World Bank’s Migration and Development Brief

As per the report of the World Bank’s Migration and Development Brief, India has retained its position as the world’s top recipient of remittances (money sent back home by its nationals working abroad) in 2018. World Bank Report on Remittances ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019

UAE confers Narendra Modi with Zayed Medal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the prestigious Zayed Medal, which is the highest decoration awarded to kings, presidents and heads of states. It was conferred by the United Arab Emirates president  Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The ..

UAE awards PM Narendra Modi with Highest Civilian Honour

United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been conferred with the prestigious Zayed medal by President of the UAE Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. PM Modi has been awarded in recognition of efforts in giving “a big boost” to bilateral relations between ..

Narendra Modi conferred with UAE’s highest civilian honour ‘Zayed Medal’

UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the prestigious Zayed Medal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving a “big boost’ to bilateral strategic ties between the two countries. The award comes in appreciation of PM Modi’s ..

UAE scraps ‘profession’ criteria for expats to sponsor family

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has approved a new rule for expats under which foreign workers will now be able to sponsor their family members if they fulfil certain income criteria and has scrapped the previously listed ‘professions’ criterion. Indians in UAE ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019

India wins 368 medals at Special Olympics World Summer Games

India has claimed 368 medals which include 85 gold, at the Special Olympics World Summer Games, held at Abu Dhabi, UAE. The Indian team of 284 athletes has clinched 154 silver and 129 bronze medals in its successful campaign at ..