Page-11 of Current Affairs - June, 2023

20th Foundation Day of NIXI

June 20, 2023

The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) recently celebrated its 20th Foundation Day, marking a significant milestone in its journey of building India’s internet infrastructure. As a not-for-profit (Section 8) company operating under the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), ..

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Ex Khaan Quest 2023

June 20, 2023

The multinational peacekeeping joint exercise, Ex Khaan Quest 2023, has commenced in Mongolia, marking an important event in the realm of international military cooperation. This 14-day exercise aims to enhance interoperability, share experiences, and train uniformed personnel for United Nations ..

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US-China Science and Technology Agreement (STA)

June 19, 2023

The United States and China have maintained a landmark agreement, the U.S.-China Science and Technology Agreement (STA), for over four decades. However, the agreement’s future is now the subject of a heated debate within the U.S. government.   The Long-Standing ..

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Food Outlook Report

June 19, 2023

The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recently released the latest Food Outlook Report, revealing significant trends and concerns regarding food imports. The report emphasizes the projected decline in food imports by vulnerable countries, while also highlighting the impact ..

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Groundwater Extraction Tilts the Earth

June 19, 2023

The Earth’s axis, the point along which the planet rotates, has experienced a significant tilt of nearly 80 cm to the east. This tilt has been attributed to the pumping and movement of groundwater, as revealed by a recent study. ..

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EU to Strengthen Action Against Antimicrobial Resistance

June 19, 2023

The Council of the European Union recently adopted recommendations to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a pressing global health issue. These recommendations, aimed at reducing the risk of microorganisms developing resistance to medical interventions, were part of a proposal submitted by ..

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National Conference on ‘Foundational Literacy and Numeracy’

June 19, 2023

The city of Pune recently hosted a two-day national conference on foundational literacy and numeracy, which served as a pre-cursor event to the highly anticipated G-20 4th Education Working Group Meeting. The conference aimed to bring together representatives from various ..

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Cross-services Postings of Indian Armed Forces

June 19, 2023

The Indian Armed Forces are embarking on a significant endeavor to enhance jointness and integration among the three services. This initiative includes cross-services postings of senior officers and the implementation of common annual confidential reports. These steps are aligned with ..

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Kamala Sohonie

June 19, 2023

On June 18, the 112th birth anniversary of Kamala Sohonie was celebrated, recognizing her groundbreaking contributions as the first Indian woman in a scientific discipline. Sohonie’s journey was marked by determination and resilience as she overcame gender biases to make ..

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Miyawaki Forests

June 19, 2023

In an effort to combat climate change, curb pollution levels, and increase the green cover of Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has embraced the Miyawaki plantation method. This Japanese technique involves creating dense urban forests within small land parcels ..

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