Sri Lanka tops list of countries for travel destination in 2019, as per Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2019

Sri Lanka has been chosen as the best travel destination among the list of countries to visit in 2019, according to Lonely planet’s Best in Travel 2019 book. The projection done by Lonely planet said that Sri Lanka topped the list primarily because travel has become much easier there since the civil war ended in ..

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‘Druzhba-III’ between Russia and Pakistan

The joint military training exercise ‘Druzhba (Friendship)-III’ has started between the armies of Russia and Pakistan in the mountains of northwestern Pakistan, which will continue till November 4. The servicemen from the two countries’ armed forces will perform tasks at the altitude of 1,400 meters above the sea level. The purpose of the 15-days exercise ..

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India ranked as 58th most competitive economy on World Economic Forum

India has been ranked as the 58th most competitive economy on the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) for 2018. The WEF stated that India’s rank rose by five places from 2017, the largest gain among G20 economies. On the list of 140 economies, the US topped the list followed by Singapore and ..

Topics: BRIC • Countries • Foreign relations of Brazil • Foreign relations of China • Foreign relations of India • G20 • GCI • Global Competitiveness Report • India • International Relations • World • World Economic Forum

CR Chaudhary led Indian delegation at 6th RCEP Inter-sessional Ministerial Meeting

The 6th RCEP Inter-sessional Ministerial Meeting (IMM) was held in Singapore on 12-13 October, 2018. The Ministers from 16 RCEP countries discussed modern, comprehensive and mutually beneficial economic partnership agreement among ASEAN and ASEAN’s FTA partners. The Indian delegation was led by CR Chaudhary, the Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Consumer Affairs, ..

Topics: ASEAN Free Trade Area • Asia • Asia-Pacific • Association of Southeast Asian Nations • Continents • Economy of Asia • RCEP • Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership • Trade blocs • World

India contributes $1 million to UN solar project

India has contributed US $1 million for the installation of solar panels on the roof of the imposing UN building at the world body’s headquarters in New York. The contribution will help reduce carbon footprint and promote sustainable energy. According to India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin, India is the first responder ..

Topics: Countries • Foreign relations of India • India • International Organizations • International Solar Alliance • International Solar Energy Society • Syed Akbaruddin • Taj • Taj Mahal • World • World Environment Day