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India to be hub of oil demand growth after 2020: IEA
As per Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA), India will become the largest single source of global oil demand growth after 2020. Key predictions of IEA published in its World Energy Outlook: The global oil demand is projected to touch 101 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2013
India at 94th spot on Corruption Perception Index: Transparency International
According to a survey by corruption watchdog Transparency International, India is positioned at 94th place on corruption index which ranked 177 countries. Afghanistan, North Korea and Somalia are viewed as the world’s most corrupt countries while Denmark and New Zealand ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2013
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Rory McIlroy clinches Emirates Australian Open Golf Tournament
Irish golfer Rory McIlroy defeated his contender Adam Scott at the Emirates Australian Open Golf Tournament , winning for the first time in 2013. He snatched the title from Scott who was trying to be only the second player after compatriot Robert ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2013
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Nalanda University plan moves a step further as India inks MoUs with 7 nations
In a recent international development, India inked MoUs with seven countries towards realization of the concept of revival of Nalanda University in Bihar. The MoU was inked between India and seven other nations namely Australia, Cambodia, Singapore, Brunei, New Zealand, ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2013
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Dipika Pallikal clinches Macau Open Squash title 2013
India’s star Squash player Dipika Pallikal clinched the Macau Open title held at Macau, China. Dipika vanquished former World No.1 Rachel Grinham of Australia. About Dipika Pallikal: Dipika Pallikal is an Indian squash player known to become the first Indian woman to make to the top 10 WSA ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2013
Category: Sports Current Affairs
India tops new Global Slavery Index
“Global Slavery Index” published by the Australia-based Walk Free Foundation, ranked India first in terms of number of modern day slaves in the world. The index has ranked 162 countries based on 3 factors:- Estimated prevalence of modern slavery (including practices such as debt ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2013
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs