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India, China sign agreement on security cooperation
India and China have signed agreement on internal security cooperation. It is first such agreement to be signed between the two countries. The agreement was signed by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and China’s State Councilor and Minister of Public ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Druzhba-III: Russia and Pakistan holding military exercise in Pakistan
The Druzhba 2018 (Friendship 2018) joint bilateral military exercise between Pakistan and Russian special forces has begun in Pakistan. This exercise will be organized in north-western hill region in Nowshera district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan. The two week long joint ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Fali S. Nariman awarded 19th Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence in Public Administration
Eminent jurist Fali S. Nariman (89) was awarded 19th Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence in Public Administration. He was presented the award by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu at a function held in New Delhi. Fali S. Nariman He ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Ministry of Environment launches Harit Diwali-Swasth Diwali campaign
Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has launched Harit Diwali-Swasth Diwali campaign aimed to reduce adverse environmental conditions especially pollution in the country after post Diwali celebrations due to excessive bursting of crackers which contributes significantly to ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
India, Myanmar sign MoU on operationalisation of Sittwe Port
India and Myanmar inked MoU for appointment of private port operator for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of Sittwe Port, Paletwa Inland Water Terminal and associated facilities included in Kaladan Multi Model Transit Transport Project. The MoU was signed Foreign Secretary ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
GCF approves $43 million to boost climate resilience for India’s coastal communities
UN-backed fund Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved US $43.4 million for enhancing climate resilience for millions of people living in India’s coastal communities as part of its efforts to combat extreme impacts of climate change. The grant is part ..