Current Affairs 22nd June 2019
Important Current Affairs
Current Affairs 22nd June 2019
NASA’s First Astrobee Robot “Bumble” Starts Flying in Space
National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s robot named Bumble became the first Astrobee robot to fly under its own power in space.
- Astrobee is a free-flying robot system that will help researchers test new technologies in zero gravity and perform routine work alongside astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
A water clinic for elephants opens in Mathura
India has opened its first specialized hydrotherapy treatment for elephants suffering from arthritis, joint pain and foot ailments in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
- The care center runs in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department and the NGO Wildlife SOS.
Ambubachi Mela
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the Ambubachi Mela in Guwahati.
- Ambubachi Mela is one of the biggest Hindu religious events held at Kamakhya temple situated atop the Nilachal hill. The event which is being held from June 22 to 25, celebrates the menstruation of Goddess Kamakhya.
Saudi Arabia became the first Arab country to get FATF membership
Saudi Arabia became the first Arab country to get full membership of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). With this, the number of permanent members in the group accounted for 39.
US topples China as India’s largest merchandise trade partner
The US overtook China to once again become India’s top goods trading partner in 2018-19, official data shows. Also, India’s trade surplus with the US declined to $16.8 billion from $21.2 billion a year ago.