Page-3 of Current Affairs - June, 2020

INST synthesizes Compound to lower the spread of Cancer cells

June 30, 2020

The researchers at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology at Mohali have developed a hybrid compound to slow down the spread of cancer cells Highlights The compound developed will open new avenues for anti-tumour applications. The solid compound developed ..

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K.K.Venugopal reappointed as Attorney General for India

June 30, 2020

On 29th June 2020, the President of India has reappointed Senior Advocate K.K. Venugopal as the Attorney General for India. The current tenure of K.K. Venugopal was up to 30th June 2020, his tenure was extended for a period of ..

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China imposes Visa restrictions on US individuals over Hong Kong

June 30, 2020

On June 29, 2020, China announced that it will impose Visa restrictions on US individuals who have “Egregious Conduct” related to Hong Kong issues. Highlights The United States had recently imposed sanctions against unnamed Chinese officials that US believe are ..

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Uttar Pradesh Governor provided with additional charges of Madhya Pradesh

June 30, 2020

On June 29, 2020, the Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel was given the additional charges of Madhya Pradesh. Highlights Smt Anandiben Patel was assigned with the additional charges as the Madhya Pradesh Governor Lal Ji Tandon fell ill and was ..

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Lifetime Achievement Award to Ex-RBI Governor Rangarajan

June 30, 2020

On June 29, 2020, former RBI Governor C Rangarajan was conferred with lifetime achievement award for his contributions. The award was presented on the side lines of celebration of Statistics Day. About C Rangarajan Rangarajan was born in 1932. He ..

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First Plasma Bank of India to be set up in Delhi

June 30, 2020

On June 29, 2020, the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that his government is to set up a plasma bank in Delhi to fight COVID-19. The bank is first of its kind in the country. Highlights The bank will ..

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Indian Government signs agreement for Two Projects in Tamil Nadu with World Bank Group

June 29, 2020

On 29th June 2020, an agreement was signed between the World Bank Group and the Government of India for providing urban poor in the state of Tamil Nadu access to affordable housing. The agreement signed has two projects under it- ..

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World’s Largest Plasma Therapy Trial under Project ‘Platina’ launched by Maharashtra

June 29, 2020

The World’s largest Convalescent Plasma Therapy Trial project was launch on 29th June 2020 by the Maharashtra State Government.  The name of the project is Platina. The project was virtually launched by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray. For ..

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Concession Agreement Signed between India & Bhutan for Joint Venture Hydroelectric Project

June 29, 2020

On 29th June 2020, a concession agreement was signed between the Kholongchhu Hydro Energy Limited and the Royal Government of Bhutan. The Concession Agreement provides the right to Kholongchhu Hydro Energy Limited to operate the Kholongchhu Hydroelectric Project within the ..

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PM FME Scheme launched, To Generate 9 Lakh Employment

June 29, 2020

As a part of Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, the Prime Minister Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PM FME) scheme was launched on 29th June 2020. The scheme was launched by Harsimrat Kaur Badal (Union Food Processing Industries Minister). Earlier ..

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