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Trade b/w India and Germany may go beyond Euro 20 billion
Bilateral trade between India and Germany is projected to touch Euro 20 billion during year 2012, posing a growth of 11 % over the the year 2011. Amongst the EU, Germany is India’s leading trade partner . Around 150 German companies are active in Bangalore. India is eager to have a prompt conclusion of a ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012
Topics: EU Gateway Programme • European Union • Foreign relations of the European Union
Indian GDP to crawl at 6.7% in 2012: UN
The UN hewed down its growth predictions for India for the year 2012 by predicting a 6.7% growth rate rather than a 7.7% rise estimated earlier. UN declared Eurozone Debt Crisis as the biggest threat to the world economy. As per UN:- Global economy to grow by 2.5% in 2012 and 3.1% in 2013. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012
Topics: Decades • Economy of China • Economy of the European Union • European debt crisis • European Union • History by period • In Europe • Units of time • Withdrawal from the European Union
Q4 GDP growth drops sharply to 5.3%, lowest in 9 years
Yearly economic growth of India dipped to a 9-year low of 5.3% in the January-March 2012 quarter. Even during the 2008-09, the year when India was facing the hit by the global financial meltdown, growth rate was higher at 6.7%. It is the lowest growth rate since 4.0% in 2002-03. Some of the factors being ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012
Topics: Decades • Economic growth • Economic history of Pakistan • Economy • European debt crisis • European Union • History by period • In Europe • Reaganomics • Withdrawal from the European Union
IMF pegs India’s growth in 2012 at 6.9%
The IMF (International Monetary Fund) has pegged growth in India’s GDP for 2012 at 6.9%, scaling down the forecast by 0.1% points, compared to its projection in January 2012. It attributed the moderating growth outlook to policy dubiety, supply constrictions, high interest rates and low external demand. Step-up of the euro zone crisis and tensions ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
Topics: Decades • European debt crisis • European Union • History by period • In Europe • International Monetary Fund • Units of time • Withdrawal from the European Union
‘Van Rompuy’ again elected as European Council President
The mandate of European Council’s current President Van Rompuy has been increased by another 2.5 years. This was decided at a meeting of the Leaders of EU in Brussels. The former Belgian Prime Minister was the only candidate for the post.
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2012
Topics: Belgium • Countries • European Council • European Union • Herman Van Rompuy • President of the European Council • Van Rompuy