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UNESCO Reserve List: Khuvsgul Lake National Park

June 20, 2022

The Khuvsgul Lake National Park of Mongolia has been added to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO. Key Points This decision was taken during 34th session of International Co-ordinating council of Man and Biosphere Programme. This programme is ..

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HomoSEP: IIT Madras Robot to clean septic tanks

June 20, 2022

Indian Institute of Technology Madras has developed a robot called to clean septic tanks and eliminate manual scavenging in India. It is all set to be deployed in field. Highlights A total of ten robots are planned to be deployed ..

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Unmesh: Himachal Pradesh International literary festival

June 20, 2022

A three-day international literary festival called “Unmesh” was held at Gaiety Theatre in Shimla. It was officially started, on June 16, 2022; by Union Minister of State for Culture, Arjun Ram Mehjawal. About Unmesh Festival Unmesh Festival is bringing together ..

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India’s Coastal clean-up campaign

June 20, 2022

On June 16, 2022 the Union Government announced a coastal clean-up initiative for 75 beaches in 2022. Highlights This was announced by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, during a meeting held at Prithvi Bhawan, Ministry of Earth Sciences in New Delhi. ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: June 20, 2022

June 20, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 20, 2022 INDIA – IAF releases details on Agnipath recruitment scheme; process to begin from June 24 – New Delhi: Pragati Maidan Integrated Transit Corridor to cut commute time by ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : June 19-20, 2022

June 20, 2022

41. Glischropus meghalayanus, which was recently discovered in Meghalaya, belongs to which species? [A] Snake[B] Turtle[C] Bat[D] Spider Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Bat] Notes:A team of scientists has discovered a new species of bamboo-dwelling bat from a bamboo forest ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: June 19, 2022

June 19, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 19, 2022 INDIA – Govt. reserves 10% vacancies for recruitment in CAPFs (Central Armed Police Forces) and Assam Rifles for Agniveers – Gujarat: PM participates in ‘Gujarat Gaurav Abhiyan’ in ..

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ILO Report on Domestic Workers

June 18, 2022

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) recently released its report on Domestic Workers. According to the report, only 6 % of domestic workers across the world have access to comprehensive social protection. Key Findings Report notes that, 94 per cent of ..

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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

June 18, 2022

The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is celebrated on June 17, every year. Why is this observed? The World Day to Combat Desertification is observed to turn degraded land into healthy land. It seeks to find a solution ..

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Tamil Nadu ‘Ennum Ezhuthum’ scheme

June 18, 2022

Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin launched the “Ennum Ezhuthum Scheme” in state, as schools re-opened after summer vacation. Ennum Ezhuthum Scheme This scheme was launched to bridge the learning gap among students aged under 8, caused as a ..

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