Page-7 of Current Affairs - June, 2021

Indian Private players allowed to build and operate rocket launch sites

June 28, 2021

Government has allowed private companies to establish & operate rocket launch sites within and outside the country. However, it is subject to prior authorisation from government. Key Points Draft National Space Transportation Policy-2020 which was put forward by the Department ..

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ESA to hire First Disabled Astronaut

June 28, 2021

European Space Agency is set to hire and launch world’s first physically disabled astronaut. Key points It is going to be 22-member space programme for which decennial recruitment call for astronauts.  It received 22,000 applicants. Space mission will ESA’s 7-billion-euro ..

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FAME scheme extended till 2024

June 28, 2021

Government has decided to extend adoption of electric vehicles ‘Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II (FAME Phase II)’ by 2 years. Highlights Initially FAME scheme was to be implemented for a period of three years ..

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Odisha- WFP tie up to empower SHGs

June 28, 2021

Odisha government and United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have partnered to improve household food and nutritional security. Key Points Household food & nutritional security would be improved by strengthening livelihood initiatives & reaching out to state-supported Women’s Self-Help Groups ..

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New Definition of Small and medium companies (SMC)

June 28, 2021

Ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) has expanded the definition of small and medium sized companies (SMCs). Highlights As per expanded definition, Small & Medium Companies is an unlisted company, a bank, an insurance or a financial institution with sales up ..

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Goa: First Rabies-free state

June 28, 2021

Goa has become the first Rabies-free state of India. According to Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant, state has not reported a single rabies case in last three years. Highlights Chief Minister highlighted; Goa has achieved 5,40,593 vaccinations against rabies in dogs. ..

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