Page-30 of Current Affairs - June, 2016

Dr. R Seetharaman conferred with 2016 Green Economy Visionary Award

June 2, 2016

Dr. R Seetharaman, Group CEO of Doha Bank, has been honoured with the 2016 Green Economy Visionary Award. He has been awarded with this award for his contribution in environment-friendly activities and thereby promoting green economy for nearly two decades. ..

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India, Morocco launch Chamber of Commerce and Industry to boost trade

June 1, 2016

India and Morocco have launched the India-Morocco Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IMCCI) in Moroccan capital city Rabat. The IMCCI was jointly launched by visiting Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari and Moroccan Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane. Hamid Ansari’s visit is ..

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Rahul Johri takes charge as first ever CEO of BCCI

June 1, 2016

Rahul Johri took charge as first ever chief executive officer (CEO) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) at its headquarters in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The appointment and creation of post of BCCI CEO was based on the ..

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Union Cabinet approves MoU between US and India to enhance cooperation in wildlife conservation

June 1, 2016

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and United States (US) to enhance cooperation in the field of wildlife conservation and combating wildlife trafficking. With this approval, India will benefit ..

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Former Delhi Police Commissioner BS Bassi appointed UPSC member

June 1, 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee has appointed former IPS officer Bhim Sain Bassi as a member of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) as per provisions of Article 316 of Constitution. He will hold the constitutional post till February 2021 i.e. maximum tenure ..

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31 May: World No-Tobacco Day

June 1, 2016

World No-Tobacco Day (WNTD) is observed every year across the world on 31 May. This day highlights the health risks associated with consumption all forms of tobacco and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. 2016 Theme: “World No ..

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AR Rahman conferred with Japan's Fukuoka prize 2016

June 1, 2016

Legendary Oscar winning Indian music composer A R Rahman was awarded Japan’s Fukuoka prize for the year 2016. He has been conferred with this award in the Grand Prize category for his outstanding contribution towards creating, preserving and showcasing South ..

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China successfully launches three satellites

June 1, 2016

China has successfully launched three (one domestic and two foreign) satellites namely Ziyuan III 02 satellite and two NewSat satellites. They were launched on the back of a Long March 4B rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in northern ..

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