Page-9 of Current Affairs - June, 2016

Union Cabinet approves pact for avoidance of double taxation with Belgium

June 23, 2016

The Union Cabinet has given its approval to the signing of a Protocol amending the Agreement between India and Belgium for avoidance of double taxation. Decision in this regard was taken in the Union Cabinet meeting under the chairmanship of ..

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Union Cabinet approves MoU between India and Germany

June 22, 2016

The Union Cabinet has approved signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Steinbeis GmbH Co. KG, Germany for technology transfer and resourcing in manufacturing, including sub-sectors of Capital Goods. The MoU between India Steinbeis GmbH was signed in April, ..

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21 June: World Hydrography Day

June 22, 2016

World Hydrography Day (WHD) is being observed annually on 21 June to publicise the work of hydrographers and the importance of hydrography. The observance of the day emphasizes importance of hydrography particularly in protection of marine reserves and also promotion ..

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ISRO sets record by successfully launching 20 satellites in single mission

June 22, 2016

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched a record 20 satellites in a single mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. These satellites including India’s latest earth observation satellite Cartosat-2 were launched using Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) ..

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NASA discovers K2-33b, youngest exoplanet around a young star

June 22, 2016

Astronomers using NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope (KST) have discovered a newborn fully-formed exoplanet dubbed as K2-33b. K2-33b is only five to 10 million years old which makes it one of a very few newborn planets found so far. Key Facts ..

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Aadhaar to be linked with caste, domicile certificates

June 22, 2016

Union Government has asked all state governments to link Aadhaar with caste and domicile certificates to be issued to school students. It is the first-of-its-kind initiative to be undertaken by Union Government to issue these certificates to the students within ..

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ISRO to test indigenously developed scramjet engine

June 22, 2016

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is going to test indigenously developed scramjet engine technology based on air-breathing propulsion in July 2016. The test will be conducted on test platform named Advanced Technology Vehicle (ATV) from the Satish Dhawan Space ..

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Maharashtra Government grants minority status to Jews

June 22, 2016

Maharashtra Government has accorded minority status to Jews in the state as per the provisions of the Maharashtra State Minorities Commission Act, 2004. Decision in this regard was taken at the state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ..

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