Page-30 of Current Affairs - June, 2019

Italy’s Volcano Mount Etna erupts on Island of Sicily

June 3, 2019

Europe’s Highest Volcano Mount Etna, in southern Italy erupted with burst into life, spews ash, fire, and spitting molten lava high into sky. Key Highlights This is 2019’s first eruption as the volcano on island of Sicily previously erupted in ..

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US withdraws India’s GSP benefits

June 3, 2019

The United States of America (USA) President Donald Trump terminated India’s designation as a beneficiary developing nation under the GSP (Generalized System of Preference) trade program w.e.f. 5 June 2019. Key Highlights The US has withdrawn preferential tariffs to Indian ..

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Financial Literacy Week 2019 organised by RBI

June 3, 2019

The Financial Literacy Week 2019 will be observed from 3 June to 7 June. It is an annual initiative by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to promote awareness on key topics through a focused campaign. Key Highlights The theme of ..

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Indian-origin Anita Bhatia appointed UN Deputy Executive Director

June 3, 2019

United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres recently appointed Indian-origin Anita Bhatia as Deputy Executive Director of United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women) for Resource Management, Sustainability and Partnerships. Key Highlights Earlier Lakshmi Puri, Veteran ..

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Ex-President Pratibha Patil awarded Mexico’s Highest Civilian Honour

June 3, 2019

Former President of India, Pratibha Patil was conferred Mexico’s highest civilian honour for foreigners titled ‘Orden Mexicana del Aguila Azteca‘ (order of the Aztec Eagle). Melba Pria, Mexico’s Ambassador to India, presented the award to Pratibha Patil at a special ..

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Two-day Yoga Mahotsava being celebrated

June 3, 2019

A Two-day Yoga Mahotsava which will be a Curtain Raiser for upcoming International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2019 was inaugurated by Shri Rajeev Kumar, Vice-Chairman, NITI AYOG at New Delhi. He also presented theme for IDY 2019 as ‘Yoga for ..

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UN extends sanctions against South Sudan

June 1, 2019

Despite resistance from Russia, China and African countries, United Nation Security Council (UNSC) has extended an arms embargo and sanctions on South Sudan for a year. Key Highlights Vote: A US-drafted resolution was adopted by UNSC after a vote of ..

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Health Ministry organised National Workshop for Population Research Centres

June 1, 2019

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) organized a two-day orientation workshop for Population Research Centres (PRCs) to highlight various features of Health Ministry’s flagship schemes and for their concurrent monitoring. About Population Research Centres Background: Ministry of Health and ..

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