Page-11 of Current Affairs - June, 2016

Union Government bans use of cancer causing chemical potassium bromate as food additive

June 21, 2016

The Union Government has banned use of potassium bromate (KbrO3) as a food additive as it is carcinogenic. Decision in this regard was taken by Union Health Ministry based on the recommendation of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India ..

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India, Thailand sign 2 agreements to boost ties

June 21, 2016

India and Thailand have signed two agreements in culture and educational sectors to boost bilateral ties. The agreements were signed in New Delhi during the three day official state visit of Thailand Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha to Indian. Signed ..

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Recommendations of Expert Committee for examining Specific Relief Act, 1963

June 21, 2016

The Expert Committee that was constituted to examine the Specific Relief Act, 1963 has submitted its report to Union Law and Justice Minister D. Sadananda Gowda. The committee has suggested recommendations for modifications in the decades old law to ensure ..

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Punjab Government launches Mukh Mantri Punjab Hepatitis C Relief Fund

June 20, 2016

The Punjab government has launched a special fund “Mukh Mantri Punjab Hepatitis C Relief Fund” to provide free treatment for patients affected by Hepatitis C. With this initiative, Punjab became the first Indian state to provide free treatment to confirmed ..

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Union Government approves 100% FDI in Aviation, Defence and e-commerce sectors

June 20, 2016

The Union Government has eased foreign direct investment (FDI) norms for nine sectors to give impetus to job creation and ease of doing business in the country. Decision in this regard was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Prime ..

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Assam Government launches Maitree Ek Gyan Yatra initiative to link primary schools to colleges

June 20, 2016

The Assam Government has launched a unique initiative ‘Maitree Ek Gyan Yatra’ to link primary schools to high schools to colleges. The purpose of the programme is to change the mindset of the teachers, as in some places in states ..

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June 20: World Refugee Day

June 20, 2016

Every year June 20 is observed as World Refugee Day to raise awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world. The observance of the day seeks to draw attention to the plight of refugees and also to celebrate their ..

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Nico Rosberg wins 2016 European Grand Prix of F1

June 20, 2016

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg from Germany has won the 2016 European Grand Prix of Formula One. 2016 European Grand Prix title race was the eight race of the 2016 season of Formula One in which total 11 teams had participated. ..

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