Page-45 of Current Affairs - June, 2020

DPIIT revises Public Procurement Order to encourage Make in India

June 3, 2020

The Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recently revised Public Procurement Order in order to provide preference to Make in India initiative. Highlights According to the order, DPIIT has prescribed minimum of 60% procurement of local content ..

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Cabinet Approval: Kolkata Port Trust renamed to Shyama Prasad Mukerjee Port Trust

June 3, 2020

On June 3, 2020, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved renaming of Kolkata Port Trust to Shyama Prasad Mukerjee port trust. The announcement of renaming of the port was given by PM Modi on January 11, 2020. Highlights ..

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Union Cabinet approves farmer friendly Essential Commodities Act

June 3, 2020

On June 3, 2020, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi has made historic amendments to Essential Commodities Act. Under the amendment, the regulatory environment has been liberalized for farmers. The Farmers Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Ordinance, ..

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Make in India: Ministry of Defence places indents to boost

June 3, 2020

On June 2, 2020, the Ministry of Defence placed indents on OFB (Ordnance Factory Board). This has been done to boost Make in India initiative. Highlights The indents have been placed for the supply of 156 BMP Infantry Combat Vehicles ..

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G7 summit postponed; To be expanded as G10 or G11

June 3, 2020

The US President Donald Trump recently announced that the USA is postponing the G7 summit to September 2020. Also, President Trump intends to expand the G7 group to G10 or G11. On June 2, 2020, US  President Trump invited Indian ..

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June 2: International Sex Workers Day

June 3, 2020

Every year, International Sex Workers Day is observed on June 2. The day is being marked to spread awareness on rights of sex workers so that they can lead a life of respect. Why June 2? On June 2, 1975, ..

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Bimal Julka Committee on Rationalization of Film Media units

June 3, 2020

On June 2, 2020, the Bimal Julka Committee on Rationalization of Film Media operating under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting submitted its report to the ministry. Key Findings of the report The Committee recommended roadmaps for the development of National ..

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June 3: World Bicycle Day

June 3, 2020

Every year, World Bicycle Day is celebrated on June 3. The day is celebrated by the United Nations to lay emphasis about the benefits of cycling. Highlights The World Bicycle Day is being celebrated since 2018. The day was declared ..

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GoI to formulate new STIP (Science, Technology and Innovation) policy

June 3, 2020

The Department of Science and Technology along with the office of Principal Scientific Adviser to GoI are to jointly formulate National Science Technology and Innovation Policy 2020. The policy is to be formulated in bottom-up, decentralized process. About the Policy ..

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Arunachal Pradesh to provide Tap connection to all by March 2023

June 3, 2020

On June 2, 2020, the National Jal Jeevan Mission approved the Annual Action Plan of Arunachal Pradesh. Under the plan, the state is to provide tap connection to all the rural households in the state by 2023. Highlights In order ..

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