Page-6 of Current Affairs - June, 2016

Indian-origin lawyer Yasmin Sooka to chair UN commission on human rights in South Sudan

June 25, 2016

South African Indian-origin lawyer Yasmin Sooka has been appointed to chairman of three member UN commission (committee) to monitor the human rights situation in South Sudan. The committee was constituted by the United Nations Human Right Council (UNHRC) resolution 31/20 ..

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Scientists develop new bio-ink for 3D bio-printing with stem cells

June 25, 2016

Scientists have developed a new stem cell-containing bio-ink that allows 3D printing of complex living tissues that may be used for surgical implants. The medical breakthrough was achieved by scientists from the University of Bristol, England. The study in this ..

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25 June: Day of the Seafarer

June 25, 2016

The Day of the Seafarer is being observed on 25 June every year as an expression of thanks to the seafarers for their contribution to the economy and civil society of the world. The observance of the day also acknowledges ..

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United Kingdom in historic referendum votes to exit European Union

June 25, 2016

People of United Kingdom (UK) in a historic Brexit referendum have voted in favour of leaving European Union (EU). In the Brexit referendum, the ‘Leave’ side won decisively by securing 51.9% of the total votes overturning ‘Remain’ side which secured ..

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ADB approves $500 million loan for bridge over Ganga River in Bihar

June 25, 2016

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a 500 million dollars loan to build a bridge across the Ganga River in Bihar. The loan funds will be used to build 9.8 km road bridge in Bihar on the Ganga River. ..

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Sri Lankan Parliament unanimously passes Right to Information bill

June 25, 2016

Sri Lankan Parliament has unanimously passed the Right to Information (RTI) bill aimed at restoring transparency and good governance in the country. The RTI bill seeks to give citizens access to public information which is in the possession, custody or ..

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Colombia Government, FARC rebels sign historic ceasefire and disarmament agreement

June 25, 2016

The Colombian government and the leftist FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) rebels have signed a historic ceasefire and disarmament agreement. It was signed in presence of Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, FARC leader Timoleon Jimenez and UN Secretary General, ..

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China sets up first dark sky reserve in Tibet to limit light pollution

June 24, 2016

China has established country’s first dark sky reserve for astronomical observation in the Tibetan prefecture of Ngari, bordering Nepal and India. The reserve was jointly launched by the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (GDF) and the regional government ..

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