Malaysia Current Affairs, GK & News
Asia Cup Hockey Tournament: India Wins Bronze
In the eight-team Asia Cup hockey tournament, India beat Japan for the second time to win the bronze medal. This match was held at the GBK Sports Complex in Jakarta. Raj Kumar Pal scored in the seventh minute which saw India clinch the medal with a 1-0 score. Which team won this tournament? In the ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Topics: Asia Cup • Asian Hockey Federation • India • International Hockey Federation • Japan • Malaysia • South Korea
India’s Export of Fresh Fruits
Fresh fruits export from India has witnessed a major growth. The major destinations of exports of fresh fruits include the Netherlands, Bangladesh, the UK, the UAE, Iran, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Qatar, and Oman. Overview: In April-January 2021-22, guava exports have risen to USD 2.09 million against USD 0.58 million recorded in April-January 2013-14. Paneer ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Bananas • Bangladesh • Bhutan • Export of Fresh Fruits • Fruits • Grapes • Indonesia • Malaysia • Mangoes • Oman • Oranges • Pomegranates • Qatar • Saudi Arabia • Singapore • The UAE • The United States • Vegetables
Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa launch CBDC Scheme
Central banks in Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa launched a Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) Scheme on August 2, 2021. Key Points CBDC scheme is a cross border payments trial that uses different central bank digital currencies (CBDC) in order to assess if this allows transactions to be settled in a cheap and easy ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • International Current Affairs
Topics: Australia • CBDC Scheme • entral bank digital currencies (CBDC) • Malaysia • Singapore • South Africa
Malaysia Registers World’s First Affordable New Drug for Hepatitis c
World’s first affordable as well as effective new drug for hepatitis C has been registered by Malaysia. This new drug offers hope for accessible treatment to the millions of people around the world who are suffering from this disease. Highlights Hepatitis C has very few early symptoms, hence, making it very hard to diagnose and ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) • Hepatitis C • Malaysia • ravidasvir • sofosbuvir
India’s anti-dumping probe against China, Thailand and Vietnam
The Ministry of Commerce has recently initiated the anti-dumping investigation against China, Vietnam and Thailand. The investigation is against the import of solar cells from these countries. The investigation has been started by the Ministry following the application submitted by the Indian Solar Manufacturer Association. What is the issue? The solar cells are the basic ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022
Topics: Anti-dumping duty • Cheap Imports • Chinese Imports • India solar energy • Malaysia • Safeguard Duty • Solar cells • Solar Energy • solar module • Taiwan • Thailand • Vietnam
Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries
The top palm oil producers for the first time are looking for opportunities to run an advocacy campaign in Europe. The largest oil producers of the world Indonesia and Malaysia have sent proposals to hire an advocacy firm to run campaign in Europe through the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries. What is the issue? ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Council of Palm oil Producing countries • european green deal • European Union (EU) • Indonesia • Malaysia • Palm oil • Palm oil production in Indonesia