States News

BJP and SKM Triumph in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim Assembly Elections

• The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) have emerged victorious in the recently concluded legislative assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim.
• According to the Election Commission of India, the BJP secured an impressive 46 out of 60 seats in Arunachal Pradesh, while the SKM dominated the Sikkim polls, winning 31 out of 32 seats.

Economy News

Goldman Sachs Boosts India GDP Forecast to 6.9% for CY24

• Goldman Sachs has revised its GDP growth forecast for India for the calendar year 2024, increasing it by 20 basis points to 6.9% from an earlier projection of 6.7%.
• This adjustment follows a stronger-than-expected GDP growth of 7.8% for the January-March 2024 quarter, driven by robust investment demand and a recovery in consumption.

Science and Technology News

Lunar Timekeeping: How NASA Plans to Synchronize Moon Missions

• As part of the Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the lunar surface, NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) are collaborating to establish a common time system for the moon.
• This initiative seeks to create a unified timekeeping system to manage missions from various countries and private organizations.

Sports News

Record Prize Money for 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

• The ninth edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is set to be a thrilling event, with the winners poised to receive a record-breaking prize money of at least $2.45 million.
• This substantial amount marks the highest prize money in the history of the tournament, adding to the prestige of the coveted trophy.

Important Days

International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression 2024

• Observed annually on June 4, the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression highlights the plight of children affected by aggression and conflict.
• This year's observance falls on a Tuesday.
• The day was established by the UN General Assembly on August 19, 1982, during a special session focused on the suffering of Palestinian and Lebanese children caused by Israeli aggression during the Lebanon war.