Page-11 of Current Affairs - June, 2016

Scientists unveil synthetic Human Genome Project-Write

June 18, 2016

A group of scientists from United States recently proposed an ambitious project named as Human Genome Project-Write (HGP-Write) to create a genetic blueprint or synthetic human genome. The project aims to develop technologies to more efficiently and more cheaply write ..

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SpaceX successfully launches two commercial satellites

June 18, 2016

US based private space transport service company SpaceX successfully launched two commercial satellites viz. EUTELSAT 117 West B and ABS-2A. They were launched using SpaceX’s reusable Falcon 9 rocket which had lifted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in ..

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PM Narendra Modi outlines RAPID, five-point mantra to reform and broaden tax net

June 18, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has outline RAPID, five-point mantra to tax officials to reform and broaden the direct tax net base. The new five point charter for tax administrators RAPID means R for Revenue, A for Accountability, P for Probity, ..

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NRIs can now join NPS online through eNPS

June 18, 2016

The Union Finance Ministry has announced that non-resident Indians (NRIs) can now open National Pension Savings (NPS) accounts online i.e. through eNPS if they have Aadhaar Card or Permanent Account Number (PAN) card. Earlier, NRIs could open NPS accounts only ..

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Scientists detect Gravitational waves for second time

June 18, 2016

Scientists for the second time have successfully detected gravitational waves created by the collision of two black holes 1.4 billion light years away. These waves were detected using the twin Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) interferometers in the US. This ..

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Veteran Odia actress Manimala Devi passes away

June 18, 2016

Noted theatre personality and popular yesteryear Odia film actress Manimala Devi passed away in Bhubaneswar, Odisha due to old-age-related complications. She was 86. She was among the first generation artistes in the state and had ruled the Odia film industry ..

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17 June: World Day to Combat Desertification

June 17, 2016

The World Day to Combat Desertification (WDCD) is being observed on 17 June across the world to promote public awareness related to international cooperation to combat desertification and the effects of drought. 2016 Theme: “Inclusive cooperation for achieving Land Degradation ..

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Sunil Mittal elected as Chairman of International Chamber of Commerce

June 17, 2016

The chief executive of Bharti Group, Sunil Bharti Mittal has been elected chairman of the International Chambers of Commerce (ICC). He succeeds Terry McGraw, Chairman Emeritus of S&P Global, who became ICC’s Honorary Chairman. Sunil Mittal is the third Indian ..

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Rio 2016 unveils official slogan A New World for Olympic and Paralympic Games

June 17, 2016

The Rio 2016 organising committee has unveiled the official slogan (motto), A New World for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games scheduled to be held in August 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The slogan was unveiled by Thomas Bach, ..

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Indian-origin diplomat Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir nominated as US Ambassador to Malaysia

June 17, 2016

US President Barack Obama has nominated an Indian-origin diplomat Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir as the next US ambassador to Malaysia. Her nomination is yet to be confirmed by the Senate. She would replace Joseph Y Yun as the next US ambassador ..

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