Page-9 of Current Affairs - June, 2021

West Bengal approves Student Credit Card scheme

June 25, 2021

West Bengal Cabinet approved the “Student Credit Card scheme” on June 24, 2021. Trinamool Congress had promised to launch this scheme in its election manifesto. Students Credit Card Scheme This scheme will be implemented and launched on June 30, 2021. ..

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Mizoram Health Systems Strengthening Project

June 25, 2021

Central government, state government of Mizoram and the World Bank signed a loan agreement of worth $32 million. Key points Loan agreement was signed for Mizoram Health Systems Strengthening Project. It will improve management capacity and quality of health services ..

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Study: Nano-decoys from human LSCs can neutralize SARS-CoV-2

June 25, 2021

A recent study finds that, Nano-decoys can bind to and neutralize SARS-CoV-2 viruses. Key Points Nano-decoys are made from human lung spheroid cells (LSCs). It promotes viral clearance and reduce lung injury in macaque model of COVID-19. Nano-decoy therapy could ..

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NSDC-WhatsApp launched Digital Skill Champions Programme

June 25, 2021

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and WhatsApp has launched its Digital Skill Champions Programme on June 24, 2021. Highlights Under the programme, partnership of NSDC and WhatsApp have identified following areas of collaboration: WhatsApp Digital Skills Academy, and Pradhan Mantri ..

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China to run First Electric Train in Tibet

June 25, 2021

China will operationalise first electric train in remote Himalayan region of Tibet. The electric train will connect provincial capital Lhasa with Nyingchi. Highlights The 435.5-km Lhasa-Nyingchi section of Sichuan-Tibet Railway will be inaugurated ahead of centenary celebrations of ruling Communist ..

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PM Modi asks to focus on ‘toyconomy’

June 25, 2021

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, interacted with participants of Toycathon-2021 through video conferencing. Key Points Union Ministers Piyush Goyal and Sanjay Dhotre were also present in conference. Participants also discussed their games with PM Modi where, PM suggested more ideas to ..

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RIL launches New Clean Energy Business

June 25, 2021

Reliance Industry has announced to launch a new clean energy factory to make solar photovoltaic cells for next three years. New Clean Energy Business Mukesh Ambani will launch a Rs 75,000 crore investment project. It will be launched to set ..

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Twitter- Razorpay tie up for Tip Jar feature

June 25, 2021

Social media platform, Twitter, has partnered with first payments operator, Razorpay for its Tip Jar feature. Highlights Twitter is in process of adding new monetization features. It was first announced in February, 2021. It opened access to Ticketed Spaces and ..

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