Page-2 of GKToday Archives: June, 2020

New Strain of Swine Flu Virus having Human Pandemic Potential Discovered in China

June 30, 2020

A new virus has been discovered by scientists in China that is quite similar to the 2009 Swine Flu that caused a global pandemic. The new strain of the virus is named as ‘G4 EA H1N1 (commonly called G4 virus)’, ..

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June 30: International Asteroid Day

June 30, 2020

Every year June 30 is observed as the International Asteroid Day. It is celebrated by the United Nations as well. Highlights The International Asteroid Day is held on the anniversary of the Siberian Tunguska event that occurred on June 30, ..

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RBI to conduct Special OMOs on 2nd July to Pump up Liquidity

June 30, 2020

On 29th June 2020, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that it will be conducting a special Open Market Operations (OMOs) on 2nd July 2020. The Open Market Operations was announced after reviewing the market conditions and evolving ..

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United Nations Report: India accounts to 45.8 million missing females

June 30, 2020

On June 30, the United Nations released the State of World Population 2020 report. The report was released by the United Nations Population Fund (UNPF). It is the sexual and reproductive health agency of the world organization. Highlights The report ..

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India-World Bank sign Agreements to provide affordable housing

June 30, 2020

On June 29, 2020, India and World Bank signed agreements worth 250 million USD to promote private sector to develop affordable housing in Tamil Nadu. Highlights The affordable housing is to be constructed in the state of Tamil Nadu. The ..

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K K Venugopal appointed as Attorney General of India

June 30, 2020

On June 30, 2020, K K Venugopal was re-appointed as Attorney General of India. He has been appointed for a year. Highlights K K Venugopal, a senior advocate was re-appointed as attorney General of India. Also, Tushar Mehta was re-appointed ..

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