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1. World Blood Donor Day
Every year on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD).
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1. Cabinet approves Repositioning of North Eastern Council
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) for the nomination of the Union Home Minister as ex-officio Chairman of North Eastern Council (NEC) - a statutory body with Governors and Chief Ministers of all the eight North Eastern States as its Member.
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1. International ICT conference to be held in Nepal
The Computer Association Nepal (CAN) is organizing an international-level 'Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Conference-2018' in Kathmandu on June 17-18.
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1. 11th World Hindi Conference to be Held in Mauritius
The 11th World Hindi Conference (WHC) is being organized from 18-20 August 2018 in Mauritius by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India in association with the Government of Mauritius.
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1. CSIR lab to give technology for India’s first indigenous Lithium Ion Battery project
Central Electro Chemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu under Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) and RAASI Solar Power Pvt Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Agreement for transfer of technology for India’s first Lithium Ion (Li-ion) Battery project.
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1. G7 summit 2018 held in Canada
The 44th G7 summit was held on June 8–9, 2018, in La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada.This was the sixth time since 1981 that Canada has hosted the meetings.
The summit received significant attention due to a significant decline of relations of members with the United States.
Due to this, the summit was dubbed the "G6+1" by France and some members of the media.
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1. World Oceans Day: 8 June
World Oceans Day is held every year on 8th June to raise awareness of the vital importance of our oceans and the role they play in sustaining a healthy planet.
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1. IN Ships arrive Guam to participate in Ex-Malabar 2018
Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri, Shakti and Kamorta of the Eastern Fleet arrived at Guam on 07 June to participate in the 22nd edition of Exercise Malabar, off Guam, USA from 07 to 16 June 2018.
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1. Himachal bans use of thermocol plates
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur announced a ban on use of thermocol plates in the state, as well plastic water bottles less than one litre capacity as they are major cause of pollution.
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1. India among the top five countries generating e-waste
Despite the government's emphasis on Swachch Bharat Abhiyaan and Smart Cities project, India continues to be among the top five countries generating e-waste, an ASSOCHAM-NEC recent study said.
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1. Japanese passport ranked 'most powerful' in world
India has bagged the 76th position in a list of the world's most powerful passports, granting its holders visa-free access to 59 countries.