Page-7 of Current Affairs - June, 2018

Government to make 24 degrees celsius as default setting for air conditioners

June 23, 2018

The Union Ministry of Power is considering making 24 degrees celsius as mandatory default setting and labeling of air conditioners within few months. This has been planned after six months campaign was launched to promote energy efficiency in the area ..

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Mongolia launches construction of its first oil refinery with $1 billion Indian aid

June 23, 2018

Mongolia has launched construction of its first strategically important oil refinery funded by India in southern Dornogovi province. The ground-breaking ceremony of long-awaited project was attended by Mongolian Prime Minister Khurelsukh Ukhnaa and Indian Minister of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh.  ..

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Indian Army Contingent part of UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan awarded

June 23, 2018

The Indian Army contingent comprising of 7 Garhwal Rifles Infantry Battalion Group was awarded United Nations Medal for “selfless service”. The contingent is part of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in South Sudan. It has been complimented ..

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays foundation stone of Vanijya Bhawan  

June 23, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Vanijya Bhawan, a new office complex in New Delhi for the Department of Commerce. Vnijya Bhawan will help in ease of doing business by bringing all Departments of Commerce under one ..

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Use of AADHAAR biometric data for criminal investigation is not permissible: UIDAI

June 23, 2018

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has notified that use of Aadhaar biometric data for criminal investigation is not allowed under Aadhaar Act, 2016. This comes after National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Director Ish Kumar made strong pitch for ..

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Government bans two affiliates of al Qaeda and IS under UAPA

June 22, 2018

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has banned al Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISKP) under anti-terror law, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967. AQIS is an affiliate of al Qaeda and ISKP is ..

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Government releases draft on cross-border insolvency resolution

June 22, 2018

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has released draft on cross-border insolvency in order to strengthen Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). It will help banks access overseas assets of company undergoing resolution. Similarly, Indian authorities will also be required to cooperate ..

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India, US to hold inaugural 2+2 Dialogue in July 2018 in Washington. DC

June 22, 2018

The inaugural India, United States 2+2 Dialogue will be held on July 6, 2018 in Washington. DC, capital city of US. The dialogue will focus on strengthening strategic, security, and defence cooperation as both countries jointly confront global challenges. It ..

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