Current Affairs - June, 2020

World’s first-ever Online B.Sc. Degree in Programming and Data Science launched by IIT Madras

June 30, 2020

The World’s first-ever Online B.Sc. Degree in Programming and Data Science is prepared and to be offered by the Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Madras. The Online Course was launched through a virtual event by the Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on 30th June 2020. About the Online Course In three different stages, ..

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NTPC Ltd, Indian Oil and SDMC signs MoU for Waste to Energy Plant in Delhi

June 30, 2020

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 30th June 2020 for setting up of a Waste to Energy Plant. The Waste to Energy Plant will be set up at Delhi’s Okhla. The MoU was signed between South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) and two Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking’s (PSUs) Indian Oil and NTPC Limited. In ..

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First Edition of ‘Matsya Sampada’ launched by Union Minister

June 30, 2020

On 30th June 2020, the first edition of Fisheries and Aquaculture Newsletter was launched. The name of the newsletter is ‘Matsya Sampada’. The newsletter was launched by the Union Minister of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Giriraj Singh. From the first quarter of 2020-21, newsletter Matsya Sampada will be published on a quarterly basis. The ..

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Helicopter Services for Locust Control flagged off by Union Minister

June 30, 2020

On 30th June 2020, a Bell 206-B3 Helicopter was flagged off with spray equipment for Air Force Station in Rajasthan’s Barmer from the helipad facility in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddh Nagar. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar flagged off the Helicopter. The Helicopter will be deployed for locust control in the ..

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‘NADA INDIA’ Mobile Application launched to help athletes Stay Updated about Prohibited Substances

June 30, 2020

On 30th June 2020, the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has launched its mobile application ‘NADA INDIA’ for creating a bridge with the athletes under which information on prohibited substances would be provided easily. The mobile application was launched by the Union Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju. Through this initiative, ..

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