Page-19 of Current Affairs - June, 2015

India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant undocked at Cochin

June 11, 2015

India’s first indigenously-built largest aircraft carrier INS Vikrant was successfully undocked at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Cochin district of Kerala. The ship will undergo a series of fitment and trial processes along with series of static and dynamic trials ..

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Senior scientist Dr. Srivari Chandrasekhar appointed as Director of CSIR-IICT

June 11, 2015

Dr. Srivari Chandrasekhar was appointed Director of CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) a premier research institute of Union Government based in Hyderabad, Telangana. He was named appointed to the top post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is ex-officio ..

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Parkash Singh Badal conferred with Sant Namdev National Award

June 11, 2015

Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Parkash Singh Badal was conferred the prestigious 14th Sant Namdev National Award- 2015 by Pune based Sarhad foundation. The award was presented to him by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis in the presence of the organisers of ..

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Trios of 3800-year-old statuettes found in Vichama, Peru

June 10, 2015

Researchers in Peru have discovered trios of statuettes which belong to some 3,800 years ago. They were discovered by research team led by archaeologist Ruth Shady. The final discovery announcement was made by the Peruvian Cultural Ministry in Lima. The ..

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Union Government gives nod to promulgation of Ordinance to amend Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

June 10, 2015

Union Government has given nod for promulgation of Ordinance to amend Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Decision in this regard was Union Cabinet meet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The ordinance paves way for filing of cheque ..

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Union Cabinet approves Rs 6,000 crore interest-free loan to sugar mills

June 10, 2015

Union Cabinet approved an interest-free loan i.e. soft loan to the tune of 6,000 crore rupees to enable sugar mills pay arrears to farmers. Decision in this regard was taken by Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi ..

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Yellow-Breasted Buntings on the verge of extinction: Study

June 10, 2015

As per recent study published in the Conservation Biology journal, Yellow-breasted buntings (Emberiza aureola), a songbird are near to extinction. The study has mentioned that population this bird species which is also known as he “rice bird” in China has ..

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Jind, Karnal and Muzaffarnagar districts added in National Capital Region

June 10, 2015

Haryana’s Jind, Karnal districts and Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar district have been added into the conurbation National Capital Region (NCR). Decision in this regard was taken at 35th meeting of National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) held New Delhi. The meeting ..

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