Page-19 of Current Affairs - June, 2021

Indian Navy – European Union Naval Force Joint Exercise

June 19, 2021

Indian Navy and European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) are conducting their first ever exercise in Gulf of Aden. This two-day exercise will end on June 19, 2021. Key Points Indian Naval Ship Trikand participated in the exercise, which is currently ..

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Veteran Athlete Milkha Singh passes away

June 19, 2021

Indian Athlete Milkha Singh passed away at the age of 91 due to Covid-19 related complications on June 18, 2021. Who was Milkha Singh? Captain Milkha Singh, known as The Flying Sikh, was an Indian track and field sprinter. He ..

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World’s Third Largest Diamond Unearthed

June 19, 2021

Debswana Diamond Company have unearthed world’s third-largest diamond in Jwaneng mine of Botswana in South Africa. Key Points Botswana is called as largest producer of diamonds in Africa. Diamond weighing 1,098 carats was presented to President Mokgweetsi Masisi after it ..

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ECI releases Atlas on 2019 General Elections

June 19, 2021

Election Commission of India released ‘General Elections 2019: An Atlas’ recently. Highlights Atlas was released by Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra and Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and Election Commissioner Anup Chandra Pandey. This document would be beneficial to researchers and ..

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Oil Spill from Haldia-bound Portuguese flag container ship

June 19, 2021

Indian Coast Guard is on vigilance after oil spill was reported from Haldia-bound Portuguese flag container ship. Key Points Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, Colombo notified about mid-sea oil spill about 450 kms South East of Chennai. Portuguese flag Container ship ..

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Climate Change to Increase Sea Level in Lakshadweep: Study

June 19, 2021

According to a study conducted to project different greenhouse gas scenario, Sea-level will rise around Lakshadweep Islands by 0.4 mm/year to 0.9 mm/year. Key Findings As per the study, worst possible inundation scenarios projected for Lakshadweep Islands are similar under ..

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India-Bhutan: MOU inked to cooperate in areas of Environment

June 19, 2021

India and Bhutan have signed an MoU to develop cooperation between two countries in the area of environment. Key Points about MoU MoU was signed virtually by Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar. It will open new ..

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India Post to release a ‘Special Cancellation’

June 19, 2021

India Post is going to release a ‘Special Cancellation’ on the occasion of International Yoga Day (IYD) on June 21, 2021 to capture essence of the day. It is a unique initiative to mark commemoration of 7th International Day of ..

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