Daily Current Affairs - 29 June 2023

National Current Affairs:

• Indian golfer Diksha Dagar made history by securing her second title on the Ladies European Tour, emerging as the champion of the Open de Espana Femenino held in Spain. This remarkable achievement establishes her as the first Indian woman to win two LET titles in a single season.
• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) arranged the 'Anusandhaan Chintan Shivir' in New Delhi, aiming to foster Defence R&D in India. This event took place from June 28-30, 2023.
• India has commenced the 8th edition of the Swachh Survekshan, the world's largest urban cleanliness survey. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is conducting this survey to evaluate the cleanliness standards of 4,320 cities and towns across the nation.
• Rohit Jawa has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD and CEO) of Hindustan Unilever (HUL), assuming the position after the retirement of Sanjiv Mehta on September 30, 2023.
• India is set to introduce its inaugural hydrogen-powered train, which will operate in the Jind district of Haryana. The Northern Railway will oversee the operation of this train, which is anticipated to significantly reduce carbon emissions.

International Current Affairs:

• In the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the intensification of attacks by Russia has led to a dire situation in the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol, prompting civilians to flee.
• China's economy encountered its slowest growth rate in over two years during the second quarter of 2023, largely attributed to factors such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine.
• The US Supreme Court has made a pivotal decision by overturning the landmark ruling of Roe v. Wade from 1973, which previously legalized abortion across the entire United States. The repercussions of this decision are expected to significantly impact abortion access in the country.
• Due to a severe economic crisis resulting in shortages of vital goods like food and fuel, Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency.
• The global incidence of monkeypox cases is on the rise, and the World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern, labeling the outbreak as "unusual" and "worrisome."