Current Affairs 20th June 2019
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NATIONAL
- PM Modi Forms 2 Cabinet Panels For Growth & Jobs
–In a bid to spur investment and create new employment opportunities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi set up two Cabinet committees to deal with the two crucial issues. Both the panels, respectively on Investment and Growth and on Employment and Skill Development, will beheaded by the prime minister.
- India Test Fires Brahmos Supersonic Cruise Missile From Chandipur in Odisha
–India has successfully test fired Brahmos Supersonic Cruise Missilefrom Chandipur in Odisha.
INTERNATIONAL
- Russia Launches 1st Arctic Train Service
-In Russia, the first tourist train traveling through Russia’s Arctic region and on to Norway set off from St. Petersburg station with 91 passengers aboard for the inaugural trial journey.
APPOINTMENTS
- ‘Cyclone Man’ Mrutyunjay Mohapatra Appointed IMD Chief
–Renowned scientist and cyclone warning specialist Mrutyunjay Mohapatra was appointed as the chief of India Meteorological Department (IMD).
ECONOMY
- 2nd Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement Released: Repo Rate Reduced to 5.75%
–The 2nd Bi-Monthly monetary policy statement has been released. On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its meeting decided to:
SPORTS
- Sunil Chhetri Becomes Most Capped India Player
–Sunil Chhetri became the most capped India player by surpassing Bhaichung Bhutia’s 107 international matches.
OBITUARIES
- Champions League football Architect Lennart Johansson Passes Away
–Lennart Johansson, who oversaw the introduction of the Champions League during a 17-year reign as president of European soccer’s governing body, has died. He was 89.
