22nd JUNE 2026 ENGLISH TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS PDF TNPSC SHOUTERS
Dedicated Toll-Free Helpline '1091' Launched by 'Singapenn' Task Force
- A dedicated toll-free helpline number, 1091, has been launched by the 'Singapenn' (Lioness) Task Force to further strengthen the safety of women and children. The police have stated that this helpline will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Through this number, women and children can directly lodge complaints regarding various crimes and threats directed at them. Specifically, they can contact this number to seek immediate police assistance for issues such as abuse, sexual harassment, stalking, intimidation, and cyber-harassment.
- Furthermore, to ensure the safety of women and children during emergencies, trained police personnel will monitor and manage this service around the clock. It has been announced that upon receipt of a complaint, information will be immediately relayed to the relevant police stations and officials to ensure swift action.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Resigns
- In the 2024 UK general election, the Labour Party contested with Keir Starmer as its Prime Ministerial candidate. The party won 411 seats, and subsequently, Keir Starmer assumed office as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
- Starmer's tenure had been under constant pressure over the past few months due to ongoing controversies, policy shifts, and declining public support.
- Accusations arose both within and outside the Labour Party that Starmer had failed to fulfill the election promises made during the 2024 campaign. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation from office.
Boxing World Cup 2026
- The Boxing World Cup, organized by the International Boxing Association, is currently underway in Guiyang, China. In the women's 48kg category final held this afternoon, India's Jyoti faced Uzbekistan's top boxer, Farzona Bojilova.
- Jyoti secured the gold medal by defeating the Uzbek boxer with a unanimous 5-0 decision from the judges.
- Meenakshi won a silver medal after a spirited performance in the 51kg category. Prachi also claimed a silver medal after competing fiercely in the 57kg category final. In the men's 70kg category, Deepak reached the final round and secured the silver medal.
- The Indian boxing contingent has achieved a historic milestone at the Boxing World Cup by winning a total of four medals—one gold and three silver.
