Updated GK

:: National News ::

★BJP observes Black Day to mark 43rd anniversary of Emergency

★Drug addiction spurs poverty & poses a challenge to national security: President

★Government plans mega event to mark first anniversary of GST on July 1

★Sushma Swaraj launches Passport Seva app

:: International News ::

★British Queen approves Brexit law that will end membership of EU

★China to cut import tariffs on soybean, other products from India, Asia nations

★US halts criminal prosecution of migrants who illegally enter the country with children

★Iran bans imports of over 1,300 products to prepare its economy to deal with US sanctions

:: States News ::

★Rein in noise, illegal pandals during festivals: HC to Maha

★Delhi HC dismisses plea for stay of DDCA polls

★NHRC issues notice to J&K govt over killing of journalist Shujaat Bukhari

★Light & moderate rainfall lashes north & eastern parts of Bihar

:: Business News ::

★India, UAE-based companies to bid jointly for oil blocks in UAE: Dharmendra Pradhan

★India offers an amazing opportunity for US energy sector: US Energy Secretary

★Not impossible at all for India to achieve a double-digit growth rate: Piyush Goyal

★Sebi to amend IPO, takeover norms; caps tenure of MDs at stock exchanges

:: Sports News ::

★Fifa World Cup : Argentina beat Nigeria - in Group D match

★National Senior Athletics meet begins in Guwahati

★Saina Nehwal enters pre-quarterfinals of Malaysian Open Badminton

★Archery World Cup: Deepika Kumari clinches gold medal in women's recurve event

:: National News ::

★Women participation in cooperative movement will strengthen rural eco activity

★PM to inaugurate third annual meeting of AIIB in Mumbai today

★INX Media case: CBI moves SC challenging bail granted to Karti

★Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman visits Kashmir, reviews security

:: International News ::

★Malaysia arrests former aide to ex-premier Najib Razak over 1MDB scandal

★Iran economic protests shut Tehran's Grand Bazaar

★President Tayyip Erdogan returns to power in Turkey

★Clashes between farmers & cattle herders in Nigeria leave 86 dead

:: States News ::

★Delhi HC asks NBCC not to cut any tree in Delhi till 4th July

★Monsoon arrives in Gujarat, Bihar

★Heavy showers lash Mumbai and adjoining areas

★SC to hear plea filed by 18 disqualified AIADMK MLAs

:: Business News ::

★Sensex down by 61 pts, Nifty by 13 pts in afternoon trade

★Rupee weakens by 30 paise against US dollar

★Not impossible at all for India to achieve a double-digit growth rate: Piyush Goyal

★Sebi to amend IPO, takeover norms; caps tenure of MDs at stock exchanges

:: Sports News ::

★Archery World Cup: Deepika Kumari clinches gold medal in women's recurve event

★ICC Women's World T20 2018 schedule announced

★Jos Buttler's ton leads England 5-0 whitewash over Australia

:: National News ::

🔹Monsoon activity has revived over weekend and is making steady advance: IMD

🔹OPEC, non-OPEC oil producers to jointly increase oil production

🔹President Kovind to present Fourth National Awards for outstanding services in field of Prevention of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse

🔹Heavy rains in parts of Mumbai

:: International News ::

🔹Zimbabwe President survives bomb attack at an election rally in Bulawayo

🔹Mexico: At least 14 people killed in separate shooting incidents

🔹Syrian forces declare curfew in Raqa, fearing Islamic State attacks

🔹Saudi women take victory laps as driving ban ends

:: States News ::

🔹Assam CM announces Rs 100 cr package for flood-affected Barak Valley

🔹Maharashtra: Legal heir or wife of martyred soldier to get two hectares land 3-day annual Sindhu

🔹Darshan Festival began yesterday in Ladakh region of J&K

🔹Andhra Pradesh: 9 killed, 4 others injured in road accident

:: Business News ::

🔹Rupee gains 19 paise aided by global dollar weaknesses

🔹Not impossible at all for India to achieve a double-digit growth rate: Piyush Goyal

🔹Sebi to amend IPO, takeover norms; caps tenure of MDs at stock exchanges

🔹India hikes customs duty on several goods imported from US

:: Sports News ::

🔹FIFA World Cup: England beat Panama 6-1

🔹Men's Hockey: India defeat Argentina 2-1

🔹Chess: R Praggnanandhaa to reach final round of Grendine Open in Italy

🔹Sandeep Sejwal clinches gold at Singapore National Swimming C’ships

:: National News ::

🔹India summons Pak deputy envoy, lodges protest on denying envoy visit Gurdwara

🔹Army chief visits Kashmir Valley to review prevailing security situation

🔹Suresh Prabhu reviews development of Konkan region

🔹Several Air India flights delayed at Delhi IGI Airport due to server failure

:: International News ::

🔹Five migrants die, nearly 200 rescued off Libya

🔹EU deploys election observers in Zimbabwe for first time in 16 years

🔹Cambodia arrests 5 in crackdown on commercial surrogacy

🔹OPEC agrees for modest hike in oil production from next month

:: States News ::

🔹Gujarat CM announces Suryashakti Yojana for farmers

🔹Mumbai and its suburbs experience heavy rainfall

🔹UPPSC announces fresh date of its PCS’s main exam; to be held on July 7

🔹7 injured as elephant attacks vehicle in Karnataka

:: Business News ::

🔹Rupee gains 19 paise aided by global dollar weakness

🔹Not impossible at all for India to achieve a double-digit growth rate: Piyush Goyal

🔹Sebi to amend IPO, takeover norms; caps tenure of MDs at stock exchanges

🔹India hikes customs duty on several goods imported from US

:: Sports News ::

🔹India beat Pakistan 4-0 in opening match of Champions Trophy Hockey

🔹Belgium beat Tunisia 5-2 in FIFA world cup

🔹Sandeep Sejwal clinches gold at Singapore National Swimming C’ships

🔹Karman Kaur Thandi wins her maiden singles title on ITF Pro circuit

:: National News ::

▪Dealing with terrorists refusing to surrender not 'muscular policy' but a law & order issue: Jaitley

▪Use of or access to Aadhaar biometric data for criminal investigation is not permissible: UIDAI

▪India committed to contribute effectively in forging common & united action for combating climate change: EAM Sushma Swaraj

▪EC registers Kamal Haasan's party MNM

:: International News ::

▪EU retaliatory tariffs on US goods come into force

▪North and South Korea agree to hold reunions for war-separated families in August

▪Iran stages walkout of OPEC meet over its rift with Saudi Arabia on increasing cartel's oil output

▪S Korean President is in Moscow on State visit intended to boost bilateral economic ties

:: States News ::

▪Court issues notice to TN Health & Family Welfare Secy on PIL seeking provision of insulin free of cost

▪PM Modi to visit MP today to attend Shehari Vikas Mahotsav

▪Goa CM holds meeting with MLAs of mining-affected constituencies

▪Uttarakhand HC bans water rafting, para-gliding in the state until govt frames policy on adventure sports

:: Business News ::

▪Rupee gains 19 paise aided by global dollar weakness

▪FM Piyush Goyal expresses confidence that it was not impossible at all for India to achieve double-digit growth rate

▪Sebi to amend IPO, takeover norms; caps tenure of MDs at stock exchanges

▪India hikes customs duty on several goods imported from US

:: Sports News ::

▪FIFA World Cup: Nigeria beat Iceland 2-0 in Group D match

▪ICC Test rankings: Dhawan reaches career-best 24 spot, Vijay & Jadeja move up too

▪Chemistry Cup: Amit Panghal & Gaurav Solanki advance to semifinals

▪India thrash Pakistan 36-20 in inaugural match of Kabaddi Master Dubai 2018