Page-4 of Current Affairs - June, 2021

Finance Minister announces Stimulus Package

June 29, 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announce Rs 6.28 lakh crore stimulus package on June 28, 2021 with the aim of boosting Covid-affected sectors following the eight measures proposed by Ministry of Finance. Eight key announcements 1. Expansion of healthcare infrastructure Credit ..

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Current Affairs – Today’s Headlines: June 29, 2021

June 29, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 29, 2021 INDIA – DRDO tests new generation nuclear capable missile Agni-P (Prime) having 1,000-2,000 km range – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates 63 bridges, built by BRO (Border Roads ..

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SEBI- Franklin Templeton case

June 29, 2021

Franklin Templeton (FT) has been given interim relief from Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) on June 28, 2021. Key points SAT put stay on Securities Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) order on FT that prevented it from launching new debt scheme. ..

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FAO Report: Indigenous Peoples’ food systems

June 29, 2021

As per U.N. Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO)’s report, traditional food gathering techniques of indigenous communities are under threat because of accelerated climate change and economic pressures right from Arctic to the Amazon. Key Findings of report As per FAO, ..

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UK bans World’s Largest Crypto Exchange

June 29, 2021

Britain’s financial regulator, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has banned world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance. Key Points Binance cannot conduct any regulated activity as it will come under growing scrutiny globally. What is the issue? Binance Markets was acquired by Binance ..

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DRDO flight test New-Gen Nuclear Capable Ballistic Missile Agni P

June 28, 2021

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested a new generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni P on June 28, 2021. Key Points Missile is also known as ‘Agni Prime’. It was blasted-off from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off Odisha ..

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Riots in Lebanon over economy

June 28, 2021

Lebanese troops were deployed in northern city of Tripoli on June 27, 2021 to take positions across major state institutions following a night of protests and riots against worsening living conditions in the country. Ground situation Riots have left several ..

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Exotic dragon fruit from Maharashtra exported to Dubai

June 28, 2021

A consignment of Dragon Fruit, was exported to after sourcing it from farmers of Tadasar village in Sangli District, Maharashtra. About Dragon Fruit Dragon fruit is also referred to as “Kamalam”. They are grown mostly in states including, Odisha, Karnataka, ..

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