Page-31 of Current Affairs - June, 2019

Government approves Monthly Pension Scheme for Traders

June 1, 2019

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved Rs.3000 monthly pension scheme for small retail traders and shopkeepers after they attain the age of 60 years. Salient Features of Scheme About: Under the scheme all small ..

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ICMR calls for ban on Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems

June 1, 2019

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recommended ‘complete’ ban on Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), including e-cigarettes. The recommendation is based on currently available scientific evidence. On occasion of World Tobacco Day which was observed on 31 May, ICMR ..

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Government  forms new ‘Jal Shakti’ Ministry

June 1, 2019

The Centre has created a new Ministry called ‘Jal Shakti’ by merger of Ministries of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation along with Drinking Water and Sanitation. The move will bring all aspects of water management and regulation under ..

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Rajasthan Health Department wins WHO’s Award for Tobacco Control

June 1, 2019

The World Health Organisation (WHO) awarded Rajasthan government’s Medical & Health Department its Tobacco Control Award for year 2019 in recognition of Rajasthan’s achievements in the field of tobacco control. Key Highlights The Award was conferred by WHO on occasion ..

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Fight Lt. Mohana Singh: First Woman Pilot to fly Hawk Jet

June 1, 2019

The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Flight Lieutenant Mohana Singh became first ever woman pilot to fly by day on Hawk advanced jet aircraft. About Fight Lt. Mohana Singh To achieve this mile stone of being fully operational on the Hawk ..

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Admiral Karambir Singh is 24th Chief of Indian Navy

June 1, 2019

Admiral Karambir Singh assumes charge as the new Chief of Indian Navy. With this appointment he now becomes 24th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS). Key Highlights He took charge from outgoing Admiral Sunil Lanba, who stepped down upon his ..

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Puerto Williams: World’s Southernmost City

June 1, 2019

Puerto Williams in Chile has become world’s southernmost city after its status upgraded from hamlet to city. It took over the title from Ushuaia in Argentina which was world’s southernmost city till recently. About Puerto Williams (or Port Williams) It ..

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31 May: World No Tobacco Day observed

June 1, 2019

On May 31 every year the World Health Organization (WHO) and its global partners celebrate World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). Theme for year 2019 was ‘tobacco and lung health’. About World No Tobacco Day Objective: The annual campaign seeks to ..

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