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Bharat Block-chain Network and Polyversity Metaverse

On June 6, 2022, the Information Data Systems (IDS) launched Bharat Blockchain Network which is an Academic Blockchain Consortium & Polyversity which is an Educational Metaverse. Highlights Bharat Blockchain Network and Polyversity was launched in the presence of Minister for ..

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European Parliament Ban on Petrol and Diesel Cars

Members of the European Parliament recently voted to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035. Key Facts This voting was held on an amendment, that would have allowed some auto emissions through new vehicles after 2035. This ..

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WhatsApp SMB Saathi Utsav

On June 8, 2022, WhatsApp India launched an initiative called “SMBSaathi Utsav”. About SMBSaathi Utsav Initiative WhatsApp SMB Saathi Utsav is an initiative, launched with the aim of supporting small businesses. Initiative will help them in adopting digital mediums like WhatsApp ..

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ECI Announcement on Presidential Election 2022

Chief Election Commissioner, Rajiv Kumar, recently announced the schedule for President Election 2022. What is the date of Presidential Election? Voting for Presidential Election will be held on July 18, 2022 while votes will be counted on July 21, 2022. ..

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Bihar Mahatma Gandhi Bridge

On June 7, 2022, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the superstructure replacement for Mahatma Gandhi Setu. Key Points Union Minister also laid foundation stones for 15 National Highway (NH) projects in Hajipur and Patna. Mahatma ..

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RBI: Increased housing loan limit for Co-op Banks

On June 8, 2022, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased the limit two times on housing loans from cooperative banks. Highlights RBI has also permitted the Rural Cooperative Banks (RCB) for financing residential real estate projects, in a bid to ..

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Technology Development Fund (TDF)- Rise in Funding

On June 8, 2022, the limit of funding of innovative defence projects was increased from Rs 10 crore to Rs 50 crore per project, under the Technology Development Fund (TDF). Funding has been enhanced in line with the announcement made ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : June 11, 2022

1. Which social media platform launched SMBSaathi Utsav to support small businesses? [A] Facebook[B] WhatsApp[C] Twitter[D] Koo Show Answer Correct Answer: B [WhatsApp] Notes:WhatsApp India announced an initiative named SMBSaathi Utsav that aims to support small businesses by helping them ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: June 11, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 11, 2022 INDIA – Gujarat: PM opens HQ of IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre) in Ahmedabad – PM Modi inaugurates development projects worth over Rs 3,000 crore ..

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Canada Carbon Emissions Market

Government of Canada has launched “Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System”, in a bid to reduce carbon pollution. Reducing greenhouse gases from waste, which is responsible for 7 percent of greenhouse gases in Canada, is a key component for achieving Canada’s ..

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