Page-16 of Current Affairs - June, 2021

Throat Gargle Sample Test for Children

June 22, 2021

As per the recommendations of a 13-member expert committee headed by cardiologist Devi Prasad Shetty, detection of COVID-19 can be done through throat gargle for children. Key points Committee, set up by state government to assist in controlling the potential ..

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Laurel Hubbard: 1st Trans Olympian

June 22, 2021

New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) has selected weightlifter Laurel Hubbard to contest women’s +87 kg category. Weightlifter will be the first transgender athlete to compete at Olympics. Key Points 43-year-old weightlifter had competed in men’s weightlifting competitions before gender transition ..

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What is Virtual Water analysis?

June 22, 2021

Researchers from Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati have found way for better water management policies in India through Virtual Water analysis. This study was led by IIT-Guwahati professor Anamika Barua. Virtual Water According to the professor, Virtual Water (VW) is ..

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Flex-fuel Engines to get mandatory in India

June 21, 2021

Central government is planning to make production of vehicle with flex-fuel engines mandatory for carmakers in India. Highlights This decision was taken days after advancing cut-off date for mixing 20 per cent ethanol in petrol from 2030 to 2025. Government ..

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SEBI Reconstitutes Takeover Panel

June 21, 2021

Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reconstituted its Takeover Panel. About Takeover Panel The takeover panel looks into application that seeks exemption from mandatory open offer which as acquirer needs to make to minority shareholders. N Venkatram MD ..

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Tamil Nadu to set up Economic Advisory Council

June 21, 2021

Newly-elected Tamil Nadu government has decided to constitute an “Economic advisory council to the chief minister”. Key Points Advisory council will comprise of leading economic experts from across the world as its members. Its members include: Nobel laureate Esther Duflo ..

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UN: India is 5th largest FDI recipient in 2020

June 21, 2021

As per UN report, India received USD 64 billion in foreign direct investments (FDI) in 2020. It has emerged the fifth largest recipient of FDI inflows across the world. World Investment Report 2021 “World Investment Report 2021” was released by ..

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What are Monoclonal antibodies?

June 21, 2021

Recently, scientists conducted experiments on monoclonal antibody cocktail named REGEN-COV2. Antibody has been found to be life-saving treatment for severely affected Covid-19 patients. What are Monoclonal Antibodies? Monoclonal antibodies are artificial antibodies that perform the activity of our immune systems. ..

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