June 30: International Asteroid Day

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, 1908. Tunguska Event The event is the largest known explosion recorded in the human history ..

Category: Important Days & Events in Current Affairs

Topics: Asteroid • Asteroid Belt • Asteroid Day • International Asteroid Day • Russia • Tunguska event • United Nations

United Nations Report: India accounts to 45.8 million missing females

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 says that India accounts to 45.8 million missing females as of 2020. This is a ..

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Topics: Education • State of World Population Report • United Nations • unwanted girl children • Women Empowerment

India-World Bank sign Agreements to provide affordable housing

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 funds are to be provided through the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development of the ..

Category: India Current Affairs [National & States]

Topics: Affordable housing • Government of Tamil Nadu • India and the World Bank • International Bank for Reconstruction and Development • World Bank

K K Venugopal appointed as Attorney General of India

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 as the Solicitor General for a period of three year. Mr Chetan Sharma, a senior ..

Category: Persons in News Current Affairs

Topics: Additional Solicitor General of India • Attorney General of India • Delhi High Court • Legal aid • Solicitor General of India • Supreme court • Supreme Court of India

GoI bans 59 mobile applications

On June 29, 2020, Government of India banned 59 mobile applications that are prejudicial to integrity and sovereignty of India. Highlights The Ministry of Information Technology with its power under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act blocked 59 mobile applications. According to the ministry, the applications were involved in activities that are harmful to ..

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Current Affairs [National & States]

Topics: Cert • cyber crimes • Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre • Information Technology Act • Ministry of Home Affairs • mobile application • TikTok