Page-44 of Current Affairs - June, 2021

Seed Minikit Programme launched

June 3, 2021

Union Agriculture Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar, launched a seed Minikit programme by distributing high-yielding varieties seeds of oilseeds and pulses to farmers. About Seed Minikit Programme This programme was launched as a major tool to introduce new varieties of seeds ..

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RDSO- India’s First Standard Developing Organization

June 3, 2021

Research Design & Standards Organization (RDSO) wing of Indian railways has become India’s first institution to be declared as Standard Developing Organization (SDO). Highlights Standard Development Organisation tag was given under “One Nation One Standard” mission of Bureau of Indian ..

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NASA announces Two Robotic Missions to Venus

June 3, 2021

American space agency, NASA, has announced its two new robotic missions namely Davinci+ and Veritas, to Venus to examine atmosphere and geological features on the planet. About the mission Each of the missions have been awarded $500m funding. They will ..

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UNICEF- Moderna Vaccine supply agreement

June 3, 2021

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has signed an agreement with vaccine manufacturer Moderna to supply their international vaccination efforts boosting fight against SARS-CoV-2 virus. Key Points Under the supply agreement, UNICEF and its procurement partners like Pan American Health Organization ..

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Maharashtra Launched Corona-Free Village Competitions

June 3, 2021

Maharashtra government has launched “Corona-free Village Competitions” which is an interesting route to ensure all Covid-19 precautionary norms are followed in villages of state. Corona-Free Village Competitions Under ‘corona-free village’ competitions, three villages will be selected in each revenue district ..

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COVAXIN trial starts on children

June 3, 2021

Trial of COVAXIN, a COVID-19 vaccine by Bharat Biotech, on children below 18 years was started at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna. Background Trail was started following a nod given on May 11 by Drugs Controller General ..

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Health Minister launches revamped health schemes

June 3, 2021

Union Health Minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, launched revamped health schemes and has digitized the versions of Flagship Health Schemes. Schemes were launched on IT platform of National Health Authority (NHA). Key Points Harsh Vardhan launched revamped Central Government Health Schemes ..

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Current Affairs – Today’s Headlines: June 3, 2021

June 3, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 3, 2021. INDIA – SC calls centre’s paid vaccination policy for 18-44-year age group as “prima facie arbitrary and irrational” – Centre prohibits retired officials in intelligence or security related ..

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