Page-27 of Current Affairs - June, 2019

IAAF to rebrand as World Athletics

June 11, 2019

World athletics’ governing body, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) will re-brand itself as World Athletics. The rebranding would be operational from October 2019. Key Highlights IAAF’s new brand identity as World Athletics will begin its rollout in October ..

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India extends financial aid to Nepal for rebuilding earthquake-hit houses

June 11, 2019

India extended a financial aid of 1.6billion Nepalese Rupees (NPR) to Nepal government for rebuilding earthquake-hit houses in two district that were most hit. This sustained and generous humanitarian support extended by India for post-earthquake reconstruction was appreciated by Nepal. ..

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India to be guest country at Guadalajara International Book Fair

June 11, 2019

India has been designated as Guest of Honour at 33rd Guadalajara International Book Fair (also called Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara), in Mexico. The book fair, will be organised from 30 November 2019 to 8 December 2019. Key Highlights ..

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Kassym-Jomart Tokayev elected Kazakhstan president

June 11, 2019

Interim President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, won the country’s snap Presidential elections with nearly 71%. He was also the chosen successor of veteran ruler and former leader Nursultan Nazarbayev. Key Highlights After Nursultan Nazarbayev resigned from as Presidential post of ..

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Fact Box: Girish Karnad

June 11, 2019

The renowned playwright, actor and Jnanpith awardee Girish Karnad died at the age of 81 at his residence in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He succumbed to multiple-organ failure. To honour the well-known writer who brought 7th Jnanpith to Kannada, Karnataka Government declared ..

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IPS V.S. Kaumudi appointed as Director General of BPR&D

June 11, 2019

The Centre government has appointed senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer V.S. Kaumudi as Director General of Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) by lowering the post to the rank of Additional Director General. Key Highlights The Appointments Committee ..

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