DAILY CA 12,13 JUNE 2022
1.
UNCTAD: WORLD INVESTMENT REPORT
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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.
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FDI inflows have
declined by USD 19 billion to USD 45 billion in 2021.
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India ranked 7th after
the US, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada and Brazil.
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Adding South Africa,
Russia and Mexico to the list to round up the top 10 economies for FDI inflows
in 2021.
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UNCTAD Secretary General – Rebeca Grynspan,Headquarters
– Geneva, Switzerland,Member states – 195
Countries
2.
RABAB FATIMA APPOINTED AS UNS UNDER SECRETARY GENERAL
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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).
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She succeeds Courtenay
Rattray of Jamaica who was appointed as the Chef de Cabinet.
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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
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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.
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DAVINCI, with Venus
Oxygen Fugacity (VfOx), a miniature sensor, will measure the amount of oxygen
present near the surface of Venus.
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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
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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).
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The portal developed by
NCPCR is a first-of-its-kind initiative in India to help children in street
situations.
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It follows six stages
framework for the rehabilitation of children.
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The initiative is taken
under the direction of the Supreme Court of India.
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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
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The International
Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2022 was held in Baku, Azerbaijan
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India won a total
of five medals, with 2 gold, 3
silver, and holds 5th position in overall championship.
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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.
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Swapnil Kusale and Ashi Chouksey
won gold 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) mixed team shooting event defeating
Ukraine’s Serhiy Kulish and Daria Tykhova.
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ISSF Headquarters – Munich, Germany
6.
NORWAY CHESS 2022
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The 10th edition of the
Norway Chess 2022 was held at Finansparken in Stavanger, Norway
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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.
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Viswanathan Anand won the final round against Norwegian chess
player Aryan Tari to place 3rd
