Daily Current Affairs 27th June 2024, Important News Headlines (Daily GK Update)

State News

Madhya Pradesh Ministers to Pay Income Tax on Salaries and Allowances

The Madhya Pradesh cabinet, led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, decided on June 25, 2024, that state ministers will now be responsible for paying income tax on their salaries and allowances out of their own pockets. This marks a significant change from a 1972 rule under which the state government bore the tax burden. This decision was approved unanimously during a cabinet meeting held in Bhopal.

Banking News

ICICI Bank M-Cap Tops $100 bn; Becomes Only Sixth Indian Co to Hit Milestone

ICICI Bank’s market capitalisation(m-cap) on June 25 crossed the $100-billion mark for the first time, becoming only the sixth company to do so. The private sector lender joins the likes of Reliance Industries, Tata Consultancy Services, HDFC Bank, and Bharti Airtel. The four other domestically listed companies with a market value of more than $100 billion.

Awards News

GRSE Wins Sustainable Governance Champion Award

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd. has been honoured with the “Sustainable Governance Champion Award” at the Outlook Planet Sustainability Summit & Awards 2024. This recognition highlights GRSE’s unwavering commitment to sustainable practices and governance excellence.

Sports News

David Warner Retires From International Cricket

The cricketing world bid farewell to one of its most dynamic players as David Warner officially retired from international cricket. Warner’s illustrious 15-year career with the Australian national team came to an end following Australia’s elimination from the T20 World Cup in the Super Eight phase.

Important Days

Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day 2024

Every year on June 27, the world celebrates Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day. This important observance highlights the crucial role these businesses play in our economies and communities. The 2024 theme focuses on “Leveraging Power and Resilience of Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) to Accelerate Sustainable Development and Eradicate Poverty in Times of Multiple Crises“. This theme recognizes the potential of MSMEs to drive progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).