Current Affairs June 21st 2016
Current affairs are very much part of our life. It is very important to know what is happening around the world we live in. Depicting the important of current affairs, most of the competitive exams of present time are laying a strong base for it making it very important for the aspirants who are willing to take government and bank exams a must subject to get thorough with.
Today it is International Yoga Day
Today i.e., 21st June, 2016 is International Yoga Day. This is celebrated worldwide by huge crowds of people. This is the second year for the International Yoga Day and many events are being organized on this day. PM Modi has participated in the yoga event and delivered a motivational speech on yoga. He said that “yoga gives us health assurance at zero budget.”
Punjba Hepatitis C Relief Fund launched by Punjab Government
The Punjab government has launched Hepatitis C Relief Fund named “Mukh Mantri Punjab Hepatitis C Relief Fund”. This fund will provide free treatment for patients who are affected by Hepatitis C in the state of Punjab.
Odisha to launch Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
Odisha state is going to launch Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana with an intension to provide LGP cooking gas connections for free to the women of the state.
‘Thiti’, film of Kannada bags top award in Shanghai film festival
At Asia New Talent Awards in 19th Shanghai International Film Festival, Kannada film ‘Thithi’ has won the best film award and best script writers award.
PAN, LPG subsidy of defaulters to be blocked Income tax department
In order to eradicate willful tax defaulters, the Income Tax department is going to cancel PAN and LPG subsidy and also make sure that they won’t be get any loans sanctioned.
Government approves 100% FDI in few categories
Government finally approves 100% FDI in categories like defense, aviation, pharma under automatic route.
Piyush Goyal launched URJA mobile application to connect with Urban Power distribution sector
Union Minister of State for Power, Coal and New and Renewable Energy Piyush Goyal has launched Urban Jyoti Abhiyaan (UJA) mobile application to connect with Urban Power distribution sector.
Himachal Pradesh launches skill development program
Himachal Pradesh government has launched skill development program in the state. In order to make this happen it has approved an ADB External Assistance Project of Rs. 640 crore. This skill development program aims at empowering the unemployed youth in the age group between 15 to 45 years.
UAE and India to set up parliamentary panel
UAE and India is going to set up an Emirati-Indian Parliamentary committee and exchange visits of each other parliamentarians.
The countdown in ISRO starts for the launch of 20 satellites
On Monday, the 48-hour countdown has started for the launch of India’s Cartosat-2 series and 19 other satellites. They are slated to be launched on Wednesday.
Microsoft funds anti-terrorism software
Microsoft has funded anti-terrorism software developed by Dartmouth College professor. This software will find and eliminate online extremist content.
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