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Deal for an Indian military base in Island declared as ‘dead’ by Seychelles President Danny Faure
The Assumption Island is a small island in the Outer Islands of Seychelles north of Madagascar, with a distance of 1,135 km southwest of the capital, Victoria, on Mahé Island. It is in news recently because the deal for an ..
Nasikabatrachus bhupathi: New frog species with pig face discovered
Indian scientists have discovered Nasikabatrachus bhupathi, a new species of frog that has a snout-shaped nose, just like a pig in West Ghats. It has been named after the Indian herpetologist S. Bhupathy. Nasikabatrachus bhupathi species show comparisons with the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017
India becomes co-chair of Working Group on Maritime Situational Awareness under CGPCS
India has become the co-chair of Working Group on Maritime Situational Awareness (WG-MSA) under Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia (CGPCS). Decision in this regard, was taken through a consensus during the 19th Plenary Session of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
A.R. Rahman named Cultural Ambassador for Seychelles
Oscar-winning composer Allah-Rakha Rahman has been named the Cultural Ambassador for Seychelles. In this regard Seychelles government has issued a certificate validating his new role for his contribution in enhancing the country’s art and culture development. A.R. Rahman is one of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Government approves pact between India and Seychelles to curb black money
With an intention of curbing black money generation the government approved signing and ratification of the Tax information exchange agreements between India and Seychelles. According to the agreement both the nations will exchange information with each other regarding taxes so ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015
Seychelles becomes 161st member of World Trade Organisation
Seychelles, an archipelago of 90000 inhabitants became the 161st member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). It is one of the smallest nations among the WTO members. This approval by WTO ended Seychelles 20-year long wait to become a member ..