Page-8 of Current Affairs - June, 2022

Ruchira Kamboj: India’s Permanent Representative to the UN

June 22, 2022

Ruchira Kamboj has been appointed as the next Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations. She is currently Indian ambassador to Bhutan. Ruchira Kamboj will succeed T S Tirumurti. She is likely to take up assignment soon. Career Background ..

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International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice

June 22, 2022

On June 21, 2022, over 6,000 people gathered at Stonehenge in Britain’s Wiltshire to celebrate the summer solstice, which is the longest day of year in northern hemisphere. Key Facts People arrived at the spot to see sunrise directly behind the largest stone at World Heritage site in ..

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Centre for Brain Research (CBR) at IISC, Bengaluru

June 22, 2022

On June 20, 2022 Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Centre for Brain Research (CBR). Key Facts The Centre for Brain Research (CBR) has been set up at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), at a cost of Rs 280 crore. ..

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Massive Wild Fires in Spain and Germany

June 22, 2022

Germany, Spain, and Greece have been facing worst of Europe’s extraordinary heat wave. Apart from that, wildfires have also ravaged the three countries. Key Points Countries have witnessed temperatures rising to record highs even before the official start of summer ..

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Coast Guard: Induct of Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mark III

June 22, 2022

Eastern region of Indian Coast Guard, inducted the indigenously designed and developed Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mark III on June 20, 2022. Key Facts Advanced Light Helicopter is the first aircraft of newly created “840 Squadron”. It will be positioned ..

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ONORC Scheme Operational in Entire Country

June 22, 2022

With the adoption of “One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) in Assam, this scheme has become operational in entire India. Key Points Assam became the 36th state to adopt One Nation One Ration Card food security scheme. With the addition ..

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14th BRICS Summit 2022

June 22, 2022

India is likely to push back against an effort by Chinese President Xi Jinping to use the summit BRICS summit as a platform for highlight his efforts to develop an alternative to the US-led global order. Highlights 14th BRICS Summit will be held ..

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IIT Madras 5G test bed for Army Training Command

June 22, 2022

The Army Training Command (ARTRAC) has announced to establish a 5G Testbed in association with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Madras. Key Points The 5G test bed for Army Training Command will be established at Military College of Telecommunication at ..

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India: Fourth in Global Gold Recycling

June 22, 2022

According to a report by World Gold Council (WGC), India has become the fourth largest gold recycler worldwide. In 2021, it has recycled 75 tonnes of gold. About Gold refining and recycling report The Gold refining and recycling report was ..

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South Korea: Launch of First domestically built space rocket

June 22, 2022

On June 21, South Korea launched its first domestically built space rocket in second attempt. Space rocket was launched months after its previous lift-off could not place a payload into orbit. Why is this launch significant for South Korea? Successful ..

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