Page-19 of Current Affairs - June, 2021

NATO declares China a Global Security Challenge

June 16, 2021

NATO leaders have declared China a constant security challenge stating that, Chinese are working to undermine global order. Key Points As per NATO leaders, China’s goals and assertive behaviour put challenges to rules-based international order and across the areas relevant ..

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Govt simplifies MSME registration process

June 16, 2021

Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Nitin Gadkari has simplified the of process for registration of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises. Key Points MSMEs will only require PAN and Aadhaar for registration. One the ..

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Australia-UK Free Trade Deal

June 16, 2021

United Kingdom and Australia has signed a free trade deal on June 15, 2021. This trade deal eliminates tariffs on wide range of goods. This deal was signed following UK’s exit from European Union. With this deal, U.K. seeks to ..

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AEFI Panel confirms first Death linked to Vaccines

June 16, 2021

National AEFI (Adverse Events Following Immunisation) panel has confirmed first death linked to covid-19 vaccine. A 68-year-old person got severe allergic reaction after he was vaccinated in March who died later. Key points The panel was set up to study ..

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

June 16, 2021

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is marked on June 15 every year. The day raise awareness regarding abuses (verbal, physical or emotional) suffered by elderly population across the world. Theme This year, theme of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is ..

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Current Affairs – Today’s Headlines: June 16, 2021

June 16, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 16, 2021 INDIA – Centre issues new guidelines to regulate attendance in govt offices; all officers at the level of Under Secretary and above to attend offices on all working ..

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New Zealand to launch World’s First Wooden Satellite

June 15, 2021

European Space Agency (ESA) will  launch world’s first wooden satellite called WISA Woodsat in Earth’s orbit by the end of 2021. WISA Woodsat will be launched to test the applicability of wooden materials such as plywood in spacecraft structures. Mission ..

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UN Trade Forum 2021

June 15, 2021

While speaking at UN Trade Forum 2021, Union Minister Piyush Goyal has said, India’s per-capita carbon dioxide emission is lowest amongst big economies. Highlights India has an ambitious renewable energy target of 450 Gigawatts by 2030. It shows India’s commitment ..

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Researchers developed improved method of imaging objects through fog

June 15, 2021

Researchers from Raman Research Institute (RRI), Space Applications Centre, Shiv Nadar University in Gautam Buddha Nagar and Université Rennes & Université Paris-Saclay of France have modulated light source and demodulated them at observer’s end to achieve sharper images. Key Points ..

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India exports GI certified ‘Jardalu’ Mangoes to UK

June 15, 2021

Bihar exported the first commercial consignment of GI certified Jardalu mangoes from Bhagalpur to the United Kingdom. Jardalu mangoes from Bhagalpur district were given GI certification in 2018. Highlights Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, (APEDA) in collaboration ..

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