Page-20 of Current Affairs - June, 2012

Australia plans to create World’s largest network of protecting marine areas

June 16, 2012

Australia announced the creation of the world’s largest network of protecting marine areas. It will cover the 1.7 million sq km of Ocean around its coast. Planned network puts limits on oil and gas exploration of Western Australia and extends ..

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‘Shahenshah-e-Ghazal’ Mehdi Hassan passes away

June 16, 2012

Ghazal maestro Mehdi Hassan passed away Born -July 18, 1927, Luna village Rajasthan Belonged to a family of traditional musicians He migrated to Pakistan at the time of Partition in 1947 Began his career initially as ‘Thumri’ singer , earned ..

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Centre passes proposals worth Rs. 23 Crore to build sports infrastructure facilities

June 16, 2012

Govt approved the proposals financial assistance worth Rs 23 crore under the Urban Sports Infrastructure, to build sports infrastructure facilities in 4 states. This include: Rs 6 crore to construct a multi-purpose hall in the tribal district of Kondagaon in ..

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“NuSTAR” successfully launched by NASA

June 15, 2012

NuSTAR (Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array) NASA successfully launched NuSTAR Launched from: Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands Launched after a 2-stage aircraft-to-rocket takeoff NuSTAR:- A space-based X-ray telescope that will use a Wolter telescope to focus high energy X-rays from ..

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June 14: World Blood Donor Day

June 15, 2012

June 14: World blood donor day observed across the globe  Objective:  To spread awareness about the need for safe and secure blood supplies. The day provides an opportunity to draw public attention to the importance of blood donation for saving ..

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US announces $ 6million grant to Nepal

June 13, 2012

US announced a $ 6million dollar grant to Nepal. It is for the school feeding program in Nepal. It will continue to provide mid-day meals for over 2 lakh children at 1,800 schools in 11 districts of Nepal for the ..

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