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Typhoon Neoguri: Super typhoon moving towards Japan
A super typhoon named Neoguri was advancing north for Japan on July 7, 2014, set to lash the southern Okinawa archipelagoes with heavy rain and powerful winds before making landfall on Kyushu, Japan’s westernmost main island. The typhoon was already ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2014
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China expresses concern over India’s role in South China Sea issue
China seems a little disturbed with India voicing its concern over the tensions in the South China Sea. Chinese Foreign Ministry said India need “not worry too much” about the issue. The remarks from China came in response to India ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2014
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Significant defence deal inked between Philippines and US
The Philippines and the United States inked a 10-year Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) to allow a bigger US military presence on Filipino territory. This pact would would give U.S. forces temporary access to selected military camps and allow them to ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2014
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Asia-Pacific navies sign communication agreement at Western Pacific Naval Symposium (WPNS)
India and 21 other countries adopted an agreement at ameliorating communication at sea to cut down the possibility of conflict amid developing friction between a progressively assertive China and its neighbours. Naval chiefs of these nations participated at the biennial conference ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2014
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Third Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) 2014
The Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) 2014 held at The Hague, Netherlands. In the third edition of nuclear summit, 58 world leaders participated to enhance the global nuclear security structure. Objective: To prevent nuclear terrorism by reducing the amount of dangerous ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2014
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6 Indian cities amongst Top-8 Global Cities in terms of Outsourcing
As per the Global Services Survey, India is the most preferred destinations for offshore IT and business process outsourcing services market. The six Indian cities — Bangalore, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune — are among 8 top global ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2014
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