Page-34 of Current Affairs - June, 2020

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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First Time India sends tri-services contingent to Russia’s Victory Day Parade

June 16, 2020

India is to send its tri-services contingent of all three services namely army, navy and air force to Russia. The contingents are to take part in Victory Day parade to be held in Moscow. Highlights Around 75 to 80 personnel ..

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Odia Short film wins award in COVID-19 film festival

June 16, 2020

The short film produced in Ankushpur village of Odisha’s Ganjam district has won a special jury award at the COVID-19 International Film Festival 2020. the name of the short film is Martyapura Re Jamaraj (Yamaraj on earth), it is a ..

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