Page-27 of Current Affairs - June, 2020

India to supply Pneumonia Vaccine to low-income nations

June 17, 2020

The Pune based Serum Institute of India is to supply Pneumonia vaccine to low-income countries. The Institute is one of the leading manufacturers of vaccines and immunobiological drugs. Highlights The Serum Institute of India and UNICEF have signed an agreement ..

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750 million USD loan approved by AIIB to India

June 17, 2020

On June 17, 2020, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) approved 750 million USD loan to India. The fund granted is to be used by the GoI to strengthen battle against the impact of COVID-19 on the poor and vulnerable. ..

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High Court seeks EIA on Lonar lake colour change

June 17, 2020

The Bombay High court recently sought report on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Lonar lake from the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) and GSI (Geographical Survey of India). Highlights The expert team from Geographical Survey of India and NEERI ..

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Composite Regional Centre for persons with disabilities

June 17, 2020

The Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot will inaugurate Composite Regional Centre for persons with disabilities in Ranchi tomorrow through Video Conferencing After the inauguration, CRC-Ranchi will become functional and will provide rehabilitation services including Physical ..

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Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCE)

June 17, 2020

The Sports Ministry is all set to establish Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCE) under the ministry’s flagship, Khelo India Scheme. One KISCE will be identified in each state and union territory, with an effort to create a robust ..

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20 soldiers martyred in Galwan area of Ladakh

June 17, 2020

According to the Indian army 20 soldiers martyred in violent clashes with Chinese troops in Galwan area of Ladakh region, The Indian Army has said that it is firmly committed to protecting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the nation. ..

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SC issues Notice over health insurance for Mental Illness

June 17, 2020

On June 16, 2020, the Supreme Court of India issued notice to the Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (IRDA) and the Union Government on providing Health Insurance for mental illness. Highlights In 2018, the IRDA had issued a circular asking all ..

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GoI Report: Average Temperature in India to raise by 4.4 degree Celsius

June 17, 2020

The Ministry of Earth Science recently released its report “Assessment of Climate Change over Indian Region”. According to the report, the average surface temperature of India could increase up to 4.4 degree Celsius by the end of 2100 as compared ..

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Shramik Trains generated Rs 360 crores revenue

June 17, 2020

The Railway Board recently informed that the Indian Railways has carried 4,450 Shramik trains so far carrying 6 million migrant workers generating revenue of Rs 360 crores. Highlights The average fare of Shramik special train was around Rs 600 per ..

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Institute for Management Development releases World Competitive Index

June 16, 2020

The Institute of Management Development recently released the World Competitive Index. India ranked 43rd in the ranking. Highlights In 2019, India was at the 43rd ranking. Since 1989, India had ranked 41st in the World Competitiveness Ranking. However, it slipped ..

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