INST synthesizes Compound to lower the spread of Cancer cells

The researchers at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology at Mohali have developed a hybrid compound to slow down the spread of cancer cells Highlights The compound developed will open new avenues for anti-tumour applications. The solid compound developed is an inorganic salt of phophomolybdic acid. The compound belongs to Polyoxymetalates. The family of ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Breast cancer • Cancer cell • Cancer immunotherapy • Cancer research • Cancer treatments • Institute of Nano Science and Technology • Nanotechnology

K.K.Venugopal reappointed as Attorney General for India

On 29th June 2020, the President of India has reappointed Senior Advocate K.K. Venugopal as the Attorney General for India. The current tenure of K.K. Venugopal was up to 30th June 2020, his tenure was extended for a period of one year effective from 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2021. On 30th June 2017, ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News

Topics: Attorney General of India • Bhutan • K.K. Venugopal • Padma Bhushan • Padma Vibhushan

China imposes Visa restrictions on US individuals over Hong Kong

On June 29, 2020, China announced that it will impose Visa restrictions on US individuals who have “Egregious Conduct” related to Hong Kong issues. Highlights The United States had recently imposed sanctions against unnamed Chinese officials that US believe are responsible for curbing freedom in Hong Kong. What is the issue? The Parliament of China ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: China-Hong Kong • China-US • Hong Kong • India China • India-US • Trade Deficit • trade surplus • US-China • US-China Trade War

Uttar Pradesh Governor provided with additional charges of Madhya Pradesh

On June 29, 2020, the Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel was given the additional charges of Madhya Pradesh. Highlights Smt Anandiben Patel was assigned with the additional charges as the Madhya Pradesh Governor Lal Ji Tandon fell ill and was taken to hospital. Anandiben Patel Anandiben was the former Chief Minister of Gujarat. She had ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Anandiben Patel • article 153 • article 155 • article 163 • executive • Governor • Legislation • Madhya Pradesh • President

Lifetime Achievement Award to Ex-RBI Governor Rangarajan

On June 29, 2020, former RBI Governor C Rangarajan was conferred with lifetime achievement award for his contributions. The award was presented on the side lines of celebration of Statistics Day. About C Rangarajan Rangarajan was born in 1932. He was the 19th governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI). He served as Deputy Governor ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News

Topics: Below Poverty Line • C. Rangarajan • Economic Advisory Council • Finance Commission • Measuring poverty • National Statistics Day • NITI Aayog • Rangarajan • Rangarajan Commission • Reserve Bank of India