Page-30 of Current Affairs - June, 2020

India Joins Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence

June 16, 2020

India joined the (GPAI) as Founding Member, Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) is an international and multi-stakeholder initiative to guide the responsible development and use of AI, grounded in human rights, inclusion, diversity, innovation, and economic growth. India joined ..

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Oscar Awards Postponed to April 25

June 16, 2020

Due to the disruption caused by COVID 19 in the film industry many of the release dates of films in 2020 had to be rescheduled and because of this Oscars awards of 2021 will be held on April 25, the ..

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India joins Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence

June 16, 2020

On June 15, 2020, India joined the Global Partnership of Artificial Intelligence as a founding member. Highlights The other leading member countries that joined along with India are UK, USA, European Union, Australia, France, Canada, Germany, Mexico, Italy, Republic of ..

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SIPRI Yearbook: Nuclear Weapons of India and China increases

June 16, 2020

On June 15, 2020, the Swedish think-tank launched the SIPRI Yearbook, 2020.According to the yearbook, India and China have increased their nuclear arsenal as compared to 2019. Key findings The think tank also reports that China is modernizing its nuclear ..

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Rapid Antigen Test Kits recommended

June 16, 2020

On June 15, 2020, the Indian Council of Medical Research recommended the use of Rapid Antigen test kits along with RT-PCR in containment zones. Highlights The Antigen test kits will allow faster diagnosis. They will reduce laboratory examination. The maximum ..

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India’s first gas trading platform launched

June 15, 2020

On June 15, 2020, the Indian Energy Exchange launched the first gas trading platform. The platform was inaugurated by the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan. Highlights The Indian Gas Exchange, the online gas trading platform will act ..

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Russia-India-China Trilateral Conference

June 15, 2020

The External Affairs Minister of India Shri S Jai Shankar is to hold a joint virtual conference with his Russian and Chinese Counterparts on June 22, 2020. Highlights The Minister is expected to discuss the recent standoff between Indian and ..

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TPG and L Catterton to buy stakes in JIO

June 15, 2020

The TPG has decided to invest 4,546.80 crores in JIO platforms for around 0.93% stakes, Along with the TPG the L Catterton is going to invest around Rs1, 894.50 crores to buy 0.39% stakes. By this, the JIO platform is ..

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Mission Sagar

June 15, 2020

As part of Mission Sagar, Indian Naval Ship Kesari returned to Port Louis, Mauritius, today to embark the Indian Navy Medical Team, which was disembarked during her last visit to Port Louis on 23 May 2020. The 14-member medical team ..

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Temperature of India likely to increase

June 15, 2020

According to a government report on the impact of climate change on the economy the average temperature of India is likely to increase by 4.4% Celsius.  During 1901–2018. The average temperature of India has risen by 0.7 degrees Celsius. The ..

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