Page-4 of Current Affairs - June, 2019

Virat Kohli: Fastest batsman to reach 20,000 international runs

June 28, 2019

India captain Virat Kohli (30) became fastest batsman to reach 20,000 international runs, across formats. He achieved this milestone in only his 417th international innings ( comprising 131 in Tests, 223 in ODIs and 62 in T20Is.), surpassing previous record ..

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Sharad Kumar Saraf elected FIEO’s new President

June 28, 2019

Exporters body Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has elected Sharad Kumar Saraf as its new president. Saraf will succeed renowned exporter Ganesh Kumar Gupta. About Sharad Kumar Saraf Saraf in his earlier stints at FIEO has served twice as ..

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27 June: International MSME Day

June 28, 2019

The Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day (MSME) Day was celebrated across the world on 27 June. The theme for MSME Day 2019 was ‘Big Money For Small Business: Financing the SDGs’. Theme SME Day 2019– Big Money For Small ..

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Sister City Partnership: LoI shared between Ahmedabad and Kobe

June 28, 2019

A Letter of Intent (LoI) was exchanged between Ahmedabad and Japanese city of Kobe for a sister city partnership. The LoI was exchanged in presence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited Kobe to address a large Indian diaspora ..

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Maratha quota valid but should be reduced: Bombay HC

June 28, 2019

Bombay High Court (HC) upheld the reservation for Maratha community in government jobs and education constitutional valid but suggested to reduce the quota percentage from present 16% to 12-13%. Key Highlights of Judgment The reduced quota limit suggested by Bombay ..

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CICMT: MoA signed between Ministry of Shipping and IIT Kharagpur

June 27, 2019

A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed between the Union Ministry of Shipping and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur for setting up Centre for Inland and Coastal Maritime Technology (CICMT). The MoA will focus on indigenisation of ship designing, ..

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Haryana CM announces Annual Health Assistance to Loktantra Senanis

June 27, 2019

Manohar Lal Khattar, Chief Minister of Haryana has announced an annual financial health assistance of Rs.5 lakh to loktantra senanis or their spouse for treatment at private or government hospitals. Key Highlights Loktantra Senanis: are people who were jailed during 1975-1977 ..

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26 June: International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

June 27, 2019

The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed all across the world every year on 26 June to raise awareness against drug abuse and the illegal drug trade. International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Background: ..

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