Page-6 of Current Affairs - June, 2016

Russian ice Hockey player Artemi Panarin wins 2015-16 Calder Memorial Trophy

June 24, 2016

The Russian professional ice hockey winger Artemi Panarin (24) has won the 2015-16 season Calder Memorial Trophy. He was presented with this award as the US National Hockey League (NHL’s) Rookie of the Year at the NHL Awards ceremony. Presently, ..

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Quiz master, educationist Neil O'Brien passes away

June 24, 2016

Neil O’Brien, a pioneer of quizzing in India and educationalist passed away in Kolkata, West Bengal. He was 82. He was also leader of the Anglo-Indian community and was former member of Lok Sabha. He is father of MP and ..

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BCCI appoints Anil Kumble as the head coach of Indian Cricket Team

June 24, 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed former spinner Anil Kumble (45) as the head coach of Indian Cricket Team. He will have tenure of one year. The decision of his selection was taken in the ..

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Union Government launches India’s first pilot programme to run two wheelers on CNG in New Delhi

June 24, 2016

Union Government has launched a pilot programme to run two wheelers on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in New Delhi to curb air pollution in cities. The project was jointly launched by Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and ..

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IIT-Kanpur professor Sanjay Mittal awarded 2015 GD Birla Award

June 24, 2016

IIT-Kanpur professor Sanjay Mittal has been awarded the twenty-fifth GD Birla Award for Scientific Research for the year 2015. He has been bestowed with this award for his significant contributions have been in the area of Mechanics. About Sanjay Mittal ..

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India, Switzerland ink MoU to enhance cooperation in skill development

June 24, 2016

India and Switzerland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish formal cooperation in the fields of skills development and vocational and professional education and training. The MoU was signed between Switzerland’s State Secretary Mauro Dell’ Ambrogio and Union ..

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SCO summit 2016 begins in Tashkent, Uzbekistan

June 23, 2016

The 2016 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit started in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The 2-day meeting of heads of state of SCO is being conducted under the presidency of Uzbekistan. Key Facts During the summit, the issues related to strengthen stability and security ..

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Boxers Vikas Krishan and Manoj Kumar qualify for 2016 Rio Olympics

June 23, 2016

Indian boxers Manoj Kumar and Vikas Krishan have qualified for the Rio 2016 Olympics scheduled to be held in August 2016 in Rio de Janerio, Brazil. Manoj Kumar booked Olympic berth after advancing in the quarterfinal bout against Tajikistan’s Rakhimov ..

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Union Cabinet approves establishment of Fund of Funds for Startups under SIDBI

June 23, 2016

The Union Cabinet has approved setting up of Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) under Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) for extending support to Startups. This 10,000 rupees corpus fund will be established in line with the Start ..

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Union Cabinet approves special package for Textile and Apparel sector

June 23, 2016

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for a special package for employment generation and promotion of exports in Textile and Apparel sector. Decision in this regard was taken by the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi ..

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