Current Affairs June 2020

CSIR’s anti-cancer drug IIIM-290 went into clinical trial

CSIR constituent lab, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) Jammu, has received Investigational New Drug (IND) approval from New Drugs Division of Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) for a potent anti-cancer, new chemical entity (NCE) effective against pancreatic cancer after successful completion of preclinical development and IND submission. The proposed clinical trial will pave […]

CSIR’s anti-cancer drug IIIM-290 went into clinical trial Read More »

Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated CAT Bench at Jammu

Union Minister Jitendra Singh has inaugurated the 18th Bench of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) for the Union Territories (UTs) of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh through a Video Conference on 8 June. The setting up of CAT Bench of Jammu will deal exclusively with service matters of government employees. It will reduce the burden of

Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated CAT Bench at Jammu Read More »

IAF inducted Indigenous Airborne Rescue Pod for Isolated Transportation

The Indian Air Force has designed, developed and inducted an Airborne Rescue Pod for Isolated Transportation (ARPIT). This pod will be utilised for evacuation of critical patients with infectious diseases including COVID-19 from high altitude area, isolated and remote places. The prototype is in line with Atmanirbhar Bharat and hence only indigenous materials have been

IAF inducted Indigenous Airborne Rescue Pod for Isolated Transportation Read More »

India signed MOU with Denmark to develop cooperation in the power sector

Government of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Denmark on Indo-Denmark Energy Cooperation to develop cooperation in the power sector. The MoU was signed between the Ministry of Power, India, and the Ministry for Energy, Utilities, and Climate, Denmark. Under the MoU, a strong, deep, and long-term co-operation between two countries in

India signed MOU with Denmark to develop cooperation in the power sector Read More »

World Oceans Day 2020

World Ocean Day is celebrated on 8 June to create awareness about the role played by oceans on earth. Oceans are the world’s largest source of protein. More than 3 billion people depend on the oceans as their primary source of protein and livelihood. The theme for the 2020 World Ocean Day is “Innovation for

World Oceans Day 2020 Read More »

UVC-based multipurpose disinfection cabinet to contain surface contamination of Coronavirus

International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), an autonomous R&D Centre of Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India and MEKINS Industries have co-developed a UVC-based Cabinet for disinfecting non-critical hospital items, laboratory wear, and PPEs in the research laboratories to prevent surface contamination of COVID 19. It can

UVC-based multipurpose disinfection cabinet to contain surface contamination of Coronavirus Read More »

Hyderabad airport received ACI recognition for green practices

Hyderabad International Airport has received the highest Platinum Recognition in the Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific Green Airports Recognition 2020 in the 15-35 Million Passengers Per Annum (MPPA) category for its efficient water management practices. The recognition was the outcome of the submissions shared this year focused on water management documenting approaches to wastewater treatment,

Hyderabad airport received ACI recognition for green practices Read More »

Madurai girl declared ‘Goodwill Ambassador for the Poor’

A thirteen-year old Madurai girl from Tamil Nadu, Nethra has been appointed the Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations Association for Development and Peace, the UNADAP. It was in recognition of her role in feeding the poor during the COVID-19 lockdown by her father, a hairdresser by profession. As COVID-19 count in Chennai swells every

Madurai girl declared ‘Goodwill Ambassador for the Poor’ Read More »

Chelsea women awarded WSL title, Aston Villa win Women”s C”ship

The Football Association announced Chelsea as the winner of the 2019-20 Women’s Super League and awarded the 2019-20 Women’s Championship title to Aston Villa. The Blues were in second place but with one game in hand over Manchester City who were a point ahead when it was decided the league is to finish prematurely due

Chelsea women awarded WSL title, Aston Villa win Women”s C”ship Read More »

Standard Chartered Bank started operations at IFSC GIFT City

British lender Standard Chartered Bank’s local unit has started operations from the International Financial Services Centre, becoming the first global bank to commence operations from the special economic zone in Gandhinagar. Presence at the newly built IFSC GIFT City can help the lender expand its business in trade, lending, financial market transactions and other structured

Standard Chartered Bank started operations at IFSC GIFT City Read More »