Page-20 of Current Affairs - June, 2021

QCI launches Indian Certification of Medical Devices Plus Scheme

June 19, 2021

Quality Council of India (QCI) and Association of Indian Manufacturers of Medical Devices (AiMeD) have launched “Indian Certification of Medical Devices Plus (ICMED) Scheme”. About ICMED 13485 scheme ICMED scheme added further features to the ICMED Scheme that was launched ..

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Second National Sickle Cell Conclave to be inaugurated

June 19, 2021

Minister of Tribal Affairs, Shri Arjun Munda, will inaugurate Second National Sickle Cell Conclave on the occasion of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day 2021 on June 19. National Sickle Cell Conclave This conclave is held to mark world Sickle Cell ..

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Current Affairs – Today’s Headlines: June 19, 2021

June 19, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 19, 2021 INDIA – PM Modi launches Customised Crash Course programme for COVID-19 Frontline Workers; 1 lakh COVID warriors to be trained in 2-3 months – NGT forms committee for ..

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Cabinet nod for Inland Vessels Bill

June 18, 2021

Union Cabinet has approved the Inland Vessels Bill, 2021, which will replace Inland Vessels Act, 1917. Key Provisions of the bill As of now, total 4,000 km inland waterways have been operationalized. Bill will regulate safety, security and registration of ..

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IMD’s World Competitiveness Index

June 18, 2021

World Competitiveness Index was compiled by Institute for Management Development (IMD) which examine the impact of COVID-19 on economies worldwide. Key Points India was ranked at 43rd position among 64 countries. Switzerland has topped the list and is followed by ..

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Global Peace Index 2021

June 18, 2021

15th edition of Global Peace Index (GPI) was announced by Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) Sydney. Key Points GPI is world’s leading measure of global peacefulness. Index ranks 163 independent states and territories as per level of their peacefulness. ..

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Govt reduced Tariff on Edible Oil Import

June 18, 2021

Union government has reduced tariff value for import of edible oil including palm oil by USD 112 per tonne.  This move will lead to reduction in domestic prices. Key Points Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) reduced the tariff ..

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Restructuring of OFB into 7 Defence PSUs

June 18, 2021

Government has approved its decision to dissolve Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) and replaced it by seven new Defence Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). which will oversee 41 ordnance factories in India. These seven entities will be 100 per cent owned by ..

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