General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, takes over as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) from General Manoj Pande, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, who superannuated after more than four decades of service to the nation on 30 Jun 2024.

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PM Modi releases Three Books Today

On the eve of 75th birthday of former Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, PM Narendra Modi releases three books on the life and journey of former Vice President Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu via video conferencing.

The Event take place at Anvaya Convention Centre in Gachibowli, Hyderabad.

The Books are :-

(i) Biography of the Former Vice President Titled “Venkaiah Naidu – Life in Service” authored by Shri S Nagesh Kumar, former Resident Editor of The Hindu, Hyderabad edition.

(ii) “Celebrating Bharat – The Mission and Message of Shri M Venkaiah Naidu as 13th Vice–President of India”, a Photo chronicle compiled by Dr. I.V. Subba Rao, Former Secretary to Vice-President of India.

(iii) Pictorial Biography in Telugu Titled “Mahaneta – Life and Journey of Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu” authored by Shri Sanjay Kishore.

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Goods and Services Tax Day

1 JULY :- GST DAY (Goods & Services Tax)

Theme of 7th GST Day is "Sashakt Vyapar Samagra Vikas"

Extra Facts

• The tax came into effect from 1 July 2017 through the implementation of the 101st Amendment to the Constitution of India by the Government of India.

• Article 279A - GST Council to be formed by the President to administer & govern GST. It's Chairman is Union Finance Minister of India.

• France was the First country to implement GST in 1954.

• Assam was the 1st state to ratify the GST Bill.

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Vice Chief of Army Staff

Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani has assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of Army Staff today.

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Exercise MAITREE

• Indian Army contingent departs for the 13th edition of India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise "MAITREE"

• The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 1st to 15th July 2024 at Fort Vachiraprakan in Tak Province of Thailand.

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Exercise Nomadic Elephant

• The 16th edition of Joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant between Indian Army & Mongolian Army will be conducted in Umroi, Meghalaya from 03 Jul to 16 Jul 2024.

• The Exercise aims to enhance interoperability between both Armies in conducting Semi conventional Operations in Semi Urban/Mountainous Terrain under the UN mandate.

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National Security Advisor

• T V Ravichandran, IPS-1990 Tamil Nadu batch, who is currently working as Special Director (Intelligence Bureau), appointed as Deputy National Security Advisor.

• Deputy National Security Advisor & former R&AW Chief Rajinder Khanna appointed as Additional National Security Advisor.

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NIRMAN PORTAL

• Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Shri G Kishan Reddy launches "NIRMAN" Portal.

• The Scheme will provide support of One Lakh Rupees to eligible UPSC Aspirants.

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Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2024

In English
• Homeless: Growing up Lesbian and Dyslexic In India (Memoir) by K Vaishali

In Hindi
• Smritiyon Ke Beech Ghiri Hai Prithvi (Poetry) by Gaurav Pandey

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Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2024

In English
• The Blue Horse and Other Amazing Animals from Indian History (Historical Fiction) by Nandini Sengupta

In Hindi
• 51 Baal Kahaniyan (Stories) by Devendra Kumar

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Important Days & Theme (June)

• 3 June -  International World Bicycle Day
Theme 2024 - Promoting Health, Equity, and Sustainability through Cycling.

• 5 June - World Environment Day
Theme 2024 - Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience

• 7 June - World Food Safety Day
Theme 2024 - Food Safety : Prepare for the Unexpected.

• 14 June - World Blood Donor Day
Theme 2024 - 20 years of celebrating giving : thank you blood donors

• 17 June - World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Theme 2024 - United for Land. Our Legacy. Our Future

• 19 June - World Sickle Cell Day
Theme 2024 - Hope Through Progress: Advancing Sickle Cell Care Globally

• 20 June - World Refugee Day
Theme 2024 - For a World Where Refugees Are Welcomed

• 21 June - International Yoga Day
Theme 2024 - Yoga for Self and Society

• 27 June - Micro Small Medium Enterprise (MSME) Day
Theme 2024 - MSMEs and the SDG

• 29 June - Statistics Day of India

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Indian Navy’s First Woman Helicopter Pilot

Sub Lieutenant Anamika B. Rajeev became the Indian Navy’s First Woman Helicopter Pilot during a passing out parade held in the Naval Air Station INS Rajali at Arakkonam in Ranipet district

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Chief Minister of Jharkhand

Hemant Soren took oath as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand.

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