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Venezuela Crisis
The Venezuela crisis is deepening with passing time. European Union, Australia, US, New Zealand have recognised Juan Guaidó, the opposition leader as the president. Juan Guaidó, the opposition leader, has said that President Nicolás Maduro is illegitimate and has asserted ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Thailand names Siamese Fighting Fish its National Aquatic Animal
The government of Thailand has approved the proposal to name Siamese fighting fish as the National Aquatic Animal. The decision for based on the recommendation of the National Identity Committee of Thailand which promotes Thai cultural pride forwarded its endorsement ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Asia LPG Summit
The second edition of the Asia LPG Summit was inaugurated by Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas at New Delhi. The two-day summit with the theme ‘LPG – Energy for Life’ will deliberate over series of subjects including how India’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Nikkei India Services Business Activity Index: Key Facts
The seasonally adjusted Nikkei India Services Business Activity Index report makes the following observations about the Services Business Activity in India: The index witnessed a drop for the second straight month in January to 52.2 from 53.2 in December. The fall ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
RBI penalises UCO Bank for Non-Compliance
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed Rs 2 crore penalty on UCO Bank for non-compliance of instructions issued by RBI on the collection of account payee instruments and those on frauds-classification and reporting. RBI directions on Fraud Classification and Reporting The Reserve ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Measures for the protection of Sentinelese Tribe
The Sentinelese Tribe are indigenous people inhabiting North Sentinel Island in the Bay of Bengal in India and are considered one of the world’s last uncontacted peoples. They are considered as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG). Laws to Safeguard the interests of Sentinelese Tribe Laws promulgated for ..