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India to host informal WTO Ministerial gathering in March 2018
India has announced to host informal Ministerial meeting of World Trade Organisation (WTO) in March 2018 in New Delhi to muster support for issues and also help to multi-lateral process. It was announced by Deepak Jagdish Saksena, India’s ambassador and ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
Dilip Chenoy appointed as new Director General of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry
Dilip Chenoy has been appointed as the new Director General (DG) of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI). Currently, Chenoy is Chairman of Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology (IILM). Earlier, he was MD & CEO ..
The cultural extravaganza “2018 Bharat Parv” to be organise from Red Fort
As part of the 2018 Republic Day celebrations, cultural extravaganza Bharat Parv will organize by the Union Ministry of Tourism at the Red Fort in Delhi from January 26 to 31, 2018. The prime objective of the 3-day event is ..
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launches ‘Protocol for Star Rating of Garbage-Free Cities’
Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State (I/C) for Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the ‘Protocol for Star Rating of Garbage-Free Cities’ in Goa along with the Chief Minister of Goa, Manohar Parrikar in order to fulfill India’s biggest dream ..
Indian economy to grow at 7.4% in 2018: IMF
In its latest World Economic Outlook (January 2018 update) released by International Monetary Fund (IMF), India is projected to grow at 7.4% of its gross domestic product (GDP) in 2018 as against China’s 6.8%. The projection makes India fastest growing ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
Lucknow to host 4th edition of India International Science Festival (IISF-2018)
The fourth edition of India International Science Festival (IISF) will be held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The exact dates and other details will be decided later. The 1st IISF was held at IIT New Delhi in December, 2015. The mega ..
India joins Australia Group export control regime
India was admitted as the 43rd member of the Australia Group, an informal bloc (group) of countries that keeps a tight control over exports of substances used in making of chemical weapons. Significance The inclusion will help to raise India’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
The 13th Raising Day of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has celebrated its 13th Raising Day on January 19, 2018 in New Delhi. The NDRF raised on January 19, 2006, is a specialised force capable of responding to any type of disaster in the ..
Maharashtra Government launches Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjivani Yojna to promote climate-resilient agriculture
The Maharashtra Government has approved a Rs 4,000-crore Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjivani Yojna project to promote climate-resilient agriculture. It will be implemented in 5,142 villages across 15 districts. The purpose of the project is to improve soil quality, develop foodgrain ..
India to set up $350 million Solar Development Fund for solar projects
India announced setting up of $350 million Solar Development Fund for financing solar projects under the International Solar Alliance (ISA). The fund was announced by Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy R K Singh at first ever ISA ..