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ADB to provide $200 Million loan for improving road infrastructure in Maharashtra
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved US $200 million loan for Road Infrastructure Improving project in Maharashtra’s 34 districts for better connecting rural areas with markets and services. The proceeds of loan from ADB will be used for upgrading roads ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
India becomes Vice Chair of the Asia Pacific Region of World Customs Organisation
India became Vice-Chair or regional head of Asia Pacific Region of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) for two years from July 2018 to June 2020. By becoming Vice Chair, India will be able to take up leadership role at the ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2018
Asia Power Index: India ranks fourth in Asia-Pacific region
India was ranked fourth out of 25 nations in Asia-Pacific region in the inaugural Asia Power Index released by Australian think tank Lowy Institute. Asia Power Index It measures overall power of countries and territories in Asia-Pacific region. A country’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
First 2+2 dialogue between India, Australia calls for open Asia-Pacific
India and Australia held their first ‘2+2 dialogue’ in New Delhi and highlighted need to maintain Asia-Pacific region as a “free” and “open” zone. The 2+2 dialogue model between both countries included foreign and defence secretaries. India and Australia share ..