Page-23 of Current Affairs - June, 2020

US celebrates Juneteenth to mark the end of slavery

June 19, 2020

The United States marks the end of slavery within the country by observing Juneteenth (19th June). This day is celebrated with the annual unofficial holiday. This year, the day has more significance as millions of Americans confront the nation’s continued ..

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Ramgarh Lake becomes UP’s first notified wetland

June 19, 2020

The Uttar Pradesh notified Ramgarh Lake in Gorakhpur, which spreads over 737 hectare, under Wetland Management Rule, 2017 in order to restrict industrial and constructional activities around it. This makes it UP’s first notified wetland. The notification has been issued ..

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World Sickle Cell Day observed on June 19

June 19, 2020

World Sickle Cell Day is observed on 19th June each year to create awareness about sickle cell at a national and international level. In 2008, the disease was recognised by the UNGA as a public health problem and “one of ..

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Karnataka becomes first state to map population vulnerable to COVID-19

June 19, 2020

Karnataka has become the first state to map its population that is the most vulnerable to the COVID-19, including the elderly and those with comorbidity. These groups are currently being monitored by the state on a daily basis in order ..

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Coal mine auctions opens access to forests in Central India

June 19, 2020

Forty-one coalmines that were up for auction include fully explored and partially explored mines in states of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Odisha. In this list, some of the mines are in biodiversity rich forest areas of central India, ..

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Low Cost Covid-19 Diagnostic Kits developed by IIT Guwahati

June 19, 2020

In association with the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) and RR Animal Healthcare Limited, at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, kits for diagnosing Covid-19 has been developed by using material that is available in the local market. ..

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RIL becomes first Indian Company to be valued at USD 150 Billion

June 19, 2020

In rupee term, Mumbai based Indian Multinational conglomerate company, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) on 19th June 2020 was valued at USD 150 billion following a rise in the share market, this also made RIL the first-ever Indian company to achieve ..

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Supreme Court Calls for Uniformity in Fees for Covid-19 Testing

June 19, 2020

Since the outbreak of Covid-19 in India, the testing fees charged has been a point of discussion. On 19th June 19, 2020, during a hearing at the Supreme Court, it was observed by the bench comprising of Justice S.K Paul, ..

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MoU for providing Special Micro-Credit Facility for Street Vendors signed

June 19, 2020

The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Lucknow based financial institution SIDBI- Small Industries Development Bank of India on 19th June 2020. The MoU will provide a boost in building Atmanirbhar ..

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Armed Forces of India and China to take part at Moscow Military Parade on 24th June 2020

June 19, 2020

Within 10 days of the Galwan Valley Clash, the Armed Forces of India and China are set to take part in the 75th Victory Anniversary of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany at the Red Square in Moscow, Russia on ..

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