current affairs 16 June 2021 (In English)

31st formal meeting of head of governments of NATO was organised in Brussels.

• Major topics of discussion include the role of NATO in a changing geo-strategic environment,
• Collective defence, emerging technologies, climate change and security.
• NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.

Raja Parba festival is being celebrated in Odisha.

• It is a 3 day festival to celebrate womanhood.
• It is believed that during this period Mother Earth menstruates and
• Prepares herself for future agricultural activities with the arrival of the monsoon.
• This festival is synonymous with varieties of cakes (pithas).
• Thus, Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) has also launched a special programme named "Pitha on Wheels".

Coast Guard begins "Operation Oliva" to protect Odisha turtles.

• Aircraft engaged to ensure the safety of Olive Ridley until she lays her eggs.
• Operation Olivia was started by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), first in early 1980s.
• This operation helps in protecting Olive Ridley turtles every year
• When they start nesting along Odisha coast for breeding in months of November to December.

IIT Ropar develops electricity free CPAP device "Jeevan Vayu".

• "Jivan Vayu" which can be used as a substitute of CPAP machine.
• This is Nation’s first such device which functions even without electricity.
• And is adapted to both kinds of oxygen generation units like O2 cylinders and oxygen pipelines in hospitals.
• Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is a treatment method for patients having breathing problems during sleep called sleep apnea.

"Believe - what life and cricket taught me" is the autobiography of Suresh Raina.