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China opens world’s longest sea bridge linking Hong Kong, Macau and Zhuhai
China inaugurated Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, world’s longest sea bridge with total length of 55 km. The new sea bridge will connect the east and west sides of Pearl River Delta of the South China Sea, connecting two Special Administrative Regions ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
India, Iran, Afghanistan hold first trilateral on Chabahar port project
The first trilateral meeting between India, Afghanistan and Iran of Coordination Council of Chabahar Agreement was held in Tehran, capital city of Iran. India, Iran and Afghanistan in May 2016, had signed agreement which entailed establishment of transit and transport ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
STAPCOR 2018: International Conference on Status and Protection of Coral Reefs held at Bangaram Island, Lakshadweep
International Conference on Status and Protection of Coral Reefs (STAPCOR – 2018) was held at Bangaram Island, Union Territory of Lakshadweep from 22nd to 24th October, 2018. The theme of the conference was “Reef for Life”. It was inaugurated by ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
PM Narendra Modi awarded 2018 Seoul Peace Prize
Seoul Peace Prize Committee has decided to confer 2018 Seoul Peace Prize on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He is the fourteenth recipient of this award. The award will be presented to him by Seoul Peace Prize Foundation at mutually convenient ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Invest India wins UN Award for excellence in promoting investments in sustainable development
Invest India, the country’s investment promotion body, has won United Nations (UN) Award for excellence in promoting investments in sustainable development. The award was presented by Armenian President Armen Sarkissian to CEO of Invest India Deepak Bagla at the World ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Asian Economic Integration Report 2018: Key Highlights
The Asian Economic Integration Report 2018 was presented by Asian Development Bank. The report is an annual publication of ADB with a focus on progress in cooperation and migration. Key highlights of the report The report revealed that India hosts ..