Page-14 of Current Affairs - June, 2021

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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UN Annual Report on children and armed conflict

June 22, 2021

United Nations published its “Annual Report of Secretary-General on Children & Armed Conflict (CAAC)”. As per the report, about 19,300 children, including boys and girls, have suffered from one or more incidents of grave violations in 2020. Key Findings of ..

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Assam signs MoU with Survey of India to implement Svamitva

June 22, 2021

Assam government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Survey of India to implement Svamitva scheme in the state. Key Points Svamitva scheme aims to provide an integrated property validation solution in rural areas. Scheme will be implemented by ..

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