Current Affairs 7th June 2015

Current Affairs 7th June 2015 - Important Points

• Cancer Survivors Day - 7th June (First Sunday of June)

• Two day long 41st G-7 summit was held in - Germany

• Which state Govt is going to set up the first elephant hospital of India - Kerala

• To whom was prestigious liberation war honour was confered by Bangladesh - Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee

• What is Operation Maitri - India rescue Mission in Nepal Earthquake

• Name of the prominent scientist who sworned in as President of Mauritius - Ameenah Gurib-Fakim

• Who won 20th Grand Slam by winning French Open - Serena Williams

Current Affairs 7th June 2015 - Details

Cancer Survivors Day - 7th June (First Sunday of June)

On 7th June 2015,  Cancer Survivors Day was observed as it is observed on first Sunday in June. The day is meant to "demonstrate that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality".

Two day long 41st G-7 summit was held in - Germany

Among the International Current Affairs, On 7th June 2015 two days long 41st G-7 summit began at Schloss Elmau, Germany. Following are the name of countries which will be taking part in this summitt.

• Canada
• France
• Germany
• Italy
• Japan
• United Kingdom
• United States
• European Union

Which state Govt is going to set up the first elephant hospital of India - Kerala

Among the Important National Current Affairs, State Govt of Kerala is going to set up the first elephant hospital of India in Kerala. For this purpose five-acre plot in the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy has been selected. This hospital is expected to have a cost of Rs 10 Crore.

To whom was prestigious liberation war honour was confered by Bangladesh - Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee

On 7th June 2015, Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was conferred Award of of Bangladesh Liberation War Honour for his active role in the country independence struggle and consolidating India friendship with the Bangladesh.

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi received this award on behalf of Former PM from Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid at a ceremony at Bangabhaban, the President house. As we know that PM Narendra Modi is on the visit of Bangladesh. 

What is Operation Maitri - India rescue Mission in Nepal Earthquake

Among the Important National Current Affairs, We want to put light on Operation Maitri. Operation Maitri was the name of operation which was carried away by government of India and Indian armed forces in the aftermath of the 2015 Nepal earthquake. It was a rescue and relief operation to help neighbour country Nepal. 

Name of the prominent scientist who sworned in as President of Mauritius - Ameenah Gurib-Fakim

Among the Important International Current Affairs, On 5th June 2015, Prominent scientist Ameenah Gurib-Fakim sworned in as new President of Mauritius. She is the first ever female president of Mauritius. 

Ameenah Gurib-Fakim is a renowned scientist and biologist, she succeeded Kailash Purryag for this top post.

She is an alumni of the universities of Exeter and Surrey in Britain. She also serves as the chairman of organic chemistry at Mauritius University. Apart from thi she has also worked with the World Bank and other international institutions as well.

Do You Know : 

Mauritius gained independence from Britain in 1968 and replaced Britain Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state in 1992.

Who won 20th Grand Slam by winning French Open - Serena Williams

Among the Important Sports Current Affairs, On 6th June 2015, American professional tennis player Serena Jameka Williams won French Open title. It was her 20th Grand Slam. Serena Williams who is holding 1st Rank in women single tennis defeated Czech Lucie Safarova by 6-3 6-7(2) 6-2 to win this title.