NEWS 17-06-2018. NEWS FOR 18-JUNE (MONDAY) 1. On June 16, 2018, In a National Consultation on National Rural Drinking Water Programme, Swajal scheme was announced in 115 districts of the country. These scheme will aim to provide villages with piped water supply powered by solar energy. 2. On June 16, 2018, Pinaka rocket system of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), known for firing 12 rockets in just 44 seconds, is being converted into a precision-guided missile. Pinaka initially had a range of 30 to 40km. In its initial phase it has been developed into Pinaka Mark II, which has an enhanced range of 70 to 80 km. The actual ground trials will be held at Pokhran. 3. On 13th June 2018, New Zealand’s teenage player Amelia Kerr has created a world record in the women’s ODI cricket by scoring an unbeaten 232 runs in a match against Ireland in Dublin. 4. In the ongoing Fifa World Cup Portugal drew their match with Spain. The score was 3 all. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hattrick for Portugal. 5. On June 16, 2018, Pakistan and the World Bank inked agreements worth $565 million to help build and support the projects in power and water sectors. < < Back