Page-28 of Current Affairs - June, 2020

Smriti Irani launches initiative to boost female participation in workforce

June 19, 2020

Women and child development minister Smriti Irani recently attended Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry – FLO  event. During this event the union minister launched FICCI-FLO’s ‘The Greater 50%’ initiative that focuses on improving the participation of women in the ..

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US Supreme Court rules against Trump’s bid to end DACA

June 19, 2020

In a major setback for the Trump Administration, the United States Supreme Court has ruled against the President’s bid to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). DACA protects from deportation 650,000 migrants called “Dreamers”, who entered the US as ..

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Aizawl’s Rajiv Gandhi Stadium to be upgraded as KISCE under Khelo India

June 19, 2020

The Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that Aizawl’s Rajiv Gandhi Stadium would be upgraded as Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) under the Khelo India scheme. The sports ministry intends to set up one KISCE in each state ..

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SATYABHAMA Portal for AtmaNirbhar Bharat in Mining and Mineral Sector launched

June 19, 2020

A portal named ‘Science and Technology Yojana for AtmaNirbhar Bharat in Mining Advancement (SATYABHAMA)’ was launched by Union Ministry of Mines and Coal, Pralhad Joshi. About the Portal The portal has been designed and developed by emphasizing the need for ..

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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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