{"id":1698,"date":"2023-06-18T11:40:23","date_gmt":"2023-06-18T06:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bscrackers.com\/?p=1698"},"modified":"2023-06-18T11:40:23","modified_gmt":"2023-06-18T06:10:23","slug":"upsc-gk-capsule-from-g20-agriculture-ministers-meet-to-elon-musks-brain-chip-know-major-events-of-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bscrackers.com\/?p=1698","title":{"rendered":"UPSC GK Capsule: From G20 Agriculture Ministers Meet To Elon Musk\u2019s Brain Chip, Know Major Events Of This Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;background:#f3f3f3;padding:0 15px 10px 10px;border-bottom:5px solid #e1261c\">\n<div style=\"width:510px;padding-top:10px;position:relative;height:350px\" class=\"jsx-1647035624 article_bimg\">\n<figure style=\"line-height:0;width:510px;height:340px\" class=\"jsx-1647035624\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Preparing for UPSC? 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Here are the top news of the past week (Representative Image)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"width:359px;padding-top:10px\" class=\"jsx-1647035624 article_bnow_box\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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better prepare yourself for any upcoming exams\">UPSC GK capsule: Here is a list of significant highlights from this week that you can read in order to better prepare yourself for any upcoming exams<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bscrackers.com\/?p=1698\/#Union_Agri_Minister_Meets_Officials_from_UK_US_at_G20_Agri_Ministers_Event\" title=\"Union Agri Minister Meets Officials from UK, US at G20 Agri Ministers Event\">Union Agri Minister Meets Officials from UK, US at G20 Agri Ministers Event<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bscrackers.com\/?p=1698\/#Mizoram_Govt_Seeks_Centres_Help_to_Provide_Relief_Fund_for_Displaced_People\" title=\"Mizoram Govt Seeks Centre\u2019s Help to Provide Relief Fund for Displaced People\">Mizoram Govt Seeks Centre\u2019s Help to Provide Relief Fund for Displaced People<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bscrackers.com\/?p=1698\/#Sukesh_Chandrashekar_Offers_Rs_10_Crore_Donation_for_Odisha_Train_Accident\" title=\"Sukesh Chandrashekar Offers Rs 10 Crore Donation for Odisha Train Accident\">Sukesh Chandrashekar Offers Rs 10 Crore Donation for Odisha Train Accident<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bscrackers.com\/?p=1698\/#Nirmala_Sitharaman_Chairs_Meeting_On_Drive_Against_Fake_Billing\" title=\"Nirmala Sitharaman Chairs Meeting On Drive Against Fake Billing\">Nirmala Sitharaman Chairs Meeting On Drive Against Fake Billing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bscrackers.com\/?p=1698\/#Elon_Musks_Brain_Chip_Firm_Neuralink_to_Start_its_First_Human_Trial_in_2023\" title=\"Elon Musk\u2019s Brain Chip Firm Neuralink to Start its First Human Trial in 2023\">Elon Musk\u2019s Brain Chip Firm Neuralink to Start its First Human Trial in 2023<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"min-height:24px;font-size:14px;line-height:24px;color:#3f3f3f;font-weight:400\" class=\"jsx-1647035624\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_GK_capsule_Here_is_a_list_of_significant_highlights_from_this_week_that_you_can_read_in_order_to_better_prepare_yourself_for_any_upcoming_exams\"><\/span>UPSC GK capsule: Here is a list of significant highlights from this week that you can read in order to better prepare yourself for any upcoming exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article_ContentWrap\">\n<div class=\"jsx-1647035624\"><a title=\"gk-capsule\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/topics\/gk-capsule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"article_float_embeddedimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:0pt none;float:left;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px padding-top:5px\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2022\/03\/gk-capsule.jpg\" alt=\"gk-capsule\"\/><\/div>\n<p><\/a><em>From UPSC Civil Services to SSC recruitment exams, from college admissions to group discussions, general knowledge questions mark a significant part of almost every exam. For candidates preparing to crack an exam or those who need to get their news in a compact form, News18 offers a weekly column &#8211; GK Capsule.\u00a0While we provide you a weekly news wrap, to get more information on a specific topic or an exam, reach out at @news18dotcom.<\/em><\/p>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">A lot has happened this week and the main headlines were the G20 Agriculture Ministers Meet to Elon Musk\u2019s Brain Chip Firm Neuralink. Candidates who are preparing for any recruitment exam this year should not miss out on the breaking news and happenings from around the world. The general knowledge section has become a mandatory part of competitive entrance exams. So, we have listed down this week\u2019s news from all around the world, with important events briefly explained.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Union_Agri_Minister_Meets_Officials_from_UK_US_at_G20_Agri_Ministers_Event\"><\/span>Union Agri Minister Meets Officials from UK, US at G20 Agri Ministers Event<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">At the ongoing G20 Agriculture Ministers Meet on June 16, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar had bilateral discussions with representatives from the US, UK and other member nations. They discussed methods to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/india\/union-agriculture-minister-meets-top-officials-from-us-uk-at-g20-agri-ministers-meeting-8097817.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">improve collaboration with them for the overall growth of the agriculture sector.<\/a> During the meeting, Tomar stated that India and the US share democratic ideals and also have common interests in a number of areas.<\/p>\n<p><nonfly class=\"article_mad\" adunit=\"NW18_ENG_Desktop\/NW18_ENG_JOBS\/NW18_ENG_JOBS_AS\/NW18_ENG_JOBS_AS_ROS_MID_728\" slotid=\"nw18-dynamic-div-8104213_3_12\" id=\"new_ad_2\"\/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mizoram_Govt_Seeks_Centres_Help_to_Provide_Relief_Fund_for_Displaced_People\"><\/span>Mizoram Govt Seeks Centre\u2019s Help to Provide Relief Fund for Displaced People<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">The Mizoram government on June 16 requested the Centre to speed up the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/india\/manipur-violence-mizoram-govt-urges-centre-to-provide-relief-fund-for-displaced-people-8099155.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">distribution of funds to provide help to more than 11,000 displaced people <\/a>from the violence-hit Manipur. Through an official statement, the state government has sought Rs 10 crore as immediate relief for people who are currently staying at shelters in several parts of Mizoram, since the clashes broke out in Manipur on May 3.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sukesh_Chandrashekar_Offers_Rs_10_Crore_Donation_for_Odisha_Train_Accident\"><\/span>Sukesh Chandrashekar Offers Rs 10 Crore Donation for Odisha Train Accident<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">Sukesh Chandrasekhar, an alleged conman detained in Delhi\u2019s Mandoli jail in connection with Rs 200 crore money laundering case, has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/india\/odisha-train-accident-sukesh-chandrasekhar-offer-rs-10-crore-jacqueline-fernandez-nora-fatehi-8093869.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">offered Rs 10 crore for the Odisha train accident.<\/a> He requested the approval to make the contribution in a letter to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, asserting that the amount is his \u201clegit and taxed income\u201d.\u201cThe contribution is from my personal funds which is from my legitimate source of earning, which is, completely taxed, and the documentation along with returns filings shall be furnished along with the said demand draft of Rs Ten Crores (Rs 10,00,00,000),&#8221; the letter read.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nirmala_Sitharaman_Chairs_Meeting_On_Drive_Against_Fake_Billing\"><\/span>Nirmala Sitharaman Chairs Meeting On Drive Against Fake Billing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">On June 16, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a review meeting of the current <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/business\/tax\/gst-evasion-fm-nirmala-sitharaman-chairs-review-meeting-on-drive-against-fake-billing-8096059.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drive against fake billing for Goods and Services Tax (GST) evasion.<\/a> Sitharaman was informed about the actions being taken against fake registrations, during the meeting. About 11,140 such registrations have already been spotted and action has been initiated, Sitharaman was informed.<\/p>\n<p><videocarousel\/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elon_Musks_Brain_Chip_Firm_Neuralink_to_Start_its_First_Human_Trial_in_2023\"><\/span>Elon Musk\u2019s Brain Chip Firm Neuralink to Start its First Human Trial in 2023<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk on Friday announced that his brain-chip startup Neuralink plans to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/tech\/musks-brain-chip-firm-neuralink-to-start-its-first-human-trial-this-year-8098129.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> launch its first human trial this year<\/a>. While speaking at the VivaTech event in Paris, Musk asserted that Neuralink plans to implant a tetraplegic or paraplegic patient during a webcast monitored by Reuters.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/education-career\/upsc-gk-capsule-from-g20-agriculture-ministers-meet-to-elon-musks-brain-chip-know-major-events-of-this-week-8104213.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Preparing for UPSC? 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