Page-33 of Current Affairs - June, 2020

Largest COVID-19 facility in Delhi

June 17, 2020

The Delhi Government is to convert the Radha Soami Spiritua Centre into a COVID-19 care facility. The centre is as large as 22 football fields. Highlights The centre will the largest COVID-19 facility in the world. It will hold more ..

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Solar Eclipse in India

June 17, 2020

The Earth is to witness an annular solar eclipse on June 21, 2020. The eclipse is to be the deepest as the moon is to cover 98.8% of the sun. Highlights There are four types of solar eclipses. They are ..

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India-China clash at Galwan Valley

June 17, 2020

A violent clash broke out between the Indian and Chinese soldiers recently in the Galwan Valley of Ladakh region. Around 20 Indian soldiers were killed in the face-off. Highlights The loss of 20 Army personnel on the Line of Actual ..

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GoI establishes Khelo India State Centres of Excellence

June 17, 2020

The Ministry of Sports has launched Khelo India State Centres of Excellence. The centre aims to create robust sporting ecosystem in the country. Highlights The Sports Ministry has identified state owned sports facilities in 8 states of India. The facilities ..

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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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