Page-44 of Current Affairs - June, 2020

Kohala Hydro Power Project

June 4, 2020

An agreement has been signed between China and Pakistan to implement Kohala Hydroelectric Power project in the region of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. The project is being implemented under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor. Highlights Under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, China ..

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Union Cabinet approves re-establishment of Pharmacopoeia Commission

June 4, 2020

On June 4, 2020, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved the Pharmacopoeia commission. The cabinet has approved to re-establish the commission for Indian Medicine and Homeopathy under Ministry of AYUSH. Highlights The commission has been set up by ..

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Cabinet Approves to form Empowered Group of Secretaries

June 4, 2020

On June 3, 2020, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved to set up “Empowered Group of Secretaries”. The group will also have Project Development Cells to attract investments in India. Highlights The Empowered Group will provide investment support ..

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June 4: International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression

June 4, 2020

Every year, International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is celebrated on June 4. The day was established in 1982 and is marked by the United Nations. Highlights The day is being marked to acknowledge the pain suffered by ..

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Global Economic Prospects Report, 2020 by World Bank

June 4, 2020

The World Bank recently launched the Global Economic Prospects Report, 2020. The report highlighted the impact of COVID-19 on countries. Key findings of the report The report says that the Emerging Market and the Developing Economies are highly vulnerable. They ..

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GoI: 10 Sectors identified to cut imports

June 4, 2020

On June 3, 2020, the Department of Promotion for Industry and Internal Trade identified 10 sectors where in the imports are to be cut. This includes textiles, jewelry, mobile, gems, pharmaceuticals, garments, electronics, machinery, etc. Highlights The GoI has recently ..

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SWADES Initiative: Skill Mapping programme for Indians returning from Abroad

June 4, 2020

The Government of India is to conduct SWADES initiative to map the skills of Indians returning from abroad. SWADES is Skilled Workers Arrival Database for Employment Support. Highlights The SWADES initiative has been begun under Vande Bharat Mission. The initiative ..

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Central Employment Guarantee Council Meet chaired by Rural Development Minister

June 3, 2020

On June 2, 2020, the Union Minister of Rural Development Shri Narendra Singh Tomar chaired the 21st meeting of the Central Employment Guarantee Council. Highlights During the meet, it was highlighted that the GoI has created assets for irrigation and ..

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India to hold first ever virtual bilateral summit with Australia

June 3, 2020

On June 4, 2020, PM Modi will hold a virtual bilateral summit with the Australian PM Scott Morrison. This is the first ever virtual bilateral summit to be held by India. Highlights The leaders are to discuss a broad framework ..

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Union Cabinet approved MoUs signed between India and Bhutan

June 3, 2020

On June 3, 2020, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved the Memorandum of Understanding signed between India and Bhutan. The agreement between the countries was signed to improve cooperation in the field of environment. Highlights The agreement will ..

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