Page-2 of Current Affairs - June, 2020

RBI to conduct Special OMOs on 2nd July to Pump up Liquidity

June 30, 2020

On 29th June 2020, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that it will be conducting a special Open Market Operations (OMOs) on 2nd July 2020. The Open Market Operations was announced after reviewing the market conditions and evolving ..

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United Nations Report: India accounts to 45.8 million missing females

June 30, 2020

On June 30, the United Nations released the State of World Population 2020 report. The report was released by the United Nations Population Fund (UNPF). It is the sexual and reproductive health agency of the world organization. Highlights The report ..

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India-World Bank sign Agreements to provide affordable housing

June 30, 2020

On June 29, 2020, India and World Bank signed agreements worth 250 million USD to promote private sector to develop affordable housing in Tamil Nadu. Highlights The affordable housing is to be constructed in the state of Tamil Nadu. The ..

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K K Venugopal appointed as Attorney General of India

June 30, 2020

On June 30, 2020, K K Venugopal was re-appointed as Attorney General of India. He has been appointed for a year. Highlights K K Venugopal, a senior advocate was re-appointed as attorney General of India. Also, Tushar Mehta was re-appointed ..

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GoI bans 59 mobile applications

June 30, 2020

On June 29, 2020, Government of India banned 59 mobile applications that are prejudicial to integrity and sovereignty of India. Highlights The Ministry of Information Technology with its power under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act blocked 59 mobile ..

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National Fertilizers Limited launches Mobile Soil Testing Labs

June 30, 2020

On June 29, 2020, the National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) launched the Mobile Soil Testing Labs. Around 5 mobile labs were launched by NFL to promote appropriate use of fertilizers to maintain soil quality. Highlights The Mobile Soil Testing labs have ..

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Indigenously Developed ‘COVAXIN’ gets DCGI approval for Human Clinical Trials

June 30, 2020

The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has given approval for Phase I and Phase II human clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccine ‘COVAXIN’. In association with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute of Virology (NIV), ..

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Nitin Menon of India: Youngest Umpire to enter ICC Elite Panel

June 30, 2020

On June 29, 2020, Nitin Menon of India became the youngest member of ICC (International Cricket Council) “Elite Panel of Umpires”. Highlights Nitin replaced Nigel Llong of England. He will act as one of the panel members in the upcoming ..

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