Page-27 of Current Affairs - June, 2021

U.S. passes bill to address China Tech Threat

June 10, 2021

The U.S. Senate voted 68-32 to approve a “sweeping package of legislation” in a bid to boost USA’s ability to compete with Chinese technology. China, while responding to vote, objected to being cast as an imaginary U.S. enemy Key Points ..

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Confederation of Hospitality, Technology and Tourism Industry (CHATT)

June 10, 2021

Airbnb, EaseMyTrip, OYO and Yatra have established a new industry association called “Confederation of Hospitality, Technology & Tourism Industry (CHATT)”. CHATT will help small companies and travel & hospitality technology players. CHATT association It will promote domestic tourism and help ..

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Cabinet allocates 5 MHz spectrum for Indian Railways

June 10, 2021

Union Cabinet allocated 5 MHz spectrum in 700 MHz band for Indian Railways. It will help in boosting hi-speed radio communication. Highlights ₹25,000 crore will be spent in next 5 years to modernize signals and implement 5G spectrum in Railways. ..

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India – Thailand CORPAT Exercise begins

June 10, 2021

India and Thailand started 31st edition of Coordinated Patrols or CORPAT, with the aim of reinforcing maritime links between two countries and to keep Indian Ocean safe and secure for international trade. CORPAT Exercise This is the first biannual exercise ..

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Centre announces hike in MSP for Kharif Crops

June 10, 2021

Union Cabinet approved an increase in Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Kharif crops for 2021-22, to increase farmers’ income. Key Points Centre has increased MSP for paddy by Rs It now stands at to Rs 1,940 per quintal for 2021-22 crop. Highest ..

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Current Affairs – Today’s Headlines: June 10, 2021

June 10, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 10, 2021 INDIA – 3 Indian institutions — IIT, Bombay (177), IIT Delhi (185), and IISc, Bengaluru (186) — in top-200 of QS World University Rankings 2022 – India-Thailand coordinated ..

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El Salvador: First country to formally adopt bitcoin as legal tender

June 9, 2021

El Salvador has become the first country to formally adopt bitcoin as legal tender.  Proposal to legalise cryptocurrency was put forward by President Nayib Bukele which was later approved by Congress. Highlights Even though there were concern regarding potential impact of legalising ..

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Government approves construction of 3.61 lakh houses under PMAY-U

June 9, 2021

During 54th meeting of Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMS), central government has approval 708 proposals for construction of 3.61 lakh houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban (PMAY-U). Highlights Meeting was attended by 13 States and UTs. All these ..

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Two species of Monals sighted together in Arunachal Pradesh

June 9, 2021

Two species of monals were sighted together by local wildlife enthusiasts in upper Siang district of central Arunachal Pradesh. Monals is a colour pheasant. Highlights One discovered species is While Himalayan monal also called as Lophophorus impejanus. It is widely ..

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CESL-Ladakh sign pact to make Ladakh Carbon-neutral

June 9, 2021

State-owned Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) has inked a pact with Ladakh administration to make Union Territory of Ladakh carbon-neutral. About MoU CESL which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ..

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