Page-11 of Current Affairs - June, 2021

International Olympic Day 2021

June 23, 2021

World Olympic Day is observed on June 23 across the world to embrace all through pure Olympic values. Key points This day signifies the Olympic Games which is held every four-year featuring summer and winter sports competitions. During the event, ..

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Delhi launched Mukhyamantri Covid-19 Pariwar Aarthik Sahayata Yojana

June 23, 2021

Delhi government has launched “Mukhyamantri COVID-19 Pariwar Aarthik Sahayata Yojana” to provide financial assistance to the families who lost a member due to Covid-19 pandemic. Why scheme was launched? According to notification by Social Welfare Department, Rs 50,000 ex-gratia will ..

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Mizoram announces incentives for having more children

June 23, 2021

Sports Minister of Mizoram, Robert Romawia Royte, has announced a cash incentive of Rs 1 lakh for having more children. Highlights Rs 1 lakh would be given to living parent with highest number of children in minister’s constituency to encourage ..

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ZyCoV-D: World’s first DNA-based Vaccine

June 23, 2021

Indian pharmaceutical company Zydus Cadila is soon going to apply Central Drugs Regulator (DGCI) for emergency approval of the corona vaccine ZyCoV-D. If approved, it will be the world’s first DNA-based vaccine. With this, the number of vaccines available in ..

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Green Tariff Policy launched

June 23, 2021

Union Government is working on a ‘Green Tariff Policy’ with the objective of reinforcing India’s green energy credentials. Green Tariff Policy Green Tariff Policy will help electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) supply electricity generated from clean energy projects at a cheaper ..

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India-Fiji MoU for Cooperation in Agriculture

June 23, 2021

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cooperation in agriculture & allied sectors was signed between Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar and Fiji’s Minister of Agriculture, Waterways & Environment, Dr. Mahendra Reddy. Key Points India ..

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World’s first GM Rubber planted in Assam

June 23, 2021

Rubber Board has started field trial of world’s first GM (genetically modified) rubber in the state of Assam. Key Points GM Rubber was developed in biotechnology laboratory at Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII) in Puthuppally, Kottayam. It was planted ..

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Study: Benefits in Punjab due to BT Cotton adoption

June 23, 2021

As per recent study in Punjab, adoption of BT cotton in Punjab has resulted in net economic and environmental benefits. About BT Cotton BT cotton is a genetically modified organism (GMO) or genetically modified pest resistant plant cotton variety. It ..

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Current Affairs – Today’s Headlines: June 23, 2021

June 23, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 23, 2021 INDIA – Britain posts liaison officer at Indian Navy’s Information Fusion Centre at Gurgaon – Kerala High Court stays order of Lakshadweep administration to remove meat products from ..

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Odisha: Only state to have all three species of crocodiles

June 22, 2021

Odisha has become the only state in India to have all the three species of crocodiles. Key Points Three species in the state of Odisha are: Reptile freshwater Gharials at Satkosia in Mahanadi, Muggers in Bhitarkanika National Park and Saltwater ..

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