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China’s air defense zone unacceptable by White House
China’s new air defense zone over the East China Sea was not recognized by the United States. From this move of China, tensions will create in one of the world’s most geo-politically sensitive areas. What’s the issue? China had set ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2013
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
India to be hub of oil demand growth after 2020: IEA
As per Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA), India will become the largest single source of global oil demand growth after 2020. Key predictions of IEA published in its World Energy Outlook: The global oil demand is projected to touch 101 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2013
India among countries exempted from Iranian oil sanctions by the US
As stated by the U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, India is once again among a small list of countries that qualifies for an exemption from unilateral sanctions imposed by the US on countries importing oil from Iran. Under Section ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Nalanda University plan moves a step further as India inks MoUs with 7 nations
In a recent international development, India inked MoUs with seven countries towards realization of the concept of revival of Nalanda University in Bihar. The MoU was inked between India and seven other nations namely Australia, Cambodia, Singapore, Brunei, New Zealand, ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2013
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Shahrukh Khan is Goodwill Ambassador for South Korea
Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan has been appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for South Korea. He has been appointed as the public diplomat as well as an ambassador of India’s soft power. As a Goodwill Ambassador he will visit South Korea before the maiden visit ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
GSI to induct Rs 600 crore Samudra Ratnakar for sea research
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) will induct Rs. 600-crore state-of-the-art research vessel Samudra Ratnakar built by Korean manufacturer Hyundai Heavy Industries for survey and exploration of the seabed in Indian and international waters. It will be docked in Mangalore. ..