Page-23 of Current Affairs - June, 2012

New Zealand wins 21st Azlan Shah Hockey tournament; India clinches Bronze

June 6, 2012

New Zealand grabbed the 21st Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament in their maiden final. They defeated Argentina in the top clash at Ipoh, Malaysia. 5-time champions India beat Great Britain and won the bronze medal.

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WEF meet on West Asia, North Africa & Eurasia begins

June 6, 2012

The World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting on West Asia, North Africa and Eurasia began in Istanbul, Turkey The theme of the forum is: “Roadmaps for Reform, Pathways to Inclusive Growth”

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Nepal gets $20 million as loan from OFID

June 6, 2012

The OPEC Fund for International Development Fund (OFID) will provide a loan help of $20 million to Nepal. The loan is aimed at assisting Nepal’s Rural Connectivity and Community Development Project It will be utilized to promote rural, economic and ..

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June 5: World Environment Day

June 6, 2012

“World Environment Day” is being observed across the globe Theme for this year: “Green Economy: Does it include you?” Government flagged-off the ‘Science Express-Biodiversity Special’ train in New Delhi to mark the day. The train highlights the bio-diversity zones in ..

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Russia & Bangladesh ink MOU’s for Bangladesh’s first nuclear power plant

June 6, 2012

Bangladesh and Russia inked two MoU’s as a measure to step up co-operation to build Bangladesh’s first nuclear power plant. According to the MOUs: Russia will assist Bangladesh in developing the human resource required in nuclear power sector which include ..

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JIMEX 12 : India, Japan to have first bilateral naval exercise off Tokyo

June 6, 2012

JIMEX 12 = Japan India Maritime Exercise 2012 India and Japan will hold their first bilateral naval exercise off Tokyo. 4 Indian warships including the INS Rana, INS Shakti and INS Shivalik are in Tokyo harbor to celebrate 60 years ..

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Diamond Jubilee celebration in Britain: 60 years reign of Queen Elizabeth II

June 6, 2012

Britain is celebrating 60 years reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Thousands of people gathered along the historic river Thames and on streets across the country to mark this occasion. The Diamond Jubilee pageant along Thames has played a critical role ..

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AIR & DD to meet technical challenges to improve programme

June 6, 2012

As per CEO of Prasar Bharti, Mr. Jawhar Sircar, All India Radio and Doordarshan need to meet the technical challenges to get better its programme quantum. A separate Recruitment Board of Prasar Bharti will be established soon after receiving approval ..

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