Current Affairs – Today’s Headlines: June 21, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 21, 2021.
INDIA
– Any lapse in stating COVID-19 as the cause of demise in a death certificate will have penal consequences for those found responsible, including the certifying doctor: Centre
ECONOMY & CORPORATE
– SEBI halts PNB Housing Finances’ preferential issue of shares worth up to Rs 4,000 crore to Carlyle Group
– India to host BRICS Summit on Green Hydrogen Initiatives on June 22-23, online event will be anchored by PSU NTPC Ltd
– Adani Power to acquire 1,200 MW Essar Powers’ Mahan project in Singrauli district of MP
WORLD
– World Refugee Day observed on June 20, theme: “Together we heal, learn and shine”
– World Sickle Cell Awareness Day observed on June 19; sickle cell is an inherited blood disorder
SPORTS
– Govt. to set up 5 Divyangta Khel Kendras in different parts of country: Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thaawarchand Gehlot
– BCCI to donate Rs 10 crore for Olympic-bound athletes’ preparations
– Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins Formula One French Grand Prix
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021