Page-21 of Current Affairs - June, 2016

Legendary Canadian ice hockey player Gordie Howe passes away

June 11, 2016

Legendary Canadian ice hockey player Gordie Howe passed away at Toledo, US. He was 88. He was nicknamed Mr Hockey and had spent most of his career with the Detroit Red Wings, winning the Stanley Cup four times. About Gordie ..

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Union Ministry of Power launches Surya Mitra Mobile App

June 11, 2016

The Union Ministry of Power has launched Surya Mitra mobile App to serve customers in the field of renewable energy. The app was launched by Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal at National Workshop on Rooftop Solar Power held in New ..

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Union Government announces new Print Media Advertisement policy

June 10, 2016

The Union Information and Broadcasting ministry has framed a New Print Media Advertisement Policy for Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP). The objective of the policy is to promote transparency and accountability in issuing of advertisements in print media. ..

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NIIF and Qatar Investment Authority inks MoU to boost infrastructure investments

June 10, 2016

The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) has signed a MoU with Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) for facilitating investment in India’s infrastructure. Objective of MoU: Facilitate QIA to study investment opportunities in India’s infrastructure sector in order to enable both ..

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Axis Bank launches India's first certified green bond at London Stock Exchange

June 10, 2016

Axis Bank has launched India’s first internationally-listed certified green bond to finance climate change solutions around the world at London Stock Exchange (LSE). The proceeds of the bond will be invested by Axis Bank in green energy, transportation and infrastructure ..

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Major General Per Lodin appointed head of UNMOGIP

June 10, 2016

Major General Per Lodin from Sweden was appointed as chief military observer and head of the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP). His appointment was approved by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. He will succeed Major General ..

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ADB approves $100 million loan for irrigation system in Tamil Nadu

June 10, 2016

The multilateral lending agency Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved 100 million dollars loan to strengthen a key irrigation system and improve water management in the Vennar sub-basin of Cauvery Delta in Tamil Nadu. The loan funds seeks to Support ..

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India signs up to Europe-led clampdown on tax evasion and corruption

June 10, 2016

India has joined a group of nearly 40 countries that have signed a Europe-led clampdown on tax evasion and corruption. Under this group countries are committed to automatically exchange information on beneficial ownership between law enforcement agencies and tax authorities ..

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