Page-19 of Current Affairs - June, 2022

Mega exhibition on Nation Building and CPSEs

On June 9, 2022, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the Mega exhibition- on Nation Building and Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). Highlights The exhibition was inaugurated at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar Gujarat. This event is being organised as a part ..

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Biotech Start-up Expo – 2022

On June 9, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Biotech Start-up Expo – 2022 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. Highlights The Biotech Start-up Expo-2022 is India’s first such start-up expo. It is a reflection of the expansive growth ..

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U.P. Defence Industrial Corridor- Update

Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) recently signed MoUs with some banks in order to boost investment in UP Defense Industrial Corridor. Key Facts Those banks include- State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), Bank of Baroda ..

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Geospatial Self-certification portal

Department of Science and Technology (DST) launched the “Geospatial Self-Certification Portal” in a bid to convey adherence to provisions of Geospatial Guidelines by individuals, organisations, companies, and government agencies. It is a significant step for liberalising geospatial industry in India. ..

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Sagarmala Young Professional Scheme

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has launched a scheme called “Sagarmala Young Professional Scheme”, in a bid to engage talented, dynamic and forward-thinking young professionals in different divisions of the Ministry. About Sagarmala Young Professional Scheme Sagarmala Young Professional ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: June 10, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 10, 2022 INDIA – Govt launches Rashtriya Puruskar Portal for inviting nominations for various awards to ensure transparency and public partnership – Awards for Excellence in District Skill Development Planning ..

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Ace Cricketer Mithali Raj announces retirement

Ace Indian Cricketer Mithali Raj took to Twitter on June 8, 2022 and announced retirement from all forms of cricket. She recently led the Indian team in Women’s World Cup 2022, which was recently concluded in New Zealand Who is ..

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OECD FY23 growth forecast for India

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has reduced India’s growth to 6.9% growth in Financial Year 2023 from 8.1% estimated earlier. Key Facts Growth was also slashed to 6.2 percent in 2023. OECD further expects policy rate to ..

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CDS: Amendments in Armed Forces Service Rules

Ministry of defence recently issued gazette notifications for amending regulations of Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, related to appointment of the Chief of Defence Staff. Key Facts The post of Chief of Defence staff is vacant since ..

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NHAI Guinness World Record for longest continuously laid lane

State-owned National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has created a Guinness World Record for longest continuously laid bituminous lane of 75 kilometres, on national highway between Amravati and Akola districts of Maharashtra, in 105 hours and 33 minutes. Key Points ..

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