Current Affairs - 3 June 2021 ============================== | UPSC Notes EPFO Labour Law
Current Affairs - 3 June 2021
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World Bicycle Day is observed on June 03
Every year the International World Bicycle Day is observed on June 03 draw attention to the benefits of using the bicycle. The day aims to recognise the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the Bicycle as a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transport. The day was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in April 2018.
Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurates Indus Best Mega Food Park at Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Food Processing Industries Minister Narendra Singh Tomar virtually inaugurated the Indus Best Mega Food Park at Tilda block of Raipur district in Chhattisgarh. He said, the park will prove to be a big boost to the growth of the food processing sector in the State. He said, it will also provide direct and indirect employment to about five thousand persons and benefit about 25 thousand farmers. The park has been set up in over 63 acres of land at a project cost of over Rs 145 crore.
Telangana govt to conduct digital survey of agriculture lands in state
In Telangana, the State Government will be conducting Digital Survey of agriculture lands in the state. Initially, the survey will be held in 27 select villages across the state on a pilot basis from 11th of this month. Three villages will be selected from Gajwel Assembly Constituency and 24 other villages will be selected from 24 different districts, where there are no land disputes.
Niti Aayog releases SDG India Index and Dashboard 2020-21
The third edition of the Sustainable Development Goals SDG India Index and Dashboard 2020-21 was released by Niti Aayog. Niti Aayog Vice Chairperson Dr Rajiv Kumar launched the report titled, SDG India Index and Dashboard 2020-21: Partnerships in the Decade of Action, in the presence of Member (Health) Dr Vinod Paul, CEO Amitabh Kant and Adviser (SDGs) Sanyukta Samaddar. According to report, the country’s overall SDG score has improved by 6 points, from 60 in 2019 to 66 in 2020-21.
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launches Seed Minikit Programme
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched Seed Minikit Programme by distributing Seed Minikits, higher yielding varieties of seeds to farmers. The mini kits are being provided by the Central Agencies, National Seeds Corporation, NSC, NAFED and Gujarat State Seeds Corporation and it is fully funded by the Government of India through the National Food Security Mission. The distribution of seeds will continue till 15th of this month so that the seeds reach the farmers before the Kharif sowing commences.
Cabinet approves MoU between India & Maldives on cooperation in field of sustainable urban development
The Union Cabinet was apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India and Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, Government of Maldives on cooperation in the field of Sustainable Urban Development. The MoU was signed in February this year. A Joint Working Group (JWG) will be constituted to strategize and implement programmes on cooperation under the framework of the MoU. The Joint Working Group will meet once in a year, alternately in Maldives and in India.
ICMR approves home-based Rapid Antigen Test kit developed by Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Division, Chicago
The Indian Council of Medical Research, ICMR has approved the second home-based Rapid Antigen Test kit developed by Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Division, Chicago. The self-use kit named PanBio COVID-19 Antigen Test Device has been given provisional approval till 5th of July and the price of the kit will be declared by the company after that. ICMR had earlier given its approval to the CoviSelf test kit developed by Pune-based Mylab Discovery Solutions.
