Page-10 of Current Affairs - June, 2014

June 20: World Refugee Day observed across the globe

June 20, 2014

World Refugee Day was observed across the world on 20 June 2014. This day observed to enhance awareness of the condition of refugees throughout the world. The day was first observed in 2001 after the United Nations General Assembly passed ..

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In a single gene, a path to fight heart attacks

June 20, 2014

The availability of a new drug that would significantly reduce the chances of heart attacks, by lowering triglyceride level in the body, is a possibility. Two major researches have independently identified mutations in a single gene named APOC3 that protect ..

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Founder of Himalayan mineral water Dadi Balsara passed away

June 20, 2014

Dadi Balsara (81) who founded Himalayan natural mineral water brand passed away at his home “Taj Mansingh Hotel” in Delhi. Dadi Balsara: He started his career as an LIC officer in Nagpur on a monthly pay of Rs 600. He later tried ..

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Government sets up Panel to design National Rubber Policy

June 20, 2014

An expert panel has been set up by the Union Government to formulate National Rubber Policy. The committee will be headed by the Additional Secretary (Plantations) Department of Commerce. Other members of the committee will be from relevant ministries, Rubber ..

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Jnanpith Award 2013 to Hindi poet Kedarnath Singh

June 20, 2014

Renowned Hindi poet Kedarnath Singh (80) has been named the recipient of the prestigious Jnanpith Award for 2013. The award includes Rs 11 lakh and a citation. Born in Balia, UP, Singh has also penned essays and stories and Abhi ..

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Immunotherapists from US and Japan win the inaugural 'Tang Prize'

June 20, 2014

Immunologists Dr James Allison of the US and Dr Tasuku Honjo of Japan were named joint recipients of the inaugural Tang Prize in Biopharmaceutical Science for their discoveries that have helped advance immunotherapy and has brought new ray of hope ..

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