Current affairs 14 June 2024

Visakhapatnam Port ranked 19th in Container Port Performance Index.

• Visakhapatnam Port, managed by J M Baxi Ports & Logistics, entered the top 20 of the World Bank’s Container Port Performance Index 2023.
• Ranked 19th, it outperformed Mundra Port, emphasizing efficiency in handling container stays.
• The CPPI, using extensive data, evaluates port operations globally, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing global trade efficiency.

UN Reports Record 117 Million Displaced in 2023.

• UNHCR's 2023 report indicates a record high of 117.3 million people forcibly displaced globally, with expectations of surpassing 120 million by April 2024.
• The rise in displacement is attributed to ongoing conflicts, persecution, and various forms of violence.
• Major crises contributing to these numbers include the war in Sudan and internal displacement in Gaza due to Israeli military actions

Ahmedabad University's Centre won RIBA 2024 Award.

• Ahmedabad University's University Centre, designed by Stephane Paumier Architects, won the RIBA International Award for Excellence 2024.
• The RIBA awards are globally recognized, celebrating architecture that showcases design excellence, visionary thinking, and social impact.
• The recognition marks a significant achievement for Indian architecture.

Infosys ranked 74th most valuable global brand in Kantar BrandZ report.

• Infosys has secured a spot among the 100 most valuable brands in the world, according to Kantar.
• In its annual 'BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands' report Infosys is ranked as the 20 most valuable global B2B (business to business) technology brand.
• Infosys: Founders: N. R. Narayana Murthy
• Headquarters: Bengaluru
• CEO: Salil Parekh

Assam Govt. announces monthly stipend to curb child marriage.

• Under the scheme Nijut Moina government would provide monthly stipends to all Girl students from class 11 to post-graduation over the next 5 years, aiming to prevent child marriages.
• All girls studying in classes 11 and 12 will get Rs 1,000 per month, Rs 1,250 for degree students, and Rs 2,500 for girls doing post-graduation.
• Estimated Cost - Rs 1,500 crore
• Assam CM - Himanta Biswa Sarma