Page-5 of Current Affairs - June, 2018

International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking: June 26

June 27, 2018

The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed every year on June 26 across the world to raise awareness of major problem that illicit drugs. The day is also observed as an expression of United Nations’ (UN) ..

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Second tranche of Bharat-22 ETF oversubscribed, receives bids worth Rs 15,436 crore

June 26, 2018

The second tranche of Bharat-22 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF), comprising shares of 22 companies, has received bids worth Rs. 15,436 crore, much higher than government’s fund raising target. The second tranche was targeted to achieve fund mop up of Rs ..

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India, Seychelles ink 6 MoUs

June 26, 2018

India and Seychelles have signed six Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) including in area of infrastructure development in Seychelles, cyber security and white-shipping arrangement. The agreements were signed between both countries after bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting ..

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RBI proposes Board of Management for urban co-operative banks

June 26, 2018

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed setting up of Board of Management (BoM) in all Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) having deposits of over Rs 100 crore within one year to strengthen governance and promote professional management in these ..

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World Food Prize 2018 awarded to Lawrence Haddad and Dr. David Nabarro

June 26, 2018

The World Food Prize 2018 was awarded to Lawrence Haddad and Dr. David Nabarro for their individual but complementary global leadership in elevating maternal and child undernutrition within food security. The World Food Prize is most prominent global award for ..

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Monsoon Session of Parliament to begin from July 18, 2018

June 26, 2018

The Monsoon Session of Parliament will be held from July 18 to August 10, 2018. It will span over 24 days and  will have 18 sittings. It was formally announced by Cabinet Committee of Parliamentary Affairs (CCPA) chaired by Home ..

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Aldabra Giant Tortoise: Seychelles gifts two giant tortoise to India

June 26, 2018

Seychelles has gifted pair of Giant Aldabra tortoise to India as a goodwill gesture. They were brought to India as gift from the President of Seychelles Danny Faure during his five-day visit to India. The pair was handed over to ..

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Gujarat Government launches Suryashakti Kisan Yojana

June 25, 2018

Gujarat government has launched Suryashakti Kisan Yojana (SKY), solar power scheme for farmers enabling them to generate electricity for their captive consumption as well as sell surplus power to grid and earn extra buck. It is claimed to be first ..

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