Page-5 of Current Affairs - June, 2021

Amazon Web Services acquires encrypted messaging app Wickr

June 28, 2021

Amazon Web Services has acquired encrypted messaging app called Wickr. This messaging app was founded in 2012. Impact of the move Wickr app is an encrypted messaging app which has been popular with journalists and whistle-blowers. It is not yet ..

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Taj named strongest hotel brand in the world

June 28, 2021

According to South Asia’s largest hospitality company, Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), iconic brand Taj has been rated as the Strongest Hotel Brand across the World by Brand Finance. Key Points This announcement was made by world’s leading brand valuation consultancy, ..

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Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project – Key Facts

June 28, 2021

As per Karnataka government, work on ‘Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project’ will start in month of September 2021. Project is expected to be completed by 2026. Highlights Project will be completed at an estimated cost of Rs 15,767 crore. It is ..

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Report: Indians invested $40 bn in cryptocurrency in 2020

June 28, 2021

As per Chinalysis report, Indians who are known to traditionally invest in gold are now investing into cryptocurrency. Key Findings India is home to world’s biggest holders of gold (25,000 tonnes). Now, Indians are shifting towards cryptocurrency and have invested ..

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Indian Private players allowed to build and operate rocket launch sites

June 28, 2021

Government has allowed private companies to establish & operate rocket launch sites within and outside the country. However, it is subject to prior authorisation from government. Key Points Draft National Space Transportation Policy-2020 which was put forward by the Department ..

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ESA to hire First Disabled Astronaut

June 28, 2021

European Space Agency is set to hire and launch world’s first physically disabled astronaut. Key points It is going to be 22-member space programme for which decennial recruitment call for astronauts.  It received 22,000 applicants. Space mission will ESA’s 7-billion-euro ..

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FAME scheme extended till 2024

June 28, 2021

Government has decided to extend adoption of electric vehicles ‘Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II (FAME Phase II)’ by 2 years. Highlights Initially FAME scheme was to be implemented for a period of three years ..

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Odisha- WFP tie up to empower SHGs

June 28, 2021

Odisha government and United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have partnered to improve household food and nutritional security. Key Points Household food & nutritional security would be improved by strengthening livelihood initiatives & reaching out to state-supported Women’s Self-Help Groups ..

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