Page-21 of Current Affairs - June, 2020

Indonesia to use ‘artificial rain’ to combat forest fires

June 20, 2020

The Indonesian government has announced that it would deploy ‘artificial rain’ ahead of peak draught season, which provides favorable condition for forest fires. Airplanes will be used to induce clouds with chemicals like silver iodine or dry ice. The government ..

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MCA proposes decriminalisation of compoundable offences under LLP Act

June 20, 2020

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has proposed to decriminalise certain compoundable offences under the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Act. These offences include minor, procedural or technical violations. This is to enhance ease of doing business in India to law ..

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5 Day Institutional Quarantine now Mandatory for COVID-19 Positive Patients in New Delhi

June 20, 2020

Until yesterday, COVID-19 patients who were pre-symptomatic or had mild symptoms were advised to self-quarantine themselves at their homes by staying in a separate room and using a separate toilet. This was as per a notice issued last month. Over ..

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UK abandons application similar to Aarogya Setu app

June 20, 2020

The United Kingdom has decided to ditch its centralised COVID-19 contact-tracing mobile application. Instead, the country would adopt a system developed by Apple and Google that has stricter privacy standards. The abandoned app has centralised architecture – contact data would ..

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RBI extends restrictions on PMC Bank, eases Withdrawal Limit

June 20, 2020

The Reserve Bank of India on 19th June 2020 has extended the regulatory restrictions imposed on the multi-state urban Cooperative Bank, Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative Bank Limited (PMC Bank) by another 6 months. As per the earlier notice dated March ..

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WHO: world is in new and dangerous phase of COVID-19 pandemic

June 20, 2020

On June 19, 150,000 COVID-19 cases were reported. This is the highest in a single day. Nearly half of these cases are in Americas. Director General Tedros stated the virus is still spreading fast and that most people are still ..

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Kerala mandates Covid certificate for all expats entering state

June 20, 2020

In order to check COVID-19 infection in the state, Kerala government has mandated Covid certificate for all expats entering the state. Earlier, it was only compulsory for expats arriving through chartered flights. The state government has decided to request Centre’s ..

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India completes construction of strategically important bridge over Galwan River

June 20, 2020

India has completed the construction of a strategically important bridge over the Galwan River in eastern Ladakh, despite a strong opposition to it by the Chinese military. The construction of this bridge is one of the major reasons behind the ..

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Centre to establish 1000 KICs at district level across India

June 20, 2020

The Indian government has decided to set up 1,000 Khelo India Centres (KIC) at the district level across the country. The past champions will either manage these centres or be coaches in them. This is to tap the past experience ..

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World Refugee Day observed on June 20

June 20, 2020

World Refugee Day is celebrated on 20th June each year to create awareness about the struggles faced by the displaced individuals. This year’s theme for World Refugee Day is “Every Action Counts”. The theme addresses the need for inclusive and ..

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