Important Days
World Oceans Day 2024
▪ The day is observed on June 8 every year to safeguard the health of the ocean.
▪ Theme 2024 : “Awaken New Depth”
▪ The day was first observed in 2008 by the United Nations
Appointments
Navy’s First woman chopper pilot
▪ Sub-Lieutenant Anamika B. Rajeev became the Indian Navy’s First woman helicopter pilot.
About Indian Navy
✓ Formation – January 26, 1950.
✓ Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) – Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi
✓ Navy Day – December 4.
Sports
French Open
▪ Carlos Alcaraz won the French Title.
▪ He became the youngest sportsperson to win Grand Slam on all three surfaces – grass, hard, clay
About French Open
✓ It is also known as Roland-Garros.
✓ Formation – 1891.
