Page-5 of Current Affairs - June, 2022

Odisha: Siren project to alert Elephant movement

June 27, 2022

The Dhenkanal forest department in Odisha have planned to install automatic sirens near the national highway, in a bid to protect elephants from accidents. About Elephant Siren Project Under the Elephant Siren Project, Siren tower will be put in the ..

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Himachal: Single-use plastic Buy back scheme

June 27, 2022

Central government is all set to ban the use of single-use plastic from July 1, 2022. In line with centre’s decision, Himachal Pradesh launched the “Single-Use Plastic Buy Back Scheme”. Single-Use Plastic Buy Back Scheme Under the Single-Use Plastic Buy ..

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BRICS call for Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism

June 27, 2022

14th BRICS Summit was concluded on June 26, 2022 under the chair-ship of Chinese President Xi Jinping. India was led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Two-day summit was concluded with the Beijing Declaration. About Beijing Declaration Beijing declaration notes that, ..

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BIS Performance standards for EV batteries

June 27, 2022

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has created performance standards for batteries being used in electric vehicles, after the recurring incidents of fire. Key Facts BIS has released standard test specifications for lithium-ion traction battery packs and systems (performance testing) ..

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Extension of GST Compensation Cess

June 27, 2022

Central government has extended the time to levy GST compensation cess, till March 31, 2022. Highlights Time to levy GST compensation cess has been extended by around 4 years. Thus, according to Goods and Services Tax (Period of Levy and Collection ..

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Kempegowda International Award

June 27, 2022

Former chief minister of Karnataka S M Krishna, founder of Infosys & IT industry veteran N R Narayana Murthy, as well as former badminton player Prakash Padukone, were selected for Kempegowda International Award 2022”. Key Facts This announcement was made ..

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New CEO of NITI Aayog

June 27, 2022

On June 24, 2022, retired IAS officer Parameswaran Iyer was appointed as the new CEO of NITI Aayog, by Union Government. Key Points Parameshwaran Iyer is a 1981-batch IAS officer from UP cadre. He will replace Amitabh Kant and become the ..

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Zuljanah: Iran’s Solid-fuelled Rocket

June 27, 2022

Iran recently launched a solid-fuelled rocket named “Zuljanah” into space. About Zuljanah Zuljanah is a 25.5-meter-long, Iranian Satellite Launch Vehicle. It is capable of carrying a payload or satellite of 220 kilogram, into the orbit situated at 500 kilometres above ..

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