

 

6.       NORWAY CHESS 2022

·         The 10th edition of the Norway Chess 2022 was held at Finansparken in Stavanger, Norway

·         Magnus Carlsen won the Armageddon against Bulgarian GrandMaster VeselinTopalov to keep the title for the fourth successive year and for the fifth time in 10 editions.

·         Viswanathan Anand won the final round against Norwegian chess player Aryan Tari to place 3rd