Page-39 of Current Affairs - June, 2019

Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) meets in Bangkok

June 3, 2019

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue also known as Quad is an informal strategic grouping consisting of India, US, Australia and Japan recently met in Bangkok in Thailand. Key Highlights of Meet The meet in Bangkok was attended by senior officials of ..

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14th Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit held in Mecca

June 3, 2019

The 14th summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held in Mecca, Saudi Arabia was hosted by Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud. Key Highlights of Summit Agenda: The official agenda of meeting was to address ‘current ..

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Liverpool beats Hotspur to win UEFA Champions League

June 3, 2019

Liverpool beats Tottenham Hotspur with 2-0 to win UEFA Champions League football trophy final at Madrid, Spain. This was Tottenham first ever appearance in the Champions League final. Key Highlights In an all-English Champions League final the 2-0 win by ..

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ONGC overtakes India Oil Corp as Most Profitable PSU

June 3, 2019

The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) overtook India Oil Corporation (IOC) by regaining crown of being India’s most profitable Public Sector Undertakings (PSU). Key Highlights In the previous two financial years (2016-17 and 2017-18) ONGC had lost the most ..

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Italy’s Volcano Mount Etna erupts on Island of Sicily

June 3, 2019

Europe’s Highest Volcano Mount Etna, in southern Italy erupted with burst into life, spews ash, fire, and spitting molten lava high into sky. Key Highlights This is 2019’s first eruption as the volcano on island of Sicily previously erupted in ..

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US withdraws India’s GSP benefits

June 3, 2019

The United States of America (USA) President Donald Trump terminated India’s designation as a beneficiary developing nation under the GSP (Generalized System of Preference) trade program w.e.f. 5 June 2019. Key Highlights The US has withdrawn preferential tariffs to Indian ..

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