Page-15 of Current Affairs - June, 2021

Proposed Amendments to Consumer Protection (E-commerce) Rules, 2020

June 22, 2021

India has planned to tighten rules for e-commerce marketplaces like Amazon and Flipkart and has proposed several amendments to Consumer Protection (E-commerce) Rules, 2020. Background This decision was taken following complaints from small businesses. They have accused e-commerce marketplace of ..

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Yellow Gold 48: Yellow Watermelon commercially introduced

June 22, 2021

German agrochemicals major Bayer has commercially launched first-ever yellow watermelon variety called “Yellow Gold 48” in India under Seminis brand. About Yellow Watermelon Yellow watermelon has been developed from superior germplasm under Bayer’s global research and development efforts. Yellow watermelon ..

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Israel successfully tests airborne high-power Laser

June 22, 2021

Israeli military has successfully tested an airborne high-power laser which have the capability to shoot down drones. Key points Israel already have large and sophisticated air defense system. This system had 90 per cent interception rate against thousands of rockets ..

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UN: Great Barrier Reef should be listed as ‘in danger’

June 22, 2021

UN committee recommended to add Great Barrier Reef to the list of “in danger” World Heritage Sites. However, this recommendation is opposed by Australia which is blaming political interference. Key Points Recommendation was made by United Nations Educational, Scientific and ..

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Current Affairs – Today’s Headlines: June 22, 2021

June 22, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 22, 2021 YOGA DAY – International Day of Yoga celebrated on June 21, theme: ‘Yoga for well-being’ – PM launches “mYoga” mobile app which has training videos and audios on ..

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Cassava: Feedstock for Bioethanol Production

June 22, 2021

ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI) have found CASSAVA as a raw material for bioethanol production to meet Ethanol Blending Petrol (EBP) programme target of 2025 by India. Key Points As a biofuel crop, cassava has several advantages over sugarcane. ..

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Japan to allow 10,000 local fans at Olympics

June 22, 2021

Olympics organisers has capped the number of spectators at 10,000 for each venue in the 2020 Tokyo Games following the warnings of experts that event without fans will be a least risky option during the Covid-19 pandemic. Key Points This ..

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Swedish PM Stefan Lofven loses no-confidence vote

June 22, 2021

Swedish Prime Minister, Stefan Lofven, has become country’s first prime minister to lose a no-confidence vote. Key Points Losing a no-confidence vote means, he can now either resign or trigger a snap election. Motion of no confidence was passed with ..

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